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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1952
Page
2
Jean Boiteux of France defeats the American grip in the 400 meter freestyle while Lillo McCormick of Long Beach California claims the diving gold. Mrs McCormick, 22, a housewife, holds the lead before the final, but Boiteux breaks through with a strong finish.
U S swimming team manager Edward Kennedy condemned Olympic judges for the decision that cost Zoe Ann Jensen a chance at the women's springboard title. He called the ruling unfair and said divers faced repeated attempts and improper scoring. Mike Peppe supported the protest, saying Jensen should not have been allowed a fourth dive after a miscue.
In Helsinki tensions flare among officials and coaches during the Olympic bouts. Argentina, Russia, and Hungary clash over boxing and weightlifting calls as referees face protests. The United States coach defends athletes amid heated exchanges and morale concerns.
Standings show Los Angeles seven to Oakland six and San Diego eight, Seattle three, Portland one. Tonight Hollywood hosts San Francisco while Oakland visits Los Angeles and Seattle plays Portland as San Diego and Sacramento also host games.
Hunt Nine edged Livermore Vets 3 2 at Washing Park to narrow path to the California state championship. Pitcher Tom Haines spun a no hitter through seven, aided by Roy Lester and Oil Sweeney six hitter, while Nye Fagen provided the opposing spark with a late pinch hit.
Oakland's late surge against Los Angeles falters as four relievers fail to halt the Angels. Milo Candini loses to drop to 5 and 1 this season after veteran sluggers Sam Chapman and Max West spark a comeback. Angels pull away with a three-run burst in the eighth as Oakland sinks to defeat.
In a tight NL race, the Phillies and Cardinals extended winning streaks while Dodgers and Giants faltered. Phillies toppled the Cubs 4 1 to 3 as Luke Sewell exited. Cardinals beat Boston in 12 innings 6 5 with Stan Musial delivering a 13th homer boosting their drive in the pennant chase. New York and Cleveland posted late-inning rallies, while Pittsburgh and Chicago also fed the surge with key hitting.
In Pacific Coast League action, Hollywood beat San Francisco 5 to 4 as Bevens allowed four and Linde faltered on the mound. San Diego rallied with Lou Stringer’s seventh inning homer to edge Sacramento 5-4, while Seattle toppled Portland 1-0. Al Widmar struggled late but secured the win for Hollywood.
The Interior Department issued regulations for migratory birds noting only minor changes from last season. The rules cover migratory waterfowl in Alaska and some early ducks beyond New York and New England harbor waters, with broader federal release expected late August. Daily shooting hours vary by species and flyway with open seasons listed for Pacific, Central, Atlantic, and Mississippi regions, including altered dove days in Imperial County California and closures in Oklahoma upon state request.
Larry Jackson pitched his 21st win of the season as the league leading Cards defeated Bakersfield 8-2. The right hander from Presin showcased impressive control and velocity, continuing his dominance in the circuit.
San Lorenzo Village keglers led by Tim Williams triumphed in the opener 846 to 773 over Palo Alto minions at Indian Bowl. Williams tallied 513 series with a 180 high game, while teammates Bates and Manning posted notable scores. Visitors then dropped the following games by wide margins to lose the match 2 games to 1, 846 773 in the first, 227 215 788 in the second, and 820 to 43 in the final.
Unofficial point totals show nations and scores from today’s Olympic arena events. Countries listed include United States Germany Denmark Switzerland Sweden Norway Finland Czechoslovakia Jamaica Britain Canada France Australia Japan and others with varied point tallies.
The United States fought to close Russia’s point gap as Rosteux’s 400 meter win set a record. Ford Senna Ohio State finished second with Wayne Moore Yale sixth, adding to the U S total as Mrs. McCormick claimed the 30th gold with a near perfect diving title. Boileux stunned in diving and Americans faced a rare set of defeats, including Bolieux’s diving edge and a close U S. basketball win over Brazil.
The San Francisco 49ers acquire Tulsa safety R. Boone from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a high draft pick in 1953.
Jockey Shoemaker, the hottest thing, rode four winners yesterday and captured two feature races the day before. Stormy Cloud led the mile Bullion for three year olds and up in Del Mar’s featured 4000 Handicap, with Bullfighter Renown Boomerang Turado and Fire and Drum among the rivals. Blue Cloth finished strongly, Frigid paid 20 cents straight, and Stormy Cloud clocked the mile in 1:37 2/5 as Ward Out narrowly missed at the wire.
Bay Meadows announces a record purse program for its 40 day meeting from Sept 8 to Sept 25 with total purses of 1,040,000, an increase of nearly 100,000. Highlights include the Bay Meadows handicap for 50,000 added, Children’s Hospital handicap for 20,000 added, and 100,000 for quarter horses with daily allowance. Horses began arriving this week and over 2,000 head may be entered.
Hayward Athletic Club signs 15 new football players as the club aims for a strong season. Coach Ken Jones reports multiple signings and ex-U C All-American Jim Turner offers continued help. Intercity players may report at the Airport clubhouse Monday at 7 pm.
Keith Wille of Hayward captured the 20 car main event in the Bay Cities Racing association at Oakland Speedway. Till Maher and Lee Humphher trailed in point standings, while five crashes marked the main event. The trophy dash featured Jim Graham and Fred Byland in a photo finish as crowds witnessed a lively Oakland speedway night. Next Saturday racers return to Oakland for more RCRA action.
Texan golf star Mangrum, a Tam O Shanter pro, plans a long rest after remarking on a $25,000 first prize at the All-American Open. He previously hinted the Sioux City Open layoff was to recover for the big tournament and discussed past wartime tours and key early career moments with Nelson and Ghenzi.
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