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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1957
Page
8
The Clubhouse notes criticism of the 49ers for their recent victories. Osamen Tony Morabito is blamed for a controversial past two Sundays strategy, while Coach Frankie Albert faces pressure from insiders who claim a broader aim to boost attendance at Kezar Stadium.
Chicago prep for a battle with the New York Yankees as the White Sox gear up for an opening clash. Preview notes key players A Title and Hugh McElhinney, plus rookies like Larry Barnes and Vic Kristopaitis, with expectations on the running game and defense.
Diagrams credit Joe Kuharich and the Redskins secondary for stifling the 49ers short passing attack. The piece notes Clint Conner’s swift footwork, Bill Stits and Bill Bowman bolstering the 49er defense, John Henry Johnson’s Lions swap, Mt. Diablo’s John Gonzaga’s defensive play, and Washington’s polished running back Jim Podoley, a fourth round pick from Central Michigan.
San Leandro hosts the eighth annual swimming and diving championships at the high school pool with novice finals tonight and open events tomorrow. Enrollment is expected around 150 with 93 in novice, as Bay-O-Vista and Beavers entrants face eligibility limits.
National League standings show Milwaukee beating St. Louis and Brooklyn, with Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and New York close behind. Yesterday New York defeated Cincinnati 17 to 1, Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 4 to 1 in night games, with several night matchups listed for today and pitchers named for key clashes.
Rumors link Buddy Parker to the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching job despite his denial and a report from Detroit that Parker may be involved, while Parker had quit the Lions recently. The Pittsburgh chatter follows another suggested move tied to a Colts replacement topic and other late season baseball results noted in the roundup.
UNITED PRESS reports the New York Yankees were routed 5-2 by Detroit, their fifth loss in seven games, as Al Saline blasted a three-run homer and Mickey Mantle hit his 23rd homer but the Tigers held on. The slumping Yankees trail Chicago by 24 games with a pivotal series looming. Meanwhile the Milwaukee Braves fell 4-3 to the Phillies, slowing their march toward the NL pennant.
Fifty thousand dollars was due today for the Hambletonian at Du Quoin Illinois the first Midwestern running of trotting richest race. The event marks a historical debut with no betting for the first time since 1938 and will be run in two divisions with five heats required to determine two winners.
In Washington, Chuck Ghasttiena pitched a one hit shutout and drove in six runs with two homers as La Mesa loses 9-1 to Lufkin in the Pony League World Series opener. Donora and Maywood also posted wins in another day of action.
Pleasanton Amador Valley High School launches pre season workouts ahead of the September 2 opener against Patterson. Don Seavers and Chris Natsues coach a squad with eleven returnees from last year and several 56 jayvee players, as new pants and helmets join last year’s uniforms. Returning linemen include Nébel, McCracken, Giannini, Lund, King, and McCarthy. backfield stars include Bernard, Kipp, Watson, Magsalay, and Sharks. Two new junior varsity coaches Will frey and Kreutzberg will oversee both squads together to maximize practice time.
Castro Valley and Arroyo High Schools plan fall varsity football debuts but cannot use their home fields. Principals Carl Gellatt and Robert Bush seek to schedule use of Hayward and San Lorenzo fields due to unfinished bleachers and turf.
The National Polo Open called World Series will be held at Oak Break Polo Club in Hinsdale from September 1 to 8. Teams from Chicago and surrounding areas compete in a week of polo matches and related events at the urban venue.
Rory Calhoun boxed to a fourth round knockout of Joey Giambra in a brutal Cow Palace bout. Referee Jack Downing scored 97 93 with Frankie Carter and Jack Silver at 96 95 and 96 90. attendance yielded a $36,131 net from a $41,762 gross. Calhoun said he would rest then face Fullmer Homez or Giardello for a title shot.
Luke Easter and Kid Castro square in Richmond as Tony Anthony trains Walcott for Archie Moore duel. Castro seeks a rematch after Easter’s lone loss. Anthony’s camp confirms Walcott will coach in Richmond while Gainford, Gallardo, Evans, and others appear on the card.
Dodgers move to Los Angeles for 1938 NL season, per Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn. O’Malley indicated a Monday announcement and urged NYC to condemn downtown Brooklyn site, finance a new park, and remove traffic bottlenecks. City officials debated terms, with some unsure and others calling the bid impossible.
SAN FRANCISCO The State of California will invoke eminent domain to acquire about 42 acres for the 198 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley. Charles Blyth, chairman of the State Olympic Commission, said agreement failed with Wayne Poulsen, owner, who sought 440000 for 2 acres. the commission offered 103350. Blyth said the state cannot let one man's profit wreck the project.
New York reports Sugar Ray Robinson may defend his middleweight title on September 23 against Carmen Basilio. The looming threat of Norris’s illness and a theater television guarantee pushed talks toward action while a committee meeting sought to resolve contract disputes and theater coverage.
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