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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1956
Page
7
The Pleasanton track reports its biggest opening day crowd and a record payout near $384,893. At the Alameda County Fair, a successful launch drew attention. details indicate a notable first day performance and significant handle.
Eddie's Spook Club rallied to win 6-2 over rivals at Castro Valley Community Center. Pitcher Rich Mengonea sparked the offense with a leadoff four-bagger in the third inning and drew three walks, paving the way as Eddie's claimed first place in Alameda play.
The AAU meet saw King finish second in the 160 meter dash in 10.2 seconds, tying a world mark. Morrow won the event as Leamon King of California and Thane Baker of the Air Force placed behind. Several new AAU meet records followed, with Glenn Davis and Arnie Sowell setting marks in the finals and Ken Batum defeating Parry O'Brien in the shot put amidst record performances.
San Jose area stock car racing moves to Alviso Speedway under Western Auto Racing Inc. new Saturday night format. Races start at 7 15 with a seven car ten lap demolition dash as feature. Bil Tester, WAR president, cites fan demand and weekday program reductions as reasons for the shift.
Marlene Bauer extends a two stroke advantage at the annual Ladies Professional Golf tournament as Hagge Sutter shakes off penalties and shoots 73. In baseball, Baltimore and Detroit clash in American League action with mixed results. A swimming meet in Honolulu features Berkeley’s Keo Nakama and several relay teams among the top performances.
Southpaw Paul LaPalme joined the Chicago White Sox after a purchase from the Cincinnati Redlegs above the $10,000 waiver price. He had two wins and four losses this season with Cincinnati and joins a Chicago roster in a move reported today.
Ralph Stevens notes active rockfish at Gardner's Deep and upper San Pablo Bay with limit catches aboard Donrelo's, Lange, and other boats. Trolls and bug-eye jigs produce stripers from five to fourteen pounds while bait and shore casting yield mixed results at Dillon's Point and Rodeo flats.
Philadelphias Daily News Open leads by Young Pro after 34 holes and a 123 total, with a 31 on the last nine. Mayer St Peters burg and Mike Petchick tied for second at 135, Jay Herbert third at 136, Cary Middlecott struggling to a two day 143 on the 6,243 yard course.
Baseball brief recounts Sammy Esposito's clutch hits to lift the White Sox past the Yankees 4-3 with a 12th inning single and pinch double. Dick Donovan held New York hitless through 7 2/3 innings before Billy Martin doubled for the Bronx's first tally.
A dated golf instruction urges golfers to avoid tenseness before long approach shots. Stay relaxed at address with a 300 yard distance, aiming to cover about 200 yards without forcing extra power. Tension reduces control, so loosen up during the shot and tighten only after it is completed.
United Press reports Colavito hits a 380 foot leadoff homer after Seattle tops Hollywood 5 1. Bilko adds his 29th and 30th to back Bud Podbielan as San Diego edges San Francisco in a high scoring Pacific Coast League set.
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