Past Skeet Champ Ed Castagnetto Emphasizes Nerve Control
Ed Castagnetto, former national skeet shooting champion and West notable amateur golfer, argues success hinges on nervous system and relaxed mindset. The San Francisco roofer recalls a Reno shootoff loss despite early flawless rounds, noting champions master nerve control like Hogan and Snead.
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Pioneer of Race Track Photo Patrol Seeks Baseball Camera Behind Umpires
Bob Oswald, pioneer of the Thoroughbred Photo Service, proposes placing cameras behind umpires in major league parks to film plays and resolve close calls. He envisions TV monitors in field boxes to show rulings instantly, borrowing from a race track processing model that delivers film within minutes. Oswald notes opposition but cites past pivots from horse racing to gain acceptance.
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California to Formally Accept Moccasin Creek Hatchery
San Francisco reports California will formally accept the Moccasin Creek Fish Hatchery on the Hetch Hetchy project with speeches and a barbecue. The $600,000 facility features aluminum troughs, climate controlled ponds, and storage for 250000 fish and six workers. First rainbow trout eggs planted. fish ready by August. Public hearings on water pollution set for Vallejo at 7 30 p m. Bay Area sportsmen invited to discuss Mare Island waters. Also notes Colusa County East Park Reservoir crappies up to 10 inches and a rogue 11 1 2 pound salmon captured near the Farallones marked in 1953.
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Lauderdale Wins Decision In Montreal Bout
Billy Lauderdale of Hialeah Florida defeated Johnny Greco former Canadian welterweight champion by a split 10 round decision Greco weighed 151 1 2 for his first bout in two years Lauderdale weighed 151 1 4 and dominated much of the action in Montreal last night.
Giants Dodgers Fight For Midseason NL Lead
The Giants and Dodgers clash in a three game series to decide the NL midseason lead with Maglie or Hearn for the Giants and Newcombe or Erskine for the Dodgers. Duke Snider and Willie Mays duel for the center field spot as both clubs press for an edge. In the AL Cleveland holds a 12 game lead as New York visits Baltimore while Chicago, Detroit, and other cities play night contests.
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Willie Mays
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Bolt Wins Playoff In Insurance City Golf Tournament
Tommy Bolt of Houston defeated Earl Stewart Jr. in a playoff at the Insurance City Open in Wethersfield Conn. to claim $9,400 after a 67 in the 18-hole playoff. Stewart, from Dallas, earned $1,800 and hinted at near retirement from tour events.
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Visconti Signs With Seals Then Sent To Oilers
Danakl Visconti, once a San Jose State baseball star, signed with the San Francisco Seals and was immediately optioned to the Channel Cities Oilers of the California League. Seal scout Joe Sprinz confirmed the move after Visconti batted .320 last season as a first baseman.
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Fight Results By UNITED PRESS
New York report: Cisco Andrade of Compton stops Johnny Digilio of Bayonne in ten. Brooklyn bout sees Walter Cartier outpoint Tuzo Portuguez in ten. Montreal card has Billy Lauderdale of Hialeah stop Johnny Greco of Montreal in ten.
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Cisco Kid Eyes Lightweight Title Fight Bid
Cisco Andrade, unbeaten at 125 pounds, impressed in New York by knocking out Johnny Digilio at 2 08 of the 10th round at St Nicholas Arena. Manager Ralph Gambina said Cisco could fight champion Paddy DeMarco soon as the campaign for the lightweight crown starts.
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Giel Moustrapped In Baseball Debut With N Y Giants
Paul Giel, star end in college, made his baseball debut for the New York Giants in an exhibition against the Red Sox. He pitched poorly after loading the bases as Grady Hatton hit a grand slam and Boston won 8-6. Giants manager Leo Durocher praised Giel’s fastball and contemplated relief duty. Moe Savransky also debuted for the Reds, defeating the Tigers 6-2.
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All American women favored to win Wimbledon singles
American tennis stars were expected to seize control of the women's singles at Wimbledon with an all American semifinal lineup. Doris Hart meets Helen Fletcher, Louise Brough faces Angela Mortimer, Maureen Connolly battles Margaret Du Pont, and Shirley Fry plays Betty Rosenquest Pratt in the quarterfinals.
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Swim Class Signups Extended at Ukiah Pool
Ukiah Municipal pool will accept registrations for swimming classes through the rest of the week recreation director Joe Juliana announced today. Classes were delayed to July 12 due to a new water circulation system not yet installed. He said work is hoped to be completed soon so classes begin on time.
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Young Phillies Debut Sparks 3-2 Win Over A's
Twenty-year-old Tom Qualters earned his first start for the Phillies and beat the Athletics 3-2 in seven innings. Ralph Terry, a 16-year-old in the Eastern League, won 5-2 over the Yankees. Laurin Pepper debuted as Pittsburgh’s bonus pitcher in a 10-2 loss to Cleveland. Ed Herstek, 18, played for the Giants against the Red Sox after signing hours earlier. Mike Ryba, 50, nicknamed Old Folks, pitched two innings for the Cardinals in a 3-2 win over Rochester.
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Auto Dealers blank Palace Chefs 14 to 0 in 11 hits
Auto Dealers shut out the Palace Chefs 14 0 on 11 hits eight walks and six errors in Pony league play Jim Larsen went the route for the Dealers with 3 hits four walks and 12 strikeouts Rickey Wissmuth started for the Chefs lasting until the third inning Gary Bornia finished relief Losers included Joe Myers Ralph Maize The VFW beat the Ukiah Giants 8 6 in separate Pony league action with Jim Walton earning the win and K O Williams homering twice for the Giants Also notes a Little League schedule for tomorrow night at Giorno Park field
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Snead Holes in One On Greenbrier Course
Slammin Sam Snead scored a hole in one on the par three seventeenth at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. It was his 14th career ace and the shot came from a three iron during a foursome with fellow golfer Dr Eugene Morpheus of Palmyra New York who reported the feat.
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NFL Announces 1954 Schedule With 72 Games
The National Football League unveiled a 1954 schedule totaling 72 games from Sept. 26 to Dec. 12. Seeding Eastern and Western champions will meet on Dec. 26 in the Eastern team’s home city. Most games fall Sunday afternoons with some Saturday and Thanksgiving action. A TV plan remains to be drawn.
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Sports Calendar Highlights From Week Schedule
The calendar lists games and leagues across days with venues including Gior Ino park, Little League fields, Anton Stadium and Talmage. Notable events: Elks versus Santa Rosa Rosebuds at Anton Stadium 8:15 p.m. Wednesday and Elks versus Pomona Tile 8:15 p.m. Saturday at Anton Stadium.
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