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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1950
Page
7
Snow and cold across the midwest to New England hinder early baseball as players risk edge loss before opening week. Derby contenders and Chesapeake Stakes figures appear, with Greek Shop, Sum Slow, Guillotine among hopefuls. Corry sports beat notes Swarts resignation, Lillie watch, and Gan On arena card.
Reading Pa April 15 Eastern motorcycle meet set for tomorrow at the Pairgrounds with up to 100 racers. The field is led by notable champions Bobby Hill and Bill Miller. The largest white spruce in the U.S. stands at 71 inches around and 4 feet high.
All 16 major league teams scrapped planned exhibition games as snow and cold deterred action. Yankees and Dodgers postponed a Brooklyn rematch at Ebbets Field, with 17,000 tickets sold, while other games from New York to Chicago were wiped out or delayed.
Beau Jack of New York City defeated Lew Jenkins of Philadelphia at Uline Arena by technical knockout in the sixth round. The fight featured several stoppages and a knockdown in the third, with medical action and a late-blooded rally before the bout ended.
Pittsburgh April 16 Ray Poat a right handed pitcher who never mastered the majors is back in the minors with Baltimore in the International League Poat a 25 year old hurler was sold to Baltimore for an undisclosed sum marking his third release by a major league club after stints with the Indians and Giants
Ken secured a job by phone with General Manager Joe Cranin in Boston after leaving his Milwaukee home. He is expected to serve mainly as a pinch hitter and provide extra depth as a reserve. The Yankees sold two players and optioned two others to Kansas City. Frame Shea and Paul Hinsiehs were sold, while Fenton Male and Wally Hood were optioned.
Atlanta April 15 Clayton Heafner the golfing star who often wins big prizes led the North Fulton Open after a 67 second round giving 137 total. Lloyd Mangrum Sam Snead tied for fourth at 138 as winds eased and crowds watched amateur Bob McGoy post a 142 to stay in the hunt.
In Burbank California on April 15 1950 an Associated Press report notes Jim Jeffries famed heavyweight champion born April 15 1875 in Carroll Ohio is celebrated on his 75th birthday. City officials declare Jim Jeffries Day with state and boxing officials invited to his cottage for a birthday gathering. The piece highlights his status as perhaps the greatest heavyweight and the festive public interest in the event.
In the National Association Best-of-seven, Minneapolis defeats Syracuse 91 to 77 securing a 4-1 series edge. American League final series sees Bridgeport win 78 to 73 over Scranton as the lead remains contested.
B G R Keglers Of Detroit win a spring telephone event, taking the top trophy in a team affair. Individual standout Johnny Bar of Detroit posts a 650 series and Hubert Welgen leads the booster team with high games. Office girls overpower Office men 3 0 in handicap match as Mary Haxtson and Helen Pondel shine.
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