Acme Carpet
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1961

Description: Picture was taken at 1961 National Baseball Congress (NBC) tournament

Top row (left to right): Larry Theiss (p), Jerry Lannell (ss), Chuck Thompson (c), Ron Gasper (3b), Ken Williams (cf), Ray Quintana (p), Bill Hilliard (inf)

Bottom row (left to right): Bill Lavato (2b), Bill Serena (1b), Cookie Alves (of), Larry Williams (of), Don Sherratt (of), Marion Hess (mgr)

Adrian Athletic Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1932

Among those who may be pictured are the following: Texeira, 3b; Kingston, lf; McMenamy, ss; King, cf; Chase, 1b; Phelps, c; Norris, 2b; Ring, 1b; Bacharach, rf.

Al Petersen's Liquors
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937-38 (Winter League)

Description: From Oakland Tribune Program: 1937

Back row (left to right): E. Bonham, C. Ogle, F. Kelleher, Len Gabrielson, J. Olson, Bill Matheson, Bill Schutte

Front row (left to right): Cliff Vargas, J. Vienco, B. Marriott, Andy Ivaldi, Ernie Sulik, R. Johnson, Kibby Spranger, Al Petersen

Alvarado Merchants
Area: Alameda (Alvarado)
Year: circa 1930

American Brass and Copper
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1949

Description: Most games were played at Bushrod Park in Oakland.

Left to right: Ernie Haynes, Dan Costello (mgr.), Rube Navarro, Bob Brian, Merrill Grotenhuis

Al's Cigars
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1932

Among those pictured may be: Correa, 3b; Gensoul, 1b; Marin, cf; Bonkofsky, c; Schumacher, rf; Cerrato, 2b;  Valente, p, Lemone, ss; Galetti, lf; Ochoa; Galetti; Lemone

Minor League Stars
Area: Alameda (Emeryville)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Picture was taken at a 1930's Alameda Elks Lodge Charity Game featuring major league stars vs. minor league stars.

Back row (left to right): Leroy Anton, Smead Jolley, Walter Mails, Bud Hafey, Ray Brubaker, Manuel Duarte

Front row (left to right): unidentified, unidentified, Bernie DeViveiros, Ed Mulligan, Jimmy Reese, unidentified, Billy Raimondi

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1010
Area: Alameda (Emeryville)
Year: circa 1930

Albany Merchants
Area: Alameda (Albany)
Year: 1949

Description: Team was sponsored by local businesses through the efforts of Albany’s Junior Chamber of Commerce as name is displayed on face of uniform.

See caption below picture for details.

San Leandro Post 117
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1936

Back row (left to right): Phil Dalton (mgr), Ken Casenaan (cf), Nick Boscovich (lf), Lindy Serpa (c), Bob Dutra (sub c), Carl Noska (p), Zeke Pirok (2b), Commander Moyer

Middle row (left to right): Cliff Rogers (sub 2b), "Tubby" Meyers (rf), Bill Wilde (p), Roy Gigli (1b), Herb Lockyer (ss), Bill Marshman (sub 2b)

Front row (left to right): Matt Xavier (p), Jimmie Arnerich (3b), Marty Phillips (sub lf)

Oakland Teamsters Local No. 7
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1953

Description: See article and box score above for details.

Braun Mattress
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

Bushrod Cubs
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937

Back row (left to right): Ray Adams (p), Jim Pollard (1b), Albert White (c), Dave Adams (cf), Hal Oxsen (rf-p)

Front row (left to right): Joe Flanagan (2b), Jack O'Hara, Bill Beveridge (ss), Edmund DeBarnado (c)

Camp Parks Seabees
Area: Alameda
Year: 1944

Description: From 12th Annual Naval District Invitational Baseball Championship program

Construction Battalion Replacement Depot was the official name of unit based at Camp Parks.

Team nickname: Seabees
Commanding Officer: Captain J.D. Wilson
Welfare & Recreation Officer: Lt. J.M. Storie
Team Manager: Lieut. Charles "Chuck" Murphy

"Camp Parks has won 45 games and lost 15 during the current season. Parks is the 1944 Twelfth Naval District champion. "

Cannonball Express
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1932-33 (winter league)

Description: Team won the 1932-33 Alameda Winter League championship.

Bear Cat Club
Area: Alameda (Centerville)
Year: 1949

Description: Photo taken at San Quentin prison

Back row (left to right | players only): Tony Rivers, unidentified, unidentified, Gary Silvera, unidentified.

Front row (left to right | Kneeling): Tony Rogers (score keeper), Ed Rose, Clarence Soito, Bud Marshall, unidentified, Stan Roderick, unidentified, unidentified, Harold Faria,
Frank Mayer (mgr.)

Central Bank
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1930

Back row (left to right): 1st from left is Bud Stewart, 4th from left is Jimmy Stevens, 5th from left is Ed Stewart

Front row (left to right): 3rd from left is Lefty Gallagher (of)

Batboy: unidentified

Cincinnati Rookies
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1943

Description: See article above for details.

Collins and Zanazzi
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1930

Consumers Ice
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Back row (left to right): 2nd from left is Jimmy Cronin (1f), 3rd from left is Carl Escobar

Front row (left to right): 4th from left is Bernie Deviveiros*, 5th from left is Ony Lundgren

*Played in major leagues, later scout for Detroit Tigers.

Costa's Market
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Croll's of Alameda
Area: Alameda
Year: 1959

Back row (left to right): Don Loustalet, Sal Bruno, Ed Merseth, Chuck Dexter, Rich Menise, Bart Ferro (mgr.), Frank Bethel (gen. mgr.)

Dad's Cookies
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Dietz Motors
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Dr. Reedy Dentist
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Durkee Athletic Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934-35

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Among those pictured above are the following:  Murray, lf; Macedo, 2b; Jacobsen, cf; Al Swick, c; Glen Wetherbee. 1b; Ken Gerner, rf; Silva, 3b; Honey Pacheco, ss; Tony Robello, p; Rogers

American Rubber Company
Area: Alameda (Emeryville)
Year: 1911

Description: See article above for details

East Bay Welders
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

The 88 Cents Store
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1962

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Elmhurst Merchants
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1930

Description: Apparently, Dad’s Cookies was major sponsor of the team.

Among those pictured may be the following: N. Castelluccio, Joe Ferreira, Nick Castelluccio, Jim Moniz, Koch, Petrie, Reale, Gonzales, J. Ferreira

Fiorio and Baroni
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Left to right: Rosie, Billie Burke

Fowler's All-Stars
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Back row (left to right): 3rd from left is Andy Genovicino, 5th from left is Bill Bradley

Front row (left to right): 1st from left is Art Fowler (sponsor), 3rd from left is Al Murray

Bloom's Buffet
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Viewers will see Tacoma Beer advertisement at top of store window. Brewery also sponsored a team - click here

Fruitvale Merchants
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Les "Lefty" Charves was excellent one-arm pitcher for a number of semi-pro teams in east bay.

Cochran and Celli Chevrolet
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Golden State Milk Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

Back row (left to right): unidentified, George Holersen (p), Caroll Yerkes (p), Hiene Lay (p), Eddie Church (1b), unidentified, Joe Millana (inf), unidentified

Middle row (left to right): 2nd from left is John Bradley (of), 3rd from left is Weido Lancione (of), 4th from left is Tony Rinella (ss)

Front row (left to right): far left is Charlie Blunt (c)

Goldhamer Juniors
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931

Back row (left to right): Victor Vicari, Vito Virga, Walt Bailey, F. Falli, Charles Miller, Les Pyles, Gene Casselli.

Front row (left to right): Harold Brown, Sid Boardman, Sam Lunnetti, Goldhamer batboys (brothers), Ray Riggs, John La Forte.

Grutman's Department Store
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Title: El Cortez Win: Richmonders beat Hayward Stars, 8 to 4
Area: Alameda, Contra Costa
Year: 1948
Team: Hayward Stars (Alameda), El Cortez (Conta Costa)

Note: Last line of article: "...Just 26 years ago his dad, Carl (Iron Man) Kamb, hurled in his first Tribune-sponsored league and annexed the title of the 1921-1922 Midwinter League pennant for the Poplar Candy Store."

Hemler Hardware
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Among those pictured may be the following: Moniz, Cane, Charlton, Harris, Shoeppe, Padden, Mitchell, Bruno, Zuvella

Holly Packers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1947

Description: Oakland Tribune Tournament: 1947

Back row (left to right): Dick Raffanti, Rich Raffanti, Bill Rogers, Tony Merletti, Bill Schmidt, unidentified, Pat Ambrose

Front row (left to right): Bob Heath, Jerry Robak, Jimmy Gallagher (of), Al Wong, unidentified (batboy)

Hustead's Towing
Area: Alameda (Berkeley)
Year: 1965

Description: Picture was taken at Lincoln Park in Alameda.

Back row (left to right): Oscar Matthews (1b-of), Heron McDaniel (2b), James Aikens (rf), James Langford (cf), Lionel Beaman (c), Jim Englehart (p), Joe Dorsey (p), Ed Kelly (utl), J.J. Quinn (ss), William “Tat” Mays (mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Will Calvin (p), Carlito Gordon (2b), Alexander (utl), Willie Reed (utl), Lou Profumo (p), Art Blunt (of)

Idora Realty
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1950

Description: Photo taken at Bushrod Park in Oakland, with homes on Racine Street in background.

Back row (left to right): Hank Pacheco, R. Favilla, Lenny Snow, Billy Pacheco, Frank Parento, Elio (Meudo) Rossi.

Front row (left to right): E.W. Bennett, gen. mgr.; John Tehero, Loyal Bloxan, Bob Kleven, Lou Rosenthal, Ray Adams, Joe Falconer.

Irvington Merchants
Area: Alameda
Year: 1948

Description: Picture was taken at Irvington ballpark

Back row (left to right): Frank Mayer (mgr), Stan Alameda (guest), unidentified, Irv Alameda (of), Melford Alameda (ss), Joe Dutra (3rd owner), Tony Rogers (scorekeeper), Haden Freitas (guest), unidentified, unidentified, Jess Lesento (2b), Tony Dutra (p)

Front row (left to right): George Sweeney (of), Clarence Soito (c), Stan Roderick (1b), Bud Marshall (cf), unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Harold Alameda (c), Ed Rose (rf)

Jack's Barber Shop
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Front row: Third player from left is Mel Duezabou.

John's Barber Shop
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Title: Playing The Game Because They Like It
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1928
Team: Oakland N.S.G.W, Melrose Merchants, Poplar Candy, Fruitvale, Vitt Grays

Descripton: See caption above picture for details.

Back row (left to right): William Crosby (mgr of Oakland N.S.G.W. No. 50), George Drew (second sacker for the Melrose Merchants), Carl Kamb (youthful pitcher for the Poplar Candy)

Front row (left to right): Pete Rattazi, (ss for Fruitvale), Bill Bare (third sacker for Vitt Grays)

KIGY Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Left to right: George Rinto, Jack Garbutt, Col. Francis, Charlie Tye, Art Landzote

LEF Tires
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Longshoremen (ILWU) Local No. 6
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940

Back row (left to right): Johnny Arnerich, (inf); Pat O'Shea, (1b, inf); Frannie Morris, (c); Jimmy Arnerich, (inf); Jug Mandish, (of).

Middle row (left to right): unidentified (mascot); unidentified, Bee Mandish, of; Frankie Gira, (ss); Ken Gerner, inf; Charlie Gira (of).

Front row (left to right): unidentified; Earl Norager, (c); Jimmy Rego, (p); unidentified

Lopez Market
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Left to right: "Fritz" Warren, c; Jimmy Vierra, p.

Berkeley Colored Elks
Area: Alameda (Berkeley)
Year: circa 1930

Lovier Appliance Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937

Back row (left to right): Jim Hicks (of), C. Hustead (of), Jay Ryan (of), Bill Rigney* (inf), Dave Kyle (mgr.), Cecil Kyle (of), Gene Kersten (p)

Front row (left to right): Caeser Sinibaldi (c), Fritz Barker (inf), Lou Tognolini (inf), Bud Lindsten (p), Frank Smith (1b)

*Bill Rigney played for 26 seasons in major leagues as infielder and later managed major league teams for 18 years, including New York/San Francisco Giants (1956-1960;1976)

Title: Beer Nine Wins Pair in Ukiah from All-Stars
Area: Alameda
Year: 1951
Team: Lucky Lager, Ukiah-Mendocino All-Stars

Market Laundry
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Martin's East Side
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: circa 1930

Merchants Express
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Mickey's Inn
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938

Back row (left to right): Bill Maysonnave, Dizzy Brown, George "Jug" Mandish, Roy Giampoli, Gunny Fagundas, Brute Labetich, Barry Barovich, "Pep" Moro, Joe Silva, "Willie" Scozzasava, Mickey Scozzasava (owner).

Front row (left to right): Gigi Caruso, Marty Arnerich, Jimmy Arnerich, Dee Dee Moro, Joe Lesses, Midge Fernandez, Young Scozzasava.

Milen's Jewelers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1950

Back Row (left to right): unidentified, Thomas Johnson, Bob Cunningham, Ernie White, Thad Liskey, Jim Guinn, Willl Calvin, Rich Littlejohn.

Front Row (left to right): Harmon McDaniels, Carl Gordon, unidentified bat boy, Woodson Foster, Ernie Goldsby, Willie Mays (Manager).

Milton Motor Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Among those pictured: Al Lawrence (second from left) and Emil "Lefty" Luque (eighth from left).

Modern Woodmen of America
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1914

Back row (left to right): Moke Myers, Johnny Tonkin, George DeWitt, Lefty Maas, Eddie Nelson, Bus Robbins

Front row (left to right): Bill Osgood, Frank Foss, Frank Bethel, Red Lydiatt

Moffat Packers Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1930

National Ice Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1934

Front row (left to right): 4th from left is Hal Ruby Sr.

Youngster in front: Harold Ormal Ruby Jr.

National Market
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Naval Supply Depot Oaks
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1944

Description:Ref: 12th Annual Naval District Invitational Baseball Championship program:

Commanding Officer: Rear Admiral A.H. Mayo
Welfare & Recreation Officer: Lieut. C.C. Courtright
Manager and coach: Harry Himelfarb

This team is the enigma of the tournament.  The Oaks have looked like champions on Saturday and bushers on Sunday.  Replacements since the Navy league schedule ended should improve their chances. If the reported transfer of Barney Olsen, ex-Cub Angel, takes place before the tournament starts, the Supply Depot team may be tough. Other professionals are Jones, International League; Arbon, a chucker from the Kitty League; Askew, Pioneer League; and O'Rourke and Bishop who saw service with the Seattle Rainiers.

New World Life Insurance
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Back row (left to right): 3rd from left is Ray Robb (3b)

Among those pictured above are: Al Robeck, ss; Martinez, 1b; Holmes, lf, Ken Coleman, 2b; Pinto, cf; Mattioda, rf; Guido, rf; Ernie Raimondi, c; Lino Carrazzo, p; Barker, Andy Ivaldi, Randall, Mills

Nierman & Lefkovitz
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1934

Title: Thompson, Oliver Pitch Tigers to Abe Rose Title
Area: Alameda
Year: 1969 (Nov. 24)
Teams: Oakland Tigers, Alameda Braves, Vallejo Chiefs, Oakland Mets, Stolt Bears, Lovier Appliance, Fitzpatrick Chevrolet, King's Enterprises

Oakland Braves
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1959

Description: READY, GET SET—Oakland Braves' pilot Eddie Jewell (standing at right) gets his player ready for semi-final action of the Central California Baseball Managers' Association tourney today.

Back row (left to right): Ed Gasie, Bob Cayou, Bob Beal.

Front row (left to right): Al Knighton, Tom Minter, Ernie Goldsby, Hal Sampson,

Manager Eddie Jewel (with baseball in hand)

Ole's Waffle Shop
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

Ole's Waffle Shop
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Antique photos are hanging behind counter in Waffle Shop.

Orinda Reds
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938

Back row (left to right): Bobby Robb (ss), unidentified, Little, Mitchell Lisse, Ray Robb (mgr, inf)

Front row (left to right): Will Hafey (1b), Jim Negri (inf), Mel Goulart (cf), Pat Clifford, Ike Vincent

Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 1076
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: circa 1930

Left to right: Russ Bales, Nick Carter, Johnny Lombardi, George "Fat" Williams.

Piedmont Parlor Native Sons (NSGW) — Married Men
Area: Alameda (Piedmont)
Year: 1930

Heath's Dairy Products
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Remar Bread
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Robak's Café
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1932

Left to right: Teddy Martin, Frank "Cokie" Freitas, Louie Brazil, Frank "Fat" Florence, Charlie Silva

Roger's Clothier
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1946

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Rose Garden Chapel
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1938

Description: From Oakland Tribune Program: 1938

Back row (left to right): Ted Martin, lf; Mr. Seramues, owner/sponsor; Heine Lay, p; Vince Calcagno, 3b; Aldo Benotti, c
 
Middle row (left to right): John Romero, cf; Tony Xavier, 2b; Al "Shasta" Xavier, p

Front row (left to right): Frank Amaral, p; Augie Benites, 2b; Jim Luque, ss; Mel Ferriera, rf; Joe Soares, manager; Fred Correa, lb

Missing: Jim Atanazio, 1b; Tony Perry, 2b; Tony De Cruz, c; Tom Xavier, utl.

San Leandro Merchants
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1935

Back row (left to right): unidentified, unidentified, Jim Antinacio, unidentified, Hank Pacheco, John Romero

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Art Cardoza, unidentified, unidentified, Lyle Lake, unidentified, unidentified

Among those pictured: Mecado, 2b; Correa, cf; D. Phillips, ss; E. Phillips, c; Lawn, lf; Eckart, 1b; E. Lechandro, 3b; Leval, p; L. Lechandro, rf; R. Phillips, rf

Title: Shells Got Started, But Senators Got Too Tough
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937 (Aug. 3)
Team: Super Shells, Tallant Tubbs Senators

Southern Pacific Stores - Games Played
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1927

Description:

Dailey Motor Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922 (April 5)

Title: Riot is Threatened At Baseball Game
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1901 (Sept. 24)

Square Deal Malts
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Click the link below to see the 2nd Annual Baseball Insurance Game: 1940

2nd Annual Baseball Insurance Game: 1940

Left to right: V. Mazzini, Joe Lancione, Al "Red" Anderson, capt.; Ernie Peters, Howard Salmon, Bill Schmidt, Bill Sharpe, Mervyn Connors, Roy Sabine, Syd Martin, Leo Carson,
Sal Zulacia

St. Joseph's Sodality
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

St. Patrick Shamrocks
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Tacoma Beer
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Back row (left to right): 4th from left is Teddy Martin (of)

First row (left to right): 2nd from left Pat Clifford (lf)

Tenth Street Market
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Left to right: Harvey Halyorsen, George Moffatt, Bert Williams, Leroy Anton

Temescal Merchants
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931-32

Among the players who may be pictured are: Acconero (cf), Ramey (p), Grant (1b) (4th from left in back row), G. Petitti (lf) Migliaccio (c), B. Fouche (rf), J. Fouche, Bill Matheson (3b), Jim Rago (ss), E. Petitti (2b), Cafferina, Peduzzi, Dick Raffanti

Topaz Beer
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Description: According to old-timers from Oakland, a six pack of Topaz Beer could be purchased for 25 cents.

Among those pictured maybe: Philip "Chappie" Roventini, Nestor Roventini, Howard Mendose

Title: They'll Have To Win Today or Sit Out Rest of Tourney
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1939
Team: Tye's Cafe, California Eagles

E. Bercovich and Sons
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Back row (left to right): Al Bercovich, unidentified, Mickey Parker, Hooks Whetherbee, Johnny Valencia, Al Mudge, Ed Bercovich

Front row (left to right): Mr. Parker, unidentified, unidentified, Tony Goulart, unidentified, Marshall Silventi, Jimmy Dix

Williams Nine
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

Back row (left to right): 2nd from left is Pat Ambrose, 3rd from left is Bud Lindston

Front row (left to right): 2nd from left is Eddie Lake, 4th from left is Lyle Lake

Among those who may be pictured: Bill Schutte, Luchessi, Glen Wetherbe, Walt Williams, Figueiro, Reiner

Wolff's Jewelers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934-35

Among those who may be pictured above are the following:  Jordan, ss; San Miguel, 2b; Briggs, lf; Bob Alameda, 3b; Atkins, cf; Ray Kaykendaal, rf; Brendle, 12b; Sbragia, c; Wilson, p.

Yankee Rookies
Area: San Francisco / Alameda
Year: 1940

Description: Photo taken at Oaks park in Emeryville. Most of the players/prospects were 18 years old.
  
Back row (left to right): Neal Keneally, scout; Bob Coltrin, scout; Joe Katz, p; Lenny Ratto, ss; Eldon Muratore, c; Ed Underwood, inf; unidenitifed trainer.

Middle row (left to right): Gene Bryant, p; Toft Jessen, of; Bill Paulson, c; Bob Larson, p; Billy Dunn, inf; Bob Cherry, of.

Front row (left to right): Sevend Jessen, 1b; Ray Adams, 3b.

Hayward Chevrolet
Area: Alameda (Hayward)
Year: circa 1945

Alameda Kono All-Stars
Area: Alameda
Year: 1937

Description: See caption to left of picture for details.

Left to right: K. Zenimura, Frank Yamada, Ted Iwakashi, Rob Takaki, Ashida, unidentified, Yano, Al Sudamune, Keijo Nogami, Misakitami, Chio Hironalace, Ben Tassisaiva, Ed Suzuki, Paul Allison, Marion Alleruzo, S. Kuwakami, George Davis, Norman Riggs

Source: “Through a Diamond” by Kerry Yo Nakagawa

San Jose Asahi
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1924

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Source: “Through a Diamond” by Kerry Yo Nakagawa

Agrella Buffet
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Pitchers: Luce Ferrera (left) and Al Xavier (right)

Alaska Packers
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1934 (Winter League)

Back row (left to right): Roberts, Al White (general manager), Elmer Corbett, Al Brown, Teddy Martin, Lou Vezelich, Ernie Alten, Sam Adragna, Augie Gomes (mgr.)

Middle row (left to right): Harry Profumo, Al Peacock, Virgil Vierria

Front row (left to right): Fred Filipelli, Billy Gonzales, Elmer Sandahl, Carl Monzo, John Erceg

Oakland Knights of Columbus
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1924-25 (winter league)

Description: Baseball Necklace

Hayward town team
Area: Alameda (Hayward)
Year: 1887

Contributor: Hayward Historical Society

Hayward Merchants
Area: Alameda (Hayward)
Year: circa 1930

Contributor: Hayward Historical Society

Title: - Two Battles Tonight in Tribune Meet- Brothers Feature Moore Nine
- Navy Reserve Nine Defeats Moores, 15-14
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1936

Description: See articles above for details.

Newark town team
Area: Alameda (Newark)
Year: 1913

Descripton: Team was sponsored and owned by Henry A. Snow

Front row (left to right): 7th from left is Gene Kersten

Title: Hurst Pitches Pigglys to 2-1 Victory
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1923
Team: Guarantee Shoe Co. | Piggly Wiggly

Description: See article above for details.

Postcard for Macy Movers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: Since 1915

Alvarado Theater vs. Cazbar Club
Area: Alameda (Alvarado, Hayward)
Year: 1963

Title: Caskets Rally To Beat Napa
-Oakland A.C. routs Karren Wreckers for seventh straight win by Art Macy
Area: Alameda (Oakland), Napa
Year: 1938 (May 20)
Team: Oakland Casket Company, Rough Rider Cords (Napa)

Title: Tye's All-Stars Scorecard p.1
Area: Alameda, Marin
Year: 1941 (Sep. 21)
Team: Tye's All-Stars, San Quentin All-Stars

Trophies Awarded Summer Diamond Champs
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937 (July 28)
Team: Charlie Tye's Tigers | Grace Brothers

Left to right: Walter Brown (Tribune Promotion Mgr.), Reggie Creese (Charlie Tye's Tigers Mgr.), Harry Skow (Grace Brothers Mgr.)

Aztecs
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Among those who may be pictured: L. Zulaica, Flores, Biagi, S. Zuliaca, Viramontez, L. Zulaica, Loveland, Mata, Plavlena, Chavez, Martin

Title: Out at the Plate
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934 (Jan. 28)
Team: Walter Schulken | Tallant Tubbs

East Oakland Midget Oldtimers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1952 (June)

Among those pictured: Vic "McGraw" Nelson, Ed "Beans" Sausa, Charles "Chuck" Taylor (timekeeper), Joe "Niggy" Silva, Ted Madruga, Eddie Madruga (batboy), Al Murray, "Fat" Franco, Jack Vesey, Billy Freitas, Galrul Mendoza, Bill Sharp, Bruce Cunninghan, Jim Tobin, Chet Bottome, Trine Gonzales, George McCully, Johnny Thompson

Ambrose Tailors
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1915

Description: Team won the 1915 Oakland Tribune - Maxwell tournament. See caption below picture for details.

Title: Alameda Elks In 10 To 4 Victory
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1924
Teams: Oakland Elks, Alameda Elks Lodge No. 1015

Milk Drivers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Absent for picture were "Charlie" Smith utl. and Jimmie Herr (ss)

Title: Sea Lions, Newells Clash Here: Strong Clubs Set For Game At City Park
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1944 (March 11)

Langendorf Bread
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Title: Clover Club Wins Pennant
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1941

Title: Charves Star Of V.F.W. Win
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1935

Title: Charves Star Of V.F.W. Win
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1935

Title: Tie Base Goes to Tye's - Or Drama With Two Down, None Out!
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940 (Feb. 19)

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Title: Managers of the four Bushrod League teams
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940 (Feb. 19)

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Western Division Employees Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922 (April)

Title: Green and Bussa Sponsor Latest Semi-Pro Ball Team
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1941 (May 17)

Itchburg
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1910

Left to right: Cava, Cookey, Ryan

Alhambra Water Co.
Area: San Francisco/Oakland
Year: circa 1937

Title: Did Jones and Kelly 'Hook' Joe Vitt?
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1918

Smith Hardware Company
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1927 (July 13)

Back row (left to right): far right is Johnny Faustino (mgr.)

Richmond Post 10
Area: Alameda (Richmond)
Year: 1935

Description: Picture was taken at Nichol Park in Richmond

Back row (left to right): 3rd from left is Earl Moore

Front row (left to right): 3rd from left is Leo Costa, 4th from left is Lloyd Christopher

Monday's Models
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1911 (July 30)

Back row (left to right): Frank Gay (capt.-3b), Lee Ryan (ss), Bob Merriam (lf), J. Mackie (c), Ten Laird (1b), L. Burton (2b)

Front row (left to right): R. Bolt (cf), E. Gay (rf), Monday Bernstein (mgr.), Paul Mackie (c), George Spark (p)

Mascot: Johnny Larkin

Best Tractors
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1920 (May 8)

Back row (left to right): Gene Fitzgerald, Charles Darling, Henie Lay, Roy Nelson, Erich Schreiber, Rod Allen (capt.)

Front row (left to right): Edward Pessano, Fuller, Jack Clothier, Andy Vargas

Mascot: Harold Wagner

Calatone Water Company
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1921 (Sept. 30)

Back row (left to right): Herman Harice (mgr.), O'Connell (2b), Sanberg (p), Earl Jones (p), Sam Hafey (rf), Chic Hafey (p), Turney (1b), Daneils (ss), Jackson (c), Jim Hafey (capt.)

Front row (left to right): Garcia (ss), Van Cleek (utl.-of), Sinclair (lf), Hoffman (cf)

Hayward Boosters
Area: Alameda (Hayward)
Year: 1922 (Dec. 31)
 
Back row (left to right): Grindell, Schumaker, Tom Hammond, "Pinky" Leonard, "Dud" Smith, Pete Daley, Tod Vonah, "Pep" Lewellyn

Front row (left to right): Gore, "Red" Hal (groundkeeper), Bill Bernard, Les Anfinson, Bertram

Del Monte Cafe
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922 (Nov. 25)

Back row (left to right): Otto Egenberger, Ahlf (inf), Welsh (1b-of), Tapson (2b), R. Foster (of), Cleary (3b), Larry Hellar (p), Jimmy McNamara (p), Howard Gregory (coach)

Front row (left to right): Kyte (1b), Combatalade (ss), Ray Gimbel (c), Art Pryor (inf), Beall (c)

Missing: Joe Devine (mgr.)

Magnavox
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922 (Nov. 26)

Back row (left to right): Eddie Rose (cf), Gene Ledwich (ss), Elsworth White (1b), Blanchard (lf), Jack Murphy (mgr.), C. Newman (rf), Tommy Lynch (capt.), "Dutch" Kaiser (p)

Front row (left to right): G. Viani (c), J. Strather (c), P. Buttisbach (p), Al. Viani (3b), George Drew (2b), unidentified mascot

Oakland Police
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1925 (April 2)

Back row (left to right): "Firpo" Manning, Bill Atkinson, George Wurthman, George Pardee, W.E. Hawkinson, Henry Kamena, Charles Gerhow, E.L. Smith

Front row (left to right): Al Howe, A.T. Sherbourne, C.H. Bock (capt.), Lew Jewel, Lee Trowbridge

Mascot: unidentified

Barron Tires
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1925 (March 15)

Back row (left to right): Pete Ratto, Louis Alameda, Harold Vanucci, Comella Ramandi, Louis Fregi, Marty O'Keefe, Augue Giretto

Front row (left to right): George Barron, Julius Cardano, George Chau, Frank Cardano, Manuel Cuenea, Reno Comotto,

Missing: Bernie DeViveiros (coach)

Guarantee Shoe Company
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1930 (March 2)

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Back row (left to right): Francis Robertson, Earl "Fireman" Jones, Milk Biltz (owner), Pete Starasinich, Walter Wyatt
 
Middle row (left to right): Frank Ambrose (mgr.), Harvey Christensen, Robert Lewis, Stevenson, Magnus Brostrom
 
Front row (left to right): Ernie Sulick, Walter Zimmerman, Rafael Monte

Western Electric
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922 (Jan. 30)

Description: See caption above picture for details.

Back row (left to right): L. Payne (capt.-3b), L. Johnson (1b), R. Matthews (p), W.N. Brown (mgr.), Fred Bianchi (p), Aionla (ss), A.C. Weyand (lf)

Front row (left to right): Hewitt (of), V.A. Moss (c), "Red" McClosky (rf), J.J. Powers (2b), Sig Schulz (cf)

Stachler Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1916 (March 12)

Left to right:  A. Lewis, F. Corria, C. Lewis, La Far

Hayashi Florist
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931 (Jan. 30)

Back row (left to right): George Shocker, John Nelson, Al LaMarr, Oskie Smith, Augie Galan, Charles Curran, Cliff Mattos

Front row (left to right): Roy Sabini, Don Oliver, Joe Regalot, Joe Astro, Elmer Nelson, John Valencia

Oakland Chapter De Molay
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931 (Jan. 25)

Back row (left to right): John Nickle (asst. mgr.), Ed Voorhees (1b), Pete Vierra (ss), George Kyer (lf), Elwood Sunkler (coach), Ted Graser (of), Clyde Clary (of), John Mesple (of)

Middle row (left to right): Babe Lurie (c), Bev Wade (2b), Frank Jensen (3b-capt.), Charles Cornett (p)

Front row (left to right): Brill Herkenham (utl.), Charlie Hardt, Tam Bell (2b-ss), Stuart Eubanks (mgr.), Chet Bottomme (of)

Title: Battery B to Form Ball Team
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1916 (March 12)

Maxwell Hardware Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1916 (March 12)

Back row (Left to right): Martioni, Stewart, Kraft, Drolette

Middle row (left to right): Holstrom, Schimpff, Dodge Jones, Arlett, Klawtitter

Front row (left to right): Joe Devine (Herb Remmer (mgr.)

Oakland Post 5 – Montgomery Ward
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1928 (July 3)

Back row (left to right): Al Swick, George Wilson, Warren Rouse, Charles Hardt

Middle row (left to right): Leroy Sharp (coach), Ralph Whiteney, Hans Hansen, Einar Sorenson, Al Silva, Arleigh Williams

Front row (left to right): Hal Eifert, Pete Vierra, Weido Lancione, Bud Hafey, Fred Brain

Oakland American Legion Junior Oldtimers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1929 (April 10)

Back row (left to right): Major Leroy Bartlett, R.W. Robertson, Les Manning, Bob Block

Front row (left to right): Leroy Sharp, Judge Howard Bacon, harry Hendricks, Rufus Whaley (Capt.)

Alameda Post 9
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1929 (June 30)

Back row (left to right): Al Mathbath (commander of the Alameda post), Bob Schleicher (lf), Ed Kaufman (past commander of the post), Al Peacock (p), Robert Feldhammer (1b), Harry Moore (post athletic officer), Al Brown (p), George Towns (lf), Eddie Larson (c), ASA French commander (member of the post baseball committee, Otto Rittler (mgr. and coach)

Front row (left to right): Bill Haskins (rf), Sydney Stark (3b), Normal Vargas (2b), Keith Frazier (ss)

Threesome in-front of team picture (left to right): Al Brown (c), Al Peacock (p), Eddie Larson (c-capt.)

Chapel of the Oaks
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931 (Nov. 27)

Hippodrome Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1916 (May 7)

Left to right): Davis (p), Cooper (ss-capt.), Johnson (rf), Sperry (c), Taylor (utl.), Fillobraso (lf), H. Thompson (1b), Van (utl.), E. O'Malley (cf-mgr.), Caloneus (2b), McKim (3b)

Title: Alameda Will Take Baseball Team to Japan
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931 (Jan. 29)

Oakland Elks Lodge vs. Alameda Elks Lodge
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1927 (Aug. 23)

Description: Win or lose, the average amateur and semi-pro ballplayer feels that he put in a good day as long as he collects a hit or more and had a good day in the field, Also some of the players who are hard working men during the week get a lot of fun out of Sunday baseball. A few local amateur and semi-pro players are pictured above. Left to right are PETE STARASINICH, who tried a comeback on the mound with the Oaks Elks and made a good showing although Alameda Lodge beat him; PAT HEALY, second sacker for the Chris Nelson team, and Outfielder AXLEY, who plays wit the Piggly Wiggly team.

Philadelphia Quartz
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934 (June 6)

Description: When the seventh annual Industrial Athletic Association Oakland baseball championship gets under way Sunday, one of the players who will be seen in action in the first contest between United Registers and Philadelphia Quartz is Russell Van Arsdale, second baseman and short-stop for the latter club.

Title: Kahler Heroes AmVet Victory
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1954

Wa Sung Athletic Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1928

Krieg & Halton
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1911

Description: Owners of toggery provided players with team sweater for this picture.

Title: Trophies Awarded Summer Diamond Champs
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937 (July 28)

Title: He's A Bear In State Baseball Tourney
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937

Description: Billy Hollander's Grimmett Sporting Goods team promises to make a strong bid for The Tribune State semi-pro baseball championship that starts at the Oaks' ball park Tuesday night. A number of former University of California baseball stars are on Grimmett's roser

Keystone Club
Area: Alameda (Berkeley)
Year: 1938

Description: See caption below picture for details.

New Process Laundry
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1925

General Petroleum
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1925

Allendale Comets
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1923 (Jan. 13)

Description: See caption above picture for details.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 7
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1926

Description: Picture was taken at Coast League park in Emeryville

Bay Side Boys Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Picture was taken at Washington Park in Alameda.

Back row (left to right): Carl Flgaroil, "Finkie" Fernandes, Joe Silva, Jim Vierra, Joe Olsen, "Ed" Faro

Front row (left to right): "Fritz" Warren, "Sam" Alis (trainer), "Linc" Corrazo, "Alec" White

Oakland Babe Ruth All-Stars
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1956

Back row (left to right): Joe Blasquez (coach), Bill Vegel, Bob Russel, Wade Taylor, Bob Frary, Carl Shelen, Lon Gradete, Bob Ragno, Bill Silva, J. Pelletier (mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Dave Blasquez, Pete Kohles, Bob Wellbrook, Bobby Smoot (batboy), Steve Goodell, Dick Peaslee, Larry Smoot, Ernie Carbello

California Wick Wire Company
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1933

OK Batteries
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Live Oaks
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1866

Description: Oakland's first baseball team.

Threlkel's Cubs
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1948

Back row (left to right): 7th from left is Francis Cassinelli

Washington Manor Rangers
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1985

Back row (left to right): Lou Profumo (coach), Mike Oakland, Pat Ryan, unidentified, Pat Kirby, Jason Brosnan, Roger Gallardo (coach), Pat Carvalho (coach), Rich Souza (coach)

Middle row (left to right): Bo Youngblood, unidentified, Joel Norwood, unidentified, Doug Calcagno, unidentified

Front row (left to right): Luis Gomez, unidentified, unidentified, Ben Valenzula, unidentified, Dan Calcagno

Title: He's Safe
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1960
Team: Tiburon Pelicans, Ben's Golden Glow Tavern

A.B.C. Stores
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Minor League Stars
Area: Alameda (Emeryville)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Picture was taken at a 1930's Alameda Elks Lodge Charity Game featuring major league stars vs. minor league stars.

Back row (left to right): far right is Cookie Devincenzi, 2nd from right is Ray Brubaker

Front row (left to right): far right is Leroy Anton (1b), 4th from left Billy Raimondi (c)

Berkeley Pelicans
Area: Alameda (Berkeley)
Year: 1935

Description: See names of players in our Souvenir Programs section under Oakland Tribune annual tournament. Click here to see the program

Front row (left to right): 4th from left is Lionel Wilson

Among those pictured may be: Winston Auther, Andrew Auther, Cyril Cherry

Bushrod Cubs
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937

Description: Team won title Remar League in 1937. Remar Bakery, a large company in Oakland, was sponsor of league with two divisions for young players of junior high and high school ages.

Back row (left to right): Frank Bethel (mgr.-coach), Ray Adams (p), Albert White (c), Dave Adams (cf), Jim Pollard (1b), Harold Oxsen (rf-p), Joe Leone (lf)

Front row (left to right): Bernal Lewis (p), Joe Flanagan (2b), Jack Brennan (3b), Bobby Davidson (p), Bill Beveridge (ss), Dan Tocchini (utl.), Edmund DeBarnabo (c)

Cannonball Express
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1935

Bear Cat Club
Area: Alameda (Centerville)
Year: 1949

Description: Photo taken at San Quentin prison.

Back row (left to right | Staggered): unidentified, George Sweeny, unidentified, Rogers, unidentified, unidentified, Freitas, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified

Middle row center (left to right | two players): unidentified, Don Lemos

Front row (left to right | Kneeling): Joe Dias, unidentified, Bud Marshall, Stan Roderick, Clarence Soito, Faria, Frank Mayer

Chapel of the Oaks
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1930

Description (left to right): Bobbie Mingham, lf; Jack Pinto, Jack Mattioda, 3b; Joe Brekas, ss; Les Balangero, p; Tom Hafey, Joe Prolo, Frank Elgin, Joe Hicks, Charlie Freitas.

Chester N. Weaver Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1935

Dailey Motor Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Front row (left to right): 2nd from left is Eddie Lake*

*Played for 11 years in major leagues

Dr. Reedy Dentist
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934-35

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Among those pictured:  C. Cleary (2b), Roques (ss), B. Beiger (3b), Hardy (c), B. Cleary (rf), Dick Jerome (lf), (third from left in back row); Murphy (cf), P. Beiger (1b), James (p).

Durkee Athletic Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934-35

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Among those pictured above are the following: Murray, lf; Macedo, 2b; Jacobsen, cf; Al Swick, c; Glen Wetherbee. 1b; Ken Gerner, rf; Chassie Silva (Middle row) 3b; Honey Pacheco, ss; Tony Robello, p; Rogers

Elmhurst Merchants
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1933

Back row (left to right): 8th from left is Ernie Lombardi

Among those pictured may be the following:  N. Castelluccio, Joe Ferreira, Nick Castelluccio, Jim Moniz, Koch, Petrie, Reale, Gonzales, J. Ferreira

Title: No Argument Here As Rodgers Slides In Safe
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937
Team: Grimmett  |  Golden State

Sliding: Bill Rodgers (Grimmett catcher)

Standing: George Hollerson (1b)

No Argument Here As Rodgers Slides In Safe
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937
Team: Grimmett Sporting Goods | Golden State

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Hayward Merchants
Area: Alameda (Hayward)
Year: circa 1930

Title: Cuddyre Slugger
-Rebiero fans 10
Robak's Cop, 8-4
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1949
Team: Junior Oaks, Hayward Stars, Robak's Cafe, S.P. Stores

Holly Packers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1949

Description: Ref: Carnival of Champions: 15th Annual California Semi-pro baseball Tournament Program: 1950
Details in picture.

Back row (left to right): 2nd from the left is Dick Raffanti (mgr.), 3rd from the left is Rich Raffanti (1b), 4th from the left is Bill Rogers, 5th from the left is Bill Schmidt (p), 8th from the left is Tony Merletti (cf), 9th from the left is Hank Pacheco (of-inf), 10th from the left is Ken Sheehan (p).

Middle row (left to right): far left is Jerry Robak (utl.), 3rd from the left is Bob Heath (3b), 5th from the left is Al Wong (of)

Front row (batboys|left to right): both unidentified

Irvington Merchants
Area: Alameda
Year: 1950

Description: Picture was taken at San Quentin

Back row (left to right): Tony Rogers (score keeper), Ed Rose (3b), Joe Dutra (ss), unidentified, Frank Mayer (mgr)

Front row (left to right): Irv Alameda (2b), unidentified, Bud Marshall (cf), unidentified, unidentified (p), Harold Alameda (c)

Title: Playing The Game Because They Like It
Area: Alameda
Year: 1928
Team: Oakland N.S.G.W, Melrose Merchants, Poplar Candy, Fruitvale, Vitt Grays

Descripton: See caption above picture for details.

Back row (left to right): William Crosby (mgr of Oakland N.S.G.W. No. 50), George Drew (second sacker for the Melrose Merchants), Carl Kamb (youthful pitcher for the Poplar Candy)

Front row (left to right): Pete Rattazi, (ss for Fruitvale), Bill Bare (third sacker for Vitt Grays)

Lucky Lager
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1952

Back row (left to right): George Read, Ducky Pries, Jim Moran, John Arnerich, Milt Bankhead, Al Raimondi, Hank Souza

Front row (left to right): Billy Martin, Mel Duezabou, Walt Raimondi, Eddie Lake, Hugh Luby, Will Hafey, Lyle Lake

Oakland Maccabees
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Macy Movers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1932-33 (winter league)

Back row (left to right): Guido Vallatta (lf), Arthur Mangini (p), Ray Desmoni, Al Fleckenstein, Arthur A. Macy (mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Chris Revelli (p), Bob Shoemaker (p), Arthur Macy (rf), Benard Mayer (c), Louis Repetto (cf), Jim Dix (ss), Charles Macy (2b)

Market Laundry
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Milton Motors
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1937

Left to right: Francis Soares, Mel Goulart

Moffat Packers Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

New World Life Insurance
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Back row (left to right): Ray Robb is third from left, fourth from the left is George Powles,

Title: College Inn Defeated, 6-3
-Babe Ameldi batting hero; Tye's nine in 7-4 win over El Paso by Avrum Stroll
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938
Team: Oakland Casket Company, Tye's All-Star

Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 1076
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: circa 1930

Oakland Native Sons of the Golden West Parlor No. 50
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

OK Batteries
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Back row (left to right): 2nd from left is Lenny Gabrielsen

Front row (left to right): 4th from left is Tony Goulart,
5th from left is Jug Mandish

Batboy: Mel Goulart

Ole's Waffle Shop
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Antique photos are hanging behind counter in Waffle Shop.

Orinda Reds & Southern Pacific Stores
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1939
Team: Southern Pacific Stores | Orinda Reds

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Left Photo: Ernie Parker (Oiler out fielder), is seen backing into Ray Volkman (Owl Catcher)

Right Photo: Charley Gira of the Pittsburg Merchants sliding into third base safely as Johnny Lombardi of the Golden States vainly waits for the ball (see arrow).

Piedmont Parlor Native Sons (NSGW) — Single Men
Area: Alameda (Piedmont)
Year: 1934

Rose Garden Chapel
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1938

Robak's Café
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Back row (left to right): far left is Teddy Martin, 2nd from left is Frank "Fat" Florence, 7th from left is Charlie Silva

Front row (left to right): fourth from left is Frank "Cokie" Freitas

Among those pictured may be: Souza, rf; Reale, ss; Alameda, 3b; Kalning, cf; M. Brazil, lf; Robak, c; Nunas, 1b; Moniz, 2b; L. Brazil, p; Perry, 1b

San Leandro Merchants
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1948

Back row (left to right): Ed DeBarnabo, Angelo Mungo, Frank Benites, Ray Adams, Vince Mungo (mgr)

Middle row (left to right): Merv Rego, Jim Baptist, unidentified, Jim Sanchez, Ed Munoz

Bottom row (left to right): Bob Knowles, unidentified, Pete Cuddyre, unidentified, Joe Caruso

Southern Pacific Stores
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1927

Back row (left to right): Carl Parlatto, Vic Rinaldi, J.M. Day, Ed Midlam, Paul Allende

Front row (left to right): John Abrew, John Labetich, Tony Fernandes, Cipalla, Midge Fernandes

Title: Sandlot Patron Tye Dies
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1977 (July 15)

Western Electric Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Richmond Post 10
Area: Alameda (Richmond)
Year: circa 1940

Back row (left to right): Bud Watkins (p), Jack Mayers

Middle row (left to right): Tom "Lefty" Kent (utl), Don Bowman (utl), Dan Alameda (of), Pete Schober (1b), Bill Outman (coach), Gene Stang (p), Ken Holzen (of), Dick Huffman, unidentified

Front row (left to right): Stan Flores (2b), John Noce (c), Gene Valenti (inf), George Mattos (of), Ray Perasso (3b)

Title: Braves take pair; Guilds upset, 6-3
Area: Alameda, San Joaquin
Year: 1950
Team: Stockton Braves, Guy's Drugs (Oakland), Tracy Sun Valley Creamery

Hayward town team
Area: Alameda (Hayward)
Year: 1906

Back row (left to right): Manuel Coatz, Frank Saularte, Louis Silver, Tony Pereria, John Riggs Albert Silva, Tony August

Front row (left to right): Frank Silva, Pete Alamada, Tony Demello, Geo Pereria

Contributor: Hayward Historical Society

Richmond Sannies & San Pablo
Area: Alameda (Richmond)
Year: 1928

Maxwell Hardware Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1920-21 (Mid-Winter League)

Description: Pennant winners of Oakland Enquirer’s Mid-Winter League

Manager Bob Carter is in middle of front row.

Alvarado Merchants
Area: Alameda (Alvarado)
Year: 1930

Title: Tye's All-Stars Scorecard p.2
Area: Alameda, Marin
Year: 1941 (Sep. 21)
Team: Tye's All-Stars, San Quentin All-Stars

Title: Harbor Views Beaten
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1926 (March 4)

St. Patrick Midgets
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931

Title: Out at the Plate
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934 (Jan. 28)
Team: Walter Schulken | Tallant Tubbs

Title: California Tossers to Meet Two Club Nines This Week
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1932

Oakland Post 5 – Montgomery Ward
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1928

Title: Alamedans Husteads Stay Unbeaten in Mack League
Area: Alameda (Berkeley)
Year: 1967 (June 12)

Title: These Kind Are Always Tough To Call
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1945
Team: Alameda Coast Guard

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Title: Bercovich and Robak Nines to Clash
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

Al Petersen's Liquors & Bill Erwin Post
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1939

Description: See article above for details.

Title: Sea Lions, Newells Clash Here: Strong Clubs Set For Game At City Park
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1944 (March 11)

Tacoma Beer
Area: Alameda (Oakland)

Title: Packers Face Negro Squad
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1935

Title: Packers Cinch Place At Top
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1935

Title: Managers of the four Bushrod League teams
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940 (Feb. 19)

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Western Division Employees Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922 (April)

Title: Knobles Paces Seals To Win Over Greyhounds
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940 (March 5)

Title: Eagles, Tubbs Tournament Winners
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940

Description: The California Eagles, who became the sensation of the Tribune Tournament last night by their 11 to 2 victory over Alhambra Waters are caught in part by the camera cheering on a comrade who has just made a base hit. The players are (left to right) Homer Holloway, Mike Berry, Andy Sharkey, Ray Lewis, Lionel Wilson and Empress Loveley.

Title: One Of These Will Be Eliminated From Tourney Today
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940

Alhambra Water Co.
Area: San Francisco/Oakland
Year: circa 1937

Title: 'Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow' -- Six Good Prospects
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1939 (Feb. 20)

Title: Scene at Tribune Midwinter League Meeting
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922

Del Monte Cafe
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922 (Nov. 25)

Battery B Field Artillery
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Among those pictured: W. Olsen, Rocha, Bristow, Anderson, B. Olson, Quinlin, Chandler, Newman, De Sando

Monday's Models
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1911 (July 30)

Alameda All-Stars
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931 (March 1)

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Amateur Baseball Boxscores
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1915

Title: Alameda Elks Defeat Oaks and Take Lead
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1927 (Aug. 23)

Oakland Elks Lodge vs. Alameda Elks Lodge
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1927 (Aug. 23)

Description: Win or lose, the average amateur and semi-pro ballplayer feels that he put in a good day as long as he collects a hit or more and had a good day in the field, Also some of the players who are hard working men during the week get a lot of fun out of Sunday baseball. A few local amateur and semi-pro players are pictured above. Left to right are PETE STARASINICH, who tried a comeback on the mound with the Oaks Elks and made a good showing although Alameda Lodge beat him; PAT HEALY, second sacker for the Chris Nelson team, and Outfielder AXLEY, who plays wit the Piggly Wiggly team.

Title: Quartz Club Wins Season's Last Game
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934 (June 26)

Wa Sung Athletic Club Membership Card
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1933

Title: Krieg & Halton Team Challenges Tribunes
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1911 (Dec. 19)

Title: Potential Stars in State Baseball Tourney
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937
Team: Southern Pacific Stores, Ben's Golden Glow

Title: Ready To Make Bid For State Baseball Semipro Title
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938

Title: Six Clubs in Games Today
Area: Alameda (Berkeley)
Year: 1938 (Sept. 11)

Oakland American Legion Junior Oldtimers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1929 (April 21)

Back row (left to right): Les Manning, Elmer Zollner, Chief Don Marshall, Captaine Rufus Whaley, Glen Chamberlain, Eddie Meese

Front row (left to right): Walter Searing, Howard Riggs, Walter Fieberling

Oakland Athletic Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

California Wick Wire Company
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1933

Back row (left to right): Ambrose Del Vecchio, Orville Yore, Corly Moore, Ned DiGrazia, Lloyd Barron, Steve Graham, "Pesty" Ryan, Joe Olsen, Joe Silva, Gunny Fagundas, Heinie Lay, Johnny Quinn, unidentified

Front row (left to right): Wiedo Lancione, Ike Cherney, George Amadee, Fred Brain, Fred Milroy, Joe Corbelli, George Scarich, Niggie Silva

Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 7
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Back row (left to right): Doody, Cireli, Kyte, McCauley, Farr, Blunt, Malloy, Green, Vergenes,

Front row (left to right): Espina (mgr.), Mahan, Quayle, Fernandez, Gonzales, Marriott, Freeman

Lopez Market & Oakland Eagles
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931 (Dec. 19)

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Oakland Police
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1948-49 (winter league)

Back row (left to right): unidentified, Sammy Cohen, Carl Ivey, Bob Watry, unidentified, unidentified, Eddie Botelho, Jim McPartland, Bob Atthowe

Front row (left to right): unidentified, John Thomas, Laurie Lenotti, unidentified, unidentified, Dave Chancey, unidentified, Andy Genovesino

Batboy: Jay Thomas

Roger's Clothier
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1949

Description: Team won Alameda Winter League championship. Picture was taken at San Leandro ballpark.

Back row (left to right): *Hugh Luby (2b), Frank Benites (c), Red Jessen (1b), Arnie Banta (3b), Jack Cerin (of), Ed Robierio (p)

Front row (left to right): Lyle Lake (of), *Eddie Lake (ss), Jack Lotz (p), Mel Barnett (sponsor), *Charley Schanz (p), Hilliard Rose (mgr.), Augie Benites, *Chris Cannizzaro (bat boy with cap), unidentified (bat boy)

*Played in Major Leagues

Hugh Luby (Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants)
Charley Shanz (Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox)
Eddie Lake (1937-1956: St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers)
bat boy Cannizzaro (7 teams between 1960-1974)

Title: Chapel of Oaks Beats Cubs 7-4, To Split Games
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1948 (June 15)

Washington Manor Rangers
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1986

Back row (left to right): Bob Bull (coach), Rog Gallardo (coach), Bob Rogers, Mike Oakland, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Lou Profumo (coach)

Middle row (left to right): unidentified, Chris Williams, Bob McPhee, Bob Ryan, Bill White, unidentified, Joel Norwood

Front row (left to right): unidentified, unidentified, Ben Valenzula, Mike Sanchez, Joey Valenzula, unidentified

Alameda Coast Guard Sea Lions
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1945

Left: Hal Petrocchi, left fielder for the Sea Lions led the team in batting with an average of .421. It's possibly the best League average.

Right: Mars "Pete" Lewis, outstanding pitcher of the Sea Lions who turned in a record of 9 wins and 1 loss in Navy League competition.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 1076
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: circa 1935

Bill Erwin Post 337
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940

Back row (left to right): unidentified, Frank Isola, Henry Bernal, Mario Lavagnino, Les Mulcahy, Ray Adams, Jim Pollard, Al White, Representative of Legion Post.

Front row (left to right): Shorty Williams, Tony Merletti, Nick Dona, Rudy Giovanetti, Ed Beluomini, Ed DeBarnabo, Joe Katz.

Bear Cat Club
Area: Alameda (Centerville)
Year: 1950

Back row (left to right): Tony Rogers (scorekeeper), Tony Dutra (p), unidentified, Joe Dutra (owner & 3b), Vern Vargas (rf), Haden Freitas (ss), George Sweeney (lf), Frank Mayer (mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Batboy, unidentified, Tony Rivers (c), Ed Rose (3b), Stan Roderick (1b), Bud Marshall (cf), Clarence Soito (c)

Croll's of Alameda
Area: Alameda
Year: 1959

Description: Taken at San Quentin Prison: 1959

Back row (left to right): Lou Profumo, Ed Merbeth, Jerry Cookley, Mark Bernstein, Rick Hernandez, Frank Bethel (mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Chuck Dexter, Bart Ferro, Joe Pannello, Bob Gianni, Rich Menise

Dailey Motor Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

Back row (left to right): 4th from left is Charlie Kasich, 8th from left is Caesar Sinibaldi (c)

Among those who may be pictured:  Kleinsasser, ss; Klein, lf; Julin, rf; B. Babcock, 1b; Thompsen, 3b; V. Babcock, cf; Bianchi, cf; John Abrew, 2b; Moniz, 2b; ; Speckman, p; Charlie Kasich, Klein, Ernie Parker, Speckman, Leslie

Title: Close Play in Marathon Ball Game
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1936
Teams: Ben's Golden Glow, Alameda Elks Lodge No. 1015

Durkee Famous Foods
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

Description: From 3rd Annual State Championship Tournament: Basehit Program 1935

See caption below picture for details*

Title: Go After Third Win In Tribune Tournament Tonight
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938
Team: Golden State Ltd.

Left to right: Tony Rinella, Ray Kelman, Bill Burke (mgr.), Eddie Church, Weido Lancione

Hayward Merchants
Area: Alameda (Hayward)
Year: circa 1930

Holly Packers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1948

Back row (left to right): far left is Rafanti, 2nd from left is Dick Rafanti (mgr.), 5th from left is Tony Merletti, 8th from left is Bill Schmidt

Front row (left to right): far left is Bobby Heath, 2nd from left is Jimmy Gallagher, 3rd from left is Al Wong, 4th from left is Kenny Sheehan

Irvington Merchants
Area: Alameda
Year: circa 1950

Description: Photo taken at San Quentin prison.

Back row (left to right | standing): unidentified (prison warden), unidentified (scorekeeper), Ted Garcia, unidentified, Tony "Big Duck" Dutra (p), unidentified (ss), unidentified, Clarence Soito (c), "Little Duck" Dutra (p), Tony Rivers (c), unidentified, unidentified

Front row (left to right | kneeling): Frank Mayer (mgr), Bud Marshall (cf), Stan Roderick (1b), Ed Rose (3b), Harold Faria (lf), Lushious Faria (rf)

Oakland Maccabees
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Union Oil & Moffat Packers
Area: Contra Costa (Oleum)
Year: 1938

Union Oil (Above)

Back row (left to right): Monly Florence, "Chick" Ellsworth, Russ Olsen and Joe McCormick.

Upper right: Charlie Kasich (p).

Moffat Packers (Below)

Left to right: "Pudgy" Gould, Art Brandbury, Al Wong, Fred Bain.

Oakland Casket Company | Napa: Box Score
Area: Alameda (Oakland), Napa
Year: 1938

Oakland Native Sons of the Golden West Parlor No. 50
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Description: Click here to see the 1934 2nd Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament.

Among those pictured: Stagnero, Ainger, Lindquist, Jackovich, Bigelow

OK Batteries
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Ole's Waffle Shop
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Antique photos are hanging behind counter in Waffle Shop.

Piggly Wiggly
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1927

Title: Dietz Fords of Alameda defeated Robak Cubs (Oakland Tribune)
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937 (February)
Team: Dietz Fords, Alameda

Rose Garden Chapel & Petersen's Liquors
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1939
Team: Rose Garden Chapel | Petersen's Liquors

Description: See caption above for more info*

San Leandro Merchants
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1949

Left to right: Vince Mungo (mgr), Pete Cuddrye, Carlo Grazzini, Ronald Corti, Al Neufeld (c)

Further details in pic.

Title: S.P Stores, Tallant Tubbs Mix Tonight
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1930
Team: Southern Pacific Stores, Tallant Tubbs

Oakland Elks vs. Wa Sung Athletic Club 
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930
Team: Oakland Elks vs. Wa Sung Athletic Club

Western Electric Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934

Berkeley All-Stars
Area: Alameda (Berkeley)
Year: circa 1960

Back row (left to right): Frank Peacock, Dick Truscott, *Kenny Sheehan, Carly Medros, Goy Munkett, *Augie Galan, unidentified

Front row (left to right): unidentified, unidentified, George Hildebrand, Jerry Robeck, Bobby Nora, Vern Greives, *Ray Lamanno

Played in the Pacific Coast League (PCL)*

Augie Galan
Kenny Sheehan
Ray Lamanno

Title: McElroy's Home Run Caps Ninth Inning Rally as Walnut Creek Merchants Down Cano Realty 14-13
Area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara
Year: 1961
Team: Walnut Creek Merchants, Cano Realty (San Jose), Pleasant Hill, Acme Carpet (Oakland)

Ambrose Tailors
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1915

Keystone Club
Area: Alameda (Berkeley)
Year: 1938

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Left to right: Jerry Roback, Bill Sharpe, Dick Tobin, Joe Regalot, George Babros, John Avillar

Hayward town team
Area: Alameda (Hayward)
Year: circa 1910

Contributor: Hayward Historical Society

California Towel Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1958-59 (winter league)

Description: Winter league champions

Back row (left to right): Leo Thomas, Rich Meneze, Rich Barry, Fred Fillipilli, Jim Byrd, Reno DeBenedetti, Don Ferrarese

Front row (left to right): Ray Malgradi (mgr.), John Pulig, Rich Soares, Mel Nunes, Jess Jacinto, unidentified, unidentified

Batboy: unidentified

Allendale Merchants
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1923 (Jan. 13)

Description: See articles above for details.

Crystal Laundry
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922

Description: See articles above for details.

Maxwell Hardware Co.
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922-23 (winter league)

Title: Elmhurst Beats Eagle Cafe in Southern League Title Game
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1942 (March 24)

Description: See article above for details.

Title: Tye's All-Stars Scorecard p.3
Area: Alameda, Marin
Year: 1941 (Sep. 21)
Team: Tye's All-Stars, San Quentin All-Stars

Title: Smiths Beat Boones
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1927 (June 21)

Title: Alvarado Theater team in the news
Area: Alameda (Alvarado)
Year: 1957

Title: Arnerich Fans 12 as St. Pat's Take Title
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1933

Title: Lucky Lagers Get Tribune Ball Trophy
Area: Alameda
Year: 1953

Title: Bercovich Nine Stops Eastsiders
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1935

Title: Packers Win Position On All-Star Team
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1935

Oakland Post 5 – Montgomery Ward
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1928 (Sept. 8)

Back row (left to right): Al Swick, Bud Hafey, Hal Eifert, George Wilson, Al Silva, Hans Hansen, Arleigh Williams, Charley Hardt

Front row (left to right): Warren House, Ralph Whitney, Einar Sorenson, Weido Lancione, Pete Vierra, Fred Brain

Title: One Of These Will Be Eliminated From Tourney Today
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940

Description: Still contenders in the State championship semi-pro tourney are the Pinole and California Eagle Clubs. The Pinole team, upper, includes rear, left to right, Frank Pallotta, 3b; Martin Arnerich, c; Harry Castro, cf; Marvin Marcus, 1f; Jack Hoffman, p; front row, Fred Kirkland, 1b; Joseph Garcia, 1f, Melford Marcus, cf; Julie Quilici, cf. The Eagles, lower, include, left to right, Clarence Logan, Homer Holloway; Empress Lovely, Snake Trimble an Ike Thompson. The teams clash today at the Oakland Ball Park and the loser will be eliminated. --- Tribune Photos.

Alhambra Water Co.
Area: San Francisco/Oakland
Year: 1937 (June 6)

Title: Native Sons Clash Sunday
Area: Alameda (Piedmont)
Year: 1941 (June 7)

Title: Packers Win To Retain Lead 8-4
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1935

Richmond Post 10
Area: Alameda (Richmond)
Year: 1953

Back row (left to right): Jeff Yates (coach), Bob Pringle (cf), Jim Colvin (lnf), Ed Pearson (ss), Carl Mayers (coach), Richard Fink (1b)

Middle row (left to right): Fred Penfield (p), Tony Ott (c), Ron Roe (p), Jim Thompson (of), Don Moitoza (of), Larry Newcomb (1b)

Front row (left to right): Don Taber (p), Rich DeFabio (c-of), Tom Dearmon (lnf), Bert Hazel (3b), Jim McGowan (2b)

Title: Tribune League Teams Battle Tomorrow For Leadership; Local Baseball Fans Area Being Treated To Some Classy Games By The Joe Bushers: Eight Clubs Have A Chance To Win Flag In American Branch
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922 (Nov. 25)

Title: Four Leagues In Junior Prelims
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1929 (April 10)

Title: New Chapel to be Dedicated
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931 (Nov. 27)

Title: Laundrymen Slug Ball
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934 (April 17)

Mickey's Inn
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Title: Alameda Elks Defeat Oaks and Take Lead
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1927 (Aug. 23)

Title: Laundrymen Slug Ball
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934 (April 17)

Title: Moffats Have Chance To Lead
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1934 (Dec. 8)

Title: Railroadmen Thrown Switch To Stop The Speedy Swick
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1937

Description: See caption below for details.

Title: Youth, Age Take Mound Tonight In Semipro Pitching Duel
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938

Two Entries in Sixth Annual Tribune State Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938
Team: Ben's Tavern | Babe Tye's Club

Left photo (left to right): Joe Silva, Ed Stewart, Ray Andrews, John Abrew

Right photo (left to right): George McDermitt, Carl Escobar, Tony Krasovich, Ed Farro.

San Leandro Post 117
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1954

Back row (left to right): Hill Rose (coach), Skeeter Casey, Gary Foss, Lou Profumo, Dick Hoque, Jim Byrnes, Chris Cannizzaro, Al Hagge, Babe Castillo, Jack Carrigan

Front row (left to right): Darrell Debo, Herm Cannerio, John Tarobini, Frank Sobrero, Buddy Murray, George Gardiner, Phil Pruski

Missing: Al Sorbanti

Business Sponsor: Rogers Men's Wear

Washington Manor Rangers
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1987

Back row (left to right): Lou Profumo (coach), Chris Williams, Dick Rantz, unidentified, unidentified, Augie Williams (coach)

Upper Middle row (left to right): Alian Fernandez, Bill White, unidentified, unidentified, Dale Noleroth, Nate Sanchez

Lower Middle row (left to right): Chris Monge, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Joel Norwood

Front row (left to right): Randy Hughey, Vince Horton, Joey Valenzula, David George, Nick Hopkins, Mike Sanchez

Pacific Division Standings
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1936

Title: Eagles Cop Winter League Playoff, 4-1
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Title: Lopez Tossers Seek Tie in Local Winter League
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931

Oakland Police
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1948-49 (winter league)

Description: Bushrod Winter League champions

Newspaper caption: Picture here is the crack Oakland Police Department baseball team. The cops will meet the San Leandro Merchants nine in a benefit game at the San Leandro ball park on April 3. Ball players of the many teams who use the ball park are behind the benefit fund drive with games that sufficient cash will be raised to cover the cost of improving and enlarging the ball park bleachers.

Back row (left to right): Bob Watry (of), Ira Mitchell (utl.), Carl Ivey (of), Johnny Thomas (cf), Lennie Darnell (p)

Middle row (left to right): Bob Atthowe (rf), Laurie Lenotti (1b), Andy Genovesino (mgr.), Jim McPartland (lf), Sam Cohen (2b), Lester Devine (capt.)

Front row (left to right): Eddie Botelho (c), Gene Machado (ss), Jay Thomas (cf), "Jug" Mandish (3b), Walter Brown (p)

Threlkel Baseball Club Contract
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1947-48

Al Petersen's Liquors
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938

Back row (left to right): unidentified, Bill Schutte (of), Ernie Oliver (of), unidentified, Ernie Sulik (of), unidentified, Lenny Gabrielson (1b), Bill Matheson (of), Kibby Spranger

Front row (left to right): Frankie Hawkins (3b), unidentified , Ike Caveny, unidentified, Jim Rego (p), Andy Ivaldi (of)

Alameda Coast Guard Sea Lions
Area: Alameda
Year: 1945

Back row (left to right): Wally Westlake (cf), Bill Shutte (rf), Chris Hartje (c), Pete Lewis (p) Vic Buccola (1b), Leo Righetti (ss), Don Pilkey (p), Lieut "J. J." Verducci (Athletic Officer)

Front row (left to right): Patty Cottrell (mgr.), Hal Petrocchi (if), Lefty Manuel (p), Felix Anido (3b), Steve Yuhase (p), Ed Barry (utl.), Lou Belanger (2b), Bill Brown (of)

Bill Erwin Post 337
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1949-50 (National Championship)

Back Row (left to right): Bob Quinn, Geo. Sterling (p), Frank Robinson (p), Vern Killburg (of), J. W. Porter (p), Richard Moler (c), Pepper Wesley (1b), Ricky Herrera (of), George Powles (p), Don Walker (coach), Otis Hanson (c/sponsor)

Front Row (left to right): Remmers (c), Cr. Gonsalves (mgr.), Joe Winstead (of), Vince Sarubbi (of), Frank Inferrera (2b), Ed. Retagliatta (inf.), Milo Sofranac (ss), Don Rogue (3b/p)

Chapel of the Oaks
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1932

Back row (left to right): Joe Brekas, Lefty Scaracella, Burt James, Les Balangero, Joe Prolo, Mike Dolan.

Front row (left to right): Frank Youell, sponsor; Matty Mattioda, Micky Campbell, Bill Gualdoni, Jack Pinto, Charles Freitas, Del Wiesnor, mgr.

Batboy is unidentified

Croll's of Alameda
Area: Alameda
Year: 1959

Description: See article above for details*

Title: They're Milk-Fed But These Boys Real Tough in Ball Games
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938
Team: Golden State Milk  |  Tallant Tubbs

Top photo (left to right): Alfred Silva, John Lombardi, Anthony Rinella, Raul Kelman

Bottom photo (left to right): Nick Radunich, John Trutta, John Malloy

Oakland Casket Company
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938

Back row (left to right): Frank "Sparky" Corria (mgr, major league scout), Mitch Lisse (p, of), Andy Genovisino (1b), Al Lawrence, unidentified, Al Oliver, unidentified

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Ray Viani, Mel Goulart, Abby Vincent, Pat Clifford (inf), Ike Vincent

Batboys (unidentified)

OK Batteries
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1933

Back row (left to right): Ben Olson (owner/sponsor), Lenny Gabrielson, Frank LaPorta, Luis Graham (mgr.), Bill Bradley (of), Al Oliver (of), unidentified, unidentified (non-player)

Front row (left to right): Mel Goulart (batboy), Mercel Cervante (p), Tony Masucci, Caruso, Leo Dondero, "Jug" Mandish, Tony Goulart, unidentified (equipment boy)

Among those missing players pictured maybe: Megliaccio, Dick Raffanti, Masucci, Jim Bradley, Serrento, Alberts, Mel Oliver, Jim Addiego

Ole's Waffle Shop
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 2011

Description: Present day picture of waffle shop.

Title: Touching All Bases By Win Currier
Times-Star Sports Editor
Area: Alameda, Contra Costa
Year: Unknown
Teams: Big Brother Elks (Oakland), Orinda Reds, Johnson Oil Company (Oakland)

Title: Pleasant Hill Baseballers Meet Elks Nine
Area: Contra Costa, San Francisco, Alameda
Year: 1961
Team: Pleasant Hill, Oakland Oaks, Hatzell Radio, Acme Carpet, Richmond Elks, Jackson & Goldie, Melody Ramblers, 88 Cent Stores, Oakland Orioles

Robak's Café
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1947

Back row: Ernie Caton, Bruce Rinkert, unidentified, unidentified, Bill Jardin, Martin Arnerich (c)

Front row: Bob Knowles, Pete Cuddyre, Charlie Bennett, Jim Caufield, Carlo Grazzini, Roy Myers, unidentified, Bob Knowles (batboy)

San Leandro Merchants
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1950

Back row (left to right): Lindy Serpa, Ken Gerner, Mike Luciano, Ray Vias, Scott Baggett, Fred Rice, and Ed Reberio.

Front row (left to right): George Freitas, Chris Caraballo, Ernie Catone, Carlo Grazzini, Cas Munoz, Vince Mungo (Mgr), and Tony Nasimento (Announcer).

Absent: Al Neufeld (c), and Rick Carlisle (if)

Title: Bay Meadows, Surf Riders Win
-Meadows, Glow Nines Vie today
Area: San Francisco, Alameda
Year: 1943
Team: Bay Meadows, Ben's Golden Glow, Coast Guard Surf Riders, Alameda Air Station, Owl Drug

Southern Pacific Stores
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1930

Back row (left to right): John "Brute" Labetich (ss), Mitch Labetich  (rf), Tony Ferreira (3b), George Gerichten (mgr), Bill Schmidt (p), Johnny Abrew (c), Mitch Fernandes (lf, captain).

Front row (left to right): N. Aperry (utl), Pat Clifford (2b), Paul Allende (p), Basil Panella (1b), A. Murray (cf)

Title: 1935 Baseball Season Susanville vs. Southern Pacific Stores p1.
Area: Lassen (Susanville)
Year: 1935
Team: Susanville vs. Southern Pacific Stores

St. Patrick Shamrocks
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

Description: From 3rd Annual State Championship Tournament: Basehit Program 1935

Reverend William Benz of St. Patrick Church was program manager for team.

See caption below picture for details.

Wa Sung Athletic Club
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931

Description: The Wa Sung Athletic Club was one of the cornerstone franchises of the Berkeley International League. The club was founded in the 1920’s.

Back row (left to right): Al Hue, Bob Chow, Lock Kai Kee, Worley Wong, Gay Wye, Arthur Chinn

Middle row (left to right): Henrye Brown (1b, p), Joe Lee (1p), Ed Bowen (scorekeeper), Albert Bowen (p), Al Wong (of), Hector Eng (c)

Front row (left to right): Key Chinn (ss, 2b), Ed Hing (of), Sung Wong (2b), George Bowen (c, 3b), Frank Dunn (of)

Richmond Post 10
Area: Alameda (Richmond)
Year: 1953

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Lucky Lager
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1955

Left to right: Mel Nunes, Al Lawrence, Jess Jacinto

Crystal Laundry
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922

Description: See articles above for details.

Title: Smith's In Victory
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1927 (July 12)

Oakland Oldtimers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1940

Title: Tubbs Senators Facing Test in S.P. Game Today
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937 (March 14)

Title: Set For Bow in Tribute Tourney
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Trophies Awarded Summer Diamond Champs
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937
Team: Charlie Tye's Tigers | Grace Brothers

Left to right: Walter Brown (Tribune Promotion Mgr.), Reggie Creese (Charlie Tye's Tigers Mgr.), Harry Skow (Grace Brothers Mgr.)

Title: Minors Win Game, 11-6
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940 (Oct. 18)

Complete names for box score:

Majors
Dominic DiMaggio
Eddie Joost
Joe Marty
Joe DiMaggio
Babe Dhlgren
Joe Orengo
Joe Gantenbein
Manny Fernendez
Johnny Babich
Jim Tobin
Bill Posedel
Lyle Lake
Ernie Bohnam

Minors
Ed Mailho
Ted Jennings
Brooks Holder
Gus Suhr
George Pucinelli
Dario Lodigiani
Eddie Lake
Vince Monzo
Rugger Ardizoia
Neil Clifford
Loyd Christopher
Smead Jolley
Ferris Fain
Cotton Pipen
Billy Raimondi
Lou Vezelich
Hugh Luby
Bill Schmidt

Title: Packers Win Position On All-Star Team
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1935

Oakland Post 5 – Montgomery Ward
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1928

Title: Eagles, Oilers In Second Tribune Wins
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940

Description: Hidden by dust and players is Roy Scott of the California Eagles. His hand is touching home plate, but not soon enough. Despite his desperate slide which upset teammate Homer Holloway (right), Scott was tagged out by Catcher Ceasar Sinibaldi of Tallant Tubbs. The Eagles defeated Tubbs, 9-3, for their second Tribune tourney win.

Title: Tonight Golden Glows, Eagles In Clash
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940

Moffat Packers Co. and Three Brothers Service
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940 (Sept. 11)

Alhambra Water Co.
Area: San Francisco/Oakland
Year: 1937 (June 6)

Top row (left to right): Willis Carlman, Dick Colburn, Bob Fratres, Edwin Mediros, John "Rabbit"Encalada

Bottom row (left to right): Leroy Bernat, Vincent DeBiasi, Charlie Fratres, Emil Simoncini, Anthony Giordano

Title: Banta's Homer in Ninth Shades Bercovich, 2-1
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1949

Crystal Laundry
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1923

Tribune Winter Amateur League
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1922 (Nov. 25)

Title: Eagles and Lopez Battle for Right to Meet Champs of San Francisco League
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931 (Jan. 5)

Ambrose Tailors & Santa Cruz town team
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1916 (May 16)

Description: Walter Walker (above) and Red Powers. Walker is doing the twirling for the Santa Cruz baseball team. He is pitching a good article of ball and management thinks so much of his batting that he is used in the clean-up position. Red Powers is holding down short for the Tailors and is also managing the club. He is also one of the greatest one-inning pitchers in the bushes. Last Sunday he pitched the Tailors out of a tight hole, going to the mound in the ninth inning and then retired to short for the tenth frame.

Title: Southpaw 'Kid' Pitchers Steal Charity Game
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1940

Oakland Elks Lodge vs. Alameda Elks Lodge
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1927 (Aug. 23)

Description: Win or lose, the average amateur and semi-pro ballplayer feels that he put in a good day as long as he collects a hit or more and had a good day in the field, Also some of the players who are hard working men during the week get a lot of fun out of Sunday baseball. A few local amateur and semi-pro players are pictured above. Left to right are PETE STARASINICH, who tried a comeback on the mound with the Oaks Elks and made a good showing although Alameda Lodge beat him; PAT HEALY, second sacker for the Chris Nelson team, and Outfielder AXLEY, who plays wit the Piggly Wiggly team.

Title: Packers Clash With Durkees
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935 (Jan. 30)

Title: 14 Clubs Left in Tribune Tourney
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 1937

Title: Eastbay Unit Aids Tournament - Loser Congratulates Winner of Tribune Play
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1937 (Aug. 17)

Keystone Club
Area: Alameda (Berkeley)
Year: 1938

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Title: Golden State, S. P. Nines Enter Tribune Tournament
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938

San Leandro Post 117
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1967

Back row (left to right): Al Van Zanten (coach), Lou Profumo (coach) Bruce Teie, Ken Fuller, Mike Baxter, Mike Chaney, Ron Gordon, Pat Sharpe, Randy Baker, Tony Mederios (mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Mitch Meyer, Bernie Grisham, Al Moss, Larry Perry, Don Ferguson, Doug Prola, Steve Brassey, Ralph Schmidt

Missing: Jerry Gordon, Rod Benavides

Business Sponsor: Big Five Sporting Goods

Washington Manor Rangers
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1988

Back row (left to right): Dick Rantz, unidentified, Joel Norwood, Alain Fernandez, unidentified, Chris Williams, Augie Williams (coach)

Middle row (left to right): Josh Charlton, Nate Sanchez, Brian Jess, Jason Rahlwes, Dale Noleroth, Bill Brause (mgr.), Lou Profumo (coach)

Front row (left to right): Randy Hughey, Vince Horton, Chris Monge, Joey Valenzula, David George, Mike Sanchez

Oakland Maccabees
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1936

Front row: far left is team's mascot dog, fourth from left (set back ) is Clarence "Pudgie" Hood

California Wick Wire Company
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1933

Alameda Elks Lodge No. 1015
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1928

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Lopez Market & Oakland Eagles
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1931 (Dec. 19)

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Oakland Police
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1948-49 (winter league)

Left to right: unidentified, Eddie Botelho, John Thomas, Jim McPartland

Hustead's Towing
Area: Alameda (Berkeley)
Year: 1967

Left to right: Bob McCreery, Jim Guinn, Ernie Goldsby, James Aikens

Threlkel Baseball Club Contract
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1948-49

Leslie Salt
Area: Alameda (Newark)
Year: 1934

Please click here to see Leslie Salt team from San Francisco in Gallery.

Alameda Coast Guard Seahawks
Area: Alameda
Year: 1951

Description: Don Fracchia, Marlene Campbell (Miss Coast Guard), Jim Westlake

Alameda Elks Lodge No. 1015
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1930

Top (left to right): Al Johnson and George Donalds.

Bottom (left to right): three unidentified players

Bill Erwin Post 337
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1950

Back row (left to right): Ricky Herrera, Richard Moler, George Sterling, Bob Quinn, Vern Kilburg, Don Roque

Middle row (left to right): Otis Hanson (sponsor), George Powles (coach), Ed Rettagliatta, Joe Winstead, Frank Inferrera, Don Walker, Charles Remmers (mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Skip Pounds (batboy), J. W. Porter, Pepper Wesley, Vince Sarubbi, Don Gonsalves, Frank Robinson, Milo Sofranac

Croll's of Alameda
Area: Alameda
Year: 1959

Description: See article above for details*

Guy's Drugs
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938

Left to right: Harold Alexander (ss), William Carpenter (rf), Cliff Wallace (lf)

Mickey's Inn
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938

Union Oil & Moffat Packers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1938
Teams: Union Oil & Moffat Packers

Union Oil (Above)

Back row (left to right): Monly Florence, "Chick" Ellsworth, Russ Olsen and Joe McCormick.

Upper right: Charlie Kasich (p).

Moffat Packers (Below)

Left to right: "Pudgy" Gould, Art Brandbury, Al Wong, Fred Bain.

Oakland Casket Company: Box Scores
Area: Alameda (Oakland), Napa
Year: 1938
Team: Oakland Casket Company, Moffat Packers, U.S.S. Chicago, Watsonville, Shipfitters, Palo Alto Bears, Tye's

Ole's Waffle Shop
Area: Alameda (Alameda)
Year: 2011

Description: Present day picture of waffle shop.

Piggly Wiggly
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1927

Back Row (left to right): Pete Ricci, George Makin, Louie Martin, Bob Carter (mgr.), Eddie Gampoli, Marty Tierney, Norman "Big Pete" Peterson, Herb Kelley

Front row (left to right): Al Olmstead, Ernie Hutton, Eddie Gicone, Bob Hurst, Curley Gardiner, Dick Young, Joe Briglia.

Title: El Cortez Nine Wins Tribune Tournament
Area: Alameda, Contra Costa
Year: 1948
Team: Hayward Stars, Richmond El Cortez