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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1956
Page
6
District league notes show junior team Hayward Post 630 dropping two Southern Division games. Diamond Post edged Hayward 8-7 on Saturday while East Oakland routed Post 630 yesterday, with strong hitting from Bill Coady and Don Levier but injuries limited Diamond’s pitcher. Next Saturday Coady faces Alameda on the San Lorenzo field.
Gardiner righthander George Gar led San Leandro to a 93 victory over Oakland Post 5 in the opening contest of the Bent district American Legion Southern Division season at Greenman field. Gar stranded 20 batters, allowed five hits over nine innings, and struck out the side in both extra frames as San Leandro built a strong early lead aided by Mel Welshardt and Al Sbranti two safeties each. Post 5’s Bob Gower took the loss while John Hendes and Dick Corti each had two-base hits for Oakland. The game was postponed mid-day due to field commitments and will be rescheduled.
The text reports Orioles and Pacific Coast League context with veteran fighter Freat bat ting .180 to Vancouver and resigns Bobby Acams amid unconditional releases. It mentions a Tuesday event and possible roster moves involving Mounties and Baltimore.
Los Angeles power bats highlight a doubleheader sweep as the Seals drop games 5-3 and 8-4 to the Seraphs. Cushions fly after umpire Mel Steiner is ejected amid a late home-plate hubbub. Wade belts a two-run homer for Los Angeles while injuries mar the Seals lineup.
The Elks Club opened the 1956 Little League season with a 4-0 one hit shutout by Tom Wagener against the 20-20 Club as the ceremony featured Hayward dignitaries and the opening of the new ballpark. Sugher's Fur Mitue edged Kiwanis 4-4. Ward Club beat Buchyan Rockets 3-1. Police Dept topped Biggs Haaga 2-1.
Boxing discussion by Oscar Fraley about Moore and Patterson facing off at Madison Square Garden. The column weighs potential outcomes and audience interest, noting Jackson and upcoming bouts could influence boxing’s momentum this week.
The Daily Review outlines Coast and National League standings with win totals, losses, and percentages. It lists teams such as Milwaukee Philadelphia New York Brooklyn and Chicago, plus notes about recent results and upcoming pitchers and matchups for tonight including Megie Burdetich Mizell and Verle Regevin.
Napa's Fremont Reds lost 7-0 to Woodward on two hits. Gerry Silveria, 5 Cookies Alves and Dick yielded eight hits for Napa before Stan Perry pitched late and kept Napa hitless after a late rally. Manager Bill Peterson noted 21 earned runs in the loss.
San Lorenzo high school football signups for 1958 will be held next week. About 260 to 270 hopefuls are expected. Coach Ed Macurices says sessions are scheduled for Tuesday afternoon June 12 at 3 o’clock in the school hall.
Vallejo edged the San Leandro Merchants 8 to 7 in the ninth inning of yesterday’s exhibition. Roy Parker and Chris Cannizzaro led the Merchants with three hits each, while Vallejo pitcher Hichon went the distance, and Vallejo jumped to a 5-0 lead before San Leandro rallied. Vallejo remains in first by a half game over Ducky Larger. San Leandro will visit Vallejo for a Bay Counties league tilt next.
Powell, a defensive end, faced heavy knocks from EGLLY WOOD in a planned 10 round match at the Subifywood Legion. The fight, labeled a comeback attempt, saw Powell overwhelmed by Oakland backed rival Bish 1837 with lingering questions on his condition and future contention.
Austin Waldersen of San Lorenzo stars as prep track and field at the state meet shatters records with a 46.70 440 yard dash, a new state and national mark. Los Angeles Jefferson tops team scoring with 244 points while Corcoran places second. Berkeley and Richmond also place, with notable performances from Dan ny and Lew Walecisen.
Detroit Tigers sweep doubleheader from New York Yankees 6-3 and 7-4 to snap a seven week slide, with Billy Hoeft and Al Aber winning as Detroit ties for fourth in the American League. Pirates slip from lead as Braves and Dodgers win in NL action. White Sox leap toward division by sweeping Orioles. Cleveland beats Washington in 12 innings before dropping second game. Kansas City rallies to top Red Sox in 10 innings.
CIF announces adoption of a 12 foot lane to replace the 11 foot keyhole lane for next season. The rule aims to reduce height advantage under the basket and aligns with nationwide changes expected in 1957 58. Also noted are dates for upcoming state track meets at Edwards Field Berkeley June 1 and Los Angeles Coliseum May 3.
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