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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1950
Page
3
Detroit won 7-4 in Washington extending its away record to 19-3 while the Yankees dropped a road game. The Tigers show strong batting from Kell Evers and Feller pitched Cleveland to a win over New York. Washington’s losing streak reached six as Boston and Brooklyn won.
Chicago Cardinals acquire quarterback Frank Tripucka from Detroit Lions in exchange for end Jim Cain, halfback Clarence Self, and rookie Ray Stackhouse. Tripucka starred for Notre Dame in 1948 and will play for Chicago this season.
Iron Horse Class 1 railroads put 1,865 locomotives in service in 1949, the highest in 25 years, with 1,608 diesel and 57 steam units. Reduce speed in duck encounter to save lives.
National League standings show Brooklyn 25 15 625 and Philadelphia 25 16 .610. St Louis 24 16 .600 and Chicago 19 19 .600 chase, with New York 16 21 .438 and Pittsburgh 17 27 .386. Yesterday’s NL results include Brooklyn 13 Chicago 1 and New York 5 Pittsburgh 4 in 10 innings. American League table lists New York 30 12 .714 and Detroit 27 12 .692. Detroit beat Washington 7 4 while Chicago routed Boston 12 0 in night games, with schedule for today including Cleveland at Washington and St Louis at Boston.
Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Robert Villemain in Philadelphia to claim the Pennsylvania 160 pound title before 22,004 paid fans. He hinted at seeking the remaining belt portions and expressed willingness to fight Jake LaMotta, while the NASC did not recognize the bout as an official championship.
Public safety message urges drivers to avoid speeding on curves and hills. Emphasizes careful driving to stay alive and protect lives, appealing to all road users to slow down and follow traffic rules.
Baseball leaders feature Doby Kell Williams and DiMaggio with top batting and runs figures. Williams and Gordon lead home runs while Musial and Robinson head other categories. New York state orchards and vineyards cover 280000 acres, with Chautauqua belt noted among major producing regions.
Denver Bears beat Omaha 9-6 to hand the league-leading team its fourth straight defeat. Colorado Springs slugged Sioux City 14-9, Lincoln lost 4-0 to Wichita, and Des Moines fell 5-2 to Pueblo. Jim Kamis held Sioux City to one run through six, while Pete Graemmas Jim Rutenbar Connie Jackee and Bill Gardner homered for Colorado Springs.
Milwaukee drops a 7 6 decision to Toledo in 11 innings while Columbus falls to Louisville 6 5 after a late rally. St Paul over Kansas City 7 2 with key hits by Simmons Brancato and Lerchen homers.
Yesterday's Stars Batting highlights Hoot Evers driving in five runs for Detroit with a home run and a triple in a 7-4 win over Washington. Bob Feller fanned five as Cleveland beat the Yankees 3-2 on the mound.
Pittsburgh announces the signing of 20 year old Donald Dahlke of Iowa State Teachers College to a contract with its farm system. Dahlke, a top pitcher and versatile infielder outfielder, was also a strong hitter and joins Indianapolis in the American Association.
A noticing trend reports that Petestriana consistently wears white attire while walking highway stretches after dusk. The behavior emerges as a distinctive nightly habit noted by locals, with no accompanying incidents or broader events reported.
The Hometown club optioned Dahlke to Charles Town of the Sally League and plans to use him as a shortstop.
Charles S. Howard Sr., millionaire automobile dealer and Seabiscuit’s owner, died today in San Francisco after years of failing health. He was famed for his racing interests and Seabiscuit once held the title of the world’s richest racehorse after winning the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap.
The San Juan Capistrano handicap at Santa Anita in March showcases Howard as owner of Kayak il, an Australia-imported cup winner. He remains the only owner to win the race three times, underscoring his persistent success.
H J Tye and family visit Griswold with Mrs Tye Judy and Michael. They return to Scott Field Illinois to await overseas orders. Tye to Wiesbaden Germany to join the air communication system. Lt and Mrs Jack R Clarke and two children visit from Washington DC and will go to Lowry Field Denver.
Mrs. Clarke will take a two months training course while her children stay a month here. They will go to Los Angeles to her sister's mother where Lt. Clarke will join them before returning to Washington.
Public safety reminder urges drivers to slow down at dusk to reduce crash risk and protect pedestrians and other road users in low light conditions. Authorities emphasize vigilance and headlight use during twilight hours.
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