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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1950
Page
5
The article argues that many think hobby work needs costly tools, but with a few basic items you can complete useful projects at home. It describes a combined record album rack, Bible case, and magazine holder in a modern step style, suitable for 10 and 12 inch records, with a simple variation for seven inch disks.
A scrapbook style hobby note guides readers through crafting an H shaped record rack using 13 feet of pine, plywood back, and a four inch filler. Plans include cutting a 37 inch board into six parts, assembling with nails, adding a back, and finishing with spar varnish for a sturdy homemade piece.
Baron Von Schacht meets challenger Etchison in a Pacific Coast heavyweight title bout at the Oakland Auditorium Friday night. The main event spans two falls with a one hour limit. Etchison seeks victory aided by speed to counter the Baron's size advantage. a 45 minute two fall tag semi windup teams Rice and Sharkey versus Brother Jonathan and Don Lee. Don Lee makes Oakland debut. Dean Delton vs AL Cortez is billed for 80 minutes with one fall decisive.
Greentree's Capet, named Horse of the Year 1949 and famed for courage, was withdrawn from racing and sent to stud today in New York. The famed colt joins stud duties as plans for his future arise amid owner and trainer expectations.
Glendale Calif. UP reports former San Jose State football player Dave Tilch has been named head coach at Glendale College eleven. He succeeds Bill Reinhard who was called to active duty by the Army.
Ookland Speedway hosts Joi Chitwood's Daredevils on Saturday following Friday and Sunday races. Jack McAndrews, Chitwood's former mechanic turned stunt driver, will attempt a ramp to ramp leap over a Ford sedan, a stunt linked to past fatal crashes. He has completed over 70 such leaps and will also star in the hell driving and rollover contest, underscoring the circus of death atmosphere.
Forest Hills scene as U S Championships enter third day with Althea Gibson making history among two foreign stars. unfinished match between Gibson and Louise Brough paused by storm. other matches include Larsen versus Sven Davidsson and several Americans advancing to the third round amid a weather-disrupted schedule.
Castro Valley resident Mrs. Evolyi Raffanti is selected as Mrs. Average Sportsman after entering the local contest. The list ranks baseball as the top sport, followed by football and basketball with various entries noting other favorites. Sponsors include Village Bowl Mel Rudy's Clothing and V & S Sporting Goods offering prizes and gear for the Raffanti family.
Mendonca pitched a three hitter as the Mel and Rudy Blues blanked Rebero's Service Team 11 to 0 in American League play. Frank Rodrigues contributed at the plate with key hits while Rich Mendonca and teammates supported the offense and defense.
In Hastings Nebraska the defending Oakland California Junior American Legion team hammered Denver 14 to 3 in the Western sectional playoff. It was Oakland’s 25th win in 26 games as Bob Quinn tossed a two-hit gem with nine strikeouts. The victory earned a spot in the National finals at Omaha September 4 to 7. Oakland jumped to an early 2-0 lead in the first, added five runs in the fourth, and coasted the rest of the way.
California opens dove season Friday with statewide dates through September 30, except Tripedal county ends September 15 for white winged doves. Regulations set daily shooting hours from half an hour before sunrise to sunset, with unblocked shotguns banned. Albert M. Day announced the new rules signed by President Truman aimed at balancing hunting pressure with waterfowl supply.
New head coach Bob Brongon will lead San Jose State Spartans in Friday drills as they prepare for a WO two game major schedule starting with a game against Stanford. The team, nicknamed the Spartans, begins practice ahead of the season set to feature a slate against Stan ord in September.
Stockton pilots join entrants from Salinas Niles Hayward Lodi and Santa Cruz in the Pacific Coast championship 100 lap auto race at Oakland stadium Sunday afternoon September 3. Thirty cars already entered with key drivers Johnny Key Elmer George Chet Richards George Pacheco Le Moine Frey Sam Hawk Lloyd Rayon and others expected to compete as United Roadsters Inc joins the staging efforts. Rumor says So Cal Special owners Alex Xydings and Dean Batchelor may visit Oakland Speedway Sunday to showcase their record setting car amid the hot rod class festivities.
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