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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1956
Page
7
Sequoia's Jim Matejapole vaulted 14 feet 1.25 inches to lead a record-shattering meet at El Cerrito Relays as Richmond claims top honors in the twice annual event.
Hayward and San Lorenzo clash in a high school track and field meet with nine records broken. Gene Angus, Charlie Martin, Joe Guerra, and Jerry LaBrie ran for the Farmers as LP Hayward placed second to St. Ignatius with a meet record 3 27.7 in the mile relay. Lincoln’s Mike Lewis won discus and shot, Palo Alto set a two mile relay mark, and El Cerrito dominated several events.
Nisei Ump Hank Shi mada, likely first Japanese-American in organized baseball, signs with Class C California league and will work his first game tonight at Salinas. Varsity results cover El Cerrito and Richmond area meets with multiple records and scorers across hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws.
The White Sox plan to announce Connie Johnson as the fourth of six players shipped to Baltimore to complete a deal. In the Monday trade the White Sox sent George Kell, Mike Fornieles, Bob Nieman and a player to be named later for Jim Wilson and Dave Philley, with Johnson joining the Orioles after an 11 8 record since 1953 and limited 1956 action.
Baseball scores and announcer references listed for Wednesday at 6:00. Mentions include Major League recreation on KYA and boxing with Johnny Summerlin and Bob Satterfield on KGO. Seals play Sacramento on KLX at unspecified time.
In a tough Alameda County League day, the Gauchos edged Richmond 3-0, keeping pace with two wins for the Oilers and San Lorenzo’s struggles. Encinal dominated against Richmond with Ray Quintana pitching a sixth win and fifth shutout, while El Cerrito beat San Lorenzo 5-2 as Zhou, McAuley, and Dolan suffered losses.
Oakland trials at Castlemont pool set finals Friday as San Leandro and Castlemont swimmers posted new marks. Dick Beaver led 100 yard backstroke, Bill Jacobsen topped 100 yard breaststroke, while divers Dick Dobbins and Dick Palmer scored for the Bucs.
Bobby Machin of Alameda, winner of the 1954 Little Indianapolis 500-lap midget classic, leads an early entry list for the 1956 Midget 500 at San Jose Speedway on Tuesday night May 29. Ed Normi and Joe Leonard also enter driving Offenhausers as Barkhimer aims for a record entry. $2500 guaranteed purse under Bay Cities Racing Association. Also in DENVER Colorado university plan to fund 100 football scholarships yearly under NCAA and Big Seven rules.
Nightly action sees S.L. Nine and Castlemont in a tense frame with pitching changes. Gil and Valenzuela start, Branco fatigues, Sal issues a walk, Guy enters to limit damage and fans two after O'Hara walks and Cabral scores. Kiriaze and O’Neil also factor in a tense late sequence as Lean secures the win.
Hunt Foods moved half game ahead in the HARD Softball League with a 6 2 victory over Suchers Furniture at Castro Valley Community Center. Village Bowl routed Native Sons 18 4 in the first game of a doubleheader as Ric Alicea led with three hits including a homer, while Harry Avila struck out nine in seven innings to earn the win.
Danish distance ace Gunnar Nielsen has cleared passport issues and been given permission to compete in the Compton Invitational track meet on June 1. Local officials confirm Nielsen will participate after resolving travel documentation and eligibility questions.
Big Ten football coaches and athletic directors delayed action on a round robin plan for 1959 and 1960. They had voted to seek a 10 game schedule with nine conference games but non conference commitments push the plan to 1961. They may pursue an eight game conference slate for 1959 1960 and formed a committee to draft schedules if approved.
Boxing match pits Johnny Guieinarn against Bob Setterfield in a TV sports log. Action airs on Channel Base with Seals versus Sacramento noted. details remain read as sports brief.
SAN LEANDRO The San Leandro high school netmen defeated Tech High 4-1 to win the Oakland Athletic League round robin tournament. The Pirates achieved the title without two varsity players. The only loss came when top-ranked BeBety fell to Mike Crane, former national boys champion.
Elmer Valo, 35, former Athletics star, joined the Philadelphia Phillies after KC’s A’s released him last week. To clear room, Philadelphia sent outfielder Glenn Gorbous to Miami International League, amid a Pirates round robin dominance noted in the accompanying results.
Piedmont golfers captured the Alameda County Athletic League title by outscoring Alameda 414 to 32 in the final match on Richmond's mini links. Final team totals show Piedmont 164, Alameda 185, Berkeley 143? The field included El Cerrito, Richmond, Hayward, Arroyo, and others with Oakland-area schools securing top positions.
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