Monday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021
Issue No. 399
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Steve Garvey: “The Hall of Fame is always there.
I get asked about it frequently.”
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Shamefully Overlooked
By Dave Newhouse
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The annual selection processes for the halls of fame in baseball and football have concluded for another year, and once again the three most blatant omissions occurred —Steve Garvey, John Brodie and the late Curt Flood.
These voting processes are altogether democratic, but run the gamut of perspective. Some voters among the nation’s sporting press find it perfectly acceptable to vote for cheaters — steroids abusers, known or suspected — into Cooperstown (baseball) or Canton (football). Meanwhile, other scribes protect these two sports by denying self-injecting, bloated heroes entrance into either hall of fame. Some do slip inside, but, alas, not all offenders are discovered.
But these voting processes also run the perspective of curiosity. Garvey, Brodie and Flood have rankled voters somehow, to the point where their obvious hall of fame qualifications are curiously smudged.
“I guess they just don’t like me,” Garvey told me years ago, just before both his opportunities of making Cooperstown — the regular voting process and the veterans committee followup — had expired.
I believe he’s right, but, first, let’s look at what’s being overlooked in terms of qualifications, which makes his omission impossible to comprehend.
Garvey, now 72, played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres from 1969 through 1987. He hit .294 for his career, with a phenomenal six 200-hit seasons and a Major League record 1.000 fielding percentage (1984) for a first baseman. He was the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1974, played in 10 All Star Games, and won four Gold Gloves. He was MVP of the National League Championship Series, 1978 and 1984, MVP of the All Star Game, 1974 and 1978, and played on the Dodgers’ World Series champion in 1981.
Some Cooperstown inductees don’t come close to such a spectacular career, so why isn’t Garvey’s plaque amongst theirs? Many baseball writers found him to be Goody Two Shoes with his too-perfect personality, which then was tarnished by his producing two children out of wedlock with two different women. Garvey then sued baseball in the mid-1990s, alleging his career was terminated because of collusion among Major League owners. His case was dismissed and, subsequently, so was his chance of entering Cooperstown.
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John Brodie..."played on average-to-awful 49er teams
most of his career..."
While Garvey’s case is downright shameful, Brodie’s exclusion from Canton is less grievous, but does require inspection —except from himself.
“I don’t give a damn about that,” he informed me long ago when the subject came up. Has his negative reaction hurt his chances? I don’t think so.
Defiant, cocky footballers populate the halls of Canton, but Brodie isn’t among them. Why is that so? How many quarterbacks last 17 seasons with the same franchise, the San Francisco 49ers, from 1957 through 1973? Count them on one hand, with two fingers missing.
Brodie, now 86, played on average-to-awful 49er teams for most of his career, yet he was the National Football League’s MVP in 1970, and when he retired only Johnny Unitas and Fran Tarkenton had passed for more yardage. Unitas and Tarkenton are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so why isn’t Brodie? He’s led the NFL in passing (1965), was twice All-Pro (’65 and ’70), and played in two Pro Bowls. He was good enough that the 49ers traded Y.A. Tittle to the New York Giants in 1961, ending their quarterback duel.
Brodie had to overcome his own porous defense often, which meant he had to outscore his teammates. And so he had 224 interceptions to go with 214 touchdown passes, along with a 54.9 completion percentage against defenses expecting his passes.
But Brodie jumped leagues, from the NFL to the AFL (Houston), a deal voided by the merger. And he played pro golf and pro football at the same time, which soured Canton voters on his “commitment” to football. He was just a great athlete who later won a pro golf tournament. But, I’ll argue forever that he was a better quarterback than some who are enshrined in the Ohio hall.
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Cardinal centerfielder Curt Flood leaps into the vines to make a spectacular catch on Sept. 18. 1962 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Curt Flood: Vastly underrated, underappreciated...
Lastly, there’s the late Curt Flood. How many sports figures, of whom it can be said, changed their sport? Without Flood, there would be no free agency in baseball. He fought the system and lost when he refused to honor a trade from St. Louis to Philadelphia in 1969. He sued Major League Baseball for his personal freedom and lost, sacrificing his career except for a brief reentry following his return from a self-imposed exile on the isle of Majorca.
Suddenly, a 15-year career that included three All Star Games and seven Gold Gloves as an outfielder ended with a worthy .293 batting average. As dynamic as he was on the field, Flood changed the way America regarded professional athletes, who were no longer indentured servants, tied to one team eternally.
Flood deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame as a special contributor, just as Marvin Miller, former head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, is perceived. Miller was just inducted posthumously at Cooperstown, but isn’t that putting the cart before the horse? Without Flood’s courage, and ultimate sacrifice, there would be no Marvin Miller at the upstate New York hall. Flood deserves to be there as well.
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Dave Newhouse's journalism career spans more than half a century, including 45 years at the Oakland Tribune before his retirement in November 2011. His most recent book, The Yankee Way, is available in bookstores and on amazon.com. Dave grew up in Menlo Park, graduated from San Jose State, and has radio and television experience, in addition to his work as an award-winning sportswriter and columnist. For earlier articles by Dave published in
Sports Today, click HERE.
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Letters to the Editor
Elite Race Car Driver Alex Zanardi
Remembering Alex Zanardi’s pass of Brian Herta in Laguna Seca Raceway’s appropriately named “Corkscrew” turn (turns 8/8A) a quarter century ago, I remember watching it live, replaying it over and over, in repeated disbelief.
The Corkscrew turn is a sinuous three-story drop following a blind crest, one of the most challenging turns on any racetrack. Zanardi’s pass was inspiredly electrifying; unquestionably among the most daring motor racing overtaking moves ever attempted and, thrillingly, just one half lap before the checkered flag:
Zanardi, a double champion of Indy-Car racing (CART at the time) was, and continues to be an inspirational figure. A quarter century ago, while his race car was stationary, his car literally exploded from another race car’s high-speed broadside impact.
Alex should have been instantly reduced to molecules, but lost only his legs which had to be amputated. He almost bled to death, the rescue team having to approach on their knees after falling to them, having slipped on the pool of blood surrounding the wreckage. Then, cardiac arrest in the medical helicopter.
Two years after this accident Alex returned to motor racing using a special steering wheel that incorporated the pedal’s functions, winning a number of races before turning to hand-cycling at which he won Paralympics gold and silver medals. Last year, at age 54, he sustained severe head injuries after losing control of his cycle and crashing into a truck. After months in a coma punctuated by numerous neurosurgeries, he is still recovering.
Alex Zanardi bequeathed to the motor racing world those unforgettable magic moments that remain indelibly engraved in the memory of every fan who watched that race, a feat appropriately honored today by this prestigious publication.
Rudi Petschek
Long-time fan of motor racing
Easy Rider: Dr. Phil Edition
It's time for one of Golf's great events, and as the 43rd Ryder Cup gets ready for Sept. 24-26 at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, here’s a closer look at the American team.
Team Captain is Steve Stricker, arguably the Straightest Man in America. Steve will have his hands full with a couple of remarkable egos who can hopefully co-exist alongside 10 bland, but focused teammates. Europe won the Cup in Paris, France in 2018, but the American team has eight of the top 10 players in the world.
Special Guests on Golf's Dr. Phil Weekend Edition: (In the role of the parent, Mr. Stricker).
Brooks Koepka: From absences of naps to not being able to control his own routine, Koepka has stated, among other things, “It’s just maybe not in my DNA, the team sports thing,” as he talked of the difficulties adjusting to the team atmosphere and structured scheduling of Ryder Cup week. Expert Witness for Dr. Stricker, Former U.S. Ryder Cup 2008 winning captain Paul Azinger, stated: "I’m not sure he (Brooks) loves the Ryder Cup that much. If he doesn’t love it, he should relinquish his spot and get people there who do."
Bryson DeChambeau: Guest Number Two is a unique creature among golfers with his science-based approach and the unparalleled length of his drives and streaky play. Perhaps more important for this weekend is the awkward and childish rivalry between Bryson and Koepka. Let's hope Dr. Phil is close by, as the relationship between the Brooks and Bryson could rock Stricker's world. Moreover, DeChambeau said recently that his "hands are wrecked" from training for a long-drive competition which will take place after the Ryder Cup. Focus that!
Said Dr. Phil's guest, Steve Stricker, in search of help: “I don’t know, I’m a fan of both players. I just feel like it’s going to be one or the other. They’re going to put the weight of the team on their shoulders, or they’re going to be a pain in the neck.”
Wild Card: As on any good Dr. Phil episode, there is a wild card, and courtesy of the European team, this one is none other than Sergio Garcia, who New York fans at Bethpage Black emotionally cracked when he continued to take 20 back swings before every shot and they began to count out loud every time. He's the crazy aunt who shows up on every Dr. Phil show right before Dr. Phil declares "This isn't my first rodeo."
However, this is Dr. Phil's first Ryder Cup, and there are some buckin' broncos in the cast who should make this one a Television Classic! Let' hope he's on hand to counsel his client, the Everyman, Steve Stricker.
Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
Executive Director
Center for Continuing Education
Monterey, CA
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Cal Bears 42, Sacramento State Hornets 30
Oakland Roots 0, LA Galaxy II 1
San Jose Earthquakes 3, Real Salt Lake 4
San Francisco 49ers 17, Philadelphia Eagles 11
San Francisco Giants 6, San Diego Padres 9
Feature
Shamefully Overlooked, by Dave Newhouse
Organizations
San Francisco Giant Race
Sonoma Raceway
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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San Francisco 49ers 17
Philadephia Eagles 11
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An inauspicious start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday included three straight three-and-out possessions to start their game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Stiff defense from both teams limited scoring and the Niners led at halftime, 7-3.
San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo remained resourceful and completed just enough passes to engineer a 17-11 victory, finishing 22 of 30 for 189 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. He also ran for five first downs, including a touchdown and four sneaks. Next up for the Niners are the Green Bay Packers (0-1), who visit the friendly confines of Levi's Stadium on Sunday evening, Sept. 26 at 5:20 p.m. NBC • KGO 810 AM • 107.7 FM “The Bone"
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San Francisco Giants 6
San Diego Padres 9
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Evan Longoria doubles in the second inning, scoring Brandon Crawford for the Giants' first run. San Diego would jump out to a five run lead, which they never relinquished, winning 9-6. The defeat ended the Giants' nine-game winning streak. Caption and photo by Ed Jay.
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Brandon Crawford scores on Evan Longoria’s double. Crawford went one-for-three on the evening, maintaining an impressive .297 batting average.
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Pinch hitter Thairo Estrada crosses the plate after a third inning home run moved the Giants closer to the Padres. The loss would ultimately go to Dominic Leone, (3-4) for 1/3 of an inning of work. Caption and photo by Ed Jay.
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49ers, A's & Giants Schedules |
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Vote for your 2021 Willie Mac Award nominee and join us for the pre-game award ceremony on Friday, October 1
The Willie McCovey Award is an annual honor bestowed upon the most inspirational player on the team, as voted upon by Giants players, coaches, training staff, clubhouse staff and the fans. This season marks the 41st anniversary of the award, which was established in 1980, in honor of legend and Hall of Famer Willie McCovey. Engraved on the plaque are the words “Competitive Spirit, Ability and Leadership” to characterize the qualities McCovey exemplified. (Pictured
above: Mike Yastrzemski.)
Fans have until Monday, September 20 to vote. The winner of the fan vote equals one (1) vote. The 2021 Willie Mac Award Ceremony will be held pre-game on Friday, October 1.
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Last Fireworks Show of the Season!
Don't miss out on the LAST Fireworks Show of the season coming up. Following the game, fans will be invited to sit on the outfield grass to enjoy the dazzling sky high show.
Friday, September 24 vs. Houston Astros: Fireworks
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September 5, 2021; San Francisco, CA; San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler talks to shortstop Mauricio Dubon before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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The Oakland A's MLB franchise spent 53 years in Philadelphia.
Only one A's player totaled over 50 home runs in a season during that run. Who was he?
Hint: In spite of the majority of his career being played with the A's, he donned a Boston Red Sox cap for his
Hall of Fame plaque!
(See answer below...)
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San Jose Earthquakes 4
Austin FC 3
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Chofis steps to take a penalty kick in the second half.
Chofis scores twice, Quakes erase two-goal deficit to earn road win
AUSTIN, Texas - The San Jose Earthquakes earned a 4-3 road victory over Austin FC on Saturday evening at Q2 Stadium. The victory sees the Quakes earn their first-ever win over the expansion team and extend their unbeaten streak on the road to eight, a new club record. Chofis scored two goals and has now scored five goals in the past two games.
Austin FC took an early lead in the sixth minute. A cross into the box found Moussa Djitte unmarked, but his low header was saved by goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski. The loose ball remained precariously in front of goal and was put away by an onrushing Sebastian Driussi.
San Jose responded with a goal of their own just 11 minutes later when Carlos Fierro's corner kick was headed into the upper corner by Marcos Lopez.
Austin regained the lead in the 35th minute after Jon Gallagher finished off a low pass across the front of goal. Austin then added a third goal minutes before halftime when Alexander Ring scored on a shot from distance.
The Quakes cut the deficit in half in the 49th minute. Lopez played a pass to Benji Kikanovic who one-touched a through ball into the path of Cristian Espinoza. Espinoza gained control before slotting his shot around goalkeeper Brad Stuver to make the score 3-2.
The Earthquakes then equalized in the 58th minute when Austin was called for a handball in the box and Chofis converted the ensuing penalty kick.
Chofis scored his second goal of the match just five minutes later to give San Jose their first lead. His knuckling shot from distance was saved by Stuver but he corralled the rebound and sent a low shot into the back of the net.
Despite a late surge by Austin, San Jose held on to secure the three points.
The Earthquakes will now return to San Jose to take on Los Angeles Football Club on Saturday, Sept. 25, presented by Valley Health Plan. Kickoff from PayPal Park is set for 7:00 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on Telemundo 48, KNBR 1050 and KZSF 1370.
GAME NOTES
- The Earthquakes now hold a 7-9-9 record (30 pts.) during the 2021 MLS regular season and are currently in 9th place in the Western Conference, just three points below the playoff line.
- The Quakes are now 1-0-1 all-time vs. Austin FC.
- The Quakes are now unbeaten in eight consecutive road matches, the longest such run in club history (2003).
- San Jose's last two matches have resulted in 14 total goals (for and against), the most in consecutive matches in club history.
- Defender Marcos Lopez scored his first goal of the season and third of his MLS career. His goal also marks the first goal against Austin FC in Earthquakes history.
- Midfielder Carlos Fierro tallied an assist on Lopez's goal, marking his third assist of the season and 10th of his MLS career.
- Midfielder Chofis scored his team-leading ninth and 10th goals of the season and ninth and 10th goals of his MLS career. His first goal marked his first goal by way of penalty kick. Including his hat-trick on Wednesday, Chofis became the first Quakes player to score 5+ goals in a two-game span since Chris Wondolowski tallied six from May 18, 2019 (4) to May 26, 2019 (2).
- Rookie forward Benji Kikanovic tallied an assist on Espinoza's goal, marking his first assist of the season and of his MLS career. The match also marked his second MLS start.
- Defender Tommy Thompson started and played 68 minutes. It marked his first appearance since June 22.
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San Jose Earthquakes 3
Real Salt Lake 4
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San Jose Earthquakes striker Chris Wondolowski (#8) collides with Real Salt Lake defender Justen Glad (#15). Real Salt Lake defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 4–3 in a MLS regular season week 25 match at PayPal Park on September 15, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho.
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San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Javier López (#9) brings down a pass in the first half. © 2021 Alex Ho.
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San Jose Earthquakes defender Tanner Beason (#15) celebrates Javier López’s goal in the 26th minute to open the scoring. © 2021 Alex Ho.
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San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Javier López (#9) ties the game 2–2 in the 50th minute with a shot between the legs of Real Salt Lake defender Erik Holt (#20). © 2021 Alex Ho.
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Cal Bears 42
Sacramento State Hornets 30
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Starting quarterback Chase Garbers (#7) and the Golden Bears race onto the field during the pregame ceremony as the University of California played host to the Sacramento State Hornets (1-2) at FTX Field at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18 in Berkeley. Cal would go on to an impressive
42-30 win, improving to 1-2 in the young season.
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Still in the first quarter, sophomore running back Damien Moore (#28) scrambled in for his second four-yard touchdown, racking up 87 yards on 12 carries on the day. The Bears amassed 534 yards of total offense, their highest output since gaining 539 yards in a 49-7 win over Oregon State in 2018.
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The Golden Bear defense held the Hornets to 59 rushing yards. Above, redshirt junior JH Tevis (#47) of Piedmont gets the first hit on Elijah Dotson (#33) allowing the rest of the defense to join in the stop.
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Winding up and unloading a 45-yard touchdown pass, Chase Garbers (#7) threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Next up for Cal is a trip to Seattle to meet the Washington Huskies on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. to open their Pac-12 schedule To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
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2021 San Francisco Giant Race |
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The San Francisco Giant Race took place on Saturday, September 12 and featured a 5k course at Oracle Park. Above, runners gather at a gate which will start the race. Photo by Rich Yee.
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They're off! Runners pour into Oracle Park on a 5k run through the halls and concourse. Photo by Rich Yee.
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Proud ladies display their finisher's medal. (Are we seeing double?)
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In addition to a finisher's medal, the swag included a Mike Yastrzemski bobblehead. Photo by Rich Yee.
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The Giant Race is held four times a year, in Scottsdale, Sacramento, San Jose, and San Francisco. In 2021 #532 didn't miss any. Photo by Rich Yee.
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The Giants dugout was a perfect retreat after finishing the race.
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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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Oakland Roots SC 0
LA Galaxy II 1
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Roots Dominate Possession, but Fall Due to
Second Half Penalty
Oakland Roots fell to LA Galaxy II 1-0 in front of a packed house at Laney College on Saturday night. Rapper and East Bay native G-Eazy got the crowd going for a surprise pregame show, headlined by Grammy nominated artist Kossisko as Roots sought to beat Los Dos for the third time in four meetings this season — the tilt also gave the Roots an opportunity to reach a USL playoff spot for the first time in franchise history. Appearing for the first time ever for the Roots was forward Brian Brown and left back Joseph Nane. The Roots dominated possession in the first half but failed to create serious goalscoring opportunities; with the help from some stout Roots defense, the match remained scoreless at the half.
The second half opened with the Roots pushing up and seeking a way through the Galaxy II’s backline. Matias Fissore and Jeremy Bokila entered the match and gave the Roots some attacking energy, but it was Los Dos who capitalized on a penalty kick in the 75th minute against the run of play. Taylor Davila sent Roots keeper Paul Blanchette the wrong way and netted from the spot. The Roots continued to press and search for an equalizer, with much of the end of the game being played in Galaxy’s box, but were unable to come away with a goal.
The team continues their playoff push on Wednesday, 9/22 at Las Positas College when they host San Diego Loyal.
Head Coach Jordan Ferrell: Initial takeaways from the match?
It’s a tough one to swallow. I just don’t think we were sharp enough in front of goal tonight, and one decision gives them a goal. These are important ones to win and it’s a sour taste for sure, but there was a lot of good stuff there tonight too so we shouldn’t lose that piece.
Talk about the midfield, they seemed to have a lot of space. Tell me your assessment of that:
The communication of the midfield in the first half was really poor. It was disjointed on the ball and they were closing down spaces off the ball; they felt like they were overloaded, it was very frustrating for them. We talked about it at halftime and in the second half we were a little bit better and we created quite a few chances playing through the midfield first and then being able to get the outside backs in. So it’s something we’ll go back to and look at what issues were in the first half and then come back next Wednesday.
Oakland Roots SC vs LA Galaxy II: USL Championship | September 18, 2021; Venue: Laney College, Oakland, CA. Kickoff: 7:00 PM PST. Weather: 65 degrees, sunny
SCORELINE: 1 2 FT
OAK 0 0 0
LA 0 1 1
SCORING SUMMARY: LA: Taylor Davila 75’
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY: LA: Jorge Hernandez (Yellow 86’), LA: Joshua Drack (Yellow 90’), LA: Ethan Zuback (Yellow 90’+1)
OAKLAND ROOTS LINEUP: Ariel Mbumba (Matias Fissore), Soya Takahashi (Memo Diaz), Max Ornstil (Tarn Weir), Lindo Mfeka, Joseph Nane, Akeem Ward, Paul Blanchette, Emrah Klimenta, Brian Brown (Jeremy Bokila), Kai Greene, Johnny Rodriguez (Jesus Enriquez)
Unused Substitutes: Taylor Bailey, Yohannes Harish
SHOTS: 12 | Shots On Goal: 4 | Corner Kicks: 6 | Fouls: 16 | Offside: 1 |
LA GALAXY II LINEUP: Danilo Acosta, Jesus Vazquez, Justin Vom Steg, Justin Neal, Isaac Bawa, Taylor Davila, Owen Lambe (Joshua Drack), Daniel Aguirre, Ethan Zubak, Jonathan Perez (Marcus Ferkranus), Preston Judd (Jorge Hernandez). Unused Substitutes: Alan Solorio, Cameron Dunbar, Adrian Gonzalez, Remi Cabral
SHOTS: 11 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corner Kicks: 1 | Fouls: 8 | Offside: 1 |
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca |
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Season Finale Returns to Monterey in 2022
MONTEREY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2021 — The NTT INDYCAR SERIES confirmed its return to the coastal destination of Monterey County and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The announcement of a multiyear agreement comes just minutes before teams rev up for today’s Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey that will be shown live on the NBC network at noon PT.
Having triumphantly returned to the Central Coast in 2019, the 2020 race was canceled due to the pandemic. Yet this weekend’s race comes full throttle on the teams’ path toward the championship.
The announcement also included the provisional 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule, which places WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as the host circuit for the season finale, Sept. 9-11, 2022.
“The Monterey community and businesses have always held the INDYCAR SERIES in the highest regard,” said John Narigi, president and general manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “Our track has seen such memorable moments as Alex Zanardi’s “The Pass,” Bobby Rahal’s unprecedented four consecutive race wins, which led to the naming of the “Rahal Straight,” and Mario Andretti’s final race as part of his Arrivederci tour and the naming of the Andretti Hairpin. We look forward to more memories being made in the coming years.”
“We were proud to return historic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2019 and it is gratifying to know their great event will continue to be a part of the schedule for years to come,” said Penske Entertainment Corp President and CEO Mark Miles. “The action-packed layout and world-famous corners have proven to be a spectacular showcase for North America’s premier open-wheel series."
“It remains an important addition to our calendar and a picturesque backdrop to the championship. INDYCAR is pleased to continue our partnership and looks forward to many more opportunities to spotlight the audacious athletes that make up the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.”
This weekend’s Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey is complemented by rounds 17 and 18 of the 20-race season of Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires. At stake for the Indy Lights champion is a scholarship valued at $1.3 million that will guarantee entry into a minimum of three NTT INDYCAR SERIES races in 2022.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca continues to expand its experiential activities for families by adding go-karts, a Ferris wheel, food trucks and an abundance of exhibitors to heighten the experience. The full 2022 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca season will be announced in the coming days.
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NASCAR set to return to Wine Country June 12, 2022;
Event shifts one week later than this past year’s race
The 2022 date is one week later than this past June’s event and will be the second of six road-course events on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. The Toyota/Save Mart 350 will be the 16th race on the 36-race schedule. The Toyota/Save Mart 350 will span 90 laps on the full 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course.
“Race fans in Northern California have proven all summer how much they love having racing back at Sonoma Raceway,” said raceway executive vice president and general manager Jill Gregory. “Mid-June is the perfect time of year for racing here and we’re thrilled to be able to bring the greatest stock car drivers in the world back for the 33rd time since 1989.”
Race fans attending next year’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 will get the first glimpses of Sonoma Reimagined as the complex undergoes a major modernization that will position Sonoma Raceway as one of the leading sports and entertainment venues in California.
Companion events, practice and qualifying times and TV information will be provided at a later date. Deposits for tickets and camping for the 2022 Toyota/Save Mart 350 are now being accepted. For more information, visit www.SonomaRaceway.com or call 800-870-RACE (7223).
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Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff |
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Jimmy Foxx
Jimmy Foxx hit 58 home runs with the Philadelphia A's in 1932.
This picture was lifted from Foxx's Baseball Reference stats page found here, https://bit.ly/3EiFYcm. Clicking on his picture in that link brings up a triptych of Foxx's aging with one being him wearing a Red Sox cap.
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Monday, September 20 through
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Monday, September 20
Oakland A's vs. Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
Tuesday, September 21
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres, 7:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
Wednesday, September 22
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres, 7:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC vs. San Diego Loyal, 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 23
San Francisco Giants @ San Diego Padres, 1:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Seattle Mariners, 12:37 p.m.
Friday, September 24
San Francisco Giants @ Colorado Rockies, 5:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, 6:40 p.m.
Saturday, September 25
San Francisco Giants @ Colorado Rockies,5:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, 1:07 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. LAFC, 7 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC @ Orange County SC, 7 p.m.
Cal Bears @ Washington Huskies, 6:30 p.m.
Stanford Cardinal vs. UCLA Bruins, 3 p.m.
San Jose State Spartans @ Western Michigan Broncos, 11 a.m.
Sunday, September 26
San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers, 5:20 p.m.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:05 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Colorado Rockies, 12:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros, 1:07 p.m.
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Under the ultra-skilled leadership of Cal graduate Ricky Liu, a team of talented Cal students assembled the elegant Ultimate Sports Guide website for your readers. Ricky's team included Natalie Leung, Yafei Liang and Kasey Woo. Visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net
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Navigating a career in any business is highly complex, especially in the world of sports and entertainment. Knowing how to separate the logo on your business card from your personal identity is a valuable skill for creating your own career path. Building a career in the sports industry is easier said than done, especially since the business is extremely addictive. Cool corporate logos and titles should never control your true sense of self; your name on the card is much more important! Welcome to the world of LOL, or “Loss of Logo.”
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The New York Yankees are the greatest dynasty, not only in baseball but in all of sports. The Yankees, in fact, embody a series of dynasties, from Ruth-Gehrig through Jeter-Rivera. But the absolute greatest Yankees were the 1949-1953 pinstripers, winners of an unprecedented five consecutive World Series. The Yankee Way, Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa writes in the book's forward, is “full of Yankee winning keys, star-studded competitions, and insights about one of baseball's historically fascinating periods.” Key contributors to this dynasty, including Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, Phil Rizzuto, and manager Casey Stengel, are remembered by their teammate, Charlie Silvera, catcher and co-author.
Dave Newhouse was an award-winning sportswriter/columnist for the Oakland Tribune before his retirement. He has continued his work as an author and The Yankee Way is his eighteenth book. He lives with his wife, Patsy, an artist, in Oakland, CA.
ISBN 978-1-937943-60-8 – 196 pages – $24.95
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