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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1950
Page
3
Vic Wertz with five RBIs in the first game and three in the second headlines a Detroit sweep of Philadelphia in twilight-night twin bill. Hoot Evers and Johnny Groth contribute homers as the Tigers close in on the Yankees.
Lloyd Mangrum of Chicago led the $15,000 Fort Wayne Open after three rounds at Orchard Ridge Country Club with 67 67 67? He held a three stroke edge as wind gusts reached 35 mph. Cary Middlecoff and Ed Oliver trailed with 137 as Middlecoff faded from the first round lead and Oliver posted 67 70.
Columbus report states coach Dye resigns from Ohio State after four seasons to lead Washington Huskies basketball. Salary difference cited with Washington offering 9000 dollars yearly versus Ohio State 7200. Dye rose from Pomeroy to Star and led OSU to 53 wins 34 losses in four seasons including 22-4 1949-50 Big Ten title.
In a Friday night games wrap, Minneapolis beat Indianapolis 9-6 to close the American Association gap. Miller down Kansas City 9-6 on a fourth inning six‑run burst led by Jack Harshman’s grand slam. Milwaukee’s Al Lakeman powered an 11-6 win over St. Paul. Toledo edged Columbus 7-5 with George Lerchen and Eddie Mondalski homers.
Otto Vogel, University of Iowa baseball coach since 1925, has been named assistant freshman football coach at Towa. He will aid Wally Schwank, recently named head freshman football coach and former Davenport high school athletic director.
In the Western League action Wichita defeated Omaha 7-4 while Pueblo beat Sioux City 9-3. Denver split with Lincoln and Colorado Springs, Des Moines. leaders closer, each team gained ground on Omaha and Sioux City.
Lennart Strand, a loose jointed Swede, highlighted the 11th annual Compton Invitational by running 4 minutes 7.3 seconds for the mile in cool 59 degree weather. He said he preferred 65 and apologized for his time, noting it was the fastest mile ever run on the West Coast but slower than his target of 4.01.
National League standings show Brooklyn and St. Louis atop with .682 and .605 marks. Latest results include New York’s 7 Cincinnati 6 and Boston’s 4 loss to Pittsburgh. American League notes New York leads with 27 wins and Detroit 24, while several twin bills and day games list times across multiple matchups.
Eddie Robinson of the White Sox belted a homer and drove in the winning run with a double in Chicago's 6-5 victory over New York in two innings. Don Newcombe of the Dodgers held St Louis to five hits to move Brooklyn into the undisputed National League lead.
The article notes over 100 ophthalmic glass types used in spectacles and their different corrective roles. It also references runner Gunder Haegg and his world records, noting a time of 4:01.44 and describing a caution about driving safely on a motor trip linked to his achievement.
The NFL draft selected 140 players amid plans for an all star game. Detroit Lions coach Bo McMillin added Hoernschemeyer, a Chicago Hornets back, to pair with rookies Doak Walker and Leon Hart. George Halas picked Harper Davis and Glen Dobbs for the Bears. Washington traded Jim Spavital to Chicago for Walt Stickel, while Los Angeles and Chicago made further exchanges.
An unusual note urges walking against traffic on the open highway to scout oncoming vehicles while promoting Newsa Telegraph Want Ads as a venue for notices and listings.
Summary of top stat leaders from multiple leagues featuring Doby Kell and DiMaggio for batting averages runs and RBIs. Williams Kiner Slaughter Musial Slaughter and Glaviano figures. notable pitching leaders Rueh Spahn and Bankhead. teams include Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, New York and Philadelphia with various marks and averages.
Elk Horn and nearby families shared visits and social events over the weekend. Baptisms were held at Elk Horn Lutheran Church for Clara Kay and Janet Knudsen. Attending gatherings were neighbors from Racine Wisconsin to Cordova Nebraska as well as members of the Petersen, Nielsen, and Jensen households.
A series of brief notices lists candidates seeking the Republican nomination in Cass County. Announcements include county recorder, county auditor, county attorney, county treasurer, sheriff, and others with primary dates around June 1950. Names cited include Dale Cornell Esther Reeves Ray Warham F. W. Herbert John Budd A. M. Gill Harry Jordan.
C M Skipton declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court in Cass County Iowa. He states the primary election date is June 5 1950 and asks Republican voters for their support.
G. H. Allen announces candidacy for County Supervisor Third district Atlantic on the Republican ticket, subject to the voters in the June 6 primary. M. E. Hubbard also declares candidacy for supervisor Third district on the Republican ticket with urging support for the June 6, 1960 primary.
Otto B. Schwartz announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for supervisor in the Second Case county district in the June 6 1950 primary. The notice also states an intent to seek re nomination for the office of attorney for Case.
Numerous visitors from Des Moines Eugene Ore Council Bluffs Perry Slater Oakland Cal spent Sunday with relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs Edgar Hansen hosted friends for a birthday celebration at their home.
A note expressing gratitude to neighbors for plowing and planting corn and to the O. D. C. club ladies for serving lunch. The writer, Ben Behrends, wishes readers to drive carefully and notes a near-final motor trip.
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