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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1950
Page
6
Philadelphia pitcher James Konstanty, a rookie in his first World Series, aims to emulate Connie Mack era stars. Yankees veteran Tommy Henrich covers the series for the New York World Telegram, while officials and fans reflect on past heroes, injuries, and Philadelphia hopes led by Eddie Waitkus and Curt Simmons’s limited role.
The St. Louis Cardinals will replace Eddie Dyer as manager with a choice from within the organization. Fred Saigh favors a manager with prior experience and two top minor league candidates are Johnny Keane of Rochester and Rollie Hemsley of Columbus. Dyer led the club for five seasons with one pennant and several high finishes, but this year the team failed to reach the first division.
Kyle Rote of SMU scored more touchdowns in the 1949 season than any other player in the Southwest Conference 12, establishing a conference leading scoring pace for the Mustangs.
Jim Konstanty named by Eddie Sawyer to start against New York’s Vic Raschi as Philadelphia opens the 1950 World Series. Konstanty, 33, had never started a game since 1948 and last did so in 1946, but Sawyer trusted his relief mastery to spark a potential upset against the Yankees. Raschi, 21‑8, countered with a strong right arm as the veteran tried to slow Konstanty’s unorthodox motion and palm ball repertoire.
Philadelphia columnist Hugh S. Fullerton Jr outlines the 1950 World Series opening questions. Reliever plans for the Phillies with Jim Konstanty and Casey Stengel weighing Hank Bauer for the Yankees, plus notes on Connie Mack Ehmke and other managerial and veteran comments across teams.
Tommy Henrich said he would not pursue a managerial post with the Yankees, citing his love for his wife and three children. He plans to stay in baseball only if it keeps him close to home, despite lingering knee issues and his role in the pennant season.
Results from AP report show Johnny Gonzalez of Oakland outpointed Georgie Dunn in Hartford after 10 rounds. In Jacksonville Fan Bowman of Ashville defeated Doc Deneaux on points in 10 rounds. Roger Donoghue of Yonkers stopped Tony Viserto in White Plains after two rounds.
Special To The Register. MONTGOMERY W. Va. Tech seeks to extend an undefeated 14 game run dating to 1948 when Glenville visits Mt. Hope Saturday. Milligan College last beat Tech 20 7. Ties with West Liberty 6 6 and Shepherd 0 0. Coach Herb Rogers earned 1949 WV Coach of the Year after last season’s eight conference wins. Tech also defeated Taylor 33 0 and Slippery Rock 20 0.
West Virginia Tech and Morris Harvey announce early sale of tickets for the Laidley Field game in Charleston on Saturday October 21 at 8 30 p m All seats are reserved and priced at 1 50 Tickets available in Montgomery at several stores and Tech offices and in Charleston at Sports Mart Lynn Goshorn Inc and other outlets Orders by mail are accepted from Hugh Bosely or Eddie Cubbon with self addressed stamped envelopes and checks payable to the respective athletic departments.
Honolulu boxing card saw Beau Jack, age 141, from Augusta Georgia, outpoint Philip Kim, 142 3 4, in Honolulu. The bout result favors Jack with a clear points win.
North Carolina center Terrv Holdash, a 200 pound senior from Youngstown Ohio, earned the first AP lineman of the week honor for the 1950 season after a standout game against Notre Dame. Holdash impressed many with tackles and versatility on the line while praise came from Charlie Johnson and Earle Hellen. Other linemen praised include Don Coleman of Michigan State and Bob Hoff of Iowa for key performances.
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