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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1950
Page
7
Softball ceremonies moved to Saturday May 13 and league play delayed to May 15 for Church and City Leagues. Rain at Winchester Park delayed field preparation, with diamond grading and final touches to follow next week. The opener will feature two games and a McIlwee Municipal Band concert.
Boston fans see a manager ejected in Brooklyn style as Joe McCarthy left the game after an argument with umpire Bill McKinley. Tulsa Oilers manager Al Vincent also got tossed during a heated exchange. Clyde Small of West Palm Beach becomes the first manager fired this season as his club started 4 12. Sam Demma resigns to play for Anniston. Paul Pettit, Pittsburgh’s $100000 farmhand, vanishes for long walks in New Orleans, provoking concern from his bosses the French Quarter sighting a store carrying his preferred gum.
The St Louis Browns engage in early diamond quirks with Doc Tracy prompting Dick Kokos to hit a home run. Cliff Fannin twists his neck chasing fungoes, Augie Galan loses a fly ball in lights, and Grerry Priddy is fined $100 for riding with detectives.
Department of Defense figures show Army 42934 Navy 16313 and Marines 20602 for the Okinawa campaign. All counts include non combat losses.
Maury McDermott rebounded from a rough start, limited Cleveland to four hits over seven innings in Boston's 6-1 victory. Ted Williams homered helps the Red Sox stretch win streak to five while Dodgers rout Cardinals 10-3.
Hollywood shorts make it easier for umpires and pitchers say long time umpire Elroy Joseph O'Connor known as Hap. The new strike rule sets the zone from batter armpits to knee top in natural stance, aiding calls.
Tyree Dillard Jr elected president of the newly incorporated Blue Ridge Players of Clarke County. Other officers include Mrs C C Fuhk Houser as vice president and Miss Mae Lanham as secretary treasurer. Board members serve two year and one year terms.
Stonewall High School won the District L track meet at Handley with 4942 points. Mt. Jackson placed second with 27, Stephens City 2112, and Clarke County scored 12. Winners in all events advance to the Regional meet at Bridgewater on Monday.
The Pirates surged to a 6-1 win over the Braves behind a four run first inning against Warren Spahn. The Cubs beat the Phillies 10-8 in Chicago as Ken Heintzelman surrendered seven early runs. Rain interrupted four games, postponing Newark-Chicago Detroit-Philadelphia Washington-St. Louis and New York-Cincinnati.
Derby hopefuls await the 76th Kentucky Derby as Black George wins the Derby Trial in rain and mud. Middleground, favored, finishes two lengths behind as trainers gauge whether 13 plus horses will start the classic race on Saturday at 4 30 p.m. EST.
Ford Frick president of the National League says a third major league is inevitable. He predicts the National and American Leagues may expand to 12 teams before splitting into three leagues. Frick spoke at a baseball dinner honoring the Toronto Maple Leafs of the International League.
Dr. Ronald S. Wilson and D. H. Leatherman will explain highlights from the Rotary District Assembly held in Kingsport at the regular luncheon tomorrow in the George Washington Hotel. Dr. Wilson spoke on Club Service and Dr. J. Ott chairs May program.
Mrs Henrietta Littleton Gregory 82 died at Maplewood Nursing Home after years as a Bluemont and Stephens City resident. Widow of John W. Gregory she moved to Clarke County with her nephew James Carroll while her son served in the Armed Forces. Survivors include her son Sgt David W. Gregory stationed in Germany. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Summary of American League team standings with wins losses and percentages, current and upcoming games, yesterday’s results, and tomorrow’s schedule. Includes scattered results and a note about the Foshay Tower height in Minneapolis at 32 stories and 477 feet.
Frank Lane, White Sox general manager, fights a holdout by Wakefield who will not report without $5,500 and a faulty pitching robot from Roy Hamey. Lane believes the Yankees and Pirates used him, while officials plan talks with Commissioner Chandler in Cincinnati about the Golden Jubilee plans for 1951.
The report notes the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Sewell relies on bloopers and that trainer Packey Schwartz has worked with “Iron Mike” to improve his arm. Despite tweaks, the team remains not satisfied with performance and value.
To date 916 Navy Medals of Honor have been awarded to Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel.
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