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Newspaper
Hartford Chronicle
Location
Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1946
Page
7
Providence Journal names Hare High School star R. L. Oddie A'Vant as a first choice for both the 100 and 220 yard dash on its mythical All-State outdoor track team. Journal writers also pick him for the indoor team in the same events.
Lefty Paulus backed by strong support helped the Riverside Merchants beat Providence Holy Rosary Club 4 to 4 in Riverside Field. Joe Ramos pitched well to limit the Merchants to four runs while Holy Rosary rallied for two in the fourth and two in the seventh. Newell Roberts homered and showed fine defense at third base. Frankie Jackson snared drives in center field. Invaders and Eagles games were cancelled. Holy Rosary plays Onset on Sunday. check daily papers for other schedules.
Providence Rhode Island reporter Al Potter is added to the CHRONICLE staff to cover sports in Rhode Island. He is a former CB I theater soldier recently discharged from the US Army, with prior overseas writings. Rhode Island sports schedules should be sent to Potter at the Providence Chronicle office or 11 Pratt Street.
Mike Harnes surveys rainy season woes hitting school athletes as many events face delays and cancellations. Notable items include Drains baseballs’ flux with star losses, Memorials trackster Charles Lewis nearing graduation, and Tyger Pierce from Winston Trade High School advancing to senior year with a string of modest meet placements.
Ray Ralinenn, a welterweight boxer, rose from trainer to world title contender amid a backdrop of racial tension. An interview recounts a trainer offering ten dollars to Black trainees, which Ray refused, preferring to earn his place.
In the State Meet, a runner won his trial heat but placed fourth in the finals. Teased by early promise, Tver looks to rebound next year with a higher leap and stronger speed. Pelbronk Rinne of Trade aims for a diploma before enlisting, while Teel pursues a title star path. Tinnsie recalls his former 1000 meter pace as he heads toward graduation and the future.
In recalling Jack Johnson the first African American heavyweight champion, the piece notes his boxing greatness shadowed by accusations of corruption and racial tension. It highlights Johnson’s 1908 Burns victory, the 1915 Willard defeat, and persistent suspicions about fixed fights and motivations, concluding he left little glory for his race.
The Wolverines baseball club begins its first game in three years against the Roslindale Royals at Columbus Avenue Ball Orchard on Sunday June 30 at 3 PM. Before Pearl Harbor they were a top semi pro club in New England, and now with peace they return led by Wood Drewery Phillips Bracy Burns Yacker Morris Granville and others.
Jamaican sprinter Herb McKenley, former Poston College standout, starred for Illinois in Minneapolis scoring a double victory. He clocked 47.6 seconds in the 440 yard dash and 21.3 seconds in the 220 yard dash, delivering a standout collegiate performance.
The Bay State Golf Association will hold a meeting on Saturday evening June 29 at 44 Mass Ave. Old members may reinstate by paying dues, new members can join under the new advance in fee and dues. Election of officers will be held at the meeting.
The New England Tennis Association sponsors the first open tournament since World War II at Forest Park in Springfield Mass from July 4 to 7. Matches featureMen's Singles Doubles and Women's Singles Doubles with finals July 7 at 10 am. Organizers include Raymond Babcock housing chief William C Jackson general chairman and Dr William B Jones with Kermit Lee as referee. Drawings set for July 3 at 89 Oak Street Springfield.
A Caribbean cricket club notes its long service in state matches but laments weak current form against Universal CC and West India last Saturday. Lester Benn tops with 53 not out, while Gerald Cox also shines. calls grow for unity and discipline as Wanderers plan upcoming games at Newton and Franklin Field.
The Homestead Grays meet the New York Cubans at Forbes Field on July 4 and 7 in doubleheaders. The holiday games test crowd appeal and mark the first half finale with Newark Eagles in a slim lead aiming to challenge the Grays on July 7 as the Negro National League resumes the second half.
Young puppies at Wonderland, new to track life, display speed echoing famed greyhounds Never Roll Rural Rube My Laddie Lady Gan drew and Fern Nature as nightly crowds pack the beach track to watch their first outings.
Bi Ki Pu Golf Club of Providence held a jackpot handicap tourney on Sunday June 28 at Louisquisset. First division winner was Robert Tillman of Providence with Reed White second and A Douglass third. In the second division Thomas of Providence and Horace Brown tied for first, Col George Bynum and A Price tied for second.
The Elk Giants extended their win streak with a decisive win over State Health at Coit Park. Speedball Stathon pitched four hits, Herman Poole delivered a key pinch single, and strong defense sealed the sixth win as Freddy Ware and Porter sparkled early.
The Trarm Brewers announce that on Sunday in Hartford they will face the Porto Rican stars who defeated Thamesville AC of New London. Manager Sy Cosgrove says he expects to bring the nation's leading Negro teams to town soon.
The Hartford Dukes traveled to Newport RI on Saturday June 22 for a twilight match with the Atomic Bombers. Dukes pitcher D Clay and catcher H Mikell worked the battery as the Bombers scored five runs in the seventh inning on Dukes errors, then added a run in the fourth on Cypris and Berton plays to lead 5 2 at half game.
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