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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1950
Page
22
A detailed California race day report covers the Hollypark program with multiple heats. It notes winner Buy Reigh Sante in a tight stretch and Santa Bencht leading early, while War and Wing contest places amid long odds.
A star studded field of five Argentines is set for the $25,000 added Argonaut Handicap at Hollywood Park. The Fourth of July feature for older handicap runners covers a mile and a sixteenth with Bolero carrying 126 pounds, marking a highlight as Noor skips distances. Hollywood Park plans a special program, drawing a large crowd, with a brief pause for a dark track on Wednesday before racing resumes Thursday.
Long Beach player Jane uit tle advanced to the women’s final by crushing Geri Shepherd 6-0 6-3. In men’s singles Stan Clark and Jack Ballack moved to the semifinals after beating Schwichtenberg 6-0 6-3, with results listing quarterfinals and doubles pairings and upcoming matches.
On Trust looks to contend after a strong Golden Gate Handicap showing where he finished third behind Noor and Citation. The 126 pound package matches his day one feature weight while Zarauz heads South American entrants at 120 pounds. Other Argentines Miche and Ostentosoi carry 118 and more as Esprit de France, the Irish bred, seeks Fourth of July glory.
Ames Ta July 1 praising the selection of Barry New as the new track coach for Iowa State, with notes on his Grinnell College background and Grinnell connections.
A youthful sensation defeats Harry Givan in a notable match. Demoss of Ore crushes Babe Davies of Vver with decisive scores 11 and 10. The result highlights rising talent in the local scene and notable performances by named competitors.
Albuquerque rookie Rufe James Marshall earned rookie of the week honors in the West Texas New Mexico League. League president Milton Price announced the selection after Marshall posted four strong plays and multiple hits from June 22 to June 24 including a homer and tied league records. A recent junior college graduate, he was assigned to Albuquerque from Oakland.
Mrs George Furtsch was elected president of Meadowlark women’s club. Other officers include Mrs Eldon Edes secretary Mrs Tex Tucker treasurer Mrs Ray Williams handicap chairman and Mrs Bob Dalton tournament chairman. Members begin tying trials for annual men’s club championships at South years July 9.
Droppo belts seven runs including a grand slam as Boston crushes the Yankees 13 to 4 while Rosen drives in five with two homers to spark Cleveland past Detroit 7 to 4. White Sox beat Browns 4 to 1 on Billy Pierce’s win.
Bob Lemon became one of three major league pitchers to reach the 10 win mark for the 1950 season. The Long Beach right-hander defeated Washington 134 and later beat St. Louis 18-2 while allowing nine safeties. Vern Stephens drove in eight runs to raise his RBI total to 77 and Stevie clipped the ball at 306 with a .290 average. Cliff Mapes hit his sixth homer as the Yankees outfielder maintains solid numbers amid a busy week of play.
Nicolai a southpaw from Lakewood slashed a three under par 68 at Meadowlark to grab the lead in the Long Beach medal play championship. Cutler posted a five under 66 for best round, while 15-year-old Tommy Jacobs also impressed in Class A. Final rounds set for Tuesday after today’s second round.
Philadelphia report says Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers was struck on the right side last night but appeared in uniform today and expects to resume his normal pitching turn on the mound for Brooklyn.
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