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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1950
Page
20
Austin Maroon track squad under coach Johnny Kitchen fields about 40 trainees preparing for the Border Olympics in Laredo March 11-12. Allen Lawler leads the group with Kitchen handling football duties. only Cavileer and Livingston return as lettermen.
New York Giants head to Phoenix for spring training led by vice president Chub Feeney and secretary Eddie Brannik. The party includes Sal Years Hank Behrman George Bamber Monte Irvin Ruby Rufer Richard Adair and Sam Calderone.
Oilman Dick Burnett rents the Cotton Bowl for the Texas League opener on April 11 against Tulsa to test Dallas fan demand. He aims to break attendance records, assess the need for larger stands, and gauge Dallas readiness for a major league franchise, eyeing a Browns or similar club and a potential bid.
London reports chair Sir Louis Greig of the All England Club commenting on Teddy Tinling's resignation over attire. He notes Wimbledon does not need risqué designs to attract spectators while acknowledging Tinling’s work designing players' outfits. He hints Tinling offered new designs for this year and that Miss Moran’s lace shorts last year drew undue attention.
The Plainview Texan Vern Roach died at St. Clare's Hospital after a 10th round knockout loss to Georgie Small in Manhattan. An investigation is planned by the district attorney as New York officials reported no clear negligence. Roach, 24, had a comeback bid after years away from the ring and was attended by NYSAC physicians and doctors through the night. Louisville-born Roach previously battled Marcel Cerdan in a bout that helped end his career.
Plainview mourns Lavern Roach a local idol and symbol of clean living who died from head injuries after a 10 round bout with George Small in New York. Roach a Marine boxing standout and Plainview High School athlete rose from Golden Gloves success to a brief pro career before his death.
In San Saba on February 23 the Memorial Ball Park directors and American Legion Post leader Commander Louis M Crump met to discuss forming a Central Texas Softball League. Neighboring towns teams may be invited. a follow up meeting is set for next week when director Harry Shapiro, hospitalized after a minor operation, can attend.
Arcadia California February 23 The 13 renewal of the Santa Anita Handicap is shaping up to be the smallest field in history with only about 10 probable starters if weather cooperates. The contenders include three Calumet distillers Citation Powder and Two Sea plus My Request Noor Miche Solidarity Trust Old Rockport Moonrush and others. The main draw is Citation making a comeback after a year away with mixed results in sprint and route races.
Calumet Farm veteran Armed is entered to start with Coaltown in the $50,000 Widener Handicap at Hialeah Saturday. Odds shifted as trainer Ben Jones affirmed Armed will run with Mr. Speed while Three Rings faces doubt due to a leg injury. Royal Governor rose to 3 to 1 in the revised entries, Arise fell to 8 to 1, with other contenders at 20 to 1. This marks Armed’s fourth Widener appearance, chasing earlier wins in 1946 and 1947 and a 1948 fourth.
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