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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1947
Page
5
In a reader column the problem of flying 200 miles round trip at 120 mph is analyzed. Nelson’s attempt with 60 mph first leg and wind options falls short, proving the average cannot reach 120 mph. Other letters discuss plane noise versus cars and noise reduction tech.
Sacramento reports the California division of ash and fame plans a deer trapping project in the Capuy valley from mid‑June to curb deer damage near orchards. R. B. Curpis of the bureau of Kame conservation says Nathan Rogan will coordinate trapping with Creek and bureau staff. Deputies may patrol daily with shotguns and light charges to keep deer away from the area.
In a 1947 softball game at the Bret Harte diamond Purity debutant Pachfieres 80 last night, Hernandes pitched strong relief for Purity allowing four hits while fanning eight and issuing two walks. Purity scored once in the fourth and held on as the only run until late. Earlier that evening Aanawrivie edged Sates Cleaners by a single point 9-8 in a close opener at 7 pm.
Oakland dropped to third as Portland’s three straight defeats pushed San Francisco to first and Los Angeles closer to the top. The Beavers won 9-2 in the opener and 14-2 in the second with Roy Helser fanning 10. Lefty O’Doul’s Seals beat the Solons 6-1 behind Cliff Melton’s five-hitter. Angels rallied 3-1 to close on San Diego as Ostrowski and Sauer homered. standings show San Francisco atop, Seattle and Hollywood near, with Oakland slipping.
Roadster racers return to Oakland Stadium tonight for a season opener with seasoned drivers and rebuilt high gear roadsters. The show features Mercury powered cars, risky spins, and crash bars as drivers seek to shed the kid image and earn respect from fans.
Senate Labor and Public Welfare subcommittees approved a measure to double allowances for veterans attending college under the GI Bill of Rights. They also advanced a bill to raise subsistence for training veterans and add automobile benefits for World War II veterans with severe disabilities.
UK correspondent reports that a new army supply system will have only a negligible effect on employment at the Benicia arsenal in California. The Army’s advisory says the impact on Benicia’s workforce remains minimal under the revised system.
John Fiscalini of California finished first in the Cal Intercollegiate Baseball Association batting with a .414 average. Ward Walkup of Stanford followed at .410, while Médosel Myers of UCLA was third at .302. USC failed to place a top hitter, and pitchers Hood of USC and Jenson of California were undefeated at 4-0 and 3-0 respectively.
Half of the entering Hayward Union High School class of 499 freshmen next fall, 238 students, come from 33 other states and several foreign countries. Oklahoma, Colorado and Arkansas supply the largest groups, with Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, and China also represented. Head counselor Helga Nielsen notes most freshmen previously came from local schools. Attending locally are 186 graduates from day area grammar schools including Casita Valley, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Sunset, Bret Harte, Russell, Valle Vista, Tennyson and Mt. Eden.
The reader is asked three trivia questions about baseball history. First, identify NAME THE NAT S LEAGUE TEAM that rose from last place in July to win the pennant. Second, name the two teams that played the longest game in Major League history. Third, reveal the players who were nicknamed Muggs y and Meal Ticket.
Hunt Team begins play tonight in the Ward area recreation district league at 6 on the west field. Teams entered include City Slickers Poultry Producers Hayward Baptist Church and Hunt Foods. The final 6 pm game matches Hunt Funds against Hayward Baptists on the lighted diamond.
Dorothy Schull, a one year old from Los Angeles sil, escaped from Tehachapi state women's prison last night by climbing a fence. She was recaptured two hours later five miles away by Deputy Sheriff Donald Hansen. She is returned to the California institute for women on a bad cheer charge. Earlier the sheriff’s office noted she had escaped three times from Venture school for girls and attempted to sip from Huinteville Lex Jai.
The Pavilie Coast League's Oakland baseball club considered Wis Lawn as a possible 11de spring warning camp, according to the Mesa chamber of commerce.
Alameda County reports a record salt production in 1946 with 796,761 tons valued at 2,274,722 dollars. Three local plants contributed, including American Salt at Mt Eden, Kaiser Salt at Newark and Mt Eden, and Oliver Bros. Salt at Mt Eden.
Louis E. Surreys, a prominent Klammath Falls businessman, barely escapes electrocution when his gaited horse steps on a 20 volt ring hanging from a power pole, causing the animal to strike him to the ground on Memorial Day.
Athletic spokesmen for Big Nine schools rejected accusations that payments to players exist in football. Michigan State coach Clarence Munn pressed the charge, suggesting MSU faced admission trouble due to its athletic scholarship system. Several schools declined to engage, urging clarity on the controversy.
Capital Open field braces for next week's National Open at the Prince George course. Sam Snead Jimmy Chumson and E J Harrison lead after the first round with six under par as Bobby Tuchek and others trail closely in the 10 000 event.
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