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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1950
Page
23
In the Ben Hogan Open, Jimmy Demaret faced a rare ruling when a cornstalks hazard near the 18th fairway was deemed nonhazardous. Tournament chairman Bob Goldwater allowed Demaret to dislodge the ball, enabling a near-par finish and a final par to win $2,000 over Sam Snead. Demaret's composure contrasted with the gallery pressure after the stroke.
New York Jan 30 1950 204 night games set a record in the American League new schedule shows 204 night contests up 20 from 1949 Four clubs St Louis Philadelphia Washington Cleveland boost home arc light games Senators add 11 to 43 St Louis 38 A’s 32 Indians 29 White Sox Yankees Red Sox Tigers unchanged Chicago 20 others 14 If Truman throws first ball April 18 the league opens nationwide April 18 with St Louis at Chicago Detroit at Cleveland New York at Boston
Philadelphia January 30 Bob Dillinger the speedy hot corner man obtained in a 100000 package from the St Louis Browns to the Philadelphia Athletics was in town to confer with his new bosses. He has not signed a contract yet but said he is seeking more than a customary raise over last year’s 19800.
Frank Sedgman defended the Australian singles crown by defeating Ken McGregor in Melbourne. Sedgman exploited McGregor forehand weakness to win 6-3 6-4 4-6 6-1, while the Davis Cup contender later helped by showcasing strong, varied play. Doris Hart and Louise Brough won the women's doubles 6-2 2-6 6-3 over Bolton and Long.
Jimmy Demaret, from Ojai, Calif., captured the Ben Hogan Open title in Tucson with a 72-hole total of 269 for $2,000. Sam Snead finished second with 270 after a 66 on a rain-soaked day. Ellsworth Vines, Johnny Palmer, and Dave Douglas followed in the top five. Hogan shot 283 to finish one under par, while the event drew heavy attention as Demaret defended his 1949 victory.
Polly Riley of Fort Worth used steady putting to beat Marlene Bauer of Midland 4 and 3 in the Helen Doherty tournament final in Miami. Riley led from the 11th hole, extended to 3 up, and clinched the match on the 23rd hole as Bauer bogied to hand Riley the title.
Ken Bartholomew of Minneapolis won the Senior Men's National speed skating title at Lake Como St Paul after a fall in a qualifying heat. He scored 110 points across seven events, dethroning defending champion Ray Blum of Nutley New Jersey. Miss Janice Christopherson of Minneapolis captured the Senior Women's title with three firsts and 90 points as the defending champion Loraine Saabe did not defend the title.
A typographic collage lists prize allocations and scores for a golf event, naming players such as Sam Snead, Ellsworth Vines, Johnny Palmer, and others across cities like Sulphur Springs and Newark. Figures include several thousand dollars in winnings and a long sequence of match results and positions.
Chuck Crawford poured in 38 points to break the Far Western Conference scoring record, guiding San Francisco State to a 73 to 52 win over Humboldt State. He scored nine in the first half and exploded after halftime, surpassing the previous mark held by Dick Jaensch of the same school.
Chicago January 30 The NCAA basketball committee announced the final two minutes of championship playoff games will follow the two minute rule The clock stops on every whistle and a fouled team retains possession after a free throw Several conferences have adopted different rules and some are expected to protest the NCAA decision
Fans and players at the Ben Hogan Open wore outlandish hats and bright attire to chase the damp gloom. Demaret and Snead lead a fashion filled scene as players miss fairways and comment on attire, with Stranahan expressing frustration and other pros like Middlecoff and Palmer posting lofty scores. Douglas, Burke, Fazio, and Penna head to Encanto before a March of Dimes exhibition in Tucson.
Ohio State alumnus secretary Jack Fullen drew fire with his Rose Bowl Blast column urging the Big Ten to quit the Coast classic pact. Comment from West Coast and Pasadena sources focused on money, tickets, and hotel issues.
Worcester announces Dr. Eddie Anderson named Holy Cross coach replacing Bill Osmanski. Five year contract. staff details undecided. Iowa board scans candidates, including Frank Carideo and Maury Kent, for head coach after Anderson resigns. Schedule in 1950 features several tough opponents.
The Associated Press roundup lists numerous college games with scores: Loyola 61 Arizona 54. Arizona Fresh 56 New Mexico Aggies 56 Texas Western 43. Ohio State 63 Minnesota 58. Other results include Baylor 60 Arkansas 49. Utah State 43 Wyoming 37. Duke 67 North Carolina 56. Virginia Tech 81 North Carolina State 67. Georgia 56 Kentucky 85. Auburn 66 Alabama 58. Kansas 75 Colorado 45. Notre Dame 64 Northwestern 57. Cincinnati 64 Butler 56. Purdue 74 Marquette 58. UCLA 69. California 56 San Francisco 44. Denver 50. St. Marys 48.
Miami and Safford bowlers dominated the Arizona state bowling meet at Phoenix Bowling Center, seizing nine division leads. Allen Robertson led Miami Medicos with a 616 series and a 265 game, while Harry Waedekin added 585 to help post 2,762 to top Class B. Carpenter's Insurance trailed by five pins with 2,757 as T and M Garage moved to Class C lead.
Japan's top swimmers Horonoshin Furuhashi Shir o Hashizume and Yoshihiro Hamaguchi are to fly from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro for the All-Brazil swimming meet on March 25. Coach Masanori Yusa and Ryubei Oki will accompany the team. After Rio, they travel to Buenos Aires on April 9.
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