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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1949
Page
25
Tall raw boned sharpshooter from Palos Verdes moves into command of the annual Palos Verdes Invitational after a 34 34 68 opening round. He is favored to win in the 150 player field in Southern California finals for the amateur 36 hole event.
Muted by a scattered field, Jim Ferrie of Virginia and Jack Colmar of Lakewood trail leader Ralph Sicks by four and six strokes respectively after the opening round. Delbert Walker of Virginia and Sack Cunacov of Montebello sit among early threats as final rounds loom with a morning start and a banquet scheduled later.
Denver Bears rename manager as Bill Decarlo replaces Mike Gazella after a board meeting. Gazella, once adored by local fans who gifted him a new car, departs amid a season downturn following a poor road trip.
Bob Nelson, 29, star center of the Los Angeles Dons, known for leadership and scoring touch, plus steady defense, tops the All-America Conference pivot list for three straight years. A Bryan Texas native and former tackle, he shifted to center in college and earned All-Southwest Conference honors. He reportedly arrived at training camp in top shape and ready to lead the team again this season.
Johnny Longden rode War Flower to win the Sunset Handicap at Hollywood Park in the mile and five-eighths race. War Flower, trained by Willie Molter, also won the Argonaut and Inglewood Handicaps, with Ace Admiral on Trust and Esprit de France among favorites. Molter dominated training as Pretal weakened on the far turn and finished lower, while Molter’s star status grew.
John F. Moakley steps down as Cornell track coach after a five decade career with the Big Red. Louis Montgomery, his assistant the past year, succeeds him and Moakley will serve as adviser.
Del Mar mutuel clerks union Local 280 of Los Angeles threatens a strike at the Del Mar race track opening. President Earle De Warwick cites demands for improved security and better job protections as the key issue. Track manager Webb Everett did not comment on the dispute.
Belair stud's four year old Emme Bieiped surged from the far turn to win the Elannan Ab Dustin Handicap at Belmont Park over a mile sixteenth. Greentree Stable's Paddieduck chased My Emma but settled for second as My Emma held on for the victory in a field of seven with a $10,000 added purse. Gil Retort paid $3.20 in the backdrop of a 1 1/4 mile race.
Coaltown raced to a three length victory in the Arlington feature on July 23 before a sweltering crowd of 27,127. The win, worth 36,100, marked Coaltown's seventh stakes triumph and extended his season earnings while Calumet's Stable faced a strong challenge from the field.
France and Italy split their Davis Cup zone matches in a tight series. The report notes a 1-1 score after singles, with doubles teams crashing in a decisive moment.
Australia’s three member Davis Cup team swept the last two singles matches to defeat Canada in Montreal. Bill Sidwell won the series opener and David Sedla? clinched the victory with a straight set win over Brendan Macken as the Aussies moved into the North American zone final.
Navy announces Ben Martin as an assistant to the gridiron program at Annapolis with Lieut. Leon Bramiett and Capt. H. B. Caldwell involved as athletic director figures. No replacement named yet for plebe coaching duties.
Kryhoski, who hit 294 with 84 New York Yankees this season, was optioned to Oakland to make room for a pitcher. The Acorns recently acquired by the Yankees.
Reported in York on July 23 the interzone final of the Davis Cup will feature the European and American zone winners facing each other. The match is scheduled at the Weatherby Rye venue with details to follow.
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