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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
6
Jimmy Demaret Ben Hogan and Johnny Palmer led the Phoenix Open field as they opened the 1950 tournament with Demaret posting a seven under par 4 under for the day and recording the event's first hole in one. Hogan nearly matched him with a 32 33 split and an eagle. Palmer finished close behind.
Texas City Stingarees, defending state champions, travel to Baytown to clash with Lee Ganders in a crucial 12-AA district tilt. The game airs on KEEL with Bay Bay motors sponsoring broadcasts. notable players include Mosher Welch Beavers Nettles and Dupree.
Humble Gun Club announces Sunday afternoon practice at Camp Reber range. Event aims to prepare shooters for an upcoming trophy shoot with divisions for each group. From Mayor Annandale, Minn, Bert Hahn, 52, retired Indianapolis Police officer, moved here in 1947 and was elected mayor in 1934.
Baytown Junior High and Horace Mann sent teams to Pasadena for a 16 team junior high tournament. Horace Mann faced Velasco at 3 35 p.m. while Baytown JH met Alvin at another gym. Mann beat Deer Park 46 25 to extend their perfect run and Baytown JH lost to Woodland Acres 42 28.
At Lake Placid a lack of snow threatens the World championships as officials rush to find workable snow. A three-man federation panel goes to Rumford Minnesota to locate suitable conditions for cross-country races. Ice-chop crews prepare to cover jump take-offs with pulverized ice. decision on transferring events expected after weekend report.
About sixty six students from North Side High School protested a coaching change at the school in Fort Worth on January 27. Kenneth Gire of McKinney was named head football coach, succeeding L B Morris who had served as acting head coach. Morris, who is head track coach, led the team since Paul Snow’s illness caused his resignation in 1949.
Branch Rickey notes top stars set values quickly as profits rise and Babe Ruth influence endures. DiMaggio earns 160000, Henrich 27000, Rizzuto 35000. Robinson 35000 with a 13000 rise. Reynolds, Newcombe, Campanella also tied to hefty payoffs while Williams seeks value near 100000.
Chicago reports at the National Sporting Goods Association show unveiling of iron designs aimed at reducing mishits and adding distance. Features include a V shaped weight distribution, rounded bottoms to prevent divots, and offset irons for lower, longer shots. Putters get emphasis with new models and labeled terms imply varying success. In Manila, Robert Puckett Jr., grandson of Vice President Fernando Lopez, was reported returned after a kidnapping incident in New Mexico.
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