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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
8
A Daily Review swimming championships set for January 17 18 prompts a field visit to the Hayward Plunge. The writer notes an almost empty pool and the blunt reality of costs, with daily routine pool officials like Van Vann guiding the way as officials ready for the event.
Cashier Mrs Jessia Marlin not on duty as the Plunge launches its season. The 1936 bayfront pool undergoes a complete repaint removing peeling layers. Aqua marine enamel is chosen for transparency to aid lifeguards. Three men work weekly as the Plunge plans year round operation from January to October.
An official explains the lengthy process to fill and treat a swimming pool. First partial filling and surface washing remove taste from enamel paint. Water is run in, filtered, and refiltered while chlorination adjusts for safety. The amount of germ killer depends on swimmer count and state law requires constant testing.
The article describes pool renovations including water heated to about 80 to 81 degrees for warmer spectator bleachers painted aqua marine. It notes new non slip asphalt coatings on walkways and ongoing minor repairs to diving platforms. A vacuum system cleans the pool daily, with a full cleanup taking about two hours.
A month’s work for two men has been the cleaning and checking of the Plunge heating system. The facility uses two units for pool water and shower water. Filters handle 750 gallons per minute before chlorine is added. Manager Darrell Heinrich, a regional swimming standout, won two events at Crystal Plunge meet in San Francisco.
Rebels and Huskies split a two game set at Centerville yesterday. Bob Cartwright led the Rebels with 12 of their 19 baskets in the opener while Texiciota and San Lorenzo-Hyobaty pursued scoring highs. Agrella of Centerville led the Huskies with 10 points as Jeri McMillin and Bob Deng added six each for the Rebels in the second game.
Light heavyweight bout features Jean Maxime now one point favorite to beat Archie Moure in tonight’s nationally televised clash at the arena. Maxime momentum shifted after late betting indicating strong ticket demand and promoter Emory D. Jones reports Missouri’s first $109,000 boxing gate with $68,246 already in advance.
The 1958 United Press all pro team features Hugh McElhenny of the 49ers as the lone rookie. Luther Towler Lou Groza and Eddie Price headline the offense with stars from Browns Rams Lions and Giants among the selections.
New York reports that the Oklahoma Aggies, ranked fifth, meet DePaul, ranked fourth, in Stillwater Oklahoma. The game pits the Aggies stingy defense against DePaul’s high scoring offense as both seek a sixth win in an otherwise undefeated season.
A nationwide televised heavyweights bout pits incumbent Joey Maxim against Archie Moora. The program is planned for Channel 5 KPIX with local Pacific Standard Time scheduling. The matchup highlights a major boxing event broadcast to fans.
Matchmaker George W. Carson says arena capacity 29 300 requires about 12 000 fans for a 100 000 gate. Maxim phoned Carson with confidence he could fight Moore again in St Louis soon. The New York commission had suspended Maxim briefly for avoiding defenses, as Moore of San Diego looms as a rival.
Olson, a Honolulu born middleweight prospect in Sugar Ray Robinson’s orbit, predicts a knockout against Norman Hayes in San Francisco. He cites neck and shoulder drills since last summer’s Willemain clash and expects to weigh about 163 pounds with Hayes at 160. Bull Halsey backs Olson’s power while Hayes trains with Evan Ferdinand and eyes a Robinson rematch if he wins.
In Sacramento lightweight contender Jimmy Carter and Freddie Herman of Los Angeles fought a non title bout to a draw. Carter, listed at 176 pounds, pressed but Herman's relentless attacks and hard punches kept the fight even through all rounds.
Los Angeles based tennis mogul Jack Kramer warned that merely talking about joining the pro tour does not strip Frank Sedgman of amateur status. He noted Australia would review Sedgman’s Davis Cup eligibility after reports he planned to turn pro, while confirming talks with Sedgman and Ken McGregor for his touring group.
In Centerville Washington high school, Red IVs JV team routed the visiting San Lorenzo JV 5 to 3p yesterday afternoon. Orozea led with 24 points for the winners while Jerryl Tetraule scored 10 for the Rebels, snapping a two game winning streak for Minior.
Centerville center Tom Gilcrest led the Rebels with 18 points and strong defense as San Lorenzo’s Washington Huskies battled to a 48 to 45 overtime win at Centerville. Nieves scored 12 for Washington, while Espindola and Gilcrest sparked late rallies to seal the close contest.
Hayward High basketball suffered its fifth straight loss as Castlemont dominated from early in the second period. Garlotti Urrey led the Knights with 16 points while Pashon and Sampson paced the Farmers, who trailed 37 to 6 early in the third quarter and never recovered.
In a close junior varsity contest, Farmer JV defeated Knights 28 to 26. Spear led Knights with high scoring, while Hayward’s Jardin and Pacheco paced Hayward with notable totals. Don Jackson, George Ege, and Abe Settar highlighted Farmars’ late rally after a slow start.
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