Today's Alameda snapshot is of "The Big Game", a.ka. The Island Bowl, in 1978. A local sports writer renamed the game in the 90s. The 54th annual renewal of this crosstown rivalry is renewed tonight at Encinal's Willie Stargell field at 7 PM.
This Alameda Snapshot is a classic photo from Encinal High School in 1955 as students stand by their cars. At the time Encinal was a brand new campus.Photo is courtesy of Vivian Young-Mc Donald.