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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1958
Page
12
A local paper headline proclaims a record number of hoppers invading Contra Costa County. The brief notes widespread sightings and public curiosity about the count, inviting readers to report more observations.
Sacramento investigators hired to audit the California Fish and Game Department face criticism as a supposed whitewash. D E Warren accuses the probe of being run by the department itself with Bert Lauckhart and Fred Ross traveling in an official state car. The controversy centers on the legitimacy and independence of the inquiry ordered by the legislature.
Gary Bell of the San Diego Padres was recalled by the Cleveland Indians last week but left the Pacific Coast League with the league ERA lead at 1.56 per nine innings. Bell owns a 2-2 record and has 60 strikeouts in 7 innings. Eric Broglio of Phoenix tops the league in wins at 7-1 though his ERA sits at 4.80. Marshall Bridges of Sacramento, who previously won six games, has 63 strikeouts.
Carlos Bernier’s batting average slipped 30 points last week but he remains Pacific Coast League leader at 187. Willie McCovey of Phoenix leads in hits with 68, Dick Stuart of Salt Lake tops in home runs with 192 RBIs, as the latest averages released after Sunday’s games.
BRISBANE Australia UPI Walcolm Anderson American title holder confirmed he will compete this year in the London and Wimbledon Championships and later defend his American crown at Forest Hills. The Lawn Tennis Association of Australia imposed stringent conditions for his private tour, which he arranged after declining to tour with the official Australian team. His wife will accompany him on the trip, which will be organized by his father.
The piece describes the thrill of light tackle with a live fish, mentions catfish and fingerling king salmon tests in San Francisco Bay, and notes a tagging program for striped bass in the Carquinez Strait. Angler Cagello first found a tagged striped bass, with 149 tagged fish still in circulation offering rewards.
A $2788.40 daily double, the third largest of the year, was returned in Detroit yesterday. Teacher's Tu captured the first race at 20.40 dollars and Dan Pat won the second at 182.00 dollars.
Insiders claim Robinson exhausted after reclaiming the middleweight crown from Carmen Basilio and may retire by 1959 to protect health and income. Basilio eyes a jackpot bout by attending Vince Martinez Virell Akins runoff in St Louis for the welterweight title, then potentially challenge Robinson’s successor. Yankees farm reports show strong records across St Petersburg Flag, Denver, and Fargo affiliates, signaling continued success. Pro tennis noting increased ball use amid heavy touring and practice by top players Pancho Gonzales and Lew Hoad, as they fight to maintain edge in crowded pro ranks.
Kowalishen and Reilly led St. Felicitas to lopsided wins as the Junior and Midget Leagues near titles. Jerry Grimes threw a no hitter for St. Joachim’s in an 18-3 Junior win. Kovalishen and Reilly shone for Felicitas juniors and midgets with strong hitting and pitching. St. Bede, Holy Rosary, St. John and others posted decisive results as league play wrapped up and All-Star selections were announced.
Livermore reports three undefeated clubs in local junior leagues through May 28 the American League Eagles 30 Cowboys 24 American Legion 2 1 Alba 12 Rotary 123 and Chequerster 03 national Sandie T Birds 4.0% Logsden Reis Music Co 34 Sandia Dukes 2 1 1 Velw Lot J C Penny Co 4 3 Frank's Foster Freeze and Optimist Club 0 4 minor Rotary Junior 40 Kenneth Young's Flying Way Sded Sandia Junior 1 2 1 and Toppers 0 3
New York Yankees pitcher Ron Duren is eligible for rookie of the year honors after appearing in fewer than 45 major league innings and spending less than five days on a big league roster after the cutdown date. He holds a 2-1 record with nine saves this season.
At the Compton Invitational in Los Angeles experts forecast a historic mile. Herb Elliott of Australia faces Ireland’s Ron Delany in the 19th renewal while coaching staff and writers expect Elliott to beat John Landy’s 3 38 world record in a high profile sprint featuring Delany.
Pleasanton co champions Jona Swett dominated the 1958 Diablo Valley League Hast Bay Division fall league baseball scene last night. Swett tied for dawn and defeated the Indians in both games. Livermore placed two players on the first team and two on the second. Amadet's Hal Shanks and Swett's Joe Davis were named to the first team.
The State Men's Bowling Assn selects San Jose as next year's statewide tournament site. Secretary Bil Franklin announces new president Al Thoss of Vallejo to succeed Harry Sheewood of Burbank. The meet in San Jose, slated to start late in April, is expected to attract at least as many as 1500 teams at the Whittier event.
Hal Shanks was voted the most valuable player on Amador High School’s baseball team, co-champion of the DVL-EB. The selection was announced at a dinner at the Pleasanton Hotel honoring the league champions. Bill Bernard was elected team captain for the year.
Readable fragments show Shanks with a 41 league record and a .393 batting average. Bill Bermard named 1st team utility man. Jim Stocks and Doc Mueller on first team from Livermore. Damelio Swett, Mueller Livermore, Thomas Swett, Lips Swett, Tyner Swett, Sachi Alhambra, Gama Swett, Shanks Amador, Davis Swett. Stecks Livermore pitcher. Bernard Amador catcher.
Leandro's Pacesetters (3-1) meet Eddie's, Spook Club (3-1) and Aladdie Heating in a San Leandro A League game at Thrasher Park tonight. In last night’s action San Leandro City Employees beat Marine Reserves 25-0 as Aaron Jones threw a two-hitter with 22 runs batted in by his team, including four homers.
Cleveland Indians sign Gene Bates a six foot two inch 205 pound pitcher from Oxegen State University. Bates will report to the Reading Pennsylvania farm club in the Class A Eastern League, bringing a new collegiate addition to the organization. Bates resides in Veile Oregon.
Encinal high school star Harper earns all star status across football basketball and baseball. He led Encinal to an unbeaten SACAL season and Gridley tournament win while posting standout stats in football and track. Presentation of awards was by Elmer Bromley and Bill Russell.
New York UPI report notes Luis Aparicio, known for a 26 game streak of stolen bases, was halted in a Chicago White Sox at bat when Yogi Berra caught him attempting to swipe second in the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Berra had previously stopped Aparicio in 1957 and was part of another stoppage in Minneapolis.
In Manchester England Karol Fagéros shifted from a controversial gold tennis costume to a conventional outfit and defeated Valerie Stott 6 0 6 2 to reach the Northern Lawn Tennis Tournament second round. Althea Gibson and Jack Frost also won easily after byes in the second round. Mimi Arnald advanced in a separate early match.
Syracuse reports no change in the standings across divisions at the American Bowling Congress championships. Updates from Omaha Charleston Indianapolis show identical results as yesterday with no shifts in lead or placement.
Indianapolis reports veteran race driver Ed Elisian from Oakland Calif faced traffic court actions after a Speedway crash inquiry. Judge Toho Christ postponed three charges to June 23 while dismissing speeding without license for lack of proof. Elisian posted 250 dollar bond amid prior missed hearings and pending charges for red light and license issues. The USAC suspended Elisian from competition pending investigation of a fatal 11 car first lap crash May 30.
In San Francisco, a suit filed in Superior Court seeks 1,684,719 against the estate of William P. L. Eyre, Bay Meadows Race Track manager, by attorney John R. Golden for Iva & Bloch, stockholders in the California Jockey Club. The claim alleges misappropriated funds from a charitable foundation and seeks repayment plus additional sums tied to Portland Turf Association shares. Kyne died in February 1987, leaving his estate to his widow Borsthy.
Johnny Weissmuller, former Olympic swimming champion and Tarzan actor, named honorary referee for the International Invitational Swim Meet to be held June 26 27 in Los Angeles. The famed swimmer will preside over events and help promote the competition organized by local clubs and the national swimming federation.
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