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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
7
A source in Oakland claims Alex Hannum could save the Oakland Oaks by becoming head coach and executive vice president again and by helping sell unsold stock to raise money for the franchise. The report says buyers are ready to proceed and predicts an official signing date and terms.
An informed source reports Jim Hadnot’s retirement is confirmed weeks ahead of time. The ABA may appoint Hannum next season to succeed George Mikan as league commissioner to rejuvenate the league and save it, with owners united on his fit for the job.
Oakland coach Alex Hannum has guided the Oaks with strong front office leadership and growing improvements. Many say he could outcoach any rival and his departure would be a loss, with rumors he may move to New York as league headquarters shift to the East or West Coast next season.
Flores, student body president at Pacific High, earned East Bay Prep of the Week after striking out 12 straight batters and allowing one hit in a San Leandro High win. Hansen of Ygnacio Valley High was Sportsman of the Week for strong track showings and a 9:46.2 two mile at the Castro Valley Invitational.
Lido Faire won the Newark American title game as Tamuin drove in three runs and Butterfield collected three hits. Kady and Marin added timely singles while Newark Square struggled to respond in a tense contest.
Fremont game report shows Mike Boyer tallying a double and a triple while scoring a run as Boyer Sheet Metal edged Jim Douglas 7 to 6 in a Niles Centerville Little League contest. The readable text notes teams and key actions though many lines are garbled.
The Irvington High Viking Sports Club will meet at 7 30 p m in Room 123. Ed King the baseball coach and athletic director will lead as officers are nominated and a discussion on boys and girls sports programs is planned with two special guests invited for attendance.
Eight Titans from Mission Valley earn spots in tomorrow's MVAL finals as James Logan and other schools push for top marks. Notable qualifiers include Chris Anderson Ranoa and Dennis Hughes from Mission and Irving, with standout performances in discus and long jump. Steve Williams of Washington and Mike Garcia of James Logan posted top discus marks beyond 151 feet.
Washington High mermen defeated Tennyson 46 28 in a non league swim meet at the Huskies pool with Riley posting a 2 15 9 in the 200 yard individual medley to break his old mark. Washington also swept the meet in various events as Ten nyson’s Ken Austin won two sprints and Mission San Jose led league standings.
In a Newark area meet, Lido Shell led with a 15-4 win as Washington 48 and Tennyson 3 posted notable relay and sprint results. Event highlights included 300 medley relay performances and multiple individual races with strong showings from Washington, Tennyson, and local swimmers.
In Fremont American Little League action, Francis slams a home run and drives in three as Woodren Realty defeats UAW 4 to 1. Silva, Sutherland, and Couthran contribute key hits while Ken Silva works all seven innings, allowing four hits.
UNION CITY Turkstand hammered White Front 134 in Fremont Center action. Kerry Wilkenson and Zeiger led the offense with homers and multiple hits as Turk Island built a big early lead and cruised to a high-scoring win behind strong pitching and ten hits.
Fremont reports show Bob Stien connected for two hits including a double as IEM fell to the Mission Merchants 51 in MLJ National Little League action yesterday. Dewey Rojas pitched all nine innings for the Merchants striking out twelve.
Newark Recreation Department schedules the King of the Cinders track meet for boys in two divisions aged 10 to 12, at Newark High, with six events including sprints and field tests, awards for top finishers, and races starting 10:30 a.m. at a city recreation center setting.
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