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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1954
Page
6
URiah Little League staged a rainout makeup with the Palace Chefs beating the Service Clubs 10 3 and the Auto Dealers routing the Jets 16 5. Winning pitchers were Dick Bergen for the Chefs and Doug Modrell for the Dealers.
SAN MATEO UP William P Kyne general manager of Bay Meadows race track said offers from presumed Texas oilmen for 3 500 000 were not acceptable and urged the California Jockey Club to set a price of 4 000 000 or 4 250 000 He hinted Sid Richardson and Clint Murchison may be behind the bid and noted the bidders toured track properties with broker John Sweeney San Francisco attorney William Steinberg and Del Mar ties prior to its sale to Bing Crosby and Pat O Brien
The Pacific Coast League all star team was announced by Bob Stevens. The lineup includes Nippy Jones at first base and Al Federoff at second base. Reno Cheso at third base and Russ Rose at shortstop. Outfielders are Harry Elliott, Sam Chapman, and Walt Judnich. Catchers Ray Orteig and Al Evane. Pitchers Allen Gettel, Chuck Pieretti, Joe Haten, Art Schallock, and Eddie Krautt. Reserves are Frankie Austin and Hank Schenz with Jackie Tobin and Ted Beard as reserve outfielders.
Reno action as twenty five teams from six Western states gather at Washoe Country Club June 25 to 27 for the Mapes invitational golf tournament. Tournament director Frank Chester reports entries from California Utah Arizona Oregon Idaho and Nevada with clubs including Las Vegas Reno Bakersfield Monterey Montebello Pasadena San Francisco Sacramento Roseville Fairfax San Bruno Orinda Oakland Alameda Castlewood Richmond Walnut Creek Boise and Portland contributing squads.
World middleweight champion Carl Olson known as Bobo won a non title TKO over Jesse Turner in Honolulu after referee Louis Freitas warned he would disqualify Olson for lack of aggressiveness. Olson, weighing 166 1 2 pounds, dominated each round and finished Turner in 1:09 of the eighth.
Hazleton Bob Provizi of Freeland outpointed Joe Auriello of Chester in eight rounds. Murph Daley knocked out Dinny McNamara in three rounds at Charlottesville. Carl Bobo Olson of San Francisco stopped Jesse Turner in St Louis in eight. Sgt J B Reed of Travis Air Force Base won by decision over James Cartwright in San Francisco. Neal Rivers of Buffalo stopped Frank Skidmore in four in Las Vegas. Jimmy Byrne of Portland stopped Andy Walker in five in Portland.
Ukiah Elks start their 1954 Wednesday night season at Anton Stadium facing Willits of the 101 League. Ted Stayton to start, with Bartolomei acting as manager in Telmo Bartolomei’s absence. Probable starters include Myers, Lucchesi, Rovera, Ravera, Harding, and Valentini. Willits lineup not announced yet.
Today paddle shows Little League and Pony League games at the Little League field with 6:30 p m starts. Ellis faces Willits at Anton stadium 8 15 p m. Thursday features Men s Twilight Golf 5 p m. Pony League at Little League field and Men s Golf at the club house. Friday lists Little and Pony League baseball 6 30 p m at the field Jalopy and hard top auto racing 3 15 p m at 12th District fairgrounds. Saturday Pony League baseball 2 p m at Little League field Elks vs Foster s Lunch 8 15 p m at Anton stadium. Sunday Baseball Ellis vs Foster s Lunch 1 30 p m at Talmage field. Monday Little and Pony League baseball 6 30 p m at Little League field Tuesday Women s Golf club noon at the clubhouse.
Neal Rivers of Buffalo moved to 157 pounds with a fourth round technical knockout of San Francisco’s Frank Skidmore after Rivers controlled early exchanges and sent Skidmore to the canvas for an eight count in the opening round. Referee Truman Harvey stopped the fight and Rivers celebrated the win.
Indians whip the Senators 9 3 at home as Rosen returns in a pinch hitting role and Houtteman earns his sixth win aided by Newhouser. White Sox lose to Athletics 11 4 while Yankees top Orioles 6 4 on Reynolds eighth straight win. Giants rally with Hank Thompson two out ninth inning homer to beat Reds 5 3. Dodgers drop to a full game back after 7 6 loss to Milwaukee as Johnny Logan drives in two. Cardinals blank Phillies 3 1 behind Raschi six hiter Repulski two run homer. Cubs and Pirates not scheduled.
Chicago Bears plan to sue Calgary Stampeders for 100000 over Eddie Macons move, signaling a sharper NL vs CFL dispute. The case centers on one year options and potential breach by signing with Calgary, with questions about future liability for Macon and possible counterclaims by Calgary.
San Francisco Seals crushed Hollywood 18-4 in five innings as Jack Lohrke held the Seals scoreless after entering in the sixth. Tom Saffel homered for the losers while Earl Rapp drove in five for San Diego. Oakland lost to Los Angeles 4-3 as Rob Spicer pitched well for the Seraphs. Sacramento swept Portland 5-1 behind Marino Pieretti’s 10th win.
Rocky Mar ciano and Ezzard Charles head to New York for the $500,000 heavyweight title fight at Yankee Stadium. A canopy over the ring is to be used amid a weather gamble with showers forecast, and the bout will be broadcast on ABC. Marciano weighs about 185 pounds at Thursday noon weigh-in. Charles around 189.
DETROIT WP Del Flanagan the No 2 welterweight contender from St Paul Minnesota is the favorite over Detroit’s Allie Gronik in a Wednesday 10 round bout at Olympia to be shown nationwide. Gronik Michigan 147 pound titlist. Flanagan aims to protect a long winning streak while Gronik fills in after Carmine Fiore withdrew due to hand injuries.
John A. Kelly, America's top marathon runner, has agreed to compete in the seventh annual Western Hemisphere marathon on June 19, the Helms Athletic Foundation announced yesterday. Kelly, who twice won the Boston Marathon and was a member of the U.S. Olympic teams in 1936 and 1948, is a leading figure in distance running.
An ad proclaims T-4-L keratolytic fungicide clears athlete's foot in one hour. It claims to slough off tainted outer skin and kill fungi on contact, leaving skin like a baby’s. Money back offer of 40c if not pleased. Displays at Morris Drug Store.
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