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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
6
Giants win 4-3 in 14 innings over Brooklyn as Leo Durocher counsels Dusty Rhodes to avoid arguing with umpire Frank Secory. Rhodes delivers a two-run single after the whispered advice, lifting New York to a five-game streak and a two-game NL lead.
Chicago and Boston players top the American League balloting in the annual All-Star poll led by Chico Carrasquel and Jim Piersall. Hank Bauer drops to second as Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle hold strong in New York. Cleveland and Chicago place two starters each. the game is set for Cleveland Municipal Stadium on July 13.
Montreal and Toronto emerge as prime candidates for expansion in a 10 team MLB circuit. Montreal, population over 1,000,000, and Toronto, 670,000, boast expandible parks and strong pro sports markets. If shifts occur, Philadelphia could relocate to Toronto or Montreal as franchise realignments loom ahead of July meetings in New York.
California Horse Racing Board weighed adding five racing days for Hollywood Park and Santa Anita after critics cited potential $500000 yearly purse gains. 1955 dates listed include Santa Anita December 28 to March 4 and Hollywood Park May 13 to July 23 with other tracks and fall sessions noted. Dodgers ace Sandy Amoros sent to Cuba raises transfer chatter with Joe Black and Al Campanis noted in Sporting News update.
The standings show Hollywood leading with 52 wins and 34 losses, San Diego at 38-? San Francisco 43-43, Seattle 39-44, Sacramento 40-46, Los Angeles 37-47, Portland 35-48. Tuesday results: Hollywood 6 over Portland 5, Los Angeles 10 over San Diego 4, Oakland 5 over Seattle 0, San Francisco 7 over Sacramento. Series records list Portland 1 Hollywood 0, Oakland 1 Seattle 0, San Francisco 1 Sacramento 0, Los Angeles 1 San Diego 0. GB Ali Bh 11 2 14 15%3
Elks manager Telmo Bartolomei praised Lucchesi for adapting from infield to outfield as injuries and younger players reshaped the lineup. Lucchesi, who previously played infield, has impressed enough to remain in the new role, while his younger brother Don joins the club this year.
The Naval Academy proposed surrendering seven rowing trophies after it was found coxswain William Kennington had an ineligible college degree. Admiral Joy said the move aims to preserve sportsmanship and rule adherence. ECAC officials outlined eligibility rules, noting degree status and five year matriculation limits. The case will be reviewed by the Intercollegiate Rowing Association and Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges.
New York reports Ring magazine mid-year ratings keep Buzzard Charles as top heavyweight contender after his June 17 challenger bout with Rocky Marciano. Marciano earns Fighter of the Month after a come from behind win. Other notes: Paul Andrews rises to fourth in light heavyweights after a decisive victory. Danny Nardico is dropped from rankings. Carmelo Costa enters top ten. Leo Espinosa leads flyweights by defeating Tanny Campo in a disputed title bid.
Nunu Randle edged Olver Cleo Lane of Oakland in the fourth round at the Richmond Auditorium, reversing Lane's prior two results against him. Lane previously won by TKO in January and drew after a bell hit. last night Randle dominated, driving Lane through the ropes for an eight count and finishing with a decisive right hand.
Brupish England. De fending champion Marlene Stewart of Canada holds a favored position over Belgium’s Anais Jacquet as they meet in the British Women's Open quarterfinals.
U S champion Tony Trabert and Budge Patty focused on semifinals at Wimbledon with Rosewall and Drobny as opponents. In women’s singles, all four semifinalists are American with Maureen Connolly Doris Hart Louise Brough and Betty Rosenquest Pratt advancing. Pratt upset Shirley Fry to reach the final four.
Art Golden threatened to cancel Aragon's 10 round bout with Vince Martinez unless six ounce gloves are used. Manager Jimmy Roche cites contract weight 147 pounds, but state athletic commissioner Clayton Fry says gloves must be eight ounces if over 147 pounds. Roche insists Aragon's punch will not be handicapped by heavier mitts.
The Ukiah Elks meet the Santa Rosa Rosebuds, who sit in third place in the league, in a game at Anton Stadium tonight at 8 15. The Elks plan to field a senior lineup led by Larry Baldwin with Slayton or Severi starting, and a strong catching and infield group. The Rosebuds are expected to start Read behind the plate with a lineup including Bertoli Hamamoto Eckhardt and Howard in the infield and Rossi Quistigaard Slender and D Read in the outfield.
Daily schedule lists Little League baseball at the Little League field and Anton Stadium events. Activities include Twilight golf at the golf course, City Softball at Giorno Park, Pony and Farm baseball, and headlining matchups such as Hiks versus Johnnie's Billiards at Anton Stadium. The Sporting News notes the Dodgers have John McGraw at their St Paul farm club. the report misstates age as two years.
Artie Schallock pitched a 5-0 shutout of Seattle to secure his ninth win in coast league play, lifting Oakland within 5 1/2 games of first place Hollywood while Portland edged Hollywood 6-5 in 11 innings. Ixen Holcombe also shut out Sacramento 7-0. Dave Melton homered and drove in two as he debuted with the Seals.
Retired UC coaches Clint Evans and Nils Price were offered half time posts in the Physical Education Department to teach their specialties. Chancellor Clark Kerr announced the offers, though neither had accepted. Pay listed at 4000 dollars. Both retired after the university set a 67 retirement age. Arch Moore begins training for his title defense against Harold Johnson in Madison Square Garden on Aug 11 after arriving in New York.
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