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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1952
Page
3
Oaklade Corns defeated Windyville at Gilmore Field to earn a doubleheader victory and move into second place. Holly Wood, Molly Wood, and starter Bill Ayers led the action as Oakalde showed strong form in the Memorial Day games.
Admiral Drake ridden by apprentice Willie Marl wins the $50,750 Argonaut Handicap, finishing the mile and a sixteenth in 1:42 as Miche closes strong to second. Spanish Giroam tops weight at 124 pounds with Spanish Cream and Special Touch among entries. crowd roars as Drake earns top purse amid dramatic photography.
In San Francisco the Bevo Padres captured both ends of a doubleheader 5-2 and 1-0 as San Francisco extended their lead in the Pacific Coast League with strong pitching and timely hitting. Jack Tobin homered and Salveson notched two hits to back a win in game one while Salveson earned his 201st win overall as Portland and San Francisco split the twin bill. Sacramento also won twice, 3-2 and 3-2 in 15 innings, with Bob Ditmar’s two-run single breaking a late tie and Grumpy Fisher tossing four scoreless frames. The day featured recalls and roster moves including Daria Ludlviemi from Yakima for managerial duties.
Reports from the Berkeley meet note new weight marks and a range of odd events. Event details include sledge and motor run demonstrations, with names like Warren Drewtaler and Artis linked to notable performances. Final results mention winners such as Wiehe and Clyde Wichksen, and a snow-related delay affecting proceedings.
In the San Le... women's recreation bowling league first week results show Hoos Area teams splitting matches. Anne Gonzales posted a 170 high game and 410 high series to lead, with Fer Contten and Elizabeth Ryder breaking 400s as Elaine Diari and Cecedia also contributed notable scores.
Salmon eggs as bait are discussed for trout and salt water fishing in various regions. A trick to extend egg keeping involves sealing the jar top after lighting a short flame to reduce oxygen. The article mentions early season fishing and references vendors and locations.
Chicago White Sox surge past Cleveland 7 2 in a four day set securing first division status for the season. Minnie Minoso belted three runs lifting the margin while Hank Sauer drove in the decisive run late for Washington.
The report lists standings and results from a May 30 baseball schedule, naming teams such as Oakland and San Prudgen, with scores including a 5 to 1 result and an 8 to 2 game. It includes scattered team notes and player mentions, reflecting a compact, scramble style of reporting from the era.
In windy Crest Wick Scotland Ward, a Toledo player, and Stranahan, a two time contender, clash in the British amateur final. Ward clung to a lead with late birdies while Stranahan faltered on the back nine, failing to overtake the North Carolina star.
The meet featured athletes from Cal and San Francisco rivals with Cramer posting a 161 meter effort in the event. Teams from Brockton and San Rafael showed strong performances as UC schools and local clubs rallied for second place.
Legionnaires baseball program prepares for a district playoff near Berkeley with Northern and Southern division matchups. The winner advances to state and national eliminations toward the national championship as teams like Oakland and Whshingles Townships compete. The roster highlights alumni who became major leaguers, including names linked to past Legion participants.
In a high speed Indianapolis style event, Bill Vukovich Jr. led the field before a wall crash on the northeast turn near mile 80 derailed his bid for victory. The Fresno driver suffered a disappointing exit as the field surged past the wreck.
chaotic 500 lap Memorial Day race features Sadler spinning, wheel loss, and a dramatic comeback. Rose leads early but vehicle pressure faults halt his Offenhauser while Jack Pla dominates until late, with Frost and Don Rose among only finishers as Flaherty nearly overtakes before fuel and tire issues end the battle.
Bob Sweikert began his first Indianapolis 500 tact of the 77th year by running inside the top twenty before a miscue near the 200 mile mark. His McNaylara Special fouled and he retired after a long stretch without a pit stop. Unofficially he placed 26th in a 33 car field.
A scrambled report on a speedway event notes Wallace earning a seven figure purse and a historic field with the youngest driver, Rutimian, at 245 pounds. It describes European rivals and a dramatic incident where Alberty Asean’s crash sparked concern for drivers and their cars. The piece implies a record purse and notable performances despite peril on track.
Golden Gate hosts a noon sports cars meet featuring modified and racing-tuned vehicles. British Cooper entries and Swedish lightweights compete in a mixed class, with Formula One cars excluded from this public display.
Molinari, a San Francisco police officer, leads the Fresno meet as he faces Ed Castagnella in a third round clash. Castagnella, who upset NCGA champion Ralph Hall, eyes a potential upset of the defending champ. Local golfers from San Francisco to Modesto compete in a tense knockout to reach a tailerena stage.
A fragmented obituary notes A D Lasker’s death and mentions his role in promoting a miniature Teague baseball egg diet fad and a pilvilcoe opis, highlighting his influence in early baseball circles and related promotions.
The 1952 International Open Stunt Championships feature auto stunts with crashing stack sedans and high speed rolls as spectators await Joie Chitwood and his Auto Daredevils at Oakland Speedway tomorrow night at 8 30.
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