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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1961
Page
16
Ralph Stevens recalls a peculiar encounter on Telegraph Avenue involving a woman named Clare Lyse Williams formerly of El Cerrito who offered a strange candle making tip using old newspapers. The recollection unfolds as a quirky, long past interaction with odd details and improvised remedies.
The Fremont track hosted a high speed drag race where a Chrysler powered racer reached 188.28 mph, aiming to set a new standing quarter mile record. Driver Ted Gotelli commented on mechanical fixes as the car topped 187 mph previously.
Sydney report says a jockey was suspended for life over a whip incident described as a brutal shake whip with brass fittings. The details in the terse note mention a weaponized whip used on a horse and a disciplinary action cited by officials.
U S skiers failed to place among winners at the international meet. Adrien Dayar won water side Abdin and Saluda Wallace were noted, while Steamboat Sprite Cela led a Water team. United States finished seventh in the second run with unclear results.
The article reports a leadership shakeup in a U S sports or military context with a figure identified as Ervin resigning from a Fort Worth position amid transitions to Israel and involvement of Panthers and a Western Division. The fragmentary text mentions succession after the late Col. Howe Bowling Langue and a national scope.
A 1980s boat show review contrasts older craft with modern designs highlighting expanded power ranges 60 to 80 horsepower and remote control features. The author notes changes in materials, equipment, styling and comfort from a decade ago, with references to a January 1982 issue of Motor Weekly and a family boat depiction.
Yesterday's program on Saturday December 16 featured eight horse races with detailed finishing times and payouts. Key runners included GREEN YOM, NOBLE CHOICE, SPRING VICTORY, LITTLE ZIDA, PETER POTTER, MIRACULOUS, SONNY WELCH, and NOLAN BLOOD among others, with final purse totals and scratched horses listed per each race.
The Tanforan Handicap card for Monday December 15 is listed with a cloudy and good track. Post time is 1 pm. Selections are given in order of handicappee reference.
Native Diver, favored to win, finished third in a crowded Tanforan race. The event featured strong entrants and a rough track condition, with horses like Patrolman and Audrey showing notable performances. The crowd roared as Native Diver faltered late, ceding victory to a rival.
Los Angeles Angels farm director Tremand named Red Marion 47 as manager of the San Jose California League club. Marion, brother of major leaguer Marty, will begin his 10th season as a manager with a strong record of first division finishes in 17 of 18 seasons. He previously served as a Mets scout in 1961 and had brief major league playing stints with the Washington Senators in 1935 and 1943.
Saga Stable's Gyro sped clear of 11 rivals to win the $1,900 City of Cavalcade Handicap at Coral Gables yesterday, dominating the race with ease.
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