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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1955
Page
8
In Coalinga a horned toad named Beat Up won the 19th annual derby after finishing in 12.9 seconds on the 16 foot canvas track to claim grand champion. The event drew 13 finalists and overshadowed by Shake, Rattle and Roll from the Coalinga Inn setting a new world heat record of 1.9 seconds, shaving 0.3 seconds off the old mark.
The Hayward Arena Recreation District in Little Coast cancels last Saturdays 12 and under baseball games due to rain. If weather allows, schedule resumes this week with Dodgers versus Flyers at Air port Field on Monday at 6 40 p m and Giants Bret Harte School versus Hawks at Air port Field on Tuesday at 6 30 p m.
Two experts predicted Don Cockell will give heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano a tough fight in San Francisco on May 16. Henry Armstrong and Joe Phillips praised Cockell’s speed after watching him spar, noting Marciano can be hit and that Cockell may even win the title. Cockell said he is confident he can win the bout.
Nashua and Summer Tan face setbacks after Derby as Swaps wins a high profile race. Owner William Woodward plans Preakness and then Swaps outing while Churchill Downs lore grows around six furlong prep. Swaps edges clear late with Silent Willie and Shoemaker aiding effort.
The 1955 HARD softball season begins tonight at Castro Valley Community Center with two games. A league action starts at 7 18 p m with Dev Rey Dads facing Castro Valley Baptist Churches, then L o v e r t y Manor Merchants meet San Lorenzo Athletic Club. Wed nesday night doubles follow at Community Center with new rules and 17 player rosters, umpire forfeits 15 minutes after scheduled start unless league director postpones.
John Blasquez and Lou Rubio captured the Best Ball tournament at Hayward course with a 1 up victory over Ray Secombe and Ray Moughan to claim the championship flight. George Smith perpetual trophy awarded for the four-week event. Burns and John Burns won first flight 2 up over Myron Buckley and Gerald Hovnsley.
Harper, the 41-year-old Virginia-born golfer who plays out of Chattanooga, won the Colonial National Invitational by a record margin and four-under-par 276. He claims the PGA lists his season winnings as 764 dollars and omits him from the season trophy standings, citing disputes over 69-stroke averages and 22 rounds.
The Hayward Farmers face the Encinal Jets of Alameda in a seven inning seeding tilt with a 1-0 loss marked by an opening error. Ray Quintana and Bob Morris worked for the Farmers as the local squad sought a league record overtake and a noon win at home in the Hayward camp.
Los Angeles reports Tony Trabert plans a European invasion after a 10th straight victory at the 69th Southern California championships. He defeated Gil Shea 6-1 6-1 7-5 to claim the men’s singles title, while Alejandro Olmedo and Tom Brown joined him in finals and Beverly Fleitz beat Louise Brough for the women’s title.
Alameda County Athletic League baseball action resumes with San Lorenzo meeting Berkeley in a Rebel diamond game. The Yellowjackets defeated the Confederates 14 to 5 in a first round contest. Hayward hosts Encinal and Richmond plays at El Cerrito, while Alameda gets a bye.
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