Monday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021
Issue No. 402
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San Francisco Chronicle from October 4, 1962
When the 1962 San Francisco Giants won the pennant.
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Giants vs. Dodgers -- Has It Been Any Better Than This?
By Bruce Macgowan
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I vividly remember the last time these two long-time rivals went
head-to-head in a short series. The Giants and Dodgers met in a three game set that decided the National League pennant. It is ancient baseball history to most local fans because most people today were not around 59 years ago to witness it.
But when the Giants came back with a four-run rally in the ninth inning of Game Three to beat the Dodgers in LA and win the pennant, it set off a celebration rarely seen in normally staid San Francisco.
Over 75,000 fans swarmed over SFO airport, wanting to share the triumphant moment with their team, which flew back home shortly after winning.
1962 was a seminal year for me as a true baseball fan. Many Bay Area baseball historians such as myself truly believe that the Giants that year assembled their greatest roster ever, even though they didn’t win a World Series.
That ’62 club featured five Hall of Famers; Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda, (who were in their prime,) Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal (two emerging stars), and a young righthanded pitcher named Gaylord Perry who would carve out a two decade career by craftily employing his bread and butter pitch, the ‘Greaseball.’
At the time this was going on I was just ten, fully immersed in Little League baseball. My dad took me to about a dozen Giants games a year at windswept Candlestick Park, and I would religiously listen to the voices of Russ Hodges and Lon Simmons calling the games on KSFO, “the World’s Greatest Radio Station.”
The pennant race of 1962 was fraught with tension and drama and it wasn’t decided until the last day of the season that the two teams tied at the top of the National League standings. It happened because the Dodgers’ hitting collapsed down the stretch, going 35 innings without scoring a run with the Giants staggering alongside. LA lost to the Cardinals in game 162 while Mays beat the Houston Colt 45 with a mammoth eighth inning homer that gave the Giants a thrilling 2-1 win.
Unlike the current Giants team which features a large cast of journeymen, and obscure youngsters to go with a smattering of wise and accomplished veterans, the Giants of that era were not a surprise to anyone when they won 103 games and took the National League flag.
Back in ’62, the love affair between the city and the team was in full blossom, and the thrilling race that year jumpstarted a terrific, yet frustrating decade where the Giants finished in second place five times, twice behind their hated rivals.
Now here in 2021, the two teams are again involved in a thrilling series that will decide who wins it all.
I have attended or covered nearly 3,000 Giants games since the 1960s, and it’s hard to imagine crowds being any more passionate or loud than the ones we saw in the first two games of this series. I got to the park well over two hours before the first pitch was thrown on both nights, and it was fun watching the tension build as the fans slowly filled the park.
What makes this perhaps a more intriguing series is that unlike the one of nearly 60 years ago, one team, at least on paper, appears so much better than the other. After all, weren’t the defending champion Dodgers supposed to be the best team in baseball while the Giants were supposed to be a mediocre afterthought?
But what has happened is another example of why many Americans are so batty about sports. People love to witness upsets; the possibility of one team finishing off a stunning season by dispatching the favored rival.
Despite the fact that neither team seems to have an edge, the Giants, in all probability, are going to face a win or go home scenario in game four later this week in LA. That’s because it’s hard to imagine LA’s fire balling Max Scherzer losing game three, although former Dodger Alex Wood may surprise a few folks. Wood has consistently pitched his Giants team to key wins after tough losses.
As a fan and reporter, the thing I notice most about this matchup are the two lineups. There doesn’t seem to be a starting player on the Dodgers, with the possible exception first baseman Matt Beaty who replaced the injured Max Muncy, who doesn’t scare you when he strides to the plate.
Whether it’s Justin Turner, Will Smith, Chris Taylor, or Trea Turner there are few weak links in the LA hitting attack.
But as reporters and fans have been saying all year; “Watch out for the Giants.” When you’ve been getting sterling performances all season from great veterans such as Brandon Crawford and Buster Posey, and unlikely contributions from the likes of Logan Webb, LaMonte Wade Jr, Wilmer Flores and Darin Ruf among others, you begin to think that the baseball gods may have sprinkled some magic dust onto this Giants team.
The Giants did not wilt to the pressure of an intense pennant chase with LA, so its hard to imagine them doing so in this series. That means we’ll probably see a penultimate game five later this week back in the city, with aces Logan Webb of the Giants and the Dodgers Walker Buehler matching talents. Should it be any other way?
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Long-time Bay Area sportscaster Bruce Macgowan has been recording his 45 years of broadcast experience for a forthcoming book to be published shortly. For earlier articles by Magowan published in
Sports Today, click HERE.
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Letters to the Editor
Applause!
Thank you for Ed Jay's incredible photos from the BASHOF Class of 2021 Enshrinement at Oracle. Number 97, the great Bryant Young, looks game-ready!
Great pix of all the classy people in their sartorial splendor who donated their time and energy to present a terrific event and who have helped make the Bay Area The World-Class Center for Sports which it has become. And of course, la creme de la creme of our Athletes. BASHOF - keep rockin' it!
Jerry Monkman
South San Francisco
"ESPN and Disney: If You Thought Sports Wagering Was Mickey Mouse, You Were Right"
Good ol' sportsbook gambling! Wager. Action. Despair. Bob Kraft. Nice piece, Mickey.
And the photos throughout are excellent. Highbrow sporting imagery. Really nice.
Greg Woods, J.D.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Justice Studies
San Jose State University
Race Track Deception -- Part I
In revisiting a recent Sports Today issue with wonderful photos of the recent Indy car race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, I was mesmerized by the portrait of a smiling Mario Andretti who won his last race there.
Smiling Mario brought to mind his famous photo donning the traditional victor’s garland as he waves to the 400,000 capacity crowd following his Indy 500 win in 1969.
But. . .something isn’t right with this photo! Where are the unphotogenic facial bruises from Mario’s crash in practice, still conspicuous when he donned his helmet to start the race? With Photoshop still in the future and no opportunity for cosmological intervention, how did Mario’s facial bruises vanish under his helmet during the race?
If you think of it for a moment, the only possible answer should be obvious. Otherwise, enlightenment will follow next Monday at or near 08:00 when your Inbox welcomes your impatiently awaited personal copy of the latest issue of this prestigious publication.
Rudi Petschek
Long-time fan of motor racing
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
San Jose Sharks 4, Los Vegas Knights 0
San Jose State Spartans 14, Colorado State Rams 32
San Francisco 49ers 10, Arizona Cardinals 17
Feature
Conflict of Interest Games, by Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
Organizations
BASHOF
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose State Spartans
Sonoma Raceway
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San Francisco 49ers 10
Arizona Cardinals 17
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San Francisco fans were cheered by the play of first round draft choice Trey Lance, who stepped into quarterback duties on Sunday for the injured Jimmy Garoppolo. In his first start as a professional, Lance didn't have impressive stats but completed 15 of 29 passes for 192 yards, threw one interception and rushed for 89 yards. But it was all for naught, as the 49ers dropped their third straight, 17-10, to the Arizona Cardinals (5-0) in the desert. Next up for the Niners (2-3) is a BYE followed by a Sunday Night game with the visiting Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Oct. 24 at 5:20 p.m. NBC • KGO 810 AM • 107.7 FM
“The Bone"
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49ers, A's & Giants Schedules |
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A's Fan,
If we learned anything during the past 18 months, it's that sports and entertainment can provide comfort during uncertain times. This was our focus, while still making your health a top priority. We faced the challenge of creating a safe environment for our players, employees, and our fans. We adapted how we did business and, though we faced bumps along the way, you stuck by us. This season was like no other, and we thank you for your continued support.
We had so many incredible moments on the field: The 13-game winning streak, Bob Melvin's most managerial wins in Oakland history, Chris Bassitt's complete game shutout, Matt Olson's Home Run Derby appearance, Starling Marte's stolen bases, and Frankie Montas' strikeouts. We loved welcoming Khris Davis back to the Green and Gold. And we will all remember witnessing Bassitt's amazing return to the mound after his injury for years to come. We're already looking ahead to the 2022 season.
Off the field and in the Oakland community, we remained committed to providing the support to heal, grow, and thrive, including our vaccination clinic at all home games, financial grants for social justice issues, and addressing food insecurity issues. We are proud of our impact and giving back to the community that gives so much in return.
We continue our work toward finding a new home for the Athletics. While we work with Oakland on our waterfront ballpark project, we are also following MLB's direction to explore other markets.
As we emerge from the challenges imposed by the pandemic and navigate a new normal, our operations are continually being refined and reevaluated. Many of the successful changes implemented this year, such as mobile ticketing and concessions, will continue next year to provide a safe and streamlined experience. We will offer a variety of ticket products to meet the needs of every fan, including $10 single-game offers, value and parking-inclusive options like the popular Family Pack, discounted group ticket specials, FlexTix for fans who prefer to lock in flexibility at a fixed discounted price, and traditional season tickets featuring tiered benefits. Whether it's value options, inclusive offerings, or the premium location and experience of season tickets, we will have something for everyone.
Looking ahead to next season, we're excited for our awe-inspiring fireworks and drone shows, promotional giveaways, cultural heritage nights, and honoring our 1972 World Series Championship and 2002 Streak teams. We can't wait to celebrate another year of A's baseball with you.
Your passion for the Green and Gold is appreciated at every level of the A's organization. We thank you for your dedication — this year especially. Until we see you next season, we hope you continue to stay healthy and safe.
Play ball,
Dave Kaval
Oakland A's President
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San Jose Sharks 4
Las Vegas Knights 0
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San Jose Sharks top draft pick William Eklund scored a goal during the Sharks' 4-0 pre-season victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, October 9 at SAP Center. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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BASHOF Class of 2021 Enshrinement
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The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame (BASHOF) Enshrinement was held at Oracle Park on Monday evening, October 4. The Class of 2021 enshrined Bruce Bochy, Natalie Coughlin, Bryant Young, Rickey Henderson and Paul Cayard. BASHOF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which began in 1979 with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s Sports Committee and Lou Spadia, former president of the San Francisco 49ers. Along with Chamber President Bill Dauer, Spadia founded the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame, and began a multiple-decade success story. https://bashof.org. Photo by Ed Jay.
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(L to R) Mario Alioto, Executive Vice President, Business Operations for the San Francisco Giants and BASHOF Board Member; Tim Flannery; Inductee Bruce Bochy; president and chief executive officer of the San Francisco Giants,
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Larry Baer, president and chief executive officer of the San Francisco Giants; Jed York, chief executive officer of the San Francisco 49ers. Photo by Ed Jay.
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Sports executive and consultant Andy Dolich, Inductee Bryant Young and Inductee Paul Cayard. Photo by Ed Jay.
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Sports executive and consultant Andy Dolich and Bob Sargent, Director of
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Dave Stewart, MLB professional baseball executive, pitching coach, sports agent, and former starting pitcher for the Oakland A's, and guest.
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Rodney Fong, President and CEO, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
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Mrs. Bobbie Henderson, Rickey Henderson's mother. To view a photo album,
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Conflicts-of-Interest
for Bay Area Sports Fans
By Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
Bay Area sports fans deal with a variety of Conflicts of Interest.
Below are some which you may have experienced, with recommendations on how to overcome them.
DUAL LOYALTIES
A substantial percentage of Bay Area sports fans hail from other parts of the country and experience "conflicts of interest" when their first-favorite teams now face their new, "local" teams. As an example,
as a native New Yorker, Giants vs. Niners and Knicks vs. Warriors games posed this problem, although the conflicts have generally waned as rosters have changed along with my caps and sweatshirts. However, I still remember the day I exchanged my New York license plates and bolted California's on my Avanti. Conflict: Respond to the stares with "Have a Nice Day" or "What 'chu you lookin' at?" (That's an easy one).
DALLAS
Many factors determine the teams we favor in a particular game. However, NO CONFLICT exists when a Dallas team is involved, regardless of the sport. Never Dallas. No explanation is necessary for Sports Today readers.
LOCAL COLLEGE TEAMS
Conflicts may involve local teams. Football: The Big Game? I attended Washington and Lee in Lexington, VA, and The Generals got sky high when the Eastern Mennonite Royals rolled into town. But I've been told that locally Cal vs. Stanford is considered The Big Game. While I like both teams, the Joe Starkey Factor (Cal) looms large as a Conflicts resolver, in Cal's favor. San Jose State is on the way up, and routinely gets "Rodney Dangerfielded" by mainstream media. I like the Spartans and will add them to the Conflicts mix. Pac-12 and other local intra-conference games often pose conflicts, as in local basketball. Example: USF Dons vs. St. Mary's -- Personal favorites and tough to choose, and I will root for either vs. other teams. Most of these local-game conflicts are resolved once the games have started and I realize which team I have begun to favor. Advice: The "Go with the Flow" Conflict: Disappearance Methodology.
PERSONALITIES AND QUIRKS
Instincts: Most of us have an "Underdog" instinct. I have always, (of course), hated Tom Brady, but once the last Super Bowl started, I instinctively wanted Brady's underdog Tampa Bay Bucs to beat Kansas City. Niner-revenge from the 49er-KC Super Bowl was also a key factor. Conflict Resolved: Niner-revenge prevailed. And Montana's STILL the GOAT!
Any PLAYERS or COACHES you particularly despise for some reason, however trivial. I just saw Pete Carroll chew that big old wad of gum in a recent Seahawks/Rams game in a "who do you hate more" Conflict game. I suddenly hated Seattle more. Conflict resolved. Bounty Gate (bonuses offered for players who injured opponents) still tilts me vs. the Saints, since the coach remains the same, although I like New Orleans in general, (as in Fats Domino). Clips of Mike Ditka? Sorry, Bears -- Conflict resolved.
CITIES you may like or hate for some reason. Example: Boston. When the Yankees and Red Sox play, for me that's a classic "Hate-Hate" Conflict -- a team which many New Yorkers have historically despised (the Yankees) vs. a team from a city I have always found repugnant for personal reasons, Boston. I'll stick with NY over the folks who made Bill Russell's life miserable.
DUKE vs. Anybody in Basketball? Not a conflict for me -- Duke was the first college sports team I ever heard of. I liked the name and have stuck with them, if now only to annoy the Duke-haters. But I acknowledge that Dick Vitale and the Cameron Crazies can be unbearable and prefer to change the channel if haters are present. The Zen Conflict -- Escape.
OVER-UNDER AND OTHER WAGERS: The New Conflict on the Block.
Example: The Game features your favorite team, the Raiders, and you wagered on the Over, at 35 points. The score is 18-16, Raiders ahead, with arch-enemy Chargers on the 25-yard line, in field goal range. If the kick is good, you win $200, (the Over), BUT your Raiders lose the game. Conversely, if it's wide right, the Raiders win, but it costs you $200 (the Under). How much is team loyalty worth? CONFLICT: Your Money or Your Team? These conflicts will become ubiquitous as apps., in-house casinos and relentless promotion encourage and enable wagers from anywhere, on any sport, at any time. Advice: Conflict Avoidance: (As in Save your Money!)
The answer to Conflict of Interest Games? Go with what feels morally right and enjoy the game
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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The San Francisco Giants have come a long way, Baby!
May we be on the way to a Red Sox vs Giants World Series.
West Coast MLB started with a Giants vs. Dodgers game.
Who threw the first pitch in a San Francisco Giants uniform?
(See answer below...)
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"Good things come to those who wait"
and we have decided we don't want to wait any longer. The Guinness is pouring well and honestly we can't drink it all by ourselves so join us. Reopening October 1st. We will be open 7 days a week, Monday through Thursday, 3pm til close. Friday through Sunday 12pm til close. Look forward to seeing all your smiling faces once again.
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Quakes Midfielder Chofis Named MLS Player of the Month
Chofis scored six goals in six appearances during September
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Eduardo 'Chofis' Lopez has been named Major League Soccer's Player of the Month for September after tallying six goals and an assist in six appearances during the month. The Quakes will make a donation to the United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation in Chofis' name in celebration of his achievement.
Chofis was named to MLS' Team of the Week three times during September (Weeks 25-27), while earning MLS Player of the Week honors in Week 26 and also finishing as one of four finalists for the award in Week 25.
Chofis, 27, kicked off his impressive run of form with a hat-trick vs. Real Salt Lake on Sept. 15, scoring three spectacular goals including a rare gol olimpico directly from a corner kick. He then scored two goals vs. Austin FC on Sept. 18 to lift San Jose to the 4-3 comeback victory before tallying the game-winning assist and a goal in the Quakes' 2-0 win over LAFC on Sept. 25.
His six goals were the most by any player in MLS during September. His six goals are also tied for the most goals scored by any Quakes player during a single calendar month in team history.
Chofis becomes the first Earthquakes player to receive MLS Player of the Month honors since Chris Wondolowski in May of 2019. He is the first Earthquakes player other than Wondolowski to win the award since September 2008.
Chofis' performance in September propelled him to 11 goals during the 2021 regular season. It marks the most goals by a Quakes player in their first season with the club since Ariel Graziani in 2002 (14). His 11 goals are also tied for second-most by a Mexican player in their first season in MLS (Carlos Vela - 14, 2018).
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San Jose State Spartans 14
Colorado State Rams 32
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Senior Linebacker Kyle Harmon (#45), the tackle leader for the Spartans with 14 in the game, faces down an oncoming A’Jon Vivens (#1) of the Rams, forcing a quick cut in the first quarter, as Colorado State University Rams defeated the San Jose State University Spartans by the score of 32-14, in a Mountain West Conference game in Fort Collins, CO.
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San Jose State Spartans quarterback Nick Nash (#16) took to running the ball for a net of 38 yards and keeping several drives alive.
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Walking off with a personal celebration, Nehemiah Shelton (#23) after stopping the Rams’ top rated tight end Trey McBride for only a short gain. Caption
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San Jose State Spartans
Derrick Deese, Jr.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. -- For one of his most productive evenings as a San Jose State University tight end, graduate student Derrick Deese, Jr., was recognized by the John Mackey Award for his contributions in the Spartans’ 37-31 victory over New Mexico State University in a non-conference football game on October 2.
One of two honorable mention selections of the three tight ends honored for their play the weekend ending October 2, Deese, Jr., matched his career high with seven receptions and recorded a single-game career-high of 130 receiving yards. His 12-yard touchdown catch near the end of the second quarter gave San Jose State its biggest lead of the night at 24-14.
For the season, Deese, Jr., is second on the team with 15 receptions for 282 yards and two touchdowns. His 18.8 yards per catch is one of the top averages for players at his position.
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Editor's Note
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With perhaps with a photo or two? Send a brief description along with any photos and we'll make room.
Why not bring those memories to life?
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In the Shadow of Obscurity |
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Author Arif Khatib (above left)
As a person who has traveled the world and chronicled his journey, and recently completed his memoirs for his family, Arif Khatib set out to create a book that would combine three of his passions: sports, history and social justice, while shining a much-needed light on the contributions of forgotten and unheard-of athletes of color. The Shadow of Obscurity: Toiling in a Reluctant Society realizes his vision.
Author Pete Elman (above right)
Pete Elman is a musician, journalist, author and teacher. Originally from Washington, D.C., he grew up loving rock and roll, sports and history. His father, a Justice Department lawyer who argued cases in the Supreme Court—most notably Brown vs. Board of Education—imbued in young Peter a strong sense of social justice.
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Where The Bay Comes To Play! |
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The BEST Bay Area sports photos from
Michael Zagaris, Ed Jay, Rich Yee, Darren Yamashita,
Ron Sellers, Alex Ho, Rob Edwards, Kenneth Wong,
Timothy Reynolds and Larry Rosa
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Truck series set to return to Sonoma Raceway for
first time since 1998
SONOMA, Calif. – NASCAR is trucking its way back to Northern California.
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will make its return to wine country for the first time in 24 years when it returns as a companion event to the NASCAR Cup Series race on Saturday, June 11. Sonoma is one of three new venues on the 2022 schedule, which was released today by NASCAR.
“This is such an exciting day for Sonoma Raceway,” said speedway executive vice president and general manager Jill Gregory. “The truck series was born on the west coast, and some of the most memorable moments in the history of that series have come on road courses just like Sonoma. This race will be a great addition to the biggest motorsports weekend in the Bay Area.”
The truck series competed four times at Sonoma from 1995-1998 with Boris Said winning the last race in 1998. The return of the trucks to Sonoma will coincide with the Cup Series’ annual visit to the picturesque road course. A complete weekend schedule of events and race start times will be announced later.
The Truck race will run as a doubleheader with the General Tire 150 ARCA Menards Series race the same day. Start times have not been set.
Tickets for the Sonoma NASCAR Weekend are available now on the Sonoma Raceway website.
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Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff |
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Ruben Gomez
On April 15, 1958, Ruben Gómez made baseball history when he pitched an 8–0 shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco's Seals Stadium in the first Major League Baseball game played on the West Coast.
He thus became the first pitcher to win a game played on the West Coast; the losing pitcher was future Hall of Famer Don Drysdale. Gomez was also the first Puerto Rican to be in a World Series as a winning pitcher in the 1954 New York Giants
sweep of the Cleveland Indians.
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Weekly Bay Area
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Monday, October 11 through
Sunday, October 17, 2021
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Monday, October 11
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:37 p.m.
Tuesday, October 12
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:07 p.m.
Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13
Thursday, October 14
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:07 p.m. (if needed)
Friday, October 15
Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 7 p.m.
Cal Bears @ Oregon Ducks, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose State Spartans vs. San Diego State Aztecs, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 16
San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes @ LAFC, 12:30 p.m.
Stanford Cardinal @ Washington State Cougars, 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 17
San Francisco 49ers -- BYE
Las Vegas Raiders @ Denver Broncos,1:25 p.m.
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