Title: Past History of Biggs Realty Baseball Team
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1970 circa
Burlingame Braves
Area: San Mateo (Burlingame)
Year: 1971
Description: Picture was taken at Washington Park in Burlingame.
Back row (left to right): Neiman (utl.), Ron Moseley (ss), Craig Kimball (c), Chris Cotton (lf), Steve Pennington (3b), Norm Frescket (utility), Art Belli (1b)
Front row (left to right): Paul Thiebaut (mgr.), Tony Moss (utl.), Pete Jensen (2b), Russ Frederico (c), Roger Newell (p), Tom Del Sarto (cf)
California Loan & Jewelry
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1971
Back row (left to right): Babe Thomas, Dennis Myers, Bob Cummings, Don Murphy, Jim Fellos (mgr.), Bill Bigley, Bob Forsch, Ben Bodding
Front row (left to right): Jim Crawford, Fred Luzzi, Junior Gonzales, John Lujan, Roger Zanze, Randy Zanze.
Missing: Curtis Brown, Joe Wall, Gary Szachas, Ray Gale
Vallejo Chiefs
Area: Solano (Vallejo)
Year: 1972
Grass Valley Greens
Area: Placer-Nevada (Grass Valley)
Year: circa 1970
Back Row (left to right): John Gagliardi, Anes Fouyer, Fred Metz, Ray Holcolm, Gary Mitchell, Randy Navo, Jim Tucker, Sven Ostrom, Bob Marson
Front Row (left to right): Travis Claxton, Dave Williams, Jim Barker, Ed Marson, Pete Christensen, Mike Fouyer, Ken Claxton, Butch Ellis
San Mateo Loggers
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1975
Mr. B's
Area: Marin (Terra Linda)
Year: 1975
Description: Picture was taken at tournament played in Fairfield where Ralph Gentile was named MVP (he also hit for the cycle). Norm Thompson manager of the Fairfield Indians, is presenting trophy.
Back row (left to right/standing): Ralph Gentile, Jeff Cramer, Loyd Bonfante Jr., Loyd Bonfante Sr., Gary La Torre, Jim Lowe, Kevin Kirby, Wayne Bonfante
Front row (left to right/kneeling): Dewey Forry, Bruce Backey, Kevin Keating, Rick Owens, Norm Thompson (blue jeans), Rocky Shone, Nate Shone
Title: Fellos' Jump Stirs League
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1972 (March 19)
Rancho Cordova Post 447
Area: Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)
Year: 1974
Description: See article above for details.
Louis Hagen Post 340
Area: Contra Costa (El Cerrito)
Year: 1971
Description: Runner-Up in State Finals
Back row (left to right): Dave Rosenstrauch, Mike Catanesi, Al Gustavson, Jim Peretti
Middle row (left to right): Larry Quiricio (coach), Dave Peters, Randy Hanson, Mike Hayden, MIke Berndt, Ron Selak, James Ferguson, Lee Pernich (legion rep.)
Front row (left to right): Adam Williams (standing), Carl Brown, Ken Price, John Souza, Ron Ward, Mark Sisneros
On one knee (left to right): Cleo Smith (Tourney M.V.P.), Steve Okada
Willow Glen Post 318
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1973
Merced Post 83
Area: Merced (Merced)
Year: 1973
Burlingame Braves
Area: San Mateo (Burlingame)
Year: 1978
Back row (left to right): Far left is Scott McWhirter, 2nd from left is Bob Jacobsen, 3rd from left is Rusty Knudsen, 5th from left is Rob Givler, 7th from left is Mark Souza, 8th from left is Jim Rosenthal
Middle Row (left to right): 4th from left Brad Jacobsen, 5th from left Joe Serena, 6th from left John Harney,
Far right is John Fall
Bottom row (left to right): Far Left is Andy Soss, 3rd from left with wrist bands is Rich Gorden.
Vallejo Chiefs
Area: Solano (Vallejo)
Year: 1972
Title: Knicks Lose Two To Walnut Creek
Area: Marin, San Joaquin, Solano, Contra Costa
Year: 1977
Team: Novato Knickerbockers, Walnut Creek, Lodi Winemasters, Santa Rosa Rosebuds, Benicia Tigers
Description: Ref: Marin County
San Mateo Loggers
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1975
Title: Sandlot Patron Tye Dies
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1977 (July 15)
Title: Looking into Napa's past and present by Louis Ezettie
Area: Napa
Year: 1974
Title: Jewelers, Buggy Whip Tie
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1972 (Nov. 6)
Louis Hagen Post 340
Area: Contra Costa (El Cerrito)
Year: 1972
Description: State Champions
Back row (left to right): Larry Quiricio (coach), Mike Hayden, Mike Robinson, Dan Garret, Bob Murphy, Len Patterson, Oscar Blackwell, Bill Hardin, Ron Selak, Ron Ward, Andrew Dyes, Tony Van Coops
Front row (left to right): Dave Jaramillo, Dave Diaz, Kevin Berndt, Ken Price, Ken Rawals, Dave Peters, Mark Sisneros, Ken Erickson
Title: Canners' Heinitz One-Hits W&B For 5-0 Triumph
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1971
Title: Two Victories For Bonfante's
Area: Marin (Terra Linda)
Year: 1976 (June 26)
Vallejo Chiefs
Area: Solano (Vallejo)
Year: 1972
Description: See caption below picture for details.
San Mateo Loggers
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1975
Title: Buggy Whip Claims Winter League Title
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1972 (Nov. 27)
Mare Island Navy Yard Post 550
Area: Solano (Vallejo)
Year: 1974 (July 26)
Back row (left to right): Pete Barry (mgr.), Mark Vickers, Walt Segrest, Pat McKeown, Jim Foley, Bart Braum, Bill Graboyes
Middle row (left to right): Mike Moreno, Peter Oriarte, Eric Burse, Mark Thomas, Kevin Darst
Front row (left to right): batboys Joe Deliman, Jim Deliman, Tim Leary
Title: Enjoyable Weekend For Knicks
Area: Marin (Novato)
Year: 1975 (June 3)
Louis Hagen Post 340
Area: Contra Costa (El Cerrito)
Year: 1972
Title: Canners Aid Cal-Loan To First Half Title
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1971 (Oct. 25)
Title: Terra Lindans Defeat Benecia
Area: Marin (Terra Linda)
Year: 1976
Louis Hagen Post 340
Area: Contra Costa (El Cerrito)
Year: 1972
Back row (left to right): Asst. Coach Warren Grant, Dan Garrett, Bill Hardin, Ron Selak, Oscar Blackwell, Len Patterson, Dave Jaramillo, Larry Quiricio (coach)
Middle row (left to right): Lee Pernich (mgr.), Ken Rawls, Ron Ward, Ken Price, Dave Peters, Kevin Berndt, Mark Sisneros.
Front row (left to right): Andy Dyes, Robert Murphy, Tony Van Coops, Mike Hayden, Dave Diaz, Glen Erickson.
Vallejo Chiefs
Area: Solano (Vallejo)
Year: 1972
Title: Knicks Lose Two To Walnut Creek
Area: Marin, San Joaquin, Solano, Contra Costa
Year: 1977
Team: Novato Knickerbockers, Walnut Creek, Lodi Winemasters, Santa Rosa Rosebuds, Benicia Tigers
Description: Ref: Marin County
San Mateo Loggers
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1975
Madera Merchants
Area: Madera (Madera)
Year: 1980
Back row (left to right): Ray Wright, Bob Gretz, Tony Fields, Dale Voyles, Sal Aguayo, Mickey Gutknecht, David Davis
Front row (left to right): John Chapa, Marty Cargill, Oscar Olguin, Louie Lopez, Steve Botini, Stan Roque, Eddie Chapa
Title: Fellos' Jump Stirs League
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1972 (March 19)
Title: Traveling Marinites: Mr. B's baseball playoff on Sunday
Area: Marin (Terra Linda)
Year: 1977 (Aug. 19)
Title: Knicks' Bulleri Hurls No-Hitter
Area: Novato, Marin, Benicia
Year: 1977
Team: Novato Knickerbockers
Description: Ref: Marin County
Title: Jewelers, Buggy Whip Tie
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1972 (Nov. 6)
Title: Mr. B's Splits Pair With Lodi Baseballers
Area: Marin (Terra Linda)
Year: 1977
Title: Old Timers vs Willits
Area: Mendocino (Willits)
Year: 1976 (Aug 27)
Team: Willits Nine, Laytonville Old Timers
Mr. B's
Area: Marin (Terra Linda)
Year: circa 1978
Back row (left to right): Loyd Bonfante (mgr./sponsor), Kevin Keating (3b-c), Gordie Hodskin (p, of), Mike Bird (p), Wayne Bonfante (of), Alan Canestro (utl), Jim Lowe (p),Jeff Creamer (p), Paul De Mattei (c), Loyd Bonfante Jr. (c), Jim Baker (coach)
Front row (left to right): Matt Hanley (of), Bobby Schmidt (2b), Ralph Centile (ss), Bruce Baker (utl), Dewey Forry (p), Rick Owens (1b), Gary Offinger (b), Batboy
Title: Knicks' Bulleri hurls no-hitter (Novato Knickerbockers beat the Benicia Tigers 2-0 in a semi-pro baseball game Saturday night at Fitzgerald Field in Benicia)
Area: Solano (Benicia)
Year: 1977
Team: Knickerbockers | Benicia Tigers
Title: 'Del Ortega Day' Honors Tracy Baseball Great page 1
Area: San Joaquin (Tracy)
Year: 1972 (July)
Team: Mi Ranchito
The Bees pg. 1
Area: Marin (San Rafael)
Year: 1979
San Leandro Post 117
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1970
Back row (left to right): Lou Profumo (coach), Don Davio (c), Dan Jones, Randy Byram, Rick Ackel, Brad Cooper, Bob Oliver, Dick Santiago, Rocky Spirou, Rick Ludwigsen, Mark Rodriques
Front row (left to right): Ralph Volpe, Tom O'Neil, John Sofranac, Pat Carvalho, Ron Milios, Bobby Mendez, Randy Hicks, Dave Baker, Bill Castro (mgr.)
Business Sponsor: Big Five Sporting Goods
Petaluma Leghorns
Area: Sonoma (Petaluma)
Year: 1972
Description: See caption below picture for details*
Title: Old Timers vs Willits pg. 1
Area: Mendocino (Willits)
Year: 1976 (Aug 27)
Team: Willits Nine, Laytonville Old Timers
Title: 'Del Ortega Day' Honors Tracy Baseball Great page 2
Area: San Joaquin (Tracy)
Year: 1972 (July)
Team: Mi Ranchito
The Bees pg. 2
Area: Marin (San Rafael)
Year: 1979
San Leandro Post 117
Area: Alameda (San Leandro)
Year: 1971
Back row (left to right): Bill Castro (mgr.) Steve Lubratich, Danny Jones, Steve Lagorio, Dave Baker, Rich Ackel, Mark Rodrigues, Terry Blete, Jack Trujillo, Lou Profumo (coach), Don Davio
Middle row (left to right): Randy Hicks, Mark Reilly, Steve Baker, Ralph Volpe, Mike Nobriga, Bob Mendez, John Sofranac, Pat Carvalho, Steve Andrade
Front row (left to right): Kathy Profumo (batgirl), Steve Ornella (batboy)
Business Sponsor: Big Five Sporting Goods
Title: Old Timers vs Willits pg. 2
Area: Mendocino (Willits)
Year: 1976 (Aug 27)
Team: Willits Nine, Laytonville Old Timers
Description: Laytonville folks get ready for annual baseball classic between the Old Timer greats of that area and those from Willits who will meet in head-on competition this Sunday afternoon at Harwood Park.
Left to right: Fred Vincent, the new Laytonville team manager; Roberta White, Old Timer's parade chairman; Joe Geiger, announcer; Johnny Pinches, Park president holding the traditional bat trophy; and Ed Vincent, Laytonville team captain emeritus.
Title: Future in Doubt
Area: San Mateo (South San Francisco)
Year: 1977
Team: 12 Mile House
Description: Ref article: Famous Bar Sold to Contractor
Title: 'Del Ortega Day' Honors Tracy Baseball Great page 3
Area: San Joaquin (Tracy)
Year: 1972 (July)
Team: Mi Ranchito
The Bees pg. 3
Area: Marin (San Rafael)
Year: 1979
Title: Canners' Heinitz One-Hits W&B For 5-0 Triumph
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1971
Culjis Chapel
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1970
Left to right: Frank McNamara, Babe Thomas and Joe Borich
Title: Future in Doubt
Area: San Mateo (South San Francisco)
Year: 1977
Team: 12 Mile House
Description: Ref picture: Future in Doubt
Title: 'Del Ortega Day' Honors Tracy Baseball Great page 4
Area: San Joaquin (Tracy)
Year: 1972 (July)
Team: Mi Ranchito
Title: Canners Aid Cal-Loan To First Half Title
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1971 (Oct. 25)
Title: Three New Teams In Winter League
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1970 (Sept. 20)
Description: See article above for details.
Title: 'Del Ortega Day' Honors Tracy Baseball Great page 5
Area: San Joaquin (Tracy)
Year: 1972 (July)
Team: Mi Ranchito
Sacramento Post 61
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1973
Laytonville Loggers
Area: Mendocino (Laytonville)
Year: 1971
Back row (left to right): Andy Johnston, Tim Zager, Clem Lee, Dennis Dodd, unidentified
Front row (left to right): Andy Bowman, Ron Raetz, Doc Bolton, Fred Vincent, Tim Driscoll, unidentified
Title: Post 61 nine strong again
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1974 (June 2)
Title: 'Del Ortega Day' Honors Tracy Baseball Great page 6
Area: San Joaquin (Tracy)
Year: 1972 (July)
Team: Mi Ranchito
Title: Knicks Lose Two To Walnut Creek
Area: Marin, San Joaquin, Solano, Contra Costa
Year: 1977
Team: Novato Knickerbockers, Walnut Creek, Lodi Winemasters, Santa Rosa Rosebuds, Benicia Tigers
Description: Ref: Marin County
Title: 'Del Ortega Day' Honors Tracy Baseball Great page 7
Area: San Joaquin (Tracy)
Year: 1972 (July)
Team: Mi Ranchito
Title: Defending Champ Post 61 Takes Twin Bill
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1974 (June 14)
Palo Alto Oaks
Area: Santa Clara (Palo Alto)
Year: 1969-70 (winter league)
Description: Rules and Regulations for Northern California Baseball Managers Association
Oakland Oldtimers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: circa 1970
Description: Picture was taken at Benicia Ballpark.
Oakland Oldtimers vs. Benicia Oldtimers
Back row (left to right): Ray Hamrick, Charlie Fox, Ed Van Leiden, unidentified, unidentified, Bud McGee (p), next 5 players are unidentified, Ronnie Mahrt, Unidentfied
Front row (left to right): Doc Arkinstall, Clarence Fox, unidentified, Maury Viramontes, Lyle Palmer, unidentified(next 3 players), Caesar Sinibaldi (Kneeling w/o uniform)
Palo Alto Oaks
Area: Santa Clara (Palo Alto)
Year: 1972
Front row (left to right): Jim Farrell, Don Natinni, Andy Coan, Shew, Tony Makjavich
Palo Alto Oaks
Area: Santa Clara (Palo Alto)
Year: 1973
Back row (left to right): 2nd from left is Brian Nakamoto (c), 3rd from left is John Ramacciotti, 4th from left is Brian, 6th from left is Don Lyons, (3b)
Oakland Oldtimers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1972
Oakland Oldtimers
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1973
E. Bercovich and Sons
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1972
Back row (left to right): Ray Luce (coach), Al Woods, Darcy McKay, Ken Snyder, John Freitas, Jim Ward, Pat Paich, Sam Bercovich (sponsor), Steve Choy, Ed Farris
Front row (left to right): Jim Cnuff, Dale Reis, Jeff Carsley, Kevin Kearney, Charlie Dyson, Gary Medeires, Mike Bartell
Title: Bercovich Nine Seeks Mack Title
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1975
San Francisco Oldtimers
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1972
Description: This picture was taken at Funston Park near the Marina Safeway.
Back row (left to right): Jack Stuart, Pete Zasso, Bill Nicolini, Joe Dutto, unidentified, unidentified, Bob Simon, Jack Balestreri, Teri Balestreri (bat girl)
Front row (left to right): Tom McDonough, unidentified, Lloyd Dickey, Cliff Righetti, Ike Potter, Al Lera, George Mutto
E. Bercovich and Sons
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1978
Description: Palomino League World Champions
Back row (left to right): Brad Wellman, Gary Bryson, Mike Young, Mark Hoffman, Mark Davis, Nick Niacaris, Bill Jibby
Middle row (left to right): Marty Mendonca, Phil Regier, Rick Rodriquez, Kirk Giberson, Kim Barnes
Front row (left to right): Gary Clarke, Bob DeCosta, Guy Gouveia, Mitch Hawley
Title: Erwins roll into Area tourney
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1970 (Aug. 5)
Humboldt Crabs
Area: Humboldt (Eureka/Arcata)
Year: 1972
Back row (left to right): Jay Roundy (p), Greg Busey (c), Rich Simonin (p), LeRoy McQueen (p), Russ Noah (o.f.) Phil Robinson (1b), Robert Box (p), Frank La Corte (p), Paul Dyer (p), Ron Brown (coach).
Front row (left to right): Lou Bonomini (mgr.), Dave Donnan (o.f.), Ed Bowman (3b), Craig Barnes (o.f.), Rich Dauer (ss), Ron Pollock (c.f.), Mark Jackson (c), Dave Wright (p), Tony Torres (2b), Steve Gullotti (lf), batboy
