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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1950
Page
19
New York reports Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals opening the season strong as a premier hitter. The article notes his pace among leaders with a rapid early return at the plate.
Mitchell tops the American League with a .406 average after Sunday’s games for Cleveland as Ted Williams drops to first with illness. The report tracks leaders across AL and NL, naming players like Groth, Majeski, Rizzuto, Zarilla, Durocher’s deal, and Spahn and Roberts with three wins each.
Ezzard Charles seeks a heart health exam in Chicago to determine if he can defend the NBA heavyweight title. The Illinois state athletic commission will provide a heart specialist and equipment for tests, with NBA approval for the test location. The fight against Freddie Beshore could follow if he passes the examination. IBC officials express hope for a Charles Oma title bout in Chicago this summer.
Middleground heads 11 contenders in the $10,000 Derby Trial at Churchill Downs on Tuesday as aim is to gauge Derby potential. Calumet Farm's Theory and Brookemeade Stable's Greek Ship and Suan Glow are among top rivals. Your Host Hill Prince and Oil Capitol skip the race.
Rain and cold weather cut major league attendance by about 20 percent through 70 games, totaling 1,130,565 with 14,724 per game, down from 18,389 in 1949. Yankees drew 87,402 for four home dates versus 219,098 for eight last spring. Giants and Dodgers saw weak turnout amid washouts and postponements. Sox had four games and three postponements. Red Sox led with 130,137 paid for five home dates aided by Patriots Day doubleheader.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Billy Goodman will be out for a week or longer after an ankle fracture. X rays show a chipped fracture. Dr. Paul Butler ordered crutches and nonweight bearing. Ken Keltner subbed Sundays and Walter Dropo is recalled to join the lineup Tuesday.
Kyle Rote carried 24 times for 115 yards and caught 10 passes for 146 yards against Notre Dame in Dallas on December 3, 1949. He scored three touchdowns and averaged 48 yards per punt as SMU lost 27 20. He totaled 195 points in Texas sports editors 50 year honor. Other top feats listed include Babe Didrikson, Doak Walker and Leo Baldwin with various records and 1924 1930s performances.
The National Basketball Association will divide into Eastern and Western divisions for the 1950 51 season President Maurice Podoloff announced The league shrank to 12 teams after five franchises were surrendered and the Central division was eliminated The Eastern group includes Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Syracuse while the Western group comprises Rochester Fort Wayne Minneapolis Chicago tri cities and Indianapolis.
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