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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1950
Page
16
Santa Fe bowler Laddie Cernehouz blasted a 702 series Monday night at Banner Bowl with games of 230 225 and 247, the year’s highest league score. A scoring error reduced his windup game to 242, later corrected after review.
In 1949 a total of 520 stake races were run at tracks across the United States, aggregating a value of 7,701,979 dollars.
Nancy Chaffee, a 21 year old Southern California player from Ventura, trains seriously with goal to represent the United States at Wimbledon. She says she is now truly devoted to tennis for the first time in her career and, while wearing shorts during practice, would not compete in that attire for the national team.
Jimmy Nichols, one-arm golf great, carded 70 at Dallas Country Club in an exhibition with John Austin and George Ausbach at Ross Rogers Course. The event, sponsored by Nichols's A G Spalding Sporting Goods, draws no admission. Amarillo golf meet set for Potter County Court House at 8 pm tomorrow. In Dallas, Ty Cobb, age 64, headlines Texas League opener before 54,151 fans as Dallas tops Tulsa 10 3 with ex-AL stars like Tris Speaker and Dizzy Dean.
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Bill Durnan captured his sixth Vezina Trophy, leading the NHL in goaltending for the 1949-50 season and adding another top honor to his illustrious career.
Kenny Keltner, third baseman for the Cleveland Indians for 12 years, received an unconditional release in Topeka. Manager Lou Boudreau spoke with Keltner after a hotel-room discussion, noting it was the toughest decision. Keltner, formerly with the Milwaukee Brewers before joining Cleveland, can now negotiate with any team as a free agent.
A six man tag and a blood chilling scrap highlight Thursday wrestling at Municipal Auditorium. Southwest Junior Heavyweight title clash features Wayne Martin of Tulsa vs Whitey Walberg of Minnesota in a two out of three falls bout set to two and a half hours. Openers include a 20 minute two out of three falls tag match with George Curtis Billy Weidner and Bob DeMarco vs Tarzan Zimba Pat O Dowdy and Olan Boynton. Semi main pits Kasaboski of Hamilton against Frankie Hill Murdock, a bout the Waxahachie grappler hopes to settle with a sleeper move.
In a 1950 NBA playoff game between Syracuse and New York officials whistled 88 fouls total. Six players from each side fouled out, signaling a chaotic contest dominated by foul trouble and tense defense.
Mrs. R J Moore won first place in the Amarillo County Club Women's Golf Association weekly tournament with 30 carpet strokes determined by the fewest putts. Mrs. Charles Reid led the nine hole flighters with 15.
The Gold Sox practiced at Gold Sox Field under coach Bob Seeds as manager Harry Davis recovered from influenza. Returnee Ray Faust and pitcher Dean Franks showed strong form while Ted Clawittas Tom Caliente Al Carr Crawford Howard and Stan Surma powered the batting. Doug Lewis arrived with high expectations after a .367 season, likely to start at first base. a rookie pitcher Calloway joined from Little Rock with potentially strong value.
On the first anniversary of DiMaggio's injury flight, Tommy Henrich re joins the Yankees in Brooklyn next Friday and is expected to play in Boston against the Red Sox when the AL season opens. Doctors say Henrich’s knee is not seriously damaged. Casey Stengel expresses relief at the news from Cincinnati.
A local event in Molesey England sees the old people’s club choosing a beauty queen. The election is organized by the senior group and aims to celebrate community members and local charm.
Three players from the Cleveland Barons were selected for the American Hockey League all star team for the 1949 50 season. The picks underscore Barons’ strong roster as the league recognizes top performers across positions.
The 196 day New York racing season will feature a total of 1,568 races across all tracks. The figure outlines the annual program, detailing race counts by meet and track.
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