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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1950
Page
18
In a nostalgic column, Skidding the Sports Field recalls old holiday practices when baseball and other sports drew crowds in separate cities or times. He notes Memorial Day now emphasizes family time, travel, and solemn remembrance, contrasting past double-headers and public events with today's car culture and quieter observances.
Von Nila of Australia led a 133-player Fort Worth section after 36 holes at Colonial Country Club with 68 67 135 to secure a starting berth in the D. & Open at Ardmore Pennsylvania June 8-10. The field includes Butch Harrison, Forrier, Demaret, Metz, Kirkwood and other top pros as 1,000 players competed nationwide for 104 final spots.
Betzel refuses to adopt Home Sweet Home as the Syracuse Chiefs theme. The piece covers Betzel and fellow players like Byerly and Blake, noting pitching form and team dynamics, plus rumors of managerial shifts and Durocher/Eddie Stanky being tipped for leadership. The column blends rosters, trades, and speculative moves through a fan-oriented lens.
Barbara Rain Stagg, sophomore at Susquehanna University, is listed to enter the women's division of the Eastern Intercollegiate tennis tournament at Syracuse University. The article notes athletic family history and mentions other local sports and business happenings around Syracuse.
Syracuse Chiefs and Baltimore Orioles prepare a doubleheader after rain postponed last night’s four-game series. Manager Bruno Belzel will start Jim Prendergast in one game with Dave Jolly or Kent Peterson in the other. First game begins at 6:15 p.m. Syracuse time.
The Pirates released one pitcher on waivers and sent another to Indianapolis on 24 hour recall while promoting rookie Gus Bell from Indianapolis to strengthen the batting order for today’s doubleheader with St Louis. Veteran Marvin Rickert, obtained from the Braves, was claimed by the White Sox. Tom Sattell was sent to the Pirates American Association farm team in exchange for Bell.
Philadelphia appears atop the National League standings on Memorial Day, led by Robin Roberts and Curt Simmons as 23-year-old bonus players. The Phils boast a 22-13 mark with the best road record, while Walter Schalkers and Ken Heintzelman provide limited help. Dodgers struggle on the road, Red Sox falter in AL, Yankees and Tigers duel for lead. The column notes Detroit's 14-41 record on the road and Boston's 7-8 home mark as the Yanks and Sox contend.
Eleven year old Linda Healey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Healey, resumes golf at Drumlins in a seated foursome with her father Tad Cooney and his daughter. The 11 year old, praised for natural talent, has played 18 holes before and aims for a typical 9 or 6 hole round this season.
The Montreal Royals steady their International League lead by routing Toronto 2-0 as Lynn Loavenguth walks trouble, Lou Walas drives in three with a bases loaded triple. Al Epperly gains his fifth win with Bill Reeder allowing five hits. Hal Rivero hits his seventh homer lifting the Royals over Toronto.
New York reports Jackie Robie of Brooklyn shows advancing form as he seeks the national lead in the RBL. The piece notes Robie, son of Brooklyn, pursuing higher honors amid a crowded field and rising attention from critics.
Ohio State coach W H Bye departs amid salary talks as Dye eyes a five year $9,000 offer on the West Coast. Rochester pressures and St Louis Musial antics loom as the football ties blur with potential Seattle talks. Mrs Dye notes University of Washington officials invited her husband to discuss a move.
Hill Prince, favored across a fast track, aims to win the $50,000 stake at Belmont Park. Trainer Casey Hayes fields the Virginia bred colt against 10 leading East handicap horses as he chases momentum toward the Belmont on June 10. Post weights list Flying Missel top at 123 pounds with Prophet’s Thumb at 113, and a strong field includes Three Rings Donor My Request Leser Weeper Double Brandy Wynford Going Away and others.
Eastwood remains at the top of the City High School League baseball standings with nine wins and two losses after a 14-3 victory over Smith Tech at Frazey Park. Five-hit pitcher Tom Walker fanned 16 and walked two, while Bob Canfield homered and Glancola hit a double and a triple. Harry Goll doubled for the losers.
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St Louis teams led by Musial and Garagiola post strong marks while Hank Saver and Wally Minelatte vie for the RET lead. Yankees face Grumman in the state championship with Roy Steverson and Quible Johns on duty. Catandaigua and Mende girls split a preliminary game 4 3.
Jones Also leads with Tow My Glaviano of St Louis for most runs scored 30. Teammate Richie Ashburn of the Phils has most triples. The Braves Earl Torgeson is setting pace in last stealing with six. The pitching leader is Chicago's Bob Rust with GL.
Wrestling promoter Bashara i Mangin announced Lord Carlton and Sky Hi Lee will clash in a one fall bout tonight at the Coliseum. Carlton defeated Lee in a May 23 windup in a three fall match. War Cloud, unbeaten in 32 matches, will face Steve Stanlee in a second bout. Earlier we had sprint and groan festivities in Syracuse dated to June 13. Don George’s and Mangin’s minds may still change with June 8 results.
Wilkes-Barre Indians dominated Elmira 41 to 0 as Zech Wicker earned the opening win and Sam Jones pitched a shutout for his seventh consecutive victory. Elmira trailed early and never recovered as Wilkes-Barre extended its win streak and gained momentum ahead of a key series with Albany.
Syracuse University rowing teams will travel on June 10 for the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta scheduled June 17 at Matt Ella. Eriksen's squads practiced at Archhold Gym to save time during exams, then moved outdoor work to Onondaga Lake yesterday with drills planned today and Wednesday before departure.
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