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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jun 01, 1950

Page

4

Western Junior Hockey Loop predictions and roster chatter

Predictions cite six-team loop for coming season with Harper Parry possibly leaving Moose Jaw to run a hotel. chatter notes Canucks and Tigers prospects, logo names like Razor Shaver, Jackie Shaver, and Detroit Red Wings reference. Mentions August 8 All-America game in Memphis led by Claude Clim et and Clyde’s football injury.

Loop Murray Brown Moose Jaw Times-Herald J. Harper Parry JHP Harper Sez Murray Parry Moose Jaw Ei Harper Sea T Tiger Courage Department Memphis Claude ‘Climet Cleveland Tenn Clyde

Vic Toweel Wins Bantamweight Title In Johannesburg

Manuel Ortiz loses to Vic Toweel in a 15 round undisputed decision at Wembley Stadium in Johannesburg. Toweel, 23, bleeds from an eye and nose while Ortiz, 33, concedes defeat as 27,000 fans celebrate the new South African champion.

Johannesburg South Africa Manuel Ortiz California Vic Toweel Toweel Ortiz Wembley Stadium Pride el Centro Calif

Connaught Golf Club to host ladies day and city championship

A ladies day is set for this Saturday at the Connaught Golf Club with prizes for low gross and net. The Kiewel competition has been postponed to June 4 due to a late draw. members should submit names. The ladies city championship will be hosted at Connaught this year with qualifying rounds Saturday June 10 and up to noon Sunday June 11, practice rounds available all week.

Tiger Kings Cats Tigers Connaught Golf Club Kiewel

Boxing and sports notes mix in scattered 1941 era events

The piece surveys boxing figures like Lamotta and Robinson in a shifting middleweight scene while noting NBA hesitations over payouts. It also mentions Dr. Tracy quitting the Browns and a New York AP dispatch on Hialeah race track adding watermelons to summer crops and planning a watermelon derby with Seminole youth.

National Boxing Association Jake Lamotta Bob Fitzsimmons Tony Zale Pennsylvania S. Ray Robinson-Robert Willes NBA Lamotta David ‘Tracy Browns New- York Hialeah

195 All Star Game Scheduled for July at Comiskey Park

The recap notes Babe Ruth’s league record 4-2 win as the American League claims victory in the 195 All-Star showcase slated for July at Comiskey Park.

Comiskey” ‘Park Ruth

Baseball Leaders and League Highlights Summary

Key stat leaders from the National and American Leagues are listed. Musial and Kell top batting and hitting marks. Kiner and Williams lead home runs. Doby and DiMaggio pace runs and hits. Notable pitchers Rush and Byrne show strong numbers with 61 and 51 strikeouts respectively.

Musial St. Louis Glaviano Louis Sauer Chicago St. ‘Louis Robinson Brooklyn Slaughter Jeth_ Joe Boston Ashburn Phila iHome Kiner Pittsburgh Jethroe Torgerson Snider Reese Terwillinger Roberts Philadelphia Rush Doby Cleveland DiMaggio Stephens Kell Detroit Henrich New York Williams Dillinger Reynolds Byrne

Saskatchewan Open Slated for Regina Country Club

The Saskatchewan Amateur Golf Association announced the Saskatchewan Open to be held August 26 and 27 at Waskana Country Club Regina. The event is a 54 hole tournament with prize money between 1000 and 1200 and expected to attract about 25 professionals from Saskatchewan and outside points.

Regina Saskatchewan ‘Amateur Golf ‘Association Wascana Saskatchewan Golfer's ‘Association Calgary

Bowling Club Hosts Events and Executive Meeting

The Lawn Bowling Club announces a Friday 7 30 start and Saturday 7 30 evening jitney event. An executive meeting is set for Sunday at 1 30 pm. Legion Greene games begin at 2 30 pm with all members urged to attend. Saturday is final day to enter competition. names should be posted on the blackboard as draws will be made Saturday night. First games scheduled Monday June 5th.

Will Bean The Legion Greene

Similarities of Ball Golf By A J Morrison

The article notes Babe Ruth’s golf interest and parallels baseball and golf swings. It highlights left side leadership, using Jim Gladd as an example of a left-dominant hitter improving with focus on the left side. The piece blends training ideas with observed athlete coordination and potential batting gains.

Alex‘ J. Morrison Babe ’ Ruth California Jim Gladd Portland Ore Catcher Muskogee Okla

Phillies Pace Turnstiles as Attendance Slips Across Leagues

Major league attendance falls with weather and cash concerns. Through April and May the average game drew 18 123 last year, 15 714 this year a 13 percent decline. Giants trail by 200 000 with five more dates. Browns fall below 1949 figures at 310 000 for the year.

New York Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Theifmne Eddie Sawyer Che Boston

Williams to Detroit most likely trade target says Cannon

Jimmy Cannon reports Williams may request a trade from the Red Sox after the season with Detroit, Cleveland, and the Yankees as possible suitors. Corcoran, Williams' business manager, says Williams has said nothing about wanting to move.

York Jimmy Cannon New Yorkest Ted ‘Williams Cannon Red Sox Williams Detroit Cleveland Yankees Fred Corcoran

Manchester Unite Whips LA Stars 7 1

A fragmented report notes Manchester United beating the LA Stars by seven to one. Mentions players Tom Lowry Mitt Birch and Johnny Downie with unclear actions and cadence.

Manchester Unite Whips LA Stars Cinglatane Tom Lowry Cart Mitt Birch Johnny Downie

Mexican League Replaces Umpires After Renfroe Incident

The Mexican League barred umpire Renfroe after an altercation with an American shortstop Othello Rentfree Renfroe, who was fined and expelled. Torreon plans his readmission. Guadalajara last hosted him. The umpire association quit officiating prompting the league to hire Colegio de Arbitros to call games.

Mexico Mexican Baseball Othello Rentfree Renfroe Torreon Guadalajara Association of Umpires Mexican League Renfore Colegio de Arbitros

Mixed Foursomes At Medicine Hat Golf Club

Medicine Hat Golf Club invites members to a two ball mixed foursome on Friday at 6 pm. Foursomes will be drawn as players arrive at the clubhouse. Men pay 50 cents entry. ladies provide lunch. Prizes awarded for low net and low gross scores.

Medicine ‘Hat Hat’ Golf Club

Edmonton Athletic Club names vice president for city team

Edmonton Will Be Co Represented at WJHL by Clare from Edmonton Athletic Club chosen last night by heads of five city clubs. The B A C leading group reports interest in a composite team for next winter with entries already in the Edmonton and district junior circuit.

Edmonton

Chicago White Sox 1920 pitching roster reformulated

The 1920 Chicago White Sox featured four main pitchers Red Taber Claude Williams Dick Kerr and Ed Cicotte. Each hurler contributed to the season with a mix of starts and relief appearances as the club pursued success.

Chicago White’ Sox Red Taber Claude Williams Kerr Ed Cicotte

Lefty Messmer Shines as Buffaloes stomp SAR Flyers

Lefty Joe Messmer starred for the Buffaloes in a 16 run rout of the SAR Flyers at Athletic Park last night. Messmer struck out six over nine innings, allowing nine hits and one walk, while Louis Diebert and Messmer led the offensive barrage with three hits apiece including a triple by Diebert. The Buffaloes improved to 2-7, while the Cadets suffered their worst defeat in three years as Redcliff Red Sox loom next.

Joey Messmer Cecil Buffaloes Flyers A.c Athletic, Park Kaydets Buffaloes Balloin Messmer Lloyd ‘Colthorpe Don Hoffman Telief Chick Chacalias Bruce Hogle Chacalias Bob Harnett Bill Coutts Ron Craven Martin Barre Colthorpe Cook Hoffman Louis Terry Buchanan Henry Hagen Harold Wolfer Bill Noviski Noviski Young Cadets Brooks Redcliff Red Sox Glass Town Irvine Bals L. Dickert T Buchanan Coutts Wilson

Red Sox Question Their Attitude After Defeat

The article questions whether the Red Sox take victory for granted after a Chicago loss. It cites Joe McCarthy’s clubhouse talk and persistent criticism of players. It notes managers push for hustle and accountability as crucial to pennant chances.

Joe McCarthy Red Sox Chicago Joe McCarthy Helnegi

Five Harlan Students Die In Crash With Truck

Five Harlan high school students were killed when their car rammed the rear of a six ton fish truck last night. A fourth student, the driver, was severely injured.

Harlan Harlan High School

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