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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1950
Page
14
Tidwell, Auburn quarterback, rises as top offensive player in 1946 despite limited recognition. He shone in Blue Gray and Senior Bowl exhibitions, named outstanding player in both, but All-America teams passed him over. He will not pursue pro football, taking a backfield coach role at Auburn.
Stan Hack, former Cubs third baseman, is appointed manager of the Cubs Springfield farm club in Massachusetts, a Triple A International League team. The club, purchased from the Newark Yankees, moves from Newark to Springfield. Hack previously led Des Moines to a 1948 pennant after managing in the Western League for two years.
American champion Art Devlin of Lake Placid leads the U S hopes at the 44th Norge Ski Club jumping meet at Fox River Grove facing Norway's Petter Hugsted. Hugsted, 1948 Olympic champion, heads a nine man Norwegian squad led by Birger Rudd as weather brings snow after a mild spell.
Athletic Director Chet McNabb of Tempe High School and Arizona State College assistant coach John Grimm will lead a 5 p.m. Saturday clinic for volunteer coaches in Tempe Junior Basketball Leagues. Volunteers Don Owen Bryan Payne Tony Grenko Bob Clayton Walt Francis Harold Svenlee Pete Ruiz Ralph Alvarez Cecil Prior John Leffue Roy Havens Jerry Thompson coach in two eight team leagues playing daily 5 to 7 p.m. in the high school gym.
New York January 14 Lynn Pappy Waldorf coach of UC Pacific Coast champions moved into the presidency of the American Football Coaches Association. Waldorf rose from first vice president yesterday to succeed Dutch Meyer of Texas Christian University.
Phoenix wrestling fans will see Chief Lone Eagle, a Cherokee star, against Bob Corby in one main event at Madison Square Garden Monday night. The card includes the Masked Cowboy versus Bud Curtis, plus an opener with Alex Kasaboski meeting Matt Murphy in a 30 minute one fall bout.
Feature race Harmony in the top traction meets all star field aiming two wins in a row and three of last four starts at Greyhound Park. Delpha Smokey Ball Phoenician and others race in ninth with two extra long events 3/8 mile. Last night Sure Profit led early before winning the feature. Honest Joe and Roll West followed.
A readable rundown of Greyhound Park entries by race, listing dog names, heats, and trainers for multiple races. Names include First Half Dail Raviola, Hanna Roll, Rosie Andrews, Blatz Red Madison, Mars Mildred Wilkinson, Jetsam Joe Mstone, Hap polly Bob, Happy Again Time, Nice Sailing ay, Little Mike, Silver Larry, Yarnell Bill, Home, Bill Roll Rebel, Mountain, Desert Nomad, My Good Go Ernie, Gypsy Faith, Nash, Stoss Phoenician Lady, Emissary, Harmony, Memphis Rose, Gallant Andy, and others.
Pittsburgh general manager Roy Hamey says the Pirates will have “a little fun” by cutting salaries and mailing contracts to dissatisfied players as he aims to raise the team from a sixth place finish. Stan Rojek is among those facing pay cuts while Ralph Kiner is set to earn 55 000 to 60 000.
In San Francisco on January 14, Big Jack Kramer defeated Richard Gonzales in three sets 3-6 6-3 6-3 to win his 39th match of the tour and end Gonzales’ three-match winning streak. Pancho Segura beat Frankie Parker 6-3 6-2, and Segura and Gonzales beat Kramer and Bobby Riggs 6-4 6-2 in doubles.
Stanford freshman coach Charles A. Taylor is signed by the San Francisco 49ers to replace Ed Erdelatz as assistant coach. Erdelatz moves to the U S Naval Academy as head coach. Taylor posted a three season flawless record with the Stanford freshmen, including 15 wins and one tie.
Bowling's richest meet begins with 1,792 players from 25 states, including 12 past winners. First prize is 5,000, running 18 days across 16 alleys, with concurrent 26,000 Dom De Vito meet and 3,000 championship payout.
Encanto Women golfers schedule two events with Scotch foursome play at 10 30 a m and a club handicap tournament Wednesday with selected nine holes at half handicap Pairings show championship consolation and first second and third flights with numerous matchups and players named from the Encanto Wom en s Golf Association
First round play in the Phoenix Country Club women s A B tourney saw four pairings advance in the first flight. Falk Jacobson defeated Pedicord Davis 2 and 1 while Doering Andreen won 4 and 3 over Askins Russell. Schulze Vinson won 3 and 1 over Low Rosenzweig and Thompson Blue beat Luke Berdan 2 and 1. Three other flights also played and action continues next Friday.
Ringside Jock Leslie from Flint earned a ten round draw with Stockton newcomer Johnny Eshan. Leslie, 129, formerly beat Sandy Saddler and lost to Willie Pep, showed superiority in a behind effort last night.
Fike Plumbing heads to the third round of the Men's Major Winter Softball League at Phoenix Softball Park as the only undefeated club. About 200 fans attended the Sunday double bill. tomorrow features Veterans of Foreign Wars vs Sunnyslope at 2 pm and Fike Plumbers vs AFL Teamsters at 3:30 pm.
The ninth annual Women's Encanto Invitational golf tournament is set for February 7 to 11 with female golfers from across the state invited to compete. Mrs. Cliff Prather, president of the host Encanto Women's Golf Association, is defending champion and among the favorites in 1950. The event began as a city championship and was taken over by the association in 1947, expanding statewide.
Bowling results feature multiple leagues with team tallies and high games. Notable entries include 7-Up posting strong scores, Red Horses, Woolworth, and Arizona Plumbing leading various standings, with numerous players named and totals shown.
Baldwin announces likely retirement from football after leaving the UCLA end position and the Los Angeles Dons. He plans to devote full time to his insurance business.
Dr Edgar B Pease championship trophy at stake with past winners 1947 Liechtenstein 1948 Pedicord and 1949 Prather. Qualifying Feb 9 selects 16 for championship flight. match play begins Feb 8. finals Feb 11. Prizes for winners runners up and consolation in each flight plus tourney medalist.
Results from a fairground race meet listing multiple races for four year olds and up. Entries include horses such as Manana Red Fly Blue Blaze and Fast Company with winners and payouts like Bar Mar 36 and Sir Don 10.80. Detailed times shown for each race with positions, payouts, and additional names and contestants. Attendance 1600 and handle 52501.
In Tucson on January 14, Bragg of 2424 North 19th Avenue and Linda Brooks of 1830 North 16th Avenue receive "A" letters for surpassing 1,000 points in Women's Athletic Association activities at the University of Arizona. Both are 1947 graduates of North Phoenix High School.
Indianapolis Olympians powered by Groza Beard and Jones outscored Waterloo 80 to 64 to gain a one game lead in the Western Division. Groza led with 28 points, Jones 23 and Beard 12 as Indiana notched their 22nd victory. In other games Chicago Stags beat Boston 77-76 ending Boston home streak. Zaslofsky 21 led the victors. Washington Capitols defeated Philadelphia Warriors 77-67 behind a late 18-6 run to secure their 14th win.
Nogales January 13 AP Dick Hopwood Nogales Country Club pro announced the city golf championship tourney has been postponed until Sunday January 22 The first round was delayed to boost interest Homer Welch and Manuel Bernal are rated co favorites to win the city title.
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