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.

Manhart Post 391 | Post 61
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1939

Top photo (left to right): Sammy Latino, Joe Kline, Henry Clark (coach), Vincent Latino, John Parino, Bruce Edwards, Tom Glaviano, Jerry Aiello, Vernon Davey, George Massi, Bob Salkeld, Paul Palermo, Sam Legatos, Melvin Lippert, George Badich, Frank Schmittgen, Jack Voss, Al Pagni (mgr.)

Bottom photo (left to right): L.W. Packard (coach), Clinton White, Wally Turpen, Ernie Maskovich, Burt Bonomi, Hub Agrava, Earl Lavine, Elwin (Babe) Houx, Jerry Hutton, Al Lazzarone, Al (Dutch) McWilliams, John Ceccarelli, Lee Potter, Joe Perrone, Joe Valine, Pete Ures, Bruce Packard (mascot)

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

Alpha Laundry
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939-40

Description: Photo taken at Santiago Ave. & 22nd Ave, below Lincoln High School football field.

Back row (left to right): Elmore Gomo (2b), Bob Webber (lf), Al Hons (p), Mel Sattui (1b), Tom McKeon (cf), Bill McKeon (c, mgr)

Front row (left to right): Joe Podesta (u), Jack (Lefty) Corcoran (cf), Red Bray (ss), Dan Harvey (p)

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

American Building Maintenance Company
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1938

Left to right: Atteo Lazzaretti (1b), Alvin Higuera (lf), Jack Flanagan (cf).

*Atteo is in his early 90s and living in S.F.

Manhart Post 391
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1935

Description: Sacramento Bee: "Remember When" article (January 27, 1985):

"Fifty years ago, the team representing Sacramento's George W. Manhart Post won the Western States Junior American Legion championship and went on to the 1935 American Legion World Series where they lost to a team from Gastonia, N.C."

Back row (left to right): Coach Bill Avila, Carl Younglove, Hank Lema, Joe Faraci, Ed Katsulis, Izzy Smith, Marz Dutra, Babe Bertolani, Scotty Ferem (Business mgr)

Front row (left to right): Ted Gardner, Pete Pitalo, Richie Wakefield, Jake Bryant (mascot), Tiny Hansen, Mel Cole, Ed Keenan, Gene Jacobsen

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

Title: Napa Soda's Box Scores
Area: Napa
Year: 1931
Team: Napa Sodas Thirties, Glen Park Merchants, Daly City Merchants, O'Brien SP & MIT

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

Rincon Hill Post 407
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1935

Left (left to right): Bill Mustanich, Al Nossum commander of Rincon Hill and Dick Dunne (Pitcher).

Middle (left to right): JoeArdanaz hitting, Gene Gibbons catching, and Pete Gianinni Umpire.

Right (left to right): Bill Mustanich and Dick Dunne

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)

Dublin Bar vs. Dr. Orwitz
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1938

Benicia
Area: Solano (Benicia)
Year: circa 1930

Description:
Benicia team at the Benicia Baseball Park

Contributor: Benicia Historical Museum

Boldemann Chocolate Company
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1930

Back row (left to right): Bill Lavaroni, Chris Zellis, Ted Fontano, Henry Imperial, Leboyd White (p), Glen Conyers (p)

Middle row (left to right): Mr. Stocker (Spalding Baseball), Norman McQueen (mgr), Pete Karuza (p), Chic Callagy (batboy), Jim Karuza, George Lee, Harry Dineen (Boldemann's)

Front row (left to right): George Brousseau (c), Ned Mayer (captain of team)

Braun Mattress
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1935

Title: Hot-N-Kold in 7 to 1 Victory over Creamery: Visibles Defeat Bill's Smoke Shop 16-5 As Three Hit Circuit Clouts
Area: San Mateo (Burlingame)
Year: 1933
Team: Hot-N-Kold Shop, Broadway Creamery, Visible Service Station, Bill's Smoke Shop

Title: Lebanon Beats Peninsulas, 8-4
Area: San Mateo, San Francisco
Year: 1933 (April 16)
Team: Peninsula De Molay (Burlingame), Lebanon De Molays

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)

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

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

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

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

C & H Sugar Co. and Shell Oil
Area: Contra Costa (Crockett)
Year: 1936

Description: Here's a remarkable picture of a play in last night's game that aided the C. and H. Sugar team of Crockett in winning the State semi-pro baseball championship. Leo Stanley is caught sliding into the plate, a quick throw from Crockett Pitcher Johnny Fernandez to Catcher Charlie Borreani turning the trick. Umpire Marty O'Toole declared the runner out, although the unfailing eye of the camera shows he is safe and that the ball had not been placed on him as his foot touched the rubber. The batter is Joe Ward.

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

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

Daly City Club
Area: San Mateo (Daly City)
Year: 1936

Left to right: George Ragghianti, Octario Tolori

Dan P. Maher Paints
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1937

Description: Picture was taken at Seals Stadium

Back row (left to right): Laney McConnell (ss), Bill Hebert (2b), Paul Hjort (lf), Pete Deas (3b), Len Gabrielson (cf), unidentified

Front row (left to right): Eli Moret (3b), Charlie Kelly (mgr.-p), Bill Mustanich (c), Bob Mort (rf)

Denike's Tavern
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1936

Description: Photo taken inside Denike's Tavern

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

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

El Cerrito Fire Department
Area: Contra Costa (El Cerrito)
Year: 1931

Back row (left to right): Jack Pinto, George Weeks, E.J. Hastings, Jack O'Connell, S.S. Hudson, Don Bonini

Front row (left to right): Ed Gagnon, Walter Correa, Ali Baxter, Manuel Marcos (kneeling), Tiny Bullard, Victor Belfils

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

Eureka Sequoia Bees
Area: Humboldt (Eureka)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Individual sponsors on front of uniforms

Freeport town team
Area: Sacramento (Freeport)
Year: 1935

Description: Team won the Sacramento Rural League championship in 1935.

Back row (left to right): E. Cochrane, Joe Massi, Bill Avila

Middle row (left to right): W. Esplett, W. Azevedo, G. Rainone, Joe Joseph

Front row (left to right): M. Joseph, George Peters, Ray Azevedo

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

Left to right: Rosie, Billie Burke

Title: Golden Gate Giants vs. Represa All-Stars Cover
Area: San Francisco, Sacramento
Year: 1936
Team: Golden Gate Giants, Represa All-Stars

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

Title: San Jose Evening News Sports: Grocery Clerks Tops in Winter Ball Loop Here
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1937 (Jan. 12)
Team: Franco's Markets

Description: See caption below picture for details.

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

Friden Calculators
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1946

Back row (left to right): 4th from left is George Parola, 5th from left is Bobby Garcia.

Middle row (left to right): 2nd from left is Joe Ereno

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.

Granat Brothers Jewelers
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1930

Idaho Maryland Mine
Area: Placer-Nevada (Grass Valley)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Picture was taken at Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley

Back row (left to right): Champ Alloway, Ed Kraseval, Justin McCarthy, Glen Waterman, Jeff Mooers, unidentified

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Carl Hawk, Henry Hawk, unidentified, unidentified,

Batboy: unidentified

Grass Valley Braves
Area: Placer-Nevada (Grass Valley)
Year: 1930

Description: Picture was taken at Watt Park Fairgrounds, Grass Valley

Back row (left to right): Sparky Bonivert, Peano Harris, Barley Whiting, Fat Whiting, Irv Sims, Richie Richardson, Ray Hooper, Lou Elkus, Martin Cassettari

Front row (left to right): unidentified, unidentified, Art Hellings, Barney Cornelins, Irv Harris, Jack "Snowball" Harris, Elton Martin

Grass Valley Miners
Area: Placer-Nevada (Grass Valley)
Year: 1930

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

Healdsburg IOOF (International Order of Odd Fellows)
Area: Sonoma (Healdsburg)
Year: 1933

Among those pictured: Jack Brown; Lane Wilson; Andy Coon; Herb Genelly; Bun Belden; Jack Starret; Johnny Ferenz; Henry Moretti; Charles Dougherty; Bert Klein.

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

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

House of David team
Area: Barnstorming (cross country)
Year: 1932

Description: From The Golden Game: The Story of California Baseball by Kevin Nelson

Barnstorming throughout the country including California.

Back row: 4th from left – Dick Atwell

Others in picture are unidentified*

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

Front row: Third player from left is Mel Duezabou.

San Quentin Programs
Area: San Francisco, Marin
Year: 1938

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

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

Julius Style Shop
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1931-32 (Winter League Champions)

Top row (left to right): Clayborn Starr, Earl Wagner, Alex Kampouris, George Steward, John Casali, George Terra

Middle row (left to right): Ruby Rodness, Manuel Salvo, George Lial, Elmer Shea, Harry Hampton, Verne Hodge

Bottom row (left to right): Eddie Reeder, Jack Waxon, Julius Anapolsky, Jimmy Perez, Bill Svilich

Title: Bushers in News
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1938

Description: See caption below for details.

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

Les Vogel Chevrolet
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Description: Ref: 7th Annual Nealon Benefit Games: Seals Stadium Program: 1939

Front row (left to right): next to last player on far right is Dante Santora, far right is Paul Ferrante

Title: Dixon Nine Wins Over Dantes In 3 To 2 Ball game
Area: Solano (Dixon)
Year: 1932

Solari's Inn
Area: San Joaquin (Linden)
Year: 1934
Team: Solari's Inn

Back row (left to right): Henry Boggiano, Blain Simonich, Dick Mangili, Frank Boggiano, Enrico Mangili, Lary Sciuti, John Dondero, Vic Solari Sr. (owner)

Front row (left to right): Frank Budiselich, Tillio Boggiano, Tommy Prato, unidentified, unidentified, Emil Sciuti, Vic Solari Jr.

Longshoremen (ILWU) Local No.10
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Back row (left to right): unidentified, Bill Kirby, Stan Botto, Carl Spirz, unidentified, Mike Samaduroff.

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Zerne Carter, unidentified, Dick Guldbeck, unidentified, John Vasquez, Tremaine, Johnny Trutta.

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)

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

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

Marysville Japanese team
Area: Yuba (Marysville)
Year: 1935

Back row (left to right):  Frank Nakamura, M. Kurihara, Sam Nakagawa, Sam Kurihara, Wada (mgr.), Masaru Honda, Jim Nakagawa.

Middle row (left to right):  N. Honda, Jim Kitahara, Tom Kurihara, H. Goto, unidentified, Nishita, Frank Okimoto

Front row (left to right): Hiriro Yamamoto, Vic Maruyama.

Title: Our Home Boys Playing Heads Up Baseball
Area: San Mateo (Daly City)
Year: 1937 (Oct. 1)

Yuba City Bears
Area: Yuba (Sutter)
Year: 1932

(2nd from right, Front row) - Fred Staufield (coach)

(3rd from left, Front row) - Farol Staufield (ss)

Red & White Grocery 
Area: Colusa (Maxwell)
Year: circa 1932

Description: Team played from 1932 to 1939. 

Back row (left to right): L.L. (Bill) Barrett (mgr.), Finis Cooper, Mel Pence, Alva Lane, Marvin Pence, Chick Locey

Front row (left to right): John Coleman, Jim Dunlap, Marion Cunningham, Ernie Smith, Jack Barrett (bat boy)

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.

Volunteer Fire Department
Area: Marin (Fairfax)
Year: 1939

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

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

Mission Kiwanis "A" team
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Back row (left to right): Al Giovanetti, Harry Aleo, Lefty Liebhart, Tony Klisura, Phil Stoltz, Chuck Strain

Middle row (left to right): unidentified, Eddie Joost, Jackie Flynn, Stubby Ahern, Andy Shubin

Front row (left to right | Kneeling): Jack Mehan (mgr./police captain), unidentified bat boys

Mission Reds
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1931

Umpire: Ken West (artificial right arm)
Catcher: Phil "Goose" Gosland (Verdi Club)
Batter: Ed Anti (Mission Reds)

Moffat Manteca
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1936-38

Description: H. Moffat company also sponsored softball team made up of workers from the meat plant.

Back row (left to right): Mel Flowers (3rd), Mike Simon (4th), Joe Simon (7th)

Front row (left to right): Pete Longa (7th)

Batboys: unidentified, unidentified

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

Rough Rider Cords
Area: Napa (Napa)
Year: 1933

Description: See caption below picture for details.

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.

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

Newcastle Bears
Area: Placer-Nevada (Newcastle)
Year: 1938

Description: Please see caption under picture for details.

Nierman & Lefkovitz
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1934

Santa Cruz Rec League team
Area: Santa Cruz
Year: circa 1935

Back row (left to right): far left is Ben Perry, 3rd from left is Leo A. Perry, 4th from left is Bill Graber, 5th from left is Leo L. Perry

Front row (left to right): Bob Perry (batboy)

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

Pacific Greyhound
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1935

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

See caption below picture for details.

Palermo Orphans
Area: Butte (Palermo)
Year: 1933

Descripton: Please note Veedol Motor Oil sign on wall. 

See next image for Veedol Ad information from the 18th Annual Nealon Benefit Games.

Back row (left to right): Hal Chase, Floyd Onyett, unidentified, V. Hodges, E. Carr (mgr.), E. Anderson, B. Dewey, C. Henry,

Front row (left to right): W. Meader, C. Corbin, L. Ham, H. Gilbert, Bill Wilson

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

Rolph Athletic Club
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1935

At far left is Ray Marovich

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

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

Pyramid DeMolay
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Description: Picture was taken at Glen Park

Redwood City Merchants
Area: San Mateo (Redwood City)
Year: 1939

Description: Local Baseballers Face Strongest Team of Year

Back row (left to right): Aims Cahors (secretary-treasurer), Caesar Gomez, Bill Royer, Norbert Pfeifer, Guido Simoni, Mario Stefanini, Wally Harder, Bob Petitclerc, Charley Rockhold (mgr)

Front row (left to right): Gene Miller, Jerry (Teeny) Masterson, Al Nunan, John Trutta, Logan Hooper

Memory Post 399
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1939

Back row (left to right): 1st from left is Mario Stefanini, 7th from left is Sam Filice, 8th from left is Pete "Kaki" Filice

Batboy in front: Sammy Bruni

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

Title: Dudleys Beat King CIty in League Game
Area: San Mateo (Burlingame)
Year: 1936

Richmond Merchants
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1935

Rippe Bros.
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1930

Back row (left to right): William "Dutch" Varni, Joe Orengo, unidentified, unidentified, "Butch" Moran, unidentified, "Pop" Saxamier (mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Frank Saxamier, next three are unidentified

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

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

Rossi Olive Oil
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1932

Description: Photo taken at Funston Field in front of "Old People's Home" on Laguna and Bay.

Click on the link to read an excerpt from Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life.

Back row (left to right): Andy Banchero, unidentified, Frankie Crosetti, Dom DiMaggio, Joe DiMaggio, unidentified, Vince Marino

Front row (left to right): unidentified, Fred "Dutch" Deir, Charlie "Harpo" Hansen, Frank Venezia, unidentified

Sakura Japanese Team
Area: Sonoma (Sebastopol)
Year: 1939

Description: Group portrait of visiting team from Sakura, Japan

Back row (left to right): Toshi Shimizu, unidentified, John Matsumoto, Mr. Iwazo Hamamoto (mgr-coach), George Matsumoto, Dr. George Hiura, Kanemi Ono

Front row (left to right): Ed Kawaoka, Toshi Yamamoto, Charles Yamamoto, Hank Yamamoto, Tom Shimazu, Al Kato, unidentified, unidentified

Salesian Boys Club
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Back row (left to right): Willie Almadova (mgr, coach), Sally Costa, Julio Rodriguez, Steve Larghina, Gino Galassi, John Setting, Frank Sabella (unsuited)

Middle row (left to right): Jim Corral, Joe "Ducky" DeLosa, Vince Tufo, George "Frenchy" Tournahu, Mario Castagnola

Front row (sitting, left to right): Joe Ortega (batboy), Tournahu (Frenchy's little brother - mascot)

Pacific Fruit Express Club
Area: Placer-Nevada (Roseville)
Year: 1931

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Roseville Redmen
Area: Placer-Nevada (Roseville)
Year: 1930

Description: Team sponsor was a fraternal order with many chapters throughout northern California, including Roseville, and all over the country.

Historical note:  Improved Order of Redmen traces its origins from the Sons of Liberty patriots who were active before the American Revolutionary War and were well known for their participation in the Boston Tea Party.

Back row (left to right): Roy Miller, Mc Callen, Fred Garbolino, Frank Bianchi, Alfred Bianchi, Dave Roderick, Red High

Front row (left to right): Bob Palo, Cintola, Kenneth O'Brien, Duke Bearse, Brick Paolini

Title: Wilson Reds Beat Veterans
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

San Francisco Seals
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1938

Description: Ref article:
-The Fresno Bee: Seals in spring camp at Hanford: March 10, 1938
Training camp at Hanford, CA

Back row (left to right): Ditto, Mudge, Mandish, Wilke, Moreing, Balesteri, Paul, Medeghini, Samborsky, Steele, Petnak, Powell, Mann, Wright, Rhyne

Middle back row (left to right): Walter Mails, Gibson, Koupal, Holder, Woodall, Jennings, Storey, Jelincich, Botehlo, Kiley, Pfeifer, Harris, Morris, Flood, Raimondi, Evart, Sprinz, Norbert

Middle front row (sitting, left to right): Guay, Rudolph, Petrocchi, Stutz, Lillard, Cole, Shores, Frank O'Doul (mgr), Bob Johnson (trainer), Boss, Rego, Frazier, Miller, Hawkins, Harold Hauser (mascot)

Front row (on floor sitting, left to right): Thiebaut, Wilbur, Mills, Clifford and William Wilson

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: LaHonta Twins On Chronicle Baseball team
Area: San Francisco       
Year: 1933 (Feb. 23)

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

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

Title: Elks Concentrate Attack To Win
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1938

Title: Schulkens Triumph in Valley Loop
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1936 (Jan. 19)

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

Valley Ford town team
Area: Sonoma (Valley Ford)
Year: 1934

Description: Ref. article: Soberanes: Valley Ford Champions

Team won Coast Chamber of Commerce League championship in 1934 (see article)

This photo is hanging on the wall inside Dinucci’s Restaurant.

Back row (left to right): Eddie Poncia (p), Vic Audio (p, of), Chub Blank (ss), Ray Clark (3b), Fred Caselli (1b), Bud Cornett (lf), Tom Kirkland (c), Walter Lloyd (scorekeeper)

Front row (left to right): Art Iverson (cf), Willie Gonnella (2b), Leo Pozzi (c, of), John Pozzi (mgr), Tom Kane (umpire)

Virden Campfires Ready For Big Game Today
Area: South San Francisco/San Francisco
Year: 1933
Team: Virden Campfires (Packers)*, Rough Rider Cords

Description: Team won San Francisco AA Recreation League championship

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.

Title: San Pablo beats the tar out of Colored Giants last Sunday
Area: Contra Costa (San Pablo)
Year: 1930
Team: San Pablo, Colored Giants

Golden Oak Tavern
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1935

Front row (left to right): 1st from left is John Kelly, 2nd from left is Del Belletto, 4th from left is Al Belletto

Star Olive Oil
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1932

Back row (left to right): Dante Santora (batboy), Mario Spampinato (1b), Lou Bodini (of), Primo  (c), unidentified, Tony Santora (2b)

Front row (left to right): Murphy (utl), Frank Carlo (ss), Joe Caporali, Sal Caporali (manager), Les Calegari (p)

Title: Hot-N-Kold in 7 to 1 Victory over Creamery: Visibles Defeat Bill's Smoke Shop 16-5 As Three Hit Circuit Clouts
Area: San Mateo (Burlingame)
Year: 1933
Team: Hot-N-Kold, Broadway Creamery, Visible Service Station, Bill's Smoke Shop

Wholesale Butchers
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1934 (Feb.)

Description: Picture was taken at Funston Field in San Francisco.

Back row (second from left): Al Belletto

Federal Outfitting
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1935

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Hernandez Stores
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939 (July 5)

Back row (left to right): Al Cataldo, Frank "Hank" Dotoli (c)

Front row (left to right): Dell Belletto, unidentified, Jimmy Dotoli

Ticket Takers and Cashiers
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Description: Picture was taken at Treasure Island during 1939 World's Fair.

Back row (left to right): Bill Grayson, Al Vallejo, Al Aguilar, Geo Zehender, Howie Watkins and George Keeney  (Asst Chief of Cashiers)

Front row (left to right): Charles Polos, Lou Singer, Clarence Rhea, Marie Giannini (Mascot), Walt Gere, unidentified

Turlock Poultry
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1936 (April 15)

Description: Picture was taken at Burlingame

Player shown in picture: Al Belletto

Veneto Restaurant
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1938

Rich DeMartini is second from left.

Title: Roy Morris Hurls Victory At Palo Alto
Area: Santa Clara (Palo Alto)
Year: 1939 (April 9)

Description:

"Yesterday marked the first game of the season for Joe Gaddini and his kids at the Palo Alto Base Hospital under the name of Brazer and Sullivan. The team will play Sunday and holiday dates throughout the summer, and it looks as if the vets are in for some baseball action during the coming season."

- San Francisco Chronicles - April 3, 1939

Mission Athletic Club
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1936

Description: Mission Athletic Club baseball team members wearing formal attire instead of wool uniform

Back row (Left to right): Pete Deas, Harry Lofler, Lou Noll, Ben Young, Ed Esola, Clarence Fitzgerald

Middle row (left to right): Steve Fitzgerald, Bill Haggerty, Ralph Bass, Hugh Miles, Red Mullins

Front row (left to right): Joe Murphy, Dan Coffey, Frank Riordan, Frank Ward

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

Tiburon Judge Field
Area: Marin (Tiburon)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Historic St. Hilary Church is at top of the hill.

Rail cars in background were used to form outfield fence.

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)

Funston Schulkens
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1937

Back row (left to right): (1) Curly Corona, (2) Victor Scatena, (3) Nildo Michelucci, (4) Virgil Biunda

Middle row (left to right | triangle form): (5) Ed "Spike" Hennessey* (mgr.), (6) Tony Schiariti, (7) Eddie Lodigiani

Front row (left to right): (8) Ray Mini, (9) Red Pasquet, (10) John Bellam

*Please see special tribute to Spike Hennessey

Fairfax Merchants
Area: Marin (Fairfax)
Year: 1937

Back row (left to right): far left is Babe DeMaestri (catcher/mgr.)

Front row (left to right): far left is Sil DeMaestri, far right with no cap is Roy Traverso

The Wanderers | Represa All-Stars
Area: Sacramento (Folsom)
Year: 1934

Description: Game played at Folsom prison between host Represa All-Stars and The Wanderers from Sonoma County.

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

Etalo Market
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1930

Back row (left to right): far left is Etalo Giacomelli (owner)

Front row (left to right): far left is Norm Wilkin (rf), 3rd from left is Al Belletto (3b)

Other players on team who may be pictured above: Batz (ss), D.Sarto (rf-lf), Ogulin (cf), S. Grimes (lf-1b), Meade (1b), Balzarini (2b), Muzio (c), Abney (p), R. Comes (rf-p)

Bush Bookings and Box scores
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1939

Title: Smoke Shop in 6-4 Win Over Visible Nine
Area: San Mateo (Burlingame)
Year: circa 1930

American Creamery
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1939

Fairfax & San Rafael
Area: Marin (Fairfax)
Year: 1937

Fairfax & Hamilton Field
Area: Marin (Fairfax)
Year: 1937

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

Contributor: Hayward Historical Society

California Giants
Area: Alameda (Oakland)
Year: 1939

Description: See article and caption above for details.

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.

Shipfitters Union Local #9
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939-40 (winter league)

Description: Advertisement appeared in the 8th annual (1940) Nealon Benefit Games program.

Back row (left to right): Kent Baird (ss), Milton Mancebo (p), Warren Jenkins (p), Skiggy Maysonnave (utl./mgr.), Paul Navarette (c), John Durmanich (1b)

Front row (left to right): Pete Deas (3b), Eddie Laurel (2b), Odero Giusti (lf), Bob Moret (utl./1b), Andy Durmanich (cf), Pete Longa (rf)

Batboy: W. Hat

Gentleman in black at far left (business manager): unidentified

Gentleman in far right (Local 9 President): Mike Chioino

Stewart-Warner
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1930

Marty Drury is in middle of picture between front and back rows

Hillbillies
Area: Contra Costa (Crockett)
Year: 1933

Back row (left to right): Amadeo Zampa, Al Pastori, Willie Canga

Front row (left to right): Ray Sinabaldi, Jack "Jiggs" Blaziek, Ambrose Obici, Tillio Bottarini

Union Oil
Area: Contra Costa (Oleum)
Year: 1938

Eagles Lodge 77
Area: Contra Costa (Crockett)
Year: circa 1930

R. Pedrotti & Sons Hardware
Area: Contra Costa (Crockett)
Year: circa 1930

Year: circa 1930

Title: San Pablo Baseball Team Wins Opening League Game Sunday
Area: Contra Costa (San Pablo)
Year: 1925-30

Castro Fruit Market
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939 (April 15)

Benicia Oaks
Area: Solano (Benicia)
Year: 1939 (May 7)

South San Francisco Cubs
Area: San Mateo (South San Francisco)
Year: 1939 (May 7)

San Francisco Shopping News Carriers
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1937

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Telegraph Hill Boys Club
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1930

Back row (left to right): Caparelli, Lucchesi, Banchero, Tringale, Lopez, Bertini

Front row (left to right): Frank Lucchesi, Sam Tringale, Frank Carlomagno (coach), Tony Santora, Fred Bologna

The Bottle Hill Gang
Area: Solano (Benicia)
Year: 1938

Back row (left to right): Joe Maria (mgr.), Tony Bento, Walter Bennett, Joe Terra, Joe Maia, Manuel Gonsalves

Middle row (left to right): Pete Loukides, Willie Williams, Jackie Lewis, Jimmy Saraiva, Eddie Terra, Joe Nunes

Front row (left to right): Bat boys, Eddie Vierra, and Jimmy Bernard

1939

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: Merchants Corral Oldtimers 11 to 3: Grandad Gives Good Account of Himself
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1938 (Aug. 1)
Team: Parkside Merchants, Parkside Oldtimers

Kenwood town team
Area: Sonoma (Kenwood)
Year: 1930

Title: Avon Scores Victory Over Roma Wines
Area: San Joaquin, Contra Costa
Year: 1935 (July 15)

Bush Bookings and Box scores
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1939

Bank of America
Area: Sonoma
Year: circa 1930

Among those pictured: Wilburn, Dick Cadd, Malone, Charles McCutchan, Leo Demostene, Evertt Iversen, Waldo Iversen, August Wagele, Howard Pohley, Fred Comstock, Ned Auraclow, Pat Dennis, Jr, Ernie Demostene, Frank Sillano, Ed Luce, Tom Stevens, Milt Holmes, Arvid Johnson, Glen McClish, Hal Conant, Frank Stevenson, Art Mc Caffrey, Clyde Laughlin, Ted Garrett, Doug Holmes, Red Sharp, Charlie King, Norman Richards

Contributor: Sonoma County Library (pic#108)

Cosmopolitan Tavern
Area: Fresno (Fresno)
Year: circa 1930

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Mt. Whitney Club
Area: Fresno (Fresno)
Year: 1934

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Schneider Aviation Club
Area: Fresno (Fresno)
Year: 1933

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Sciots
Area: Fresno (Fresno)
Year: 1928

Description: See caption below picture for details.

St. Louis Brownies
Area: Fresno (Fresno)
Year: 1935

Description: See caption below picture for details.

Shannon Rangers
Area: Stanislaus (Modesto)
Year: circa 1938

Description: Shannon Rangers were sponsored by the Shannon Mortuary in Modesto, which is no longer in business. 

Back row (left to right): George Witt (mgr.), Wes Walsh (utl./inf), Ray Gillum (2b), True Raper (3b), George Wietle (c), Earl Thompson (p), Manuel Lopez (Asst. Mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Joe Wietle (of), Glenn Darr (1b), J Leonard Beam (ss), Marvin Lee (p)

Bat Boy: Eddie Witt

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

Warehousemen and Temple Bar
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Dalmo Manufacturing Company
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1930

Title: Local Team Wins Interesting Game
Area: San Mateo (Daly City)
Year: circa 1930

San Quentin All-Stars & Sunset Scavengers
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1934

Description: Action shots from San Quentin Sports-News (see next image)

Dr. A. J. Cole
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Back row (left to right): John Castagnola, Bob Ballestrazze, Joe Sire, George Cerelli, Bobby Domergue, Lou Puccinelli, Dino Giovacchini

Front row (left to right): Paul Orsi, Frank "Luke" Lucchesi, Frank Ratto

Funston Schulkens vs. Halloran's Log Cabin
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939 (April 9)

Hawks Athletic Club
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1938

Left to right: Hugo Pini, Vasco Giusti

Hub City
Area: Yuba (Marysville)
Year: circa 1930

Back row (left to right): George Sanders, Frank Boothe Sr., Russel Cane, WM Spillman (mgr.), Jimmy Russell, Clarence Hopkins

Front row (left to right): Elmer "Brick" Booth, Harvey "Toughie" Spillman, Jack Wallace, Louis Harris

Title: Blues Beat Cards 4-3 In Thriller
Area: San Mateo
Year: 1937
Team: San Mateo Blues, Burlingame Cardinals

Upper Lake town team
Area: Clear Lake (Lake)
Year: 1930

Description: Team represented Mission Rancheria

Back row (left to right): Chris Ray, Earl Duncan, Bennie Gene Ray Jr., Arvid White

Front row (left to right): Kenneth Arnold, Hudson Jack, Vernon "Coosie" Duncan

Title: Will King's Bolster Team With New Men
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1935

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

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

John Denabtini Company
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1930

Back row (left to right): 4th from left is Frank Lucia

Title: Winter Loop Teams Finish Play Sunday
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1936

Fazio Tailors
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1932

Noe Valley Athletic Club
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1936 (Sept. 24)

Description: See caption below for details.

Ricci's Sport Shop listing from the 1933-34 San Mateo, Burlingame and Hillsborough City Directory.

George's Tire Service
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Left to right: Brad Bradsford (2b), Passama (ss), Denny Lamb (3b), *Ralph Turner (1b)

*age 92 (2014)

Yannigans
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1930

Bernstein's Fish Grotto
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1930

Ryland Park Juniors
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1939

Description: Ryland Park Juniors won the Santa Clara Valley League consisting of summer recreation league teams representing various playgrounds in the valley.

Middle row (left to right): far left is Mario Stefanini

Hammonton town team
Area: Yuba (Hammonton
Year: 1937

Back row (left to right): Carl Spencer, Ray Cameron, Joe Colt, Frank Newman, Elmer Newman, Dave Nelson, Bill Monahan, Harold “Sam” Sperbeck

Front row (left to right): Vint Spencer, Gene Brocker, Harold McFarlane (wearing chest protector), Don Aaronson, Bob Spencer. Bat boy with bats is Ray Brocker (Gene’s Brother).

Gump's
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1939

Back row (left to right | staggered): 4th from left is John Guiney

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

Tallant Tubbs vs. Associated Flying A's
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1934

Title: Valley League Clubs to Play 3 Games Today
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1932 (Feb.)
Team: Blum Sweets, Gilt Edge Market, Tallant Tubbs, Langendorf Royals, Willig Bros.

Title: Seals Triumph Over Reds in Rookies Game
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1933

Title: Willigs Win 4th Straight League Game
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1932 (Feb.)

Title: Quast Twins
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1933

Title: Verdi, Evans Launch Title Series Today
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1933

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: Sailors Beat Oakland, 7-3
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Andrew G. Crow Insurance
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1937

Description: Excerpt from the 1937: 5th Annual Oakland Tribune Tournament

Olympic Hotel
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1936 (July 6)

Post Office
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Martinez Moose Lodge
Area: Contra Costa (Martinez)
Year: circa 1935

Title: Joe Gaggero's Outfit Grabs 12-5 Win Over Merchants; Palo Alto Noses Out Leaders, 1-0
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1931

Lew Powell Tigers
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1931

Description: See next photo for names.

Picture is on wall of Wells Fargo branch at 4648 Mission Street on the corner of Ocean Avenue.

Athens Athletic Club
Area: Oakland
Year: circa 1930

Back row (left to right): far left is Carl Zamloch (mgr.), 5th from left is Steward, next to Ambrose Furrer wearing business suit.

Mill Valley Sets Pace in Marin League
Area: Marin (Mill Valley)
Year: 1937

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

Rivals in State Baseball Championship Tangle
Area: Gustine Merchants: Merced | Associated Flying A's: Contra Costa (Avon)
Year: 1937
Team: Gustine Merchants | Associated Flying A's

Left action shot: Verne Halstead of the Gustine Merchants

Right action shot: Al McCoy of the Associated Flying A's

J.C. Penney Company
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1931

Contributor: History San Jose (museum)

San Jose town team & Sunnyvale town team
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year range: 1925-1935

Contributor: History San Jose (Museum)

United Glass Workers Union
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year range: 1925-1935

Contributor: History San Jose (museum)

Title: Joe Eggers Tops Stadium Batsmen
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Title: Napa Honors Shanahan
Area: Napa
Year: 1939

Burlingame YMI
Area: San Mateo (Burlingame)
Year: 1931-32 (winter league)

Description: Burlingame YMI team, winners of the Burlingame/San Francisco Winter League, 1931-1932. Also won the City title by beating Willig Bros, Golden Gate Valley League champs.

Back row (left to right): Clark (utl.), Smith (of), Byrne (of), Flynn (2b), Howard (p), Wilson (of), Bill Killelea (mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Montague (ss), M. Killilea (capt.), Ed Arnold (c), Schlocker (p), Stoefel (3b), B. Killilea (1b), unidentified mascots

Title: 'Babe'Tognoli Wins Four League Prizes
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1931 (Jan. 20)

Title: Gilt Edge in 7-6 Win Over Blum Sweets
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1932 (Feb. 28)

Title: Tracey Smoke Shop vs. San Quentin All-Stars
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1937

Mill Valley bookings
Area: Marin (Fairfax)
Year: 1939 (June 18)

Title: Prison Team Booked With Local Nine
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1936

Title: Fidelity and Junior Seals Win Games
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939 (July 31)

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

Title: Four Parkside Lads Sparkle on Diamond
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1937

Cortez Wildcats
Area: Merced (Cortez)
Year: circa 1930

Description: In the early 1900s, Japanese immigrants began to settle in Merced County. Their American born children (also known as Nisei) took to the game of baseball. This Nisei baseball team was from the Cortez Colony and they played against other teams in the Valley.

Back row (left to right): Henry Kajioka, Yukihiro Yotsuya, George Kajioka, Eichi Sakaguchi, Kaoru Masuda, Keiji Date, Fred Miyamoto

Front row (left to right): Hilmar Blaine, Buichi Kajiwara, Shizuma Kuba, Nobuhiro Kajioka, Harry Morofuji

Contributor: Merced County Historical Society/Courthouse Museum

Merced Wardrobe
Area: Merced (Merced)
Year: circa 1930

Description: Merced Wardrobe played its home games in the 1930's at Civic Ballpark, now the G Street parking for the Merced County Fairgrounds.

Contributor: Merced County Historical Society/Courthouse Museum

Title: Texaco Nine Blanks S.F. Club 5 to 0
Area: San Mateo (San Mateo)
Year: 1933 (April 3)

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

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)

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

Villa Roma
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1934

Back row (left to right): Carl May, Gussie Lyons, Manuel Gaspar, Pete Rinaldi, Jim Walsh, Mac Drew, John ''Pasta'' Landucci, Val Battaglia

Front row (left to right): John Walters (president of the League), Sherman Mc Cracken (sponsor), Charlie Martinelli, Andy Carlo (mgr.), Dan Lanotti, Pat Rollindetti, Augie Teixeira

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

C.C. Thomas Navy Post 244
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1930

Back row (left to right): W. Adams, John Galliano, Daymon, L.E. Buddy, M.L. Chaban, Jack Huey, F.J. Weiss, G.A. Sehorn

Front row (left to right): Bol Prayer, R.S. Taco Jr, Bud D. Munterberg, B.F. Tomlin

Batboy: W. Adams Jr.

Contributor: San Francisco Veterans War Memorial Commission

Title: Eagle Tavern Outfit Host To Santa Clara
- Eagle Tavern Wins, 2 to 1
Area: San Mateo (San Mateo)
Year: 1937

Western Sugar Refinery
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Back row (left to right): Gene Patterson (utl), Ernie Perry (2b), Nate Calegari (p), D. Mitchell (rf), Ray Luque (lf)

Front row (left to right): Al Brunetti (3b), Manuel Vias (cf), Larry Brunetti (1b), Hank Lapera (ss), Dante Santora (c)

Title: Seals Outhit, But Drop Nod To Florists
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1934 (May 24)

Sam's Log Cabin
Area: Santa Clara (San Jose)
Year: 1933 (Nov. 11)

Southern Pacific Post 412
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1935-36 (winter league)

Description: Champions of Class C mid-winter league

Rear of players (left to right): Sam Campi (umpire), unidentified (umpire), unidentified, unidentified.

Back row (left to right): Rudy Biale (street clothes), Gene Gibbons (cf), Rugger Ardizoia (p), Lou Spadia (2b), Frank Simoni (rf), Joe Sullivan (p), Barney Ritter (ss),
Joe Vininni, “Red” Adams (manager)

Front row (left to right): Young Ritter (batboy), Lennie DeRenzo (1b), Babe Regoli (ss), Dick Dunn (p), Bill Mustanich (c), John Zasso, George Herrold (coach).

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.

Twin Cities Merchants
Area: Marin (Corte Madera/Larkspur)
Year: 1937

Albertazzi Bros. Garage vs. Lachman Brothers
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1938

Jeffersons vs. Half Moon Bay
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1937

Title: Nicasio Loses First Game, 7-0
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1937

Title: Homer in 9th
Area: San Mateo (Redwood City)
Year: 1938

Title: Merchants Will Meet Newmans Here Today
Area: Sonoma (Santa Rosa)
Year: 1938

Sherry's Liquors
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Title: Sport Shop Nine Upsets Solons, 4-3
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1934 (March 17)

Party Pals
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1935 (Aug. 25)

Back row (left to right): Ward Beauchamp, Bill Powers, Leo Mangai, Woodrow Del Carlo, Frank Halloway, Irving Amstrup, Frank Potthoff, Glenn Beauchamp

Front row (left to right): Peg Tripplet, Betty Washub, Pearl Sladeck, Marie Odenthal, Violet Porter

Title: Kenealy Nine Pulls Triple In 4th Inning
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1939

Title: Nevis Newman Stays in Race for Flag by 3 to 1 Victory
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1931

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.

Title: Reno Rowdies Lose Contest
Area: Washoe (Reno)
Year: 1932 (May 24)

February 24, 1935

Joe Cronin's All-Stars vs. Dick Bartell's All-Stars Exhibition Game at Seal's Stadium.

Players pictured: Ray Brubaker (umpire, former Oaks player-mgr.), Ernie Lombardi (catcher, Oakland's HOFR), Joe Cronin (batting, San Francisco's HOFR),

Mission Young Men's Institute
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1935

Back row (left to right): 2nd from the left is Albert 'Dink' Schomaker, 4th from left is Ed Calegari

Missions
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1938-39

Description: Picture taken at San Quentin prison

Grace Brothers Beer
Area: Contra Costa (Richmond)
Year: 1933

Description: Picture was taken at Coast League Park in Emeryville.

Player running to base is Billy Gonsalves

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

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

Funsten Knitting Company
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1935

Player in picture is catcher William Galloway

J.A. Herzog Pontiac
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1936 (June 3)

Description: Dealership was located at 17th & Valencia Sts. in San Francisco.

Manteca town team
Area: San Joaquin (Manteca)
Year: circa 1915

Description: Picture was taken at the old Yosemite school.

Among those pictured: Henry Erstad, Harold Littlejohn, Kyle Potter, P.J. Peltier, Percy Toomes, Elmer Blodgett, Nelson Potter, Porky Flinn, Jimmy Rowley, Spencer Miller, Doc Siani

Lathrop town team
Area: San Joaquin (Lathrop)
Year: 1939

Back row (left to right): Earl Kliest, Sal Minaci, Dick Crowl, Bronson, Mike Binacosa, Al Gallego, Joe Binacosa, unidentified, Brockland

Front row (left to right): Lynn Percival, Johnny Williams, Joe (batboy), Duane Wigley, Leland Elliot, Arthur Buck, Cyla Wigley

French Camp
Area: San Joaquin (French Camp)
Year: circa 1930

Back row (left to right): Charlie Percival, John Smith, Lewis "Dink" Percival, Lyle Percival, Ray Smith, unidentified

Front row (left to right): Dutch Foster, Wilbur Adams, Mike Benicassa, unidentified, unidentified, Ray Stuart (mgr.)

Sonora Elks Lodge No. 1587
Area: Tuolumne (Sonora)
Year: 1932

Back row (left to right): Stillman Light, George Condron, Fred Bogio, Hap Collard, Eddie Emerald

Front row (left to right): Fred Symons, Nolan Baker, Irving Symons, Ernie Bacigalupi, Herthel Reid, Armond Baer

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

Modesto Westport
Area: Stanislaus (Modesto)
Year: 1935

Gough & Market Merchants
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1935

Back row (left to right): 2nd from left is Frank "Dink" O'Brien, 4th from left is Bob Kelley, 6th from left is Red Agaard, 7th from left is William "Bunk" O'Brien

Front row (left to right): far left is Ace Adams, far right is Harry Brown

Gough & Market Merchants vs. Sausalito Fire Department
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1934

Description: Picture was taken at South Side Playground.

Player at bat is Harry Brown from Gough & Market

Bay View Cubs
Area: Humboldt (Eureka)
Year: 1934

Arcata Blues
Area: Humboldt (Arcata)
Year: 1935

Description: Many of these players ended up on the roster of the first Humboldt Crabs team in 1845.

Back row (left to right): Mingo Bianchi, Nick Kostachinko, John Moore, Wildred McCoy, Ugo Giuntini, Grenfil Hartman, Bill Touhy

Front row (left to right): Frank Crnich, Charley Timmons, Mel Sundquist, Wes St. Louis, Lou Bonomini, Fred Papini

Eureka Merchants
Area: Humboldt (Eureka)
Year: 1938

Back row (left to right): Mike O'Donnell (of), Al Hadley (of), Les Monneyham (mgr.), Stan Krauis (1b), Chet Allen, unidentified,

Middle row: Jerry Wing

Front row (left to right): Eddie Dykes, Edwin "Bunny" Hadley, unidentified 

Title: Alhambra Water Company vs. Turner Plumbing Company
Area: San Francisco
Year: 1938

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Owl Drug Co.
Area: San Francisco
Year: circa 1930

Roma Wine
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1934-35 (winter league)

Swiss Dairy
Area: Santa Cruz
Year: 1939

Back row (left to right): Cliff Grimstad, Ray Carpenter, Jim Jessen, Luis Panattoni, Henry "Nig" Tamagni (mgr.)

Front row (left to right): Angelo Mungai, Louis Castagnola, Johnny Mazzoni, Lee Tamagni, Danny Sousa, Bill Holton

Missing: "Lefty Pellegrini, Ray Jacobs, Johnny Hooper

Balbi's Merchants
Area: San Joaquin (Stockton)
Year: 1937

Italian Athletic Club
Area: San Joaquin (Stockton)
Year: 1939

Description: The Italian Athletic Club baseball team was founded in 1936 to help Italian Americans participate in sports. Over the years it has raised money for equipment uniforms and has sponsored numerous local teams, including this 1939 baseball team.

Back row (left to right | Standing): Harry Sbragia, Mike Cashara, Jimmy Musto, Duke Ghilarducci, Al Giorgi, John Tuso, Hank Massoli, Gene Pennini

Front row (left to right | Kneeling): Joe Viviano, John Traverso, Frank Repetti, Ray Pierini, Steve Traverso, Pete Avansino

Batboy: Nino Traverso

Escalon town team
Area: San Joaquin (Escalon)
Year: circa 1930

Contributor: Escalon Historical Society

Oakdale town team
Area: San Joaquin (Oakdale)
Year: circa 1930

Reno Garage
Area: Washoe (Reno)
Year: 1939

Description: Picture of Sacramento municipal bus taken in 2019 showing image of Reno Garage team from 1939. Wally Westlake played on team at age 19 before going to major leagues.

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

Sacramento Post 61
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1939

Back row (left to right): L.D. Packard (mgr.), Pete Ures (2b), Dutch McWilliams (ss), Joe Valine (p), Fred Wriston (cf), Lee Potter (utl.)

Middle row (left to right): George Lial (coach), Marciano Agrava (p), Al Lazzarone (1f), Earl Lavine (utl.), Ernie Maskovich (p), Wally Turpin (p), Bruce Packard (mascot)

Front row (left to right): Babe Houx (1b), Bert Bonomi (3b), Macot Hutton (p), John Ceccarelli (c), Joe Perrone (c), Jerry Hutton (p)

Manhart Post 391
Area: Sacramento
Year: 1985

Description: Sacramento Bee: "Remember When" article (January 27, 1985)