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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1950
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes the Jersey City international franchise and major league links drawing delegates at a convention opening. The speaker cites attendance decline blamed on weather and road conditions, while stressing the minors’ role in developing players for the majors and the significance of territorial fan base payments.
Vic Janowicz of Ohio State will be honored next Tuesday as the outstanding football player in the U.S. He is a 5-9, 185 pound back who starred for the Buckeyes in nine games, scoring 65 points and handling kickoffs and punts. Other finalists included Kyle Rote Red Bagnell Bobby Pacha Dan Fogelberg and Leach Heath with regional leaders named in voting.
In ادامه, results show Rapids 26 44 Logan 80 at Riven Valley 48 Logan 46. Hancock 39 Avoca 25 Avoca 59 Hancock 49 for girls Menlo 61 Extra 55 Extra 58 Menlo 42. Pitt meets Jowa October 13. Baineee University toes will meet ca e y of lowe at Iowa City.
Charles knocked out Nick Barone in the 11th round to defend his heavyweight crown in Cincinnati. A $53,334.50 gross gate drew 10,086 local fans as Tannas and Weill discussed a possible Detroit title bout, with no firm opponent chosen yet. Barone suffered a cut lip and a battered nose as the champ retained the title after a dramatic finish.
Mayberry Brothers won three straight over Blue Star while Skelgas beat Schlitz and Motors defeated VFW two out of three. Keithee posted a 593 series and 302 single, Boyd Banka 589, Jim Pressnall 525, Ivan Shearman 5618, Davis 192, Shearman 194, Pressnall 190. Paired tonight are Bud Nelson Insurance versus Calumet, Firemen versus Paul’s Tap and Colonial versus Atlantic Aces.
James L. Skeeter Webb, a former Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox infielder, announced he has been named manager of the Waterloo club for the 1961 Three league season. He spoke from St Petersburg Florida where he plans to lead the team next year.
Three Iowa cities Burlington Clinton and Keokuk bid for a berth in the Parcel baseball league as Danville and Decatur exit the class B conference Lafayette Ind also bids The three Iowa cities were former members of the Central association No major league ties for 1951 exist Vern McMillan the leagues new president said without a big league link the league may stay at six clubs next year
Town teams fared well in a clean sweep of away games led by Iowa Wesleyan defeating Carthage Missouri 56 to 50. Dubuque beat Wisconsin Tech 41 to 24 and Wartburg downed St Olaf 64 to 57. Graceland topped Tarkio 62 to 55 while Westmar beat Southern 8 D. Teachers 61 to 50.
Towns in this area are well represented on the Simpson college basketball squad. Coach Casey must rebuild after nine lettermen left, with Avery Boose and Jerry Bramer of Elk Horn, Ove Strantiakov of Kimballton, Jack Patterson of Orient, Don Heffier of Villlaca, Lowell Reed of Guthrie Center and Roger Fisher of Creston among the locals.
Charley Dreasen, former Cincinnati manager and ex coach with the Yankees and Dodgers, is introduced as the Brooklyn Dodgers manager for the 1951 season guiding the team into the new era.
CCNY defeated Brigham Young 71 69 in a tight contest at Madison Square Garden as Ed Warner and Ed Roman sparked a late surge. Roman scored 26, Warner 22, giving CCNY its 18th straight win over two years. North Carolina State rolled past Davidson 87 53, and Michigan State upset Detroit 45 31.
Des Moines players Tom Bienemann and Dick Steere of Drake have accepted invitations to play in the North-South game in Miami Florida on Christmas Day. Invitations came from Herman Hickman Yale coach directing the North squad.
St Petersburg Florida dispatch reports Mel Ott former New York Giants outfielder and manager was selected to manage the Oakland team in the Pacific Coast League.
Officials urge drivers to take it easy on the road and allow ample time for trips. The message warns against speeding to avoid missing destinations and emphasizes safe, deliberate driving habits.
Glenwood beat Shenandoah 48 41 in a tight third quarter to fourth quarter battle. Stan Davis led Glenwood with seven field goals and four free throws while Cairns scored 16 for Shenandoah and led at halftime 18 14. Bedford Tops Clarinda 37 29 In another Iowa matchup. Discher led Clarinda with 11 points while Bedford pulled away after the second quarter.
Greenfield-Creston forced two overtimes before falling 40-37 to Creston. Regulation ended 46-35 and 37-37 after the first OT. Jack Newbury, Jer z Foster and Dave Campbell led scoring for Greenfield with 17, 15, and 15 respectively while Hay Healey added 15 for Creston.
In a Tuesday slate, Elk Horn-Dewey beat Elk Horn 61-40 with Sandeman scoring 16 points to lead Earling. Elk Hora trailed 21-14 at halftime as Glen Jennen added 10 for Elk Hora. Walnut home and away: boys won 56 while girls fell 37 27. B LaFrentz 18 and Rod Ray 16 paced the Walnut boys, LeRoy Helm 9 for Elliott, Elliott girls 17 from Janet Thompson and 13 from Joan Gideon in the losers' column, with Elliott leading 18-8 at halftime.
Massena remained undefeated with a 59 48 win against Lewis boys while Lewis girls won 89 54. Delores Kunze and Marilyn Rees led Lewis girls with 17 and 15 points. Schmidt led Massena with 19. Viota and Adair split a doubleheader. Wiota girls won 40 10, Adair 22 20 in favor of Adair. Nola Ward scored 14 for Wiota. Jack Dean led Adair with six.
Sioux City witnesses Fred H. Free and Ray N. Berry told the Woodbury county grand jury about alleged organized gambling and protection money in the area. The grand jury is in its third week of investigating gambling conditions, with critics claiming a coterie of business men collected $25,000 monthly from gamblers.
Extra Elmer Hansen left Sun day for Denver. Mrs Hansen came Friday to be with her mother Mrs Wes ley Donaldson a patient in Carroll hospital. Rev Virgil Neville and wife and son Larry were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Herb Wahlert Monday. Gladys Knox arrived Saturday from Minnesota after caring for her aunt Miss Louella Knox. Gordon Bills of Glenwood visited his mother Mrs Agnes Bills ill at home. Kenneth Bitte and daughter of Guthrie Center visited his grandmother Agnes Bills Saturday. Do not drive if you drink.
Three state agencies request a net annual increase of 369 610 dollars for the 2 year period starting July 1. Public safety, the treasurer’s office and the soil conservation committee presented their asks to Gov Beardsley and State Comptroller Ray Johnson. The governor will base his budget message on agency requests, with 31 already heard and a total ask of 1 948 460 dollars per year.
Hubert Wilkins told the Central Park Methodist men's club in Buffalo that submarines operating under the Arctic Ocean could transport American troops within striking distance of Russian industrial centers. He warned the Arctic route offers a potential, saving long overland movement in harsh Arctic conditions.
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