Not much known about Bandon

by admin on September 11, 2011

It was 1923, Gene was playing for the San Mateo Merchants when he got an offer to pitch for Bandon, OR.  I have a few clippings from the Gene’s scrapbook, but don’t know the complete story. I was told by Don Silva that his Dad, Al Silva, and several other of Gene’s teammates played for Bandon. They got big money, something like $75 a game. I would image that the pitcher really got some big money. Here is a Broadside mentioning Bandon’s new pitcher.

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Camozzi is Handed Release

by admin on June 29, 2011

Indians Are Without Left-Handed Pitcher

The Spokesman-Review April 4, 1917- Camozzi, the left handed flinger whom Nick Williams secured from the San Francisco sand lots, has been turned adrift. Camozzi, like the general run of left handed pill dispensers, possessed plenty of ability, but lacked control. His release leaves the indians without a left handed pitcher.

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When Justin Fitzgerald Didn’t Like an Umpires Call

June 25, 2011

The San Mateo Blues usually enjoyed having the home town fans cheering for them. But on the rare occasion they’d have to travel. In 1930 the Blues were in a battle with the San Jose Bees at old Sodality Park. I the sixth inning Fitz took exception to the umpire’s call at third. Fitz argument [...]

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Gene Camozzi’s Professional Stats from Baseball-Reference.com

May 24, 2011

Year Tm Lg Lev W L W-L% ERA G IP H R ER BB 1918 Aberdeen PCIL B 10 7 .588 18 1920 Terre Haute IIIL B 11 14 .440 2.80 29 215.0 195 80 67 86 2 Seasons 21 21 .500 2.80 47 215.0 195 80 67 86 Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table Generated [...]

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Art Schallock San Mateo Blues 1941-42

January 25, 2011

While surfing tr internet I came across Gary Bedingfield’s Baseball in Wartime site. So many young ball players had their careers put on hold during the world conflict. I was pleased to see the site mentioned Art Schallock who played for the San Mateo Blues in 1941 and 1942.

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New Glove for Xmas, Baseball Blues Style

December 25, 2010

A replica of the glove Babe Ruth used circa 1920. It’s really cool to slip on glove like the old semipro’s used back in the day. Just like what my Grandfather used. I can only image how hard it was to catch with. I can’t wait to break it in and play some catch. Santa [...]

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Pete Ricci was Gene Camozzi’s First Catcher

December 13, 2010

Pete Ricci also known as Ritchie, was Gene’s childhood teammate on the sandlots of San Francisco. The North Beach Federals was a start for two you kids from the Italian district of the City. Gene and Pete both broke in to the pros in 1918 in the Pacific Coast International League, Pete played with Seattle [...]

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California State League Championship, 1928

December 10, 2010

Full page newspaper advertisement in the San Mateo Times in 1928. Featuring Gene Camozzi the San Mateo pitcher. James Jeffries was going to throw out the first pitch.

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Winter 1926-27, Alameda City League

December 4, 2010

1926-1927 Alameda City League W     L     Pct. ——————-+—–+—–+—– Zingg El Primo    12    0    1.000 Oakland Billiards  7     4     .636 West End Merchants 5     7     .416 Walt’s Men Shop    4     8     .333 Ray’s Cafe         8     7     .300 Alameda Japanese   2     7     .222  vs.         IP  H   R   Wk  SO  WP  HB  [...]

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San Mateo Blues vs. Santa Clara University, Game 1, March 27, 1927

December 1, 2010

Blues Win In Opening Tilt At Ball Park Date: March 28, 1927 Source: The San Mateo Times Text from the clipping: Broncos tie up score but hits come through to win for San Mateo Major General Justin Fitzgerald has built up a fine baseball team in the Santa Clara Broncos that visited at the San [...]

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