Aerojet Generals:
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1957-58 (Sacramento Winter League)

Back row (left to right): Ron Stull, Ron Rom, John Pearlson, Jake Goldsberry (mgr), Bob Shoemaker, Elmer Daley, unidentified

Front row (left to right): Jim Spence, Carl Miller, Jerry Comstock, Dick Hoffman, Stan Jarvis, Lou LeDuc, Jerry Kays, John Cantago

Colusa Post 59
Area: Colusa (Colusa)
Year: 1953

Description: Colusa won the District 4 championship in 1953. Other teams in District were Oroville, Yuba City, Marysville and Chico.

After winning District 4, player Bill Barrett writes: "we went to Vallejo and got our butts kicked by the Bass Brothers (Dick and Norman)...lost two out of three games."

Back row (left to right): Herb Light, Joe Pearson, Earl Brewer, Rodger Stamm, Harold Swanson, Doug Mayberry, Charlie Johnson, Bill Barrett

Front row (left to right): Perry Reische, Bob Montgomery, Unidentified, Joe Barker, Jerdo Ferraiuolo, Donnie Ferraiuolo (bat boy), Frank Ferraiuolo (manager)

Bartenders Union Local No. 41
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1949-50

Hoopa Indians
Area: Humboldt (Hoopa)
Year: 1959

Back row (left to right): Larry Johnson (p-c), Buck Downard (p-of), Clarence "Buck Lew" Lewis (1b), Tommy Morton (p), Frank Hill (c), unidentified (of)

Front row (left to right): Ted Johnson (of-c), Jerry Davis (3b-ss) Ernie Alameda (2b-mgr.), Joe Beeson (cf), Buddy Gray (of)

Batboy: Justy Masten

Sunset Post 400
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1948

Back row (left to right): Pete Wilson, Harlan Miller, Carl Greenlee, unidentified, Ed Mahoney, Jim Sampson

Front row (left to right): Charles Murray, Pinkie Hess, Dick Meister, Milt Petch (coach), Art Jepson, Hugh Mulcahy

Haggin Grant Post 521
Area: Sacramernto (Rio Linda)
Year: 1950

*Back row (left to right): Don Lumley, Jack Henry, Duane Wilson, Hal Miller, Jack Smith, Dan Richardson

*Front row (left to right): Butch Myers, Ray Antanely, Hal Perry, Don Runyan, Mike White, Larry Holt.

*Players only

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

Description: See article and box score above for details.

Benicia Merchants
Area: Solano (Benicia)
Year: 1959

Back row (left to right): Jack Cody (mgr.), John Galvan, Larry Spears, Jim LeDoux, Greg Bigelow, Roland Van Blaricom, Jim Saraiva

Front row (left to right): Duane McKinney, Mike Gibney, Clyde Hycke, Chuck Chavez, Larry Lemas

Benicia Oldtimers
Area: Solano (Benicia)
Year: 1950

Description: See caption below players photo for names.

Title: I-J Photos Show 3 Surviving Marin Semi-Pro Teams in Sunday Action
Area: Marin (Tiburon)
Year: 1956
Team: Benicia VFW | Ongaro Plumbers | Jeffersons

Title: Jack McClain Day this Sunday
Area: Solano (Benicia)
Year: 1959 (August 27)

Bloomfield Fire Department
Area: Sonoma (Bloomfield)
Year: circa 1951

Description: Picture was taken at park in Occidental

Back row (left to right): Darryl Madsen, Joe Piazza, Francis "Shorty" Lovey

Front row (left to right): Ray Romelli, Andy Bordessa, Alfred Soldati, Ray Camozzi

Missing: Joe Tremari, Carroll Kirkland, Albert Kirkland

Branscomb Athletic Club
Area: Mendocino (Branscomb)
Year: 1953

Back row (standing, left to right): Bud Harwood, Bill Bohn, unidentified, Leo Tipton, Dick Matlock, Mel Okerstrom, Jack Harwood

Middle row (kneeling, left to right): Everett Voisey, Frank Mullany, Dick Lawless, Fuzzie Foster, unidentified

Front row (left to right): unidentified, unidentified, Steve Okerstrom

Brisbane Athletic Club
Area: San Mateo (Brisbane)
Year: 1958

Back row (left to right): Art Madonna, G "Fuzzy" Firth, Barry Haanen, Don Johnson, Tom Cloutier, Ray Vuillemainroy, Dick Firth, Gary Ryan, Don Delbon

Front row (left to right):Ed Mirza, Willie Green, John Dunham, Bill Strassberger, Bob Strassberger, Mansel Roland, Rich Trantham, Steve Kullbom, Larry Blanchard

Not pictured: Bill Strassberger Sr. (coach)

Title: Red Sox (Burlingame) Get 18-3 Win Over Red Sox (SF Version)
Area: San Mateo, San Francisco
Year: 1958
Team: Burlingame Red Sox, San Francisco Red Sox

Moars Cafeteria
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1956

Back row (left to right): 5th from left is Jim Datzman

Front row (left to right): far left is Ernie Foge, 4th from left is Rich Borghello (catcher), far right is Thelma Williams (mgr.)

Hanford Blues
Area: Kings (Hanford)
Year: 1956

Descriptions: See caption below picture for details.

Camp Irwin
Area: Merced (Irwin)
Year: 1956

Descriptions: See caption below picture for names*

Castle Air Force Base Bombers
Area: Merced (Merced)
Year: 1950

Description: Ref: Carnival of Champions: 15th Annual California Semi-pro Baseball Tournament Program: 1950

See caption below picture for details.

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.)

Del Monte Meats
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1950

Back Row (left to right): Gus Buono, Alex Findlay, Bob Bertleson, Bob Collins, John Dunn, Manny Lopez, Claude Attell (manager)

Front Row (left to right): Jim McKinnon, Ed Worthington, Gary Attell (Batboy), Gene Huber, Frank Rodriguez, Stan Speizer, Del Young Jr.

Don Gilmore Chevrolet
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1950-51 (winter league)

Description: See caption below picture for details.
Ref: 19th Annual Nealon Benefit Games: Seals Stadium Program: 1951

Double A Recreation American League Champions: 1950-51

Back row (left to right): Vince Caramagno, Lou Liberati, Ray Cheso, Frank Zari, Dick Kalar, Jay Durmanich

Front row (left to right): Alex Maffei, CeCe Calhoun, Vince Zuardo (mgr.), Sal DeSanti, Jim Dougherty, Bill Ferroggairo

Fellos "All-Stars"
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1951

Back row (left to right): Johnny McNamara, Jerry Streeter, Earl Tucker, Harry Dunlap, Woody Held, Chuck Bill Werry, Bob Shoemaker, Mel Graber.

Front row (left to right): Larry Manuian, Jo Jo White, Bob Karbowski, Unidentified, Bobby Gonzalves, Mike White, Richie Mayers, John Briggs, Jim Fellos.

Finn Smith & Medcraft
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1952-53 (winter league)

Description: Picture was taken at Funston Playground

Group of players.

• Back row (left to right): Rich Lampe, Jim Candler

• Front row (left to right): Ralph Gentile, Ed Perry

Manager: Jack Engle

Solo Player: Jim Poppin

Five Mile House
Area: San Francisco (Marchbank)
Year: 1951

Description: Picture was taken at Marchbank Bowl in Daly City

Team won Class B National Division Championship in 1951

Back Row (left to right): Joe Barnes (mgr.), Ed DeMattei, Pete Nassardi, Leo La Rocca, Mr. Brewer

Middle Row (left to right): Mrs. Betsy Bettega (sponsor/owner of roadhouse) Charles "JoJo" Barnes, Hugo Templin, Lou Flores, Rich Brewer, Bob Thompson, John Caruso,
Mr. Flores.

Front Row (left to right): Frank Giannini, Bob Volkert, Bob Boffy, Jim Boccaleoni, Joe Rodriguez, Frank Shaw, Mr. Johnson, Mike Bettega (non-uniform)

Batboy: Joe Barnes Jr.

Fucile's Bar
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1956

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Back row (left to right): 2nd front left is Louis Fucile, 3rd from left is Salvadore Fucile Jr.,

Front row (left to right): 5th from left is Greek Emerson

George Anthony Ross Furnishers
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1957

Back row (left to right): Bill Taft, unidentified, John Carli, Bill Glosser, unidentified, Frank Gamba, Bob Zucca

Front row (left to right): Larry "Babe" Scafani, Bruce Herriges, Bud Goza, Joe Montalvo, unidentified, Vince Tufo

Title: Favored Davids Lose To Beardless S.R.A.A.
Area: Marin (San Rafael)
Year: 1951

Hirsch Braves
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1949-50 (winter league)

Description: Team played in San Francisco's Winter League ("A" Division).

Picture was taken at Rossi Playground in San Francisco.

Back row (left to right): Bob Hirsch (Coach), Irwin Herlihy (of), Charlie Andrews (2b), Ray Sterling (of), Bruce Herriges (c-ss), Russ Young (c-utl), Tom Jocz (p), Lew Lovell (of),
*Jim Gentile (1b), Ron Kasabian (p), Pete Passetti (p), Gary Maaske (3b-ss)

Front row (left to right): Frank Acosta (mgr.), Mrs. Hirsch, Morris Hirsch (sponsor)

*Played in Major Leagues

Jim Gentile: (1957-1966) Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Athletics, Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians

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.

Johnnie's Billiards
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1950

Back row (left to right): Mitch Francis, unidentified, Bob Jacobs (mgr.), Stan Fetterman, Jim Sampson

Front row (left to right): Willie Sampson, "Lefty" Thompson

Johnson's Tamales
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1958

Back row (left to right, staggered): far left is Bob Brophy

Middle row (left to right, staggered): unidentified, Freddie Wilson, unidentified, Gil Quinones.

Front row (left to right): unidentified batboys/mascot

Kelley's Feed & Fuel
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1954

Description: Kelley's - through the years.
1950 - Champions of Summer Baseball League
1951 - Second Place Unlimited Division. Summer Baseball.
1951-1952 - First Place Winter League American 'A' Division

Picture was taken at Folsom Prison.

Back row (left to right): Frank Thompson, Pepper Edson, Walt Fitzpatrick, Bob Shoemaker, Paul Piper

Middle row (left to right): Tino Marques, Don Peterson, Bob Puccinelli, Larry Ringle, Aubern (coach)

Front row (left to right): Don Clark, Neal Ellington, Dino Poppendopolus, Larry Kelly, Gene Snyder, Jim Knight

Missing: Jimmy Long and John Blackwell.

Kirby Carpet Co.
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1955

Description: Photo taken at Folsom Prison.

Back row (left to right): Dan Ahtipas, Vince Capello, Dick Hume, Lou Almendarz, unidentified, Bob Garbowski.

Middle row (left to right): unidentified, Nick Capachi, Rip Robenet, J.R. Brown, Marty Hume, Bobby Gonzalves, Lenny Keen, Ray Sisler, Joe Garcia (mgr.).

Front row (left to right): Manuel Lopez, Mike Hernandez, Bobby Williams, Ken O'Donnell, Ron Smith, Jim Fellos, Bruce Kronenberger, Pete Stathos.

Leland Super Market
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1959

Description: Photo taken before Seals Stadium was torn down (1959). 

Click here to see the 1959 Annual Nealon Benefit Games program.

Back row (left to right): Tommy (Poncho), Tom Ricci, Cheech Williams, Norm Tomkins, Harry Farber, mgr.

Front row (left to right): Don Lowpensky, unidentified, Butch Gables, Bob Stafforoni, Lenny Fadeeff, Cliff Farber, John Alameda.

Batboy - Dave

Linda Cubs
Area: Yuba (Linda)
Year: 1959

Description: Picture was taken at Folsom Prison

Back row (left to right): Paul Miller (p), Bill Coleman (c), Mark Dickerson (of), unidentified (of), Merlin Anthony (of), Hap Richie (1b)

Front row (left to right): John MacGowan (sponsor), Lonnie Dunham (of), Monty Phillips (ss), Jim McKinney (mgr. in wheelchair), Bob Dier (p-of), Hugh Moncur (p), Mike Welter (2b)

Longshormen (ILWU) Local No. 17
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1956

Description: 1956-57 Winter League - National Division

Back row (left to right): Larry Manuian (St. Louis Browns), Walt Fitzpartrick (Sacramento Solons), Gary Rushing (Sacramento Solons), Andy Campos (Sacramento Solons), Jim Deyo (Sacramento Solons)

Middle row (left to right): Gus Niklas (Sacramento Solons), Wally Predovich (Sacramento Solons), Ross Runge (Sacramento Solons), Bill Werry (Brooklyn Dodgers), Mike White (Houston Colt 45's)

Front row (left to right): Warren Cox (Chicago White Sox), Dan Ahtipas (Brooklyn Dodgers), Al Smith (mgr), Joe Garcia (coach), Greg Simas (bat boy), Tony Garcia (bat boy)

Barrett Tire Juniors
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1953

Caption under picture in San Mateo Times: The Larry Barrett Tire Company baseball team of San Francisco matches its 9-2 record against the popular Walter Schulken nine of Los Angeles in a junior league game here Sunday. Barrett Tire Juniors were runners-up in the San Francisco Playground Summer League.

Back row (left to right): John Leonardini, Bob Drucker, Paul Demartini, Roger Neff, Bob Farber, Tom O'Farrell, Chuck Rapp

Front row (left to right): Tom Leonardini, John Rapp, Ken Dekker, Dan Fitzgerald, Mike Gaffney, Mike Gallagher, Bud Smith

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

Title: Ray's Beat Owls in Wild Contest
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1949 (Feb. 1)

Twin Cities Merchants
Area: Yuba (Marysville/Yuba City)
Year: 1958

Description: See caption below for details.

McClellan Pacemakers
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1950

Back row (left to right): far left is unidentified, far right is Wally Rath

Front row (left to right): Ray Newman, Berdell Wood, Clifford Shirk, John Corey, Delmar Slaughter, Norm Blackwell Sr.

Title: Misracks, Reds Take 1st Game
Area: San Mateo, San Francisco
Year: 1960
Team: Menlo Park Reds, Misrack's Sporting Goods (SF), San Carlos Merchants, Palo Alto Oaks

Mexican American Club (MAC)
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1955

Back row (left to right): Tony Alvarado, Bob Shoemaker, Joe Morelos, Jim Fellos, Joe Viega.

Middle row (left to right): Andy Campos, Mike Hernandez, Pete Campos, Louie Contreras, Rudy Saenz, Al Zuniga

Front row (left to right): Ernie Cervantes, Tony Rojo, Corky Ramirez, unidentified, Dick Alejo.

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).

Mill Valley Boys Club
Area: Marin (Mill Valley)
Year: 1952

Description: Picture was taken at Boyle Park.

Back row (left to right): Dean Richardsen, Sandy Slack, unidentified, Lauren Buckholz, Tim Lyman, Warde Miller, Buzzy Wensloff

Middle row (left to right): Frank Wynn, Dick Powers, Galz Williams, Pat Dundas, Dennis Shotwell, Ronnie Slack, Bill Mize, Mike Tiernan, Packy Munoz

Kneeling (left to right): Red Brusatori, Lee Shotwell

Monte Carlo
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1952

Description: Picture was taken at Folsom Prison which welcomed visiting teams.

Back row (left to right): unidentified, Mel Applegate, Lou DeGregorio, Joe Smith (mgr.), Ken Wollenberg, Jimmy Westlake, George Pickett, Bill Kinney

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Bob "T-Bone" Delavergne, Sam Ables, Allen Dunlop, Lyle Schultz, Dick Michael, Dick Cecchettini, Jack Downey

Monterey Peninsula Merchants
Area: Monterey
Year: 1951

Back row (left to right): Clarence Truesdell, Chuck McGaughey (mgr.), Jerry "Smokey" Devlin, Tommy Douglas, Jim Canepa, Bob Henny, Don Clements.

Front row (left to right): Larry Segovia, Hank Overin, George Pina, Sandy Cardinale, Timmy Reynolds, Norm Gerdeman.

Scott Valley Stars
Area: Siskiyou (Scott Valley)
Year: 1950

Description: With Ft. Jones Lumber Co. as team sponsor, players representing Scott Valley Stars in the 1950 North-South All-Star Game.

To view North-South All-Star souvenir programs, please check out our Souvenir Programs or click here.

Back row (left to right): Wilber Martin, K. Simpson, Donald Purdy, George Bell, Neil Evans, Al Facey

Front row (left to right): K. Short, F. Ruff, E. Bingham, D. Glendenning, Don Duncan, Pete Storti, Smiley Guerin (mgr), Jim Hastings (batboy)

Muzio Bakery
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1959-60 (winter league)

Back row (left to right): Angelo DalPorto, Jim Fellos, Bob Puccinelli, Joe Chez, Ben Salas, John Zanze, Chuck Lotta

Front row (left to right): Jim Baredoni, Ray Knezovich, Huey Jackson, Pete Mikacich, Ducky Knezovich, Hal Perry, Sam Vartanian.

Nesbit Masonry
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1959

Description: 1959 California State champions  - National Baseball Congress (N.B.C.) tournament played in Atwater

Back row (left to right): Ralph Romero (p), Bob Wuestoff (3b), Bob Bowles (of), John Oldham (p), Mel Stein (1b), Don Lopes (mgr/ss)

Front row (left to right): Kent Smith (of), Joe Winstead (c), Don Stiles (p), Tuck Halsey (of)

Ben Franklin Press
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1955 (winter league)

Back row (left to right):  Frank Cotton, Albert Acri, unidentified, Dave Moore, Jerry Meader, Bob Curley

Front row (left to right): Sammy Gurule, Mr. and Mrs. Rosa (sponsors), Jerry Sublett, Chuck Zeiss

Missing: Bill Rodriguez, Bob Banchero, Jerry Zuardo

Nickel Plate Cafe
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1954

Back row (left to right): Gene Lobdell (Manager); Del McLemore, c; George Simpson, 1f; Clarence Press, rf; Nolan Wilson, cf; Jim Petray, 1b.

Front row (left to right): Cal Moss, ss; Lou Lotti, rf; Sherwood Slatt, cf; Joe Monterosso, 3b; Mario Monterosso, 2b; Frank Daly, 1f; Marty Villanueva, scorekeeper.

Missing: Angelo Antonini.

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)

Patterson Merchants
Area: Stanislaus (Patterson)
Year: 1951

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Payless Food Club
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1951-52 (winter league)

Description: In winning 30 straight games, the team captured the 1951-52 San Francisco Recreation Department National Division title.

Picture was taken at Funston Field on diamond #1.

Back row (left to right): Joe Cronin Jr., Dino D'Encole, Ray Robinson, Pete Nossardi, John Caruso, Frank Shaw, unidentified team supporter.

Front row (left to right): John Sartor (mgr.), Jerry Johnson, Bob Volkert, Jim Boccaleoni, Don Domenichelli, Dick Hanson.

Placer JACL (Japanese American Citizens League)
Area: Placer-Nevada (Penryn)
Year: 1956

Description: Team played in Placer-Nevada League for many years, with Auburn as it home field. Japanese American Citizens League was sponsor

Back row (left to right): Bob Hayashida, Chris Christin, Norman Matsuoka, Doc Haskell, Aki Hada, Ed Miyamoto, Jim Yokota

Front row (left to right): Wayne Hironaka, Bill Nishimoto, Jack Hayashida, Charley Oseto, Harry Kawahata, Merv Matsuoka, Frank Kageta

Bottom: Richie Kawahata (bat boy)

Missing: Bob Kozaiku, Geo. Goto

KFBK All-Stars
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1955 (July 28)

Description See caption below picture for details.

Central Cafe
Area: San Mateo (Redwood City)
Year: 1950-51

Back row (left to right): Cecil Dodson, Sal Campagna, Joe McSherry (mgr), Bob Poole, Tom DelSarto, Duane Eckert, Bob Murphy

Front row (left to right): Don Meginess, John Kane, Bud Bouhofer, Pete Rodriguez, Joe Jamello

Cleanatorium Cleaners
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1956

Description: Picture was taken at Shields Park in Richmond.

Back row (left to right): Redell Randel, George Handy, John Bidou, Mutt Goodwin, Liso Dixon, Frank Thompson (team supporter), Floyd Woods, Lonnie Lewis, Chuck Zeiss

Front row (kneeling, left to right): Larry Sublett, Ralph "Charlie" Zeiss (mgr.), Charlie Reid (asst. mgr.), Matt Reed, Bob Lawery

Medicine Hat California Mohawks
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1951

Description: http://www.attheplate.com/wcbl/1951_1g4.html

See caption below picture for details.

Richmond Stars
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1954-55

Description: Abe Rose Bushrod League Champions

Back row (left to right): Edward Moore, Jake Reed, Clyde Dennis, Lou Richardson, Emery Malone, Winters Calvin, Paul Youngblood

Front row (left to right): Elmo Walker, Willie Reed, Lonnie C. Washington (mgr), James Thompson, Bobby Richardson, Lester Washington (mascot)

Underground Construction
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1954
Team: Underground Construction, Southern Pacific Stores

Richmond Cleaners
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: circa 1950

Description: See caption below for details.

Back row (left to right): Ernie Estrella (mgr.), Choke Mejia, Bill Payne, Ray Morrison, Ken Wood, Redall Randle, Richard Biagi, Win Little, Joe Rodola Jr.
Joe Rodola Sr.(sponsor), Gene Valente, Dave Torres

Front row (left to right): Gary Robin, Johnny Walker, Lou Bryson, Cliff Robin (coach)

Players not shown: Frank Allesandro, Manny Armstrong, Ben Vasquez

Happy Hour Club
Area: Placer-Nevada (Roseville)
Year: 1953

Description: Placer-Nevada League: 1953 Champions
Happy Hour banquet celebrate at club in Roseville.

Back row (left to right): Bob Jenson (1st b), Ron Roccuchi (bat boy), Al Martoni (Happy Hour mgr), Dino Manfredi (business mgr), Ned Carbone (mgr), Allen Scoop Thermon (secretary PNL), Chick Corter (sports editor Roseville Press Tribune)

Middle row (left to right): Bill Clancy (team follower), Roy Fowler (inf), Joe Simon (p, of), Jackie Richards (inf), Dave Rodrigues (p)

Front row (left to right): Pete Moon (ss), Jack Hartman (p), Frank Moreno (c), Julius Vilario (of), Pete Mazante (sponsor), Sammy Piches (2nd b)

Russell Brothers
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1957

Back row (left to right): Earl Russell Sr, Mr. McRoere, Ron Hunter, Jerry Delaney, Rich Turk, Paul Morterud, Ken O' Donnell, Len Herman.

Middle row (left to right): Sus Satow, Dick Michael, Jesse Rios, Earl Russell Jr, Floyd Edwards.

Front row (left to right): Hal Woods, Dale Schoenauer, Darrel McRorie, Hal Perry.

Ongaro Plumbers
Area: Marin (San Anselmo)
Year: 1954

Description: Reference article "Marin County's Semipro Baseball Champs" for further details.

Back row (left to right): Hal Clifford, Pete Clovergrove, Bob A., Jim Taylor, Dick Creighton, Joe Carter, John D.

Front row (left to right): Rico Petritto, Billy Seel, Dom Boccabella (manager), Lou Campredon, Lou R., Ralph Boccabella

Title: San Mateo Elks Accepts Championship Trophy
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1953

Description: See caption below picture for details.

San Mateo Orioles
Area: San Mateo (Burlingame)
Year: 1957-1958 (winter league)

Description: Orioles won the National Division Winter League title at Fitzgerald Field San Mateo in January 4, 1958.

Back row (left to right): George Ford, Dick Feder (coach), Dave Lawrence (of), Mickey Geenen (catcher), Larry Theiss (p), Wes Stock (p), Gene Miramon (of), Jerry Reed (3rd b), Terry Bechtold (2nd b), Bob Freschi (2nd b)

Front row (left to right): Barnaby Feder (bat boy), Frank Zupo (catcher), Terry Maddox (of), Gus Suhr (1st b), Lee Ferrerra (ss), Ted Farley (3rd b), Paul Thiebaut (mgr), Bobbie Thiebaut (mascot)

Title: Snappys, Yanks Capture PB Openers
-Cleaners, Yanks get first wins
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1953
Team: Snappy Cleaners, Blingam Inn, Bohannon Yanks, Ellingson (San Bruno)

Yuba-Sutter Rebels
Area: Sutter (Yuba City)
Year: 1954

Description: Source: The Local Nine by Michael Jang

1953 proved to be a difficult year for the community in supporting both the Giants and the Bears. With attendance falling below the profit line, the locals decided to combine the two teams into one. The resulting merger was the 1954 Yuba Sutter Rebels. With an abundance of talent. manager John Perry enjoyed having great players battling for starting positions. The pitching was above par for the Sacramento Valley League competition with southpaws Fred Besana and Bud Lathrop and right handers Chet Ashe and Ken Galbraith at first base the Rebels had a steady hitter and a classy fielder in Vint Spencer Johnny Warren, Jim McElroy, Royce Pipkin, Truston Scotten, Al Seabrook, Gary Gledhill, Dallas Lewis and Earle Yorton rounded out the team.

Back row (left to right): Dick Sperbeck, Bud Lathrop, Dallas Lewis, unidentified pitcher, Ken Galbraith, John McGowan

Front row (left to right): Dino Popodopais, Ed Goodman, Jim Goodman, Bob Gallagher, John Perry, Wendall

Sarto's A.C.
Area: San Mateo (Colma/Daly City)
Year: 1950

Description: "Looking relatively pleased about their chances in this Sunday's Baseball benefit game are the champions of the San Francisco Recreation League "B" and "A" divisions."

Back row (left to right): Bernie Wells, Hank Morgan, Bob Denike (c), Charles Schuler (cf), George Newton (mgr), Charlie Clauson (1b), Faustino Quitevis (rf), Jimmy Custodio (lf)

Front row (left to right): Ray Santiago (ss), Tom James, Gil Quinones (3b), Kermit Sterling (ss), Bill Rainey (p)

Title: 40 Year Old Pitchers Use 'submarine' Ball
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1950
Team: Satan's A.C

Seaside Bombers
Area: Monterey (Seaside)
Year: 1958

Description: Misa L. Jackson, standing left, coached the Seaside Bombers for 49 years. The last year the team played was 2007. This photo was from his 1958 squad, taken at El Estero Park in Monterey.

Back Row (left to right): Misa L. Jackson, Sam Irvin, Ruth Felix (team secretary), Charlie Sherriill, Wendell Quarles, Shorty Sherrill

Front Row (left to right): Bill Williams, John Jasper, Danny Thacker

Siri Foods
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1952

Description: Ref. article: Shootin' For Big Record

Back row (left to right): Nick Poppin (p), George Petty (of), Bernie Schneider (of), Dwight Mitchell (of), Ron Lee (of), Bill Kennaugh (ss), Chic Williams (1b)

Front row (left to right): John Carli (c), Bob La Fontaine (if), Arnold Ghigliazza (inf, of), Manager Babe Roscelli, Lou Luzzi (2nd b), Bud Williams (of), Rich Bollentini (3rd b)

*Missing from picture: "Felso Kid" Dick Hackbarth, Angelo Delpiano

South Sacramento Merchants
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1953 (June 20)

Description: Picture was taken at Folsom Prison

Back row (left to right): Bob Shank, Gene Petralli, Jim Casalli, Ed Petralli, Duane Kronenberger, Smokey Lewis (mgr)

Middle row (left to right): Jack Parsons, Tony Stabb, Jack Shaw, Manny Perry, Miles McCarroll, Bruce Kronenberger

Front row (left to right): Ray Lofler, Mike Bakarich, Ralph Houck, Mickey Stabb, Walt Fitzpatrick

Two Rock Station: U.S. Army
Area: Sonoma (Two Rock)
Year: 1954

Description: B.A.A.F. Bay Area Armed Forces
National League Champs

Ref: Military station is now operated by U.S. Coast Guard.

Clarksburg Colts
Area: Yolo (Clarksburg)
Year: 1950 (March)

Description: Picture was taken at Folsom Prison.

Back row (left to right): Richard "Scratch" DeFazio, Bud Farley, Bob Lehtola,  Dan Bianchini, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Jack Stienagol, Lou Soto

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Bob Soto, Joe Frates, John McNamara, Arden Golke, Wilbur Azevedo

U.S.F. Hilltoppers
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1950

Back row (left to right): Mike Scarpelli (of), Pete Lommori (of-1b), Johnny Vick (rf), Tim Riordan (c), Lou Marietta (of), Ace Adams (c), Wally Dawiezak (p), Hal Sandell (ss),
Bill Cunningham (asst. coach)

Middle row (left to right): Don Townsend (p), Manny Muris (utl.), Frank Vaiarello (c), Johnny Dunn (ss), Joe Gumina (equipment mgr.), Joe Wozniak (of), Tom Pagee (p),
Warren "Fats" Johnston (3b)

Front row (left to right): Don Thollander (p), Doug. Rozelle (of), George Mutto (2b), Pete Maloney (2b), Ed Rommel (3b), Lennie Karp (1b-of), Tony Ragusa (lf)

Missing: Pete Newell (head coach)

Mare Island Cafeteria
Area: Solano (Vallejo)
Year: 1951
Team: Mare Island Cafeteria | House of David

Pomona Tile
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1952

Description: Picture was taken at Ukiah ballpark.

Back row (standing, left to right): Joe Gaggero (coach), Bill Taft (1b), Stan Sherwood (p), Harry Stamatis (3b), Bill Cox (p, 1b), Paul Morena (p), Art Jepson (c), Grove Mohr (mgr)

Front row (kneeling, left to right): Ron Gaggero (inf), Chuck McGuigan (inf), Frank Hall (c), Rich Scramaglia (2b)

Grove Mohr managed the following teams:
1946 Greater Mission American Legion
1946 Big Rec All Stars
1946 Examiner All Star Team from Big Rec
1947 Bristol Candy
1949 Mike Chioino
1950 Pomona Tile
1950 St. Ignatius Varsity

Title: Strong Stretch Run Earns Winter League Baseball Title For Welding Service Nine
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1956 (Dec. 23)

Description: See article above for details.

San Francisco Pirates
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1954

Description: Team was managed by Charlie Burns (missing from picture)

Picture was taken at Big Rec in Golden Gate Park

Back row (left to right): Dean Prince, Bob Mort, Phil Marvier, Bill Soto, Tom Palma

Middle row (left to right): Bob Bandettini, Tom Lavin, Steve Gehre, George DesMeules

Front row (left to right): Bob Perry, unidentified batboy, Tom Roper

San Francisco Italian Athletic Club
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1950

Description: Picture was taken at San Quentin prison

Back row (left to right | Standing): unidentified, unidentified, Joe Anselmo, Lou Puccinelli, Russ Sabini, Chaffee, Giannini, Tony Schiariti, Bob Lommori

Middle row (left to right | Staggered | Sitting): Harvey Pezzolo (mgr.), Pete Lommori, Dino Giovacchini, unidentified (no uniform), Bob Domergue, Frank Rodrigues

Front row (left to right | Kneeling): unidentified supporters of team including Club members, and possible prison officials.

Santa Cruz Seahawks
Area: Santa Cruz
Year: 1953

Back row (left to right): Johnny Reiss, Ron Walters, Frank Murphy, Frank Meyers, Al Bennett (business mgr.)

Middle row (left to right): Joe Aliberti, Fred Juhl, Bobby Jackson, Fred Sloper, Bob Baldassar

Front row (left to right): Don Dickson, Jim Jessen, Les Marple, Frank Ramicci, Dan Dierickson

Batboy: Jack Bennett

Championship Perpetual Trophy was donated by the Cincinnati baseball organization for winners of winter league played at Golden Gate Park.

Winners:

1947-48 - Capitol Cleaners
George Herold - mgr.

1948-49 - Reliable Drugs
Lou Marioni - mgr.

1949-50 - Gordon Realty
Dick Murray - mgr.

1950-51 - Sarto's A.C.
Victor Baher - mgr.

1951-52 - Gordon Realty
Dick Murray - mgr.

1952-53 - Gordon Realty
Dick Murray - mgr.

1955-56 - Del Monte Meats
Claude Attell - mgr.

1956-57 - Ellis Brooks
Vince Zuardo - mgr.

1957-58 - Wally's Fork Lift
Syl Glaser - mgr.

1958-59 - Ellis Brooks Chevrolet
Vince Zuardo - mgr.

1959-60 Ellis Brooks Chevrolet
Vince Zuardo - mgr.

Charlie and Frank Associated Oil station
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1950

Nevada Club
Area: Placer-Nevada (Grass Valley)
Year: circa 1956

Back row (left to right): 2nd from left is Bob Shinhelm

Front row (left to right): 5th from left is Glenn Rowe

Wasco Dons
Area: Kern (Wasco)
Year: 1954

Description: Team won the Kern County League championship in 1954.

See caption below picture for details.

Auburn Cubs
Area: Placer-Nevada (Auburn)
Year: 1953

Back row (left to right): Bernie Shanley, Bob Souza, Jack Bernal, Milt Renfree, Dick Alvari, Jim McNulty, Rupert Thompson

Bottom row (left to right): Mel Stenson, Richard Morris, Scotty McKay, Bob Lardner, Herb Marshall, Joe Moreno

Capital Glass
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1956-57 (winter league)

Description: Capital Glass won Class A Division winter league championship (1956-57) sponsored by San Francisco Recreation Department.

Coburn Builders
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1952

Description: Team won San Francisco Park and Recreation Department Saturday League and Sunday “B” League championships.

Back row (left to right): Jerry Orr (c), Ray Paxton (p), Dan MacDonald (1b), RIch Orellana (p), Jay Flynn (scorekeeper)

Middle row (left to right): "Ric" Martini (mgr.), Ed Kraft (2b), Don Martini (ss), Vince Ferrigno (of), Lee Giannone (of), Ray Paxton Sr. (mgr.)

Inset: George Carli (p)

Front row (left to right): Don DeSurville (cf), Joe Mutascio (of), Bob Perry (3b), Fred Reusche (1b), Bob Mannini (c)

Ferrando Concrete
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1953

Back row (left to right): Bob Gomez (mgr.), George Cabral (3b), Don Jones (1f), Dave Jones (cf), unidentified

Middle row (left to right): Jack Kennon (1b), Jack Martini (ss), Bill Schuster (rf)

Front row (left to right): Pat Cahill (2b), Roy Buckman (of) Sal Viola (p), unidentified

Batboy: Bobby Gomez

Title: Classy Stockton Braves Nine Nudges Crabs, 5-3
Area: Humboldt, San Joaquin
Year: 1956
Team: Stockton Braves, Humboldt Crabs

Championship Perpetual Trophy was donated by the Cincinnati baseball organization for winners of winter league played at Golden Gate Park.

Winners:

1947-48 - Capitol Cleaners
George Herold - mgr.

1948-49 - Reliable Drugs
Lou Marioni - mgr.

1949-50 - Gordon Realty
Dick Murray - mgr.

1950-51 - Sarto's A.C.
Victor Baher - mgr.

1951-52 - Gordon Realty
Dick Murray - mgr.

1952-53 - Gordon Realty
Dick Murray - mgr.

1955-56 - Del Monte Meats
Claude Attell - mgr.

1956-57 - Ellis Brooks
Vince Zuardo - mgr.

1957-58 - Wally's Fork Lift
Syl Glaser - mgr.

1958-59 - Ellis Brooks Chevrolet
Vince Zuardo - mgr.

1959-60 Ellis Brooks Chevrolet
Vince Zuardo - mgr.

Tomales Druids
Area: Marin (Tomales)
Year: circa 1955

Description: Original wool jersey preserved from the 1950s (picture was taken in 2011).

Stockton Latin American Club
Area: Stockton
Year: 1959

Description: Stockton club won the California-Mexican League championship in 1959.

Back row (left to right): Gene Nelson, Roy Guerrero, Ben Nicklas, unidentified, Don Stevens, Terry Epperson, Larry Burgess

Front row (left to right): John A. Cardona (athletic director), Joe Cortez, Alfred Del Prato, Ben Guerrero, Manuel Juarez, John Alverez, Bill Stevens (mgr.)

Batboy: unidentified

Merced Pepsi's
Area: Merced (Merced)
Year: 1951

Back row (left to right): Dave Contreras (mgr.), Mike Hernandez (inf), Art Gutienez (lnf), Dick Kaylor (c), E. B. Alcorn (of), Larry Kaylor (of), Chap Olivarez (p-of)

Front row (left to right): Reuben Padilla (p), Roy Leon (ss), C. Sanchez (cf), John Olivarez (of), Ray Septien (inf), J. Padilla (of)

Mid Town Auto Supply
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1958

Fisherman's Grotto No. 9
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1959
Team: Fisherman's Grotto | California Towels

Description: See article above for details.

Benicia Bombers
Area: Solano (Benicia)
Year: 1955

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Robinson Seed Co.
Area: Stanislaus (Modesto)
Year: 1952

Description: See caption below picture for details*

Gelsi's Tavern
Area: San Mateo (Daly City)
Year: 1950

Description: See article above for details.

Title: Pastori Rallies In 10th To Nip San Anselmo, 11-10
Area: Marin (San Rafael)
Year: 1952

San Carlos Rec Center team
Area: San Mateo (San Carlos)
Year: 1951

Description: San Carlos Recreation Center team won the County championship for Under-15 league.

Back row (left to right): Howard "Howie" Frey (coach), Larry Kirkes (c), Jerry "Pinky" Steele (p), Dan Silva (of), Bill Attinger (coach), Stan Jonah (of)

Front row (left to right): Jim Videle (lf), Fred Kara (p-of), Bob Kidwell (lf), Ron Caruso (inf-c), Willie Silverthorne (inf-of)

Missing from picture are: Mike Mahoney (lf), Mike Ezgar (lnf-of), Jack Ghelemetti (p), Gordon Gadsby (of-p)

Title: Red Bluff Stags Play Chico In Home Exhibition Tilt Here, Under Lights At 8 o'Clock
Area: Tehama (Red Bluff)
Year: 1952
Team: Red Bluff Stags, Chico Colts

Club Azteca
Area: San Joaquin (Stockton)
Year: 1952

Back row (left to right): John Guebara, Aristeo Tejada, Chavelo Ybarra, Steve Mendoza, Simon Aguado

Front row (left to right): Chente Montalvo, Vince Ramirez, Frank Ramirez, Don Hudson

Pan Americans
Area: San Joaquin (Stockton)
Year: circa 1951

Back row (left to right): Leo Magdaleno, Suchus Orosco, Chester Fields, Jose "Mouse" Zaragoza, John Naranjo, Joe Sanchez, Manuel Catario

Front row (left to right): Pete Martinez, Reuben Limon, Richard Valverde, Primo Orosco, Bob Lewright

Alturas Tigers
Area: Modoc (Alturas)
Year: 1956

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Advertisement appeared in the 27th annual (1959) Nealon Benefit Games program.

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

Title: 40-Year-Old Veteran News Semi-Pro of Week
Area: San Mateo (Daly City)
Year: 1950

Title: Guadalupe Topples Red Raiders, 8-4
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1953

Leslie Salt
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1955

Description: Picture was taken at Seals Stadium

Back row (left to right): Eric Thiele (manager), Bert Thiele (inf), Tom Fadeeff (2b), Irv Keller (p), Gail Ames (rf), Bob Thiele (of), Steve Lambros (ss)

Front row (left to right): Bob Stevens (p), Jim Stevens (c), Mike Mihalek (inf), unidentified, Charlie Mallet (3b), John "Red" Walsh (p)

Title: Ukiah Teams on Road Sunday
Area: Mendocino (Ukiah) | Lake
Year: 1952 (May 18)
Team: Ukiah Merchants | Lakeport Nine

Title: Cleaners Win Chiller
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1956

Falstaff Brewery
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1956

Top row (left to right): Lou Tamone, Ed Sobczak, Rocco Cardinale, Jim Brown

Bottom row (left to right): Jerry Powell, Jim Visconti, Joe DeSanti, Frank Volpi

Title: Rabbit Ears Taunts Aid Baseball Victory By Carl Reich
Area: San Francisco, San Joaquin
Year: 1951
Team: Moffat Manteca, New Pisa Restaurant, Stockton Ports, Les Vogel Chevrolet, Bercovich Furniture, Coburn Builders, South of Market Boys, Duplex Cleaners, Gregory All-Stars

Marysville All-Stars
Area: Yuba (Marysville)
Year: 1955

Description: See caption below picture for details.

South San Francisco Windbreakers A.C.
Area: San Mateo (South San Francisco)
Year: 1951

Left picture: Windbreaker Seniors

Back row (Left to right): unidentified, Keith Brunzell, Frank Perez, Bob Butcher, Ray Bregante, unidentified, Bill Malone, Bill Morrison

Front row (left to right): Bill Gillepis (batboy), Tony "Subby" Agliola, Dave O'Bryant, Arnold Brooks, Gene Ratto

Right picture: Windbreaker Juniors

Back row (Left to right): Art Patrick, unidentified, Ted Liecher, Hal Petroni, unidentified, unidentified, Dick Castro, unidentified

Front row (left to right): Davey O'Bryant, Al Vom Steeg, unidentified, Bob Blakeslee, Tom Fillipo, unidentified

San Jose "All-Stars"
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1952

Back row (left to right): far left is Mel Stein, fourth from left is Leo Righetti, far right is Victor Sabiano (civilian clothes)

Middle row (left to right): third from left is Joe Stassi, fourth from left is Tony Pampalone, far right is Mario Stefanini

Front row (left to right): Eddie Lyons, Lou Tamone

Title: Cleanatorium Nine Still Pacing Abe Rose League
- Cleaners Vie for Rose Title
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1956 (July 3)

Description: See article above for details.

Title: Elks Cop Northern PJBL Title
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1953

Title: SR Elks Open Vs. San Mateo
Area: Sonoma (Santa Rosa)
Year: 1957

Title: Blues Defeat Regal Pale, 2-1
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1956

San Mateo Independents
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1958

Description: The San Mateo Independents were a high school baseball team that played in the San Mateo Recreation Summer League that was composed of players from Hilldale to Capuchino High School. There were six teams which played every Saturday at Fitzgerald Field throughout the Summer. The league was sponsored by city merchants and different clubs such as Elks, Rotary, Optimists, etc. It ran for quite a few years. Pete Coccocni played and later coached in it. A lot of good players from the peninsula played in it. In 1958, Independent team was loaded. Players the likes of Jim Fregosi, Tim Cullen, Joe Glenn, Gary Hughes, Wayne Mill, Joe DiBono and Pete Coccocni.

Johnny's Shell Service
Area: San Francisco/Daly City
Year: 1955

Back row (left to right): Ralph Laque, Dale Kunkle, Gate Pirolo, Rich, Kent Hill, Ray Schmidt, Bernie Paganucci, Len Silveri, Tom Ito, Wayne Lawrence

Front row (left to right): Mr. Kunkle, Johnny Hampton, Marty, Ron Laque, Andy Laura, Jim Datzman, Sonny Laura, Al Laura

Envelope Company of California
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1952

Back row (left to right): 7th from left is Bill Benevich

Front row (left to right): far left is Pete Fanizzi, 3rd from left is Dave Herrera, 6th from left is Norval Ingram

Title: Gamino's Bags Full Double Nets Del Monte Win in 9th
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1950

Dale's Service trophy
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1950

Harlem Globetrotters
Area: Traveling team
Year: circa 1950

Title: Hatzell Radio & Jim Elllis Sport Shop
Area: Contra Costa (El Cerrito)
Year: 1955 (May 20)

Hatzell Radio & Oakland Towel Company
Area: Contra Costa (El Cerrito)
Year: 1955 (June 9)

Left to right: George Gardner, Bob Pringle, Ray Quintana, Jim Callahan

Title: 2 Semi-Pro Hurlers Get No-Hit Wins
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1955 (July 9)

San Francisco Red Sox & San Quentin Pirates
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1952 (Sept. 21)

Joe B's
Area: Merced (Merced)
Year: 1952

Description: Picture was taken at Folsom Prison where the team lost game to prison nine by score of 3-0.

Back row (left to right): unidentified, Larry Fredrickson, Cliff Kelly, Jerry Lee, Harry Heil, Mike Evans, Bill Ganci

Front row (left to right): Jim LaCava, Richard Nunes, Al Banks, Jack Shipley, Johnnie Rocha

Contributor: Merced County Historical Society/Courthouse Museum

Burlingame Optimist
Area: San Mateo (Burlingame)
Year: 1952 (Sept. 5)

Back row (left to right): Tom Osterman (coach), Toni Ferrari, Perry Glauckman, David McCann, Ray Wagner, C.H. Hale (chariman of boys' work committee)

Middle row (left to right): Dick Dumke, John Sollivan, Bill Barouclough, Lee Probst

Front row (left to right): Gary Mosquto, Vern Goodrich, Bill Smith, Harold Hungerford

Lions Club (Midget League)
Area: Humboldt (Eureka)
Year: 1954 (June 13)

Title: Junior Legion Game Tonight
Area: Humboldt (Eureka)
Year: 1954 (June 30)

Title: Monisteri's Score One-Run Victory
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1950

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

Richmond Boys Club
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: circa 1950

Daly City Drug Juniors
Area: San Mateo (Daly City)
Year: 1957 (Sept. 14)

Rear back row (left to right): Bruce Hix, unidentified

Back row (left to right): Mike Lanthier, Michael Rovak, unidentified, Bill Hix, Bill Hynes, George Claus

Front row (left to right): Barry Krohn, Bob McNeedly, Mike Leavy, Frank Dykes, Terry Christman

Title: Half Moon Bay Drops 3-2 Tilt
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1954

Title: Amvets Down Moose Nine
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1954

Title: Flag Taken By Blackwell In 15 Innings
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1959

Title: Merchants Notch Second Straight
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1954 (June 28)

Napa Braves
Area: Napa (Napa)
Year: 1956 (May 28)

Marty The Geary
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1950 (May 23)

Fresno Police
Area: Fresno (Fresno)
Year: 1955

Title: Cody nine edged by Realtors 8-7 as Lincoln stars
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1959

Title: Manteca Junior Legion Team Downs Manuel Roxas To Win Lodi Tourney Championship
Area: San Joaquin (Manteca)
Year: circa 1955

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

Buhne's Hardware
Area: Humboldt (Eureka)
Year: circa 1950

Photo credit: Kenneth Kilburn

Levitan Hides vs. Moffat Manteca
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1953 (Feb. 14)

Description: An advertisement from March of Dimes program

Title: S.A. Nine Throttles Pontiacs On 4 Hits
Area: Marin (San Anselmo) & (Mill Valley)
Year: 1952 (June 9)

Title: YMCA Takes Dramatic Win
Area: San Mateo (Redwood City)
Year: 1952

Albee Stadium
Area: Humboldt (Eureka)
Year: 1952

Weott Loggers
Area: Humboldt (Weott)
Year: 1950 (July 20)

Back row (left to right): Kenny Woods, Harold Daggett, Everett Woods, Bob Johnson, Jasper Guerin, Ric Turner, Robert Rubira, Charles Todd, Al Lewis

Front row (left to right): John Milligan, Don Miller, Ebie Parker, W.G. Matthews, Dale Sorenson, Buck Gushaw, Don Turner (mgr.)

Batboy: Jack Johnson

Globe Transfer
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1952-53

Description:

Back row (left to right): Rollie Barton (bus. mgr.), Jerry Hall, Dan Mooradian (of), Dick Markham (of), Dave Piller (of), John Vance (.inf), Bill Fitzgerald (p), Ray Knezovich (coach), Bill Zanze (mgr.), Clarence Pope (sponsor)

Middle row (left to right): Bill Huff (of), Frank Pedretti (inf.), Clem DaPrata (c), Ray Blake (inf.), Jack Turk (p), Dale Smith (inf.), John Zanze (c)

Front row (left to right): Jim Longshore (batboy), Randy Zanze (mascot), Fred Pope (batboy)

Missing: A. Pedretti (inf.)

Burgermeister Beer 
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1955

Back row (left to right): Dave Lumley, Bob Karbowski, Buzz Berriesford, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Babe Thomas, Tony Dutra, George Thomas

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Malcolm McKenzie, unidentified, Joe Frates, unidentified, unidentified
 
Among those pictured may be: Bill Myers, Bob Silva, August Vieceli, Dave Borges, Jim McNamara, Dale Achondo

San Carlos Junior Lions and Junior Tigers
Area: San Mateo (San Carlos)
Year: circa 1950

Meyers Safety Switch
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1954

Description: Picture was taken at Glen Park diamond in San Francisco

Back row (left to right): woman from far left is Thelma Williams (mgr.)

Belmont Police
Area: San Mateo (Belmont)
Year: 1950 (July 21)

Louis Stores
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: circa 1950

Left to right: Doug Oliver is at far left, Carl Gent (mgr.) is a far right

Portola Juniors
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1953

Description: Team was managed by Grove Mohr, noted baseball coach at St. Ignatius high school. Uniforms with Eagles on jersey were acquired from St. Elizabeth School by Angelo Morosi. Team won the San Francisco recreation league championship with home base at Portola Playground.

Back row (left to right): George Seminoff, unidentified, Mickey Zupo, Richard Morosi, Don Schulman, Joe Bartoli

Front row (left to right): Pete Giovanolla, Bob Escobar, John Plut, Jerry Wiseman, Elton Blum, Jim Ayoob, George Tallfer

Tulare Post No. 12
Area: Tulare (Tulare)
Year: 1953

Back row (left to right): Marvin Krantzman (mgr.), Bennie Renniker, Dennis Robertson, Bill Schnieder, Paul Fuery, Henry Meza, Johnny Rodriguez Sr. (coach)

Middle row (left to right): Gene Hays, Ronnie Mount, Johnny Rodriguez Jr., Henry Vasquez, Benny Macias

Front row (left to right): Lavern Butler, Ken Elliot, Mooney Young, Freddie Ford

San Francisco Naval Shipyard Post 707
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1952

Back row (left to right): unidentified, unidentified, Dick Murray (manager), Ralph Burns (p), Tony Santino (cf), Jim Gentile (p-1b), Joe Gaggero, Jr. (p), Dan McDonald (1b), Phil Marvier (of-1b), Ralph DePiero (mgr.), unidentified (Legion rep.)

Middle row (left to right): Ron Shirley (p), Chuck Mibach (utl.)

Front row (left to right): Ken Morena (utl), Bob Perry (of), Bill Coleman (3b), Tony Cannizo (c), Ron Gaggero (ss), Don Modena (of), Bob Butticci (c)

Zane Irwin Post 93
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1950

Back row (left to right): Rich Cattaneo

Haggin Grant Post 521
Area: Sacramento (Rio Linda)
Year: 1954

Back row (left to right): Earl Eberlien, Harry Lumley, Bud Lumley, Bill Doering, Don Virga, Hal Miller, Larry Thornton, Mr Burton

Middle row (left to right): Darrel McRorie, Ken Wagner, Ron Runyan, Ray McCreary, Sam Tuning, Hal Perry

Front row (left to right): Dale Schoenauer, Jerry Clark, Don Runyan, Fred Lauszes, Darrel Strickland

Benicia Oldtimers Lose To San Francisco, 4-2
Area: Solano (Benicia)
Year: 1950
Teams: Benicia Oldtimers | S.F. Oldtimers

Benicia VFW at Tiburon
Area: Marin (Tiburon)
Year: 1956
Team: Benicia VFW | Ongaro Plumbers | Jeffersons

Title: In the bleachers with Bob Silva -"McClain Day" at City Diamond is tribute to devoted baseballer
Area: Solano (Benicia)
Year: 1959 (August 27)
Team: Benicia Merchants

Boonville town team
Area: Mendocino (Boonville)
Year: circa 1950

Back row (left to right): Tommy Tovani, Bob Paul, Les Wright, Emil Rossi, unidentified, Rudger Doolin, Spike Boura

Front row (left to right): Tex Summit, Angelo Pronsulino, Jim Clow, Donald Pardini, George Wilcox (mascot)

Branscomb Athletic Club
Area: Mendocino (Branscomb)
Year: 1954

Back row (left to right): unidentified, Willard Burns (p), Loren Sawyers (of), Merle Okerstrom (p), unidentified, Jack Harwood (of)

Middle row (kneeling, left to right): Art Rocky, Fuzzie Foster (c), Stan Lusnia (3b), Jim Bertain (fb), Bud Harwood (2b)

Front row (left to right): unidentified (bat boy), unidentified, Steven Okerstrom (mascot)

Title: Burlingame Red Sox Put Blast on Merchants, 11-0
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1958
Team: Burlingame Red Sox, Menlo Park Merchants

Title: Humboldt Crabs split double bill with palo alto in season finale by Don Terbush
Area: San Mateo, Humboldt
Year: 1950 (Sept. 10)
Team: Palo Alto Oaks, Humboldt Crabs

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

Cloverdale Historical Society (Baseball At City Park)
Area: Sonoma (Cloverdale)
Year: 1946-59

Description: See photo above for details.

Colfax Fireballs
Area: Placer-Nevada
Year: 1950

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Payless Food Club
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1951

Description: Class AA Champs Trophy

Del Monte Meats
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1952

Back row (left to right): unidentified, Gus Buono, Claude Attell (mgr), Manny Lopez, Frank Strazzullo, unidentified

Front row (left to right): Steve Driscoll, unidentified, Jim McKinnon, Stan Speizer, unidentified

Fellos "All-Stars"
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1955

Back row (left to right): Dan Ahtipas, Bob Nelson, Bob Shank, Jan Aitken, Jim Fellos, Bob Karbowski.

Front row (left to right): Mike Bakarich, Vince Capello, Don Frankcesconi, unidentified, Tom Torchia, unidentified.

Folsom Globe Transfer
Area: Sacramento (Folsom)
Year: circa 1954

Back row (left to right): Bill Zanze, mgr.; Dick Markham, Don Cutler, unidentified, Dan Mooradian, unidentified.

Middle row (left to right): Art Quadros, Ken Orvick, unidentified, unidentified, Mel White.

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Don Knezovich, Hugh Jackson, unidentified.

Fort Ord Warriors
Area: Monterey (Fort Ord)
Year: 1952

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Title: SRAA clouted by new pisa restaurant: Bob Whitlow plagued by six errors, four in fourth frame
Area: San Francisco, Marin
Year: circa 1951
Team: New Pisa Restaurant, San Rafael Athletics

Prune Packers
Area: Sonoma (Healdsburg)
Year: 1951

Back row (left to right): Dan Modena, Ed Seghesio, Morris Ruby, John McCollon, Dick Amen, Dolph Camilli

Middle row (left to right): Clarence Ruonavaara, Bill Guibilo, Elmo Barbieri, Bob Lebsack, Simms, Lee Walker

Front row (left to right): John McClelland, Keith Walker, Gus Suhr, Dick Camilli

Bat boys: Jack Scardina and Tom Passalacqua

Hilda's Bakery
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1950

Back row (left to right): Willie Franco, Jim Gentile, Don Brand

Middle row (left to right): Dick Bechelli, Joey Delfino, Art McBride

Front row (left to right): Angelo Pastorino, Lorin Scola, Bruce Cropper, Don Modena

Bottom (sitting): Tom King

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)

Johnnie's Billiards
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1953

Description: Picture was taken at San Quentin before start of game vs. prison team.

Back row (left to right): Mitch Francis (c), Bill Newman (1b), Jim Stuart (p), Ed Warrental (p), Al Gianini (inf), Bert Kamalman (inf), Jay Goodman (of), Ed Collins (c), Bob Jacobs (mgr.), Jim Sampson (of)

Front row (left to right): Sandy Friedman (utl. mgr.), Stan Fetterman (p), Nick Cizmich (3b), Dick Meister (ss), Steve Balich (of), Steve Lambrose (2b), Rod Keough (p)

Klamath Kubs
Area: Oregon (Klamath Falls)
Year: 1957

Description: Ref: North-South All Star Program: 1957

See caption below picture for details.

Livingston Merchants
Area: Merced (Livingston)
Year: circa 1950

Front row (left tor right): 2nd from left is Bob Dallas, 3rd from left is Bob Lillis, 2nd from right is Ralph "Sandy" Garcia

Longshoremen (ILWU) Local No. 17 & Julius' Style Shop
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1957

Description: See caption below picture for details.

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

Title: Rebels Blank Folsom Behind Lathrop, 1-0
Area: Sacramento (Folsom)
Year: 1955

McClellan Pacemakers
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1950

Back row (left to right): unidentified, Berdell Wood, Wally Rath, Norm Blackwell Sr., Dick Osbourn, unidentified

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Chiff Shirk, Gomez, Ray Newman, Leroy Mackey

Menlo Park Recs
Area: San Mateo (Menlo Park)
Year: 1959

Description: Picture appeared in San Carlos Invitational Tournament program: 1959

See caption below picture for details*

Title: Misracks, Reds Take 1st Game
Area: San Mateo, San Francisco
Year: circa 1956
Team: Menlo Park Reds, Misrack's Sporting Goods (SF), San Carlos Merchants, Palo Alto Oaks

Merced Pepsi's
Area: Merced (Merced)
Year: 1954

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Title: Bears, Bombers Mix At 8.
Area: Merced (Merced)
Year: 1950
Team: Merced Bears, Castle Bombers

Description: See article & box scores above for details.*

Monte Carlo
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1959

Description: Picture was taken at Folsom State Prison

Back row (left to right): Harry "Al" Dunlap, Curt Schmidt, unidentified, Wilber Erhart

Middle row (left to right): Joe Smith (mgr.), Ken Wollenberg, Dick Michael, unidentified, Bob Delavergne, John Backwell, Jim Westlake

Front Row (left to right): unidentified, Lou Degregorio, George Pickett, Bill McCane, unidentified, Bill Kinney

Monterey Peninsula Merchants
Area: Monterey
Year: 1953

Description: Ref: Cover of Souvenir Program: Monterey Peninsula Merchants Baseball Club: 1953

Left to right: Bob Henny, Norm Gerdeman, Tom Lucido, Chuck McGaughey, Jim Canepa, Larry Segovia, Don Clements, George Pina, Jerry "Smokey" Devlin.

Russell Brothers
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1957

Back row (left to right, staggered): Earl Russell Sr. (sponsor), Dick Michaels, unidentified, unidentified, Earl Russell Jr., unidentified, Dale Schoenauer, unidentified, Bill Shea (mgr.), unidentified, Steve Montero, Mr. Meyer (umpire)

Front row (left to right): Earl Miller, Ken O'Donnell, unidentified, Darrel McRorie, Paul Morteruo, Hal Woods, Hal Perry, unidentified

Banquet celebration for Marin County All-Stars
Area: Marin (San Anselmo)
Year: 1952

Title: Marin County's Semipro Baseball Champs
Area: Marin (San Anselmo)
Year: 1954
Team: Ongaro Plumbers

San Carlos Lions
Area: San Mateo (San Carlos)
Year: 1955 - summer

Description: Lions won the County league championship

See caption below picture for details.

Title: Elks Cop Northern PJBL Title
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1953
Team: San Mateo Elks

Back row (left to right): Tom Osterman (coach), Tom Duffy, Tormey Ward, Bill Corey, Gene Miramon, Barry McCarron, and Assistant Coach Bill Hamann.

Middle row (left to right): Bob Mattinson, Leo Probst, Roger Cabell, Jim Oakes, Larry Hamann, Jerry Webb, and Carl White.

Front row: Johnny Moyer (utl. & batboy)

San Mateo Orioles
Area: San Mateo (Burlingame)
Year: 1959

Description: Orioles won the Peninsula Winter League title with 3-2 victory over Phillies on December 13, 1959. Team's record for season was 15 wins, 4 losses.

Back row (left to right): Darryl Hadley, Dick DeMarco, Pete Cocconi, Art Von Wronski, Willie James, Ted Farley, Gene Miramon, Bill Flowerday

Front row (left to right): Bob Thiebaut (mascot), John Michael, Jim Fregosi, Art Amaya, Paul Thiebaut (mgr., scout for Baltimore), Stacy Hennel, Angelo Colombo

San Mateo AmVets
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1949-50 (Peninsula Winter League)

Back row (left to right): Phil Tousey (1b), Jack O'Keefe (cf), Bill Marshall (mgr.), Don Mirandette (3b), Tom DelSarto (p), Dick Cesarin (c)

Front row (left to right): Al Sahlberg (1b), Bud Bolhoffer (p), Bob Cummings (p), Tom Pellizzer (2b), Pete Pellizzer (ss)

Scott Valley Stars
Area: Siskiyou (Scott Valley)
Year: 1953

Description: See caption below picture for details*

Southern Pacific Stores & Underground Construction
Area: Contra Costa (Oakland)
Year: 1954

Description: See caption above for more info*

State Box Co.
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1951

Back row (left to right): Fir Galli, Dick Traversi, Bobby Jones, Jim Fellos, Chris Christian, unidentified, Pete Mikacich

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Nick Capachi, Boby Ayres, Pete Stathos, Ernie Galli, Ralph Rose

Bartenders Union vs. San Bruno Chips Serenade
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1950

Clarksburg Colts
Area: Yolo (Clarksburg)
Year: 1950 (Nov.)

Description: Sacramento County League team from Clarksburg was sponsored by Dan Bianchini, owner of local tavern

Picture was taken at Folsom Prison.

Back row (left to right): Tino Gonzales, Glen Smith, unidentified (Prison athletic director)

Middle row (left to right): unidentified, unidentified, George Babich, Ray Blake, Dick Olson, unidentified

Front row (left to right): John McNamara, Dan Bianchini, unidentified, Dale Smith, unidentified, Bill Zanze, Larry Manuian

Falstaff Brewery
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1956

Top row (left to right): Dick Whitman, Chuck Bedola, Art Amaya, Ernie Sierra

Bottom row (left to right): Frank Gonzalez, Red Walsh, Bob Day, Lucky Vital

U.S.F. Hilltoppers
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1951

Back row (left to right): Don Martini, Bill Ferroggiaro, Leo LaRocca, Dick Sanders, Bob Bayless, Jack Gallagher, John "Dutch" Anderson (coach)

Front row (kneeling, left to right): Bob Braghetta, Buzzy Casazza, George Zucca, Chuck McGuigan, Ron Cecchi

Waterford Merchants
Area: Stanislaus (Waterford)
Year: 1950

Description: Waterford won the Tri-County League championship in 1950. Photo taken at Waterford field - a "skin" diamond (no grass) at old grammar school.

Back row (left to right): Larry Mann, Dick Hughes, Bill Burkett, Dick Lange, Bob Ichond, Bill Murphy

Front row (left to right): Harvey (Red) King (mgr.), Jerry Streeter, Guy Troedson, Al Donovan, Bud Sneed, Charlie Ary

San Jose "All-Stars"
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1952

Description: Each player on team received trophy at end of successful season, with one pictured having been given to infielder Mario Stefanini.

Louis Stores
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: circa 1950

Back row (left to right): Bill Payne, Bill Leona (c), Tom Wild (inf), Ed Debarabo (p-utl.), Ray Adams (cf), Joe McCarron (1b), Emery Malone (3b), Willie Calvin (p), Ed Biggs (ss)

Front row (left to right): Choke Mejia (p), Rich Davis (of), Bob Kinnaird (of), Bargas (p), Matt Goodin (c), Carl Gent (mgr.), Lonnie Washington (utl.)

Five Mile House
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1950 (August)

Description: Picture was taken in private room at Five Mile House.

Standing on the left: Joe Barnes (coach), Mildred Barnes

Seated at left table (left to right): Rich Brewer and friend

Seated at rear table (left to right): Lou Flores, Hugo Templin, Bob Volkert, Charles Barnes, Bob Boffy, Jim Boccaleoni

Seated at right table (left to right): Joe Rodrigues, Bill Shaughnessy, Frank Shaw and Pete Nossardi (on left side)

Boy in front: Joe Barnes Jr.

Johnny's Shell Service
Area: San Francisco/Daly City
Year: 1955 
 
Back row (left to right): Francis Kunkle (coach), Al Laura (coach), Ray Schmidt, Len Silveri, Gaeton Pirole, Bernie Paganucci, Wayne Lawrence, Dave Moore, Jim Datzman, Ralph Lugue (mgr.), Johnny Hampton (sponsor)
 
Front row (left to right): unidentified (mascot), Dale Kunkle, Tom Ito, Kent Hill, Andy Laura, Ron Lugue, Sonny Laura (Bat Boy)
 

Ferrando Concrete
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1954

Back row (left to right): Bob Gomez (mgr.), Dwight Mitchell (c), Dave Jones (cf), Don Jones (1f), unidentified, George Cabral (3b), Gary Bertucci (p), Pat Cahill (2b), Jack Martini (ss), Sal Viola (p)

Front row (left to right): Ernie Machon, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified

Batboy: Bobby Gomez

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

Title: - Monisteri's, Millbrae Go Tomorrow
- M'brae Takes 11-6 Win Over Sports
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1950

Charlie & Frank
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1955

Description: Charlie and Frank defeats Coastside Merchants.

Title: 'Old Timers' Stage Game
Area: San Mateo (Redwood City)
Year: 1950 (June 15)

Latin American Club
Area: Contra Costa (Pittsburg)
Year: 1958

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Click here to see Pittsburg section under Semi-Pro Team By Names.

San Carlos Post 585
Area: San Mateo (San Carlos)
Year: 1953

Description: Picture was taken outside of Hagen and Bell Lincoln Mercury dealership, team's sponsor located at southwest corner of Brittan Avenue and El Camino Real. Dealer also sponsored a team in Palo Alto where they had a second dealership.

Back row (left to right): Jim Cochran (mgr. of dealership), Bob Marini (publicity mgr.), Carl Makela, Stan Jacobs, Jerry "Pinky" Steele, John Gaffney, Ron DuFrane,
Bob Cerrato, Al DuFrane (coach), Grant Montgomery (adjutant post 585), unidentified commissioner

Front row (left to right): Dave Lawrence, Lanny Wallrok, Mike Haruff, Wally "Gingy" Garcia, Tom Carvell, Jerry Clifford, Bill Marsh (mgr.)

Batboy in front: Francis and Bobby Marsh

Hoopa Indians
Area: Humboldt (Eureka)
Year: 1953

Description: Indians won the Pioneer League championship in 1953.

Names on Trophy:

Ernie Alameda (coach), Joe Beeson (captain), Mike Ferris, Walter Gray Jr., Clarence Lewis, Jug Davis, Jerry Davis, Nolan Nulph, Dale Wallace, Rich Osario, Tom Sazma, Ozzie Gooden, Pete Masten Jr., Al Gray Jr., Larry Masten

San Francisco Boys Club (Mission Branch) 
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1949-50

*Anita Fadeef (1 | mgr.), Joe Rakes (2), Ed Steinway (3), Tom Fadeef (4), Eddie Perry (5), Bill Ellsworth (7), Jimmy Maldonado (8), Gordy Gomes (11), Lennie Fadeef (12), Gene Delfino (14).

Other players are unidentified.

Click here to see special tribute to Anita Fadeef

Title: Welders Nip Oaks 1-0, Claim First Half Championship
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1957

Description: See article above for details.

Title: Cleanatorium Nine Still Pacing Abe Rose League
- Cleaners Vie for Rose Title
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1956 (July 3)

Description: See article above for details.

Title: Mitchell Paints Tips Cleaners For Rose Title
- Painters Blank Cleanatorium Tie for Lead
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1956

Description: See article above for details.

Pan Americans
Area: San Joaquin (Stockton)
Year: 1952

Back row (left to right): Primo Orosco, Garibito, Ben Valverde, Sacas Orosco, J. "Mousie"Zaragosa, unidentified

Middle row (left to right): Primo's son, William Valverde, Pete Martinez, Roy Alvarez Jr., Ruben Lemon, Leo Magdaleno

Front row (left to right): Manuel Catario, Roy Alvarez Sr., Stan Moreno, Fiicard Valverde

Title: San Anselmo Title
Area: Marin (San Rafael)
Year: 1952

Club Azteca
Area: San Joaquin (Stockton)
Year: 1958

Back row (left to right): Roy Alvarez Sr., Freddie Alonzo, David Perez, Eddie Lopez, Julie Hernandez, Ruby Moreno

Front row (left to right): Steve Mendoza, John DeCicco, Rueben Padilla, Joe Cortez, Rich Bottini, Vince Ramirez

Edmond's Field
Area: Sacramento
Year: circa 1950

Description: Edmonds Field was home of the Sacramento Solons, the Pacific Coast League AAA team until 1960 when they moved to Hawaii. The field was demolished in 1964 and the site is now the home of a Target Store.

Title: Rec Center Team Takes Ball Crown.
Area: San Mateo (San Carlos)
Year: 1951

Title: Elks, Rosebuds Open '57 Series
Area: Sonoma (Santa Rosa)
Year: 1957

Description: See article above for details.

Championship Perpetual Trophy was donated by the Cincinnati baseball organization for winners of winter league played at Golden Gate Park.

Winners:

1947-48 - Capitol Cleaners
George Herold - mgr.

1948-49 - Reliable Drugs
Lou Marioni - mgr.

1949-50 - Gordon Realty
Dick Murray - mgr.

1950-51 - Sarto's A.C.
Victor Baher - mgr.

1951-52 - Gordon Realty
Dick Murray - mgr.

1952-53 - Gordon Realty
Dick Murray - mgr.

1955-56 - Del Monte Meats
Claude Attell - mgr.

1956-57 - Ellis Brooks
Vince Zuardo - mgr.

1957-58 - Wally's Fork Lift
Syl Glaser - mgr.

1958-59 - Ellis Brooks Chevrolet
Vince Zuardo - mgr.

1959-60 Ellis Brooks Chevrolet
Vince Zuardo - mgr.

My Pet Market
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1959-60

Brisbane Juniors
Area: San Mateo (Brisbane)
Year: 1955

Back row (left to right): Mike Grimes, Tony Montalbo, Keith Higgins, Gary With, Stan Montalbo, Don Staff, Walt Carlson, Rich Trantham (coach).

Front row (left to right): Johnny DeMarco Jr., Bobby Jo With, Bob Easley, Scotty Turner, Darwin Haanen, John Mazzela, Fred Baron, Pat Bell

Winters Merchants
Area: Yolo (Winters)
Year: 1953

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Leslie Salt
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1954-1955 (winter league) 

Description: Celebrating San Francisco Class AA Recreation League Championship (winter league 1954-1955) at banquet held at Caesar's Restaurant in San Francisco.

Table to the left: (1) Bob Thiele, (2) Bert Thiele

Table to the back (left to right):  (3) Irv Keller (p), (4) Bob Stevens (p), (5) Eric Thiele (mgr,lf), (6) Mike Mihalek (lb), (7) Don DeSurville (cf)

Table to the right (left to right): (8) Mrs. Stevens, (9)  Gail Ames (rf), (10) Anna De Surville, (11) Leslie Salt Company rep, (12) Mr. Stevens, (13) Henry DeSurville