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A’s even series with win over Rangers

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11 years ago

August 4, 2013

Oakland, CA – The A’s turned things around from their loss last night. They used small ball to even the series and maintain their first place spot in the division. A team not known for knocking home runs out of the ball park did the opposite to outwit their opponents.

“Your trying to get a guy out of rhythm a little bit early on,” said Oakland’s manager Bob Melvin on using bunts to get on base. “And then in the end your trying to get a run because that’s all we had was the first three runs.”

The A’s 4-2 victory over the Rangers came off two bunts, a single and a home run all in the first frame. Coco Crisp leadoff the game with a bunt, followed by Eric Sogard’s sacrifice bunt to move Crisp to second base.

Jed Lowrie, the next batter up hit an RBI single to set up Yoenis Cespedes two-run homer to left field for an early 3-0 lead. Texas righty Matt Garza hadn’t given up a single run in the first inning before today and wasn’t too pleased with Oakland’s strategy of getting on base.

“That showed me they’re going to play small ball against me,” Garza said. “The next time I’ll be ready.”

Matt didn’t do a good job of hiding his emotions after Sogard’s bunt. But for the A’s a win was their only concern after they snapped a three-game losing streak and extended their lead to 3 1/2 games over the Rangers in the American League West.

“I couldn’t really make out what he was saying,” said Eric. “But he yelled at me for sure. We scored a run and anytime that happens, he’s not going to be happy.”

Jarrod Parker who didn’t have his best stuff, lasted six innings, fanning six, yielding two, walked two and surrendered one home run. His pitch count escalated quickly, he gave up his first home run since July 6 and he found himself getting out of a few jams.

“I felt like it was very important that he got us through the sixth and he battled through today without his best stuff,” Melvin said. “He kept his composure and made big pitches when he had to.”

Parker gave up two free pass to both Leonys Martin and Elvis Andrus back-to-back in the third. He struck out the next batter but gave up a RBI single to Adrian Beltre to put the Rangers on the board. In the fourth he gave two back-to-back singles but was able to strikeout the next batter to end Texas rally.

“I went back to my change-ups and started throwing some strikes to minimize some of those situations,” said Jarrod on being able to get out of those two innings. “Obviously your fortunate when you don’t give up anything and just keep battling, not get to down on yourself while giving up a couple of hits at the sometime.”

The Rangers were the team that couldn’t capitalize off the opportunities they had last night. Oakland’s defense was more intact today and allowed Texas one more run which was Ian Kinsler solo home run in the fifth.

“We had some chances, but you can’t cash them all in,” said Rangers manager Ron Washington.

The A’s added one more run to seal their victory off Garza in the seventh and it too was another sacrifice bunt. Matt leadoff the frame by walking Alberto Callaspo, his only walk in his complete game. Stephen Vogt bunted him to second and Coco lined a single to right field moving both runners up. That brought up Sogard who bunted in the next run.

“It worked out, obviously,” Eric said. “I think it’s kind of no secret Garza has some trouble throwing to first sometimes, so we wanted to try to take advantage of that. Coco laid down a good single and I came up and put it where I wanted it to go, got the job done.”

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Faces Around the Bay: Sidney Carey

Sidney Carey was born in Dallas, Texas. He moved with his family to West Oakland as a baby. His sister is deceased; one brother lives in Oakland. Carey was the Choir Director at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church for 18 years.

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May 4, 2024

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Courtesy of Sidney Lane.

By Barbara Fluhrer

Sidney Carey was born in Dallas, Texas. He moved with his family to West Oakland as a baby. His sister is deceased; one brother lives in Oakland.

Carey was the Choir Director at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church for 18 years.

He graduated from McClymonds High with a scholarship in cosmetology and was the first African American to complete a nine-month course at the first Black Beauty School in Oakland: Charm Beauty College.

He earned his License, and then attended U.C., earning a secondary teaching credential. With his Instructors License, he went on to teach at Laney College, San Mateo College, Skyline and Universal Beauty College in Pinole, among others.

Carey was the first African American hair stylist at Joseph and I. Magnin department store in Oakland and in San Francisco, where he managed the hair stylist department, Shear Heaven.

In 2009, he quit teaching and was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. He was 60 and “too old for a heart transplant”. His doctors at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) went to court and fought successfully for his right to receive a transplant. One day, he received a call from CPMC, “Be here in one hour.” He underwent a transplant with a heart from a 25-year- old man in Vienna, Austria

Two years later, Carey resumed teaching at Laney College, finally retiring in 2012.

Now, he’s slowed down and comfortable in a Senior Residence in Berkeley, but still manages to fit his 6/4” frame in his 2002 Toyota and drive to family gatherings in Oakland and San Leandro and an occasional Four Seasons Arts concert.

He does his own shopping and cooking and uses Para Transit to keep constant doctor appointments while keeping up with anti-rejection meds. He often travels with doctors as a model of a successful heart-transplant plant recipient: 14 years.

Carey says, “I’m blessed” and, to the youth, “Don’t give up on your dreams!”

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Emiliano Zapata Street Academy Celebrates 40 Years Serving Oakland Families

The Oakland Emiliano Zapata Street Academy, a public alternative high school, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year with a community party and festival last Saturday with live music, good food, vendors’ booths, and activities for adults and children.

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May 4, 2024

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Live music was part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Emiliano Zapata Street Academy, a public alternative high school, on April 27, at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church on Telegraph Avenue and 29th Street. Photo by Ken Epstein.

By Ken Epstein

The Oakland Emiliano Zapata Street Academy, a public alternative high school, celebrated its 50^th anniversary this year with a community party and festival last Saturday with live music, good food, vendors’ booths, and activities for adults and children.

Attending the Saturday, April 27 celebration were current and past students, families, faculty, and supporters of the school. The school is located at 417 29^th St., and the celebration was held nearby at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland.

For more information, go to www.streetacademy.online or call 510) 874-3630 or (510) 879-2313.

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Oakland Ambassadors Strengthen Ties and Aid Efforts in Ghana

Oakland natives and esteemed members of the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG), Jonathan P. Jones and Dr. Maritony Efua Jones, recently embarked on a significant journey to Ghana as guests of the World Martial Authority Ghana. This trip signifies a crucial opportunity to bolster partnerships, explore new avenues of collaboration, and contribute to impactful initiatives in Ghana.

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May 4, 2024

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Elder Jorg Klebingat, Flint Mensah, Richard Burton, H.E. Dr. Maritony Jones, Amb. Jonathan Jones, Elder S. Gifford Nielsen, Elder Alfred Kyungu. Courtesy photo.

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This trip signifies a crucial opportunity to bolster partnerships, explore new avenues of collaboration, and contribute to impactful initiatives in Ghana.

Upon their arrival at Katota Airport in Accra, Ghana, the Joneses were warmly received by His Royal Majesty Okatakyie Asafo Boakye III, the distinguished king of Sanzule Kingdom in the Eastern Nzema, and Etse Nyamedi of World Martial Authority, Ghana.

Nyamedi accompanied the Joneses to the city of Mepe, which had recently experienced flooding, to assess damages and engage with local leaders, elders, and youth regarding the city’s urgent needs after major floods last fall.

Key concerns and priorities identified by the community include comprehensive flood mitigation measures, agricultural support, housing initiatives, educational enhancements, improved healthcare access, and the development of communal recreational spaces.

The Joneses were also graciously invited to meet with leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at their headquarters in Accra. This meeting provided insights into ongoing humanitarian efforts in Ghana and explored avenues for collaboration to further assist Ghanaian communities.

The LDS leaders shared their prompt response to the recent flood, demonstrating their commitment to humanitarian aid by dispatching substantial supplies including medical provisions, sanitation items, blankets, and food to assist flood victims just four days after the disaster.

Additionally, Boakye extended a special invitation to the Joneses to his palace, where they were pleasantly surprised with a heartfelt recognition ceremony. Maritony Jones was honored as the Queen Mother of the Sanzule Kingdom in acknowledgment of her dedicated work, while Jonathan Jones was lauded and welcomed as the ambassador of the Sanzule Kingdom, symbolizing a meaningful homecoming to their ancestral land.

The visit not only strengthens ties between Oakland and Ghana but also underscores the collaborative spirit and commitment to meaningful progress and humanitarian endeavors shared by all involved parties.