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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1949
Page
20
Fort Worth June 2. A new annual honor will recognize the outstanding TCU cager each season. The Sumner Award, funded by Dr. Wendell W. Sumner, a former TCU star and Fort Worth physician, will be presented by a five member judging committee including Sumner.
Ted Smith reports from New York that Brown, a leading sports promoter, urges arena owners to control boxing by signing and contracting top fighters. He argues arenas would ensure quality shows, reduce middlemen, and increase profits while protecting the sport’s reputation. He cites past promoter dominance harming venues.
Gabby Street former manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Browns plans to leave St. John’s Hospital early next week after a major operation on May 10. The baseball broadcaster will rest at his Joplin Missouri home before resuming radio work.
Jack Kramer and Bobby Riggs, both from Los Angeles, advanced to the final round of the world professional indoor tennis championships at Wembley Arena. Kramer outlasted Pancho Segura in five sets 3-6 6-3 6-3 3-6 6-3, while Riggs defeated Don Budge 4-6 6-2 6-2 7-5.
Chicago reports 18 year old Oklahoma shortstop James Sloan Baumer received a reported bonus exceeding 50 000 for signing with the White Sox. BAumer starred at Broken Bow high after Tulsa and attracted bids from seven clubs including the Yankees and Pirates. He will join the Waterloo Iowa farm in the Three I League under a pact arranged with his parents.
Chattanooga announces the purchase of pitcher Earl McGowan from Minneapolis of the American Association. The move adds veteran pitching depth to the Lookouts roster ahead of upcoming games.
Bruce Woodcock knocked out Freddie Mills in the 14th round at White City before 46,000, retaining European British and empire heavyweight titles and earning a Sept. 6 world title bout qualifier against Lee Savold. Mills was down four times as Woodcock pressed with rights to the heart and had a 20 pound weight advantage throughout the bout. Savold and manager Bill Daly attended ringside.
Melissa the Navy dog mascot, famed for chasing the Army mule in 1942, was laid to rest on the 50 yard line at Annapolis after a Thursday morning funeral at the football practice field. Navy figures and longtime athletic staff attended, with Dusty Dornin and K G Schacht among mourners.
Chicago June 2 George Kepford James of Cornell University was named as the East coaching aide on the collegiate staff for the all star game at Soldier Field August 12. James, 44, has led Cornell since 1947 after 13 years as assistant coach at Cornell.
Advertisement notes a special purchase of all wool tropical suits offered at 6.75 off and priced at 32.15. The line suggests a clearance or sale event with discounted pricing on premium apparel. No additional details on brand or store provided.
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