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Newspaper

Ukiah Daily Journal

Location

Ukiah, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1954

Page

3

Beavers and Padres Win Doubleheader as Stars Hold Lead

In a Pacific Coast League doubleheader, the Portland Beavers and San Diego Padres each grabbed two wins while Hollywood Stars maintained the lead. San Diego swept Sacramento 3-2 in 11 innings and 3-0 in eight, moving to second place a notch ahead of Oakland. Beavers beat Seattle 8-2 and 5-4 behind Bill Boemler and Glenn Elliot, with homers by Jack Bukowatz and Tommy Byrne. Oakland won 7-4 over San Francisco but then lost 3-1 to the Seals as the circuit chased Hollywood.

San Francisco Portland Beavers San Diego Padres Hollywood Stars Porthind Seattle Hollywood San Diego Sacramento Oakland Bob Elliott Los Angeles Seals Beavers Portland Iéf Bill Boemler Glenn Elliot Boemler Eliott Jack Bukowatz Tommy Byrne Joe Rossi Dino Restelli Ed Brantt Earl Rapp Nippy Jones Solons Lloyd Dickey Dickey

Local Drivers Set For Ukiah Auto Racing Opener

Ukiah opens its auto racing season with about 40 cars expected for the Friday program at the 12th District Fairgrounds. Jalopy drivers include Wes King Mac Wilson Huck Feldt Don Harrell and others. hard tops feature Wynn Beaver Eldon Bryhan Carl Hamill Rod Zanoline. Heats dash and main events determine final lineups with two heats and a trophy dash per division. All jalopies are claiming races at a $199.99 price.

Ukiah Spurge Henderson Wes King Mac Wilson Huck Huckfeldt Lakeport Don Harrell San Jose Wynn Beaver Hd Binggell Eldon “Dynamite” Bryhan Carl Hamill Rod Zanoline Henderson 12Th District Fairgrounds

Dodgers Giants Tie For Lead After Weekend Wins

Dodgers and Giants surge to first with double header victories. Dodgers win 11-3 and 14-2, Giants take 9-3 9-4 in Chicago. Indians hold AL lead with 4-1 8-1 wins, A's extend streak with two from Detroit. Other NL results include Cardinals over Pirates and Milwaukee over Philadelphia. Haddix becomes first 10-game winner with two straight three hit shutouts. Musial homers for St Louis in eighth to seal win.

Dodgers Giants Betsy Ross George Washington Brooklyn Cincinnati George Don Liddle Hoyt Wilhelm Indians Cleveland Boston Chicago Yankees Gene Woodling Baltimore Washington Bob Porterfield A's Detroit St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Philadelphia Early Wynn Wally Westlake Mike Garcia Bob Hooper Woodling Sparks Woodling Ed Lopat Virgil Trucks Vic Power Alex Kelner Elmer Vale Lou Limmer Arnold Portocarrero Bob Turley Porterfield Orioles Haddix Harvey Haddix Stan Musial Preston Ward Andy Pafko del Crandall Warren Spahn

Pacific Coast League standings and results summary

Broadcasted baseball results show Oakland and Hollywood leading the coast league while San Diego and Sacramento split series. Oakland dominates San Francisco, with Hollywood sweeping Los Angeles. Next series features San Francisco at Hollywood and Seattle at San Diego as standings shuffle.

United Press Pacific Coast League Hollywood San Diego Oakland San Francisco Sacramento Los Angeles Portland Seattle Cleveland Chicago New York Detroit Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Boston W.L. Pet Broklyn

Bartolomei Lifts Elks With Grand Slam In 6-3 Win

Ukiah Elks beat San Francisco Fire Department 6-3 Sunday, with Harry Bartolomei belting a 300-foot grand slam in the sixth inning after seven hits by Gary Modrell. Saturday’s 6-2 win featured Charlie Perkins and John Myers fueling early leads as Bartolomei’s slam capped the rally. The Elks’ next schedule change sends them to Willits after they host St. Helena was moved to a midweek game at Anton Stadium.

Arry Bartolomei Elks San Francisco Harry Bartolox Ukiah Elks San Francisco Fire Department Firemen Dwr wiVilel Shomlef Lue Bartolomei Gary Modrell Modrell Ed Dunne Jack Burke Charlie Perkins Elk Larry Baldwin Perkins Baldwin Junior Lucchesi The Bol Valentini John Myers Charlie Myers John Ukiah Wildcats Luisi Don Rovera Rovera Don Lucchesi Bob Valentini Pete Dias Bob Sheehy Sharrett Bob Blengino Sheehy Burke Dick Paladini John Lavaletta Len Karp Bill Openshaw St. Helena Willits Anton Stadium

Observers Question Marciano Overtrained for Title Defense

In Grossingier New York Rocky Marciano faces Mzzard Charles for the heavyweight title Thursday at Yankee Stadium. Observers note 183 rounds of sparring versus 143 for Charles, fueling claims Marciano may be stale though trainers insist he is in peak shape. Charles and Marciano underwent medical checks, both in good condition, with weight expectations around 185 for Marciano and 191 for Charles. They plan final prep and travel to New York ahead of the noon weigh-in.

Grossingier N.Y Rocky Marciano Mzzard Charles Marciano Rocky Schiff Charles Yankee Stadium Tom Tannas Ezzard

Costa Rawlings Favored to Win Rival TV Fights

Unbeaten 21 year old Carmelo Costa of Brooklyn is favored 7-5 to beat Mexico’s Baby Ortiz in a television fight at Eastern Park Brooklyn. Luther Rawlings of Chicago also favored 7-5 to defeat Livia Minetli of New York in a one round TV bout at St Nicholas Arena. Costa seeks his 7th straight win and remains undefeated with three draws in 24 professional fights.

New York Carmelo Costa Brooklyn Costa Baby Ortiz Mexico Oods Luther Rawlings Chicago Livia Minetli St. Nicholas Arena

Conn Says Charles Can Beat Marciano for Title

Pittsburgh report quotes Billy Conn saying veteran boxer Arthur Charles would outbox Rocky Marciano to win the heavyweight crown at Yankee Stadium on June 27. Conn, a former contender, notes Charles’ superior style as the decisive edge.

Pittsburgh Billy Conn Restard Charles Rocky Marciano Yankee Stintino Jane

Sports Calendar Highlights Weeklong Baseball and Golf Events

Today and next days feature Little and Pony League baseball at Little League field with 6:30 p m starts and a 2 p m event. Golf clubs meet at noon and 5 p m. Weekly schedule includes Elks vs St Helena and Foster s Lunch bouts at Anton stadium and Talmage venues.

Little and Pony Leattle Women's Golf Club Little League Elks St. Helena Soldham Anton Stadium Psa AY Ikselall Iks Foster's Foster Talmage Field

Shelton Narrowly Misses Seven Foot High Jump

Ernie Shelton of Southern California nearly cleared seven feet in the NCAA finals at Michigan, winning the high jump at 6 feet 10 3/4 inches. He will attempt seven feet again at Northwestern in the Big Ten Pacific Coast meet, then at the AAU championships in St Louis. USC easily won the NCAA team title, with Illinois second and Texas fourth.

Ann Arbor Mich Ernie Shelton Southern California Shelton University of Michigan Northwestern U St. Louis Illinois California Texas Michigan Jim Lea Southern Cal Willie Williams Joe Corley Willard Thomson Williams Corley Thomson John Bennett Marquette

Hogan and Snead Pick Each Other Open Winners

In Springfield New Jersey Ben Hogan and Sammy Snead named each other as Open favorites as the U S Open began. Hogan defending champion aims for a fifth title after matching Baltusrol course record with eight under par. Snead joked that players always pick him, noting Lammy’s long Open drought and dominance in other majors.

Springfield N.J Ben Hogan Sammy Snead Hogan Baltusrol Snead Lamy Ben

Escobar Defeats Berry In Hollywood Boxing Card

Andy Escobar won a unanimous decision over George Berry in a 10 round main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Escobar improved to 14 wins in 17 pro bouts, fought at 139 pounds to Berry's 135, with his best rounds in eight and nine, no knockdowns occurred.

Nollywood Andy Escobar George Berry Hollywood Legion Stadium Escobar Bery Gary Ind

Evatt to Meet Hart in Lightweight Main Event

Unbeaten lightweight Buddy Evatt brings 15 pro wins to Olympic Auditorium tonight for a 10 round main event against Johnny Hart of Phoenix. Evatt is a 3-1 favorite, while Hart has 12 KOs in 24 fights with five losses and two draws.

Los Angieles Buddy Evatt Olympic Auditorium Johnny Hart Phoenix Evatt Harhas

Wells Qualifies For Ukiah Golf Championship

Ralph Wells posted 80 strokes over 18 holes to earn qualification for the Ukiah Men’s Golf Club championships as 16 players remain. Elimination playoffs begin this week per Ukiah pro Shirley Spark, who also noted caddy Duane Humphrey tied Ben Hogan with a 64 in the National Golf Day event.

Ralph Wells Ukiah Shirley Spark Miss Spork Duane Humphrey Ben Hogan U. S. Golf Association Humphries Hogan

Women Golfers Set Team Playoffs at Ukiah Course

Tomorrow features a big day at Ukiah Municipal Golf Course as women golfers settle the Red Blue team play. The scheduled matches left the teams tied and a tie-breaker was arranged by replaying early week matches.

Ukiah Municipal Golf Course Mabel Albertson Mildred Hill Phyllis Cox Mona Fahrney Wanda Webb Madge Falk Jessie Hildreth Irene Rea Isabel Smith Gladys Stickney Jean Stoodley Iris Holland Verna Sollar Shirley Spork Ukiah

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