The third game saw Green sta oft confidently, and Cassels giving the appearance of being tired. When many thought he should have forced the pace, Green attempted too many soft cross court shots and lobs into the far corner and with the slowing up of play Cassels was able to find is form again and went ahead at 7-4. Play was very hard thereafter, Green coming up to 7-7, and going ahead at 8-7, but with game point in hand several times, he faltered and Cassels scored the winning point fter several long rallies, taking the game at 10-8.
The last game put Cassels away 1o a good start, his first three points error, but the Portland nine was in no position to take advantage of it.
Oakland outhit Sacramento in a game filled with thrills at Sacra-monte but went down to defeat 6 to 4. Oakland pounded out nine hits to eight for the Sacs and had the advantage of three Sacramento errors but were unable to organize a successful rally.
Hollywood, replacing the Missions in the coast league this season, opened against Los Angeles. The screen colony nine gave the Angels a tough battle throughout but trailed 0 to 5 at the end of the ninth. Los Angeles clubbed out twelve hits to ten for the Hollywood nine, but were charged with one error.
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