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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1951

Page

6

Durocher benches Stanky and quits talking after 3-0 loss

New York April 27 United Press. Leo Durocher benched Eddie Stanky and quit explaining his moves as the Giants fell to the Braves 3-0 for their eighth straight defeat. He replaced Stanky with Artie Wilson at second base and refused to discuss lineup reasons. He warned reporters lineup changes would come without comment.

New York Leo Durocher Eddie Stanky Giants Braves Stanky Artie Wilson

Carver Tops WC Meet As Monarchs Dominate West Central

Carver High School led the West Central Conference meet at Buckeye with 63 points as Tolleson scored 34 and Buckeye 30. Cast as favorites for the East Central title, Casa Grande’s Cougars faced a strong field tonight. State meet qualification follows district event placements with only relay winners advancing.

Carver High School Fleet Monarchs Casa Grande Cougars Tucson Carver Buckeye Tolleson Peoria Ajo Sarkoe Cagan High Hurdies Byrne Sullivan Zeen Cp 'Go Ao Hunt Shade Hes Dunbar Walker IO i Vile ¢ Broad Lis Raney

Walker Cup Team Sails for England Ahead of May Matches

Seven members of the United States Walker Cup team depart New York for England for the May 11 and 12 match. The two absent players are Frank Stranahan and Dick Chapman. ready to join later or with prior travel arrangements. Remaining travelers include Sam Arnett, Willie Turnesa, Jimmy McHale, Bill Campbell, Charlie Coe, Harold Paddock Jr, and Bob Knowles Jr.

New York England Frank Stranahan Toledo Dick Chapman Sam Arzetta Rochester N. Y Willie Turnesa

Racing At A Glance Shows Media Racing Oddities

In Mateo California a race summary highlights turnaround outcomes with cited payouts and positions. The report notes a comeback by an unnamed entrant and lists several betting figures such as 13.60, 9.80, and 11.30 in reference to placing and earnings.

Senators face crowd woes despite 11 game win streak

The Phoenix Senators struggle at the gate amid an 11 game win streak and a league lead chase in the Southwest International League. President Harry Nace Jr cites big league exhibitions, early start, weather, and crowded schedules as dampening factors while fans adjust to Class C ball and new broadcasts.

Phoenix Senators Solons Harry Nace, Jr Nace Clarence Pants) Rowland California Yankees Indians Pirates

Ramblers Bid To Oust Queens From Top Spot

Rivalry roars in the PBSW as the Ramblers meet the Queens at Ramblers Field in a three game series to decide the Women's Major League leadership. Margie Law may start for the Ramblers against Queens ace Charlotte Armstrong as Let tuce Gems upset the standings with a 4-2 mark.

Ramblers PBSW A-1 Queens Ramblers Field East Washington Street Ramblers Field Dudettes Hays Roofing Haysettes Lettuce Gems Phoenix Margie Law Charlotte Armstrong

Cy Third Placer Again At Meadows

Cy, turfdom top money winner, finished third at Bay Meadows as Pancho Supreme won the six furlongs in 1 09 4/5. Cy broke slowly, was last until the far turn, then closed strongly but could not catch the leaders, finishing 2 1/2 lengths back. Pancho Supreme is a five year old son of Pilate.

San Mateo Calif Citation Pancho Supreme Bay Meadows Pilate

Chandler battles Mullery to quit as commissioner

New York April 37 AP Baseball Commissioner Chandler prepared to resign if Walter Mullery leaves too after the executive council accepted Mullery’s resignation at Chandler’s demand. Chandler met with John Galbreath in Cincinnati after a council member said Mullery’s departure was tied to Chandler’s. Mullery said his fate isn’t world shaking and is ready to do what serves baseball’s best interests.

New York A. B Happy Chandler Walter Mullery Associated Press Baseball Mallery Kentucky Mullory John Galbreath Pittsburgh Club Cincinnati Galbreath Executive Council Mallory Mulbry Cincennati

Mexico Pumas Scrimmage Preview Ahead of ASU Dual

Mexico's national track champions the University of Mexico Pumas travel after a three day journey to Tempe. Coach Jorge Molina Celis plans a light workout at Goodwin Stadium ahead of the dual meet with Arizona State Sun Devils. Standout Javier Sousa leads the 16 man squad in sprints while Raul Osornio and Jorge Aguilera anchor distance and pole vault hopes. The Pumas recently beat Compton College 78 58 and lost to San Diego 62 74.

Arizona State College Jorge Molina Celis National University of Mexico Donn Kinzle Tempe Raul Osornio Javier Sousa Mexico University of Mexico Pumas Mexico City Goodwin Stadium Pumas Arizona State Sun Devils Celis East Hall Merle Wackerbarth Sousa Jorge Aguilera Bob Toneray Dave Kenly Clair Turley Samuel Alvarado Jorge Leal Cavort Tom Matteson Mexico University United States Compton College San Diego

DeCozen Girl In Spotlight In Golf Semifinals

Pinehurst NC April 27 Charlotte DeCozen of Parsippany NJ a green as grass golfer with grit reached the semifinals of the North and South Women's Amateur after beating veteran Estelle Lawson Page 1 up on the 19th. Mae Murray Rutland VT awaited the other semifinal as Pat O'Sullivan Orange CT faced Marjorie Lindsay Decatur IL.

Pinehurst N. C Charlotte DeCozen Parsippany N. J Mae Murray Rutland Miss DeCozen Dot Kielty Estelle Lawson Page Mrs. Page Pat O’sullivan Orange

Nogales No-Hitter Sends Apaches To Tucson Showdown

Nogales defeated Patagonia 4 to 0 as Hop Bachelier pitched a no hit no run game and collected two hits in three trips. The Apaches earned a spot representing the Southern district in the Class B baseball tournament starting Thursday in Tucson.

Nogales Tucson Patagonia Hop Bachelier

Bears To Visit Flag in Twin College Baseball Bill

Bears travel to Flagstaff for a twin bill as Phoenix College and Arizona State at Flagstaff prepare to meet next Thursday.

Flagstaff Phoenix College Arizona State

Hart and Romo Set for Ten Round Featherweight Fight

Johnny Hart, a rising young featherweight, meets Bobby Romo in a ten round main event at Madison Square Garden in Phoenix. Hart steps up after a late replacement stint in Tucson, while Romo, recently beating Wayne McFarland, aims to derail the local prospect. The undercard features Noble Johnson vs Oscar Torres and four short bouts beginning at 8:30.

Johnny Hart Bobby Romo Paul Clinite Phoenix Madison Square Garden Hart Johnny John Arizona John Henry Lewis Phoenix Madison Square Garden Juarez Johnny the Joker Harold Dade Tucson Andy Borrego Romo Wayne Packy) McFarland Torres Johnson Noble Chuck Waters Joe Corella Shamus Jones Teddy Martin Johnny Brown Eddie Salarez

Feller Eyes World Series Bid With Indians

Bob Feller, aged 32, aims to win a World Series with the Cleveland Indians. After two straight wins including a strong effort against the White Sox, he believes the pitching and infield can carry a pennant run. He values one more World Series after 1948 and vows to keep pitching for four or five more years if his arm holds, despite past injury pauses and a 16-11 record last season.

Cleveland Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Feller Chicago White Sox Boston Braves St. Louis Browns Sox

AAU Grapple Matches Open in Tucson

The second annual state AAU wrestling tournament opens at the University of Arizona with preliminary matches in 10 weight divisions this afternoon. Quarterfinals and semifinals are on the menu tonight and finals tomorrow night. Eighty five competitors from the university Phoenix Indian School Tucson High School Tucson and Phoenix YMCAs and the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind at Tucson are entered.

Tucson University of Arizona University Phoenix Indian School Phoenix Arizona School For the Deaf and Blind

League Leaders National Batting and Running Totals

League leaders summaries show yrostek Robinson and Broo with top batting averages around .414 and .531. Hartsfield Jethroe and Snider among leaders in runs batted in. Usher Ashburn and Zarilla appear among doubles and home runs leaders with teams Boston Brooklyn Chicago Washington.

National Yrostek Robinson Broo Hartsfield Boston Jethroe Snider Brooklyn Banks— Robinson Bchyn Gordon Ashburn Philadelphia Usher Cincinnati Fee Ane Ome Cooper Pafko Jones P Delpola Hodges Rooklyn Westlake Ittsburg Jon A Eeston Ad Ston Ng Bushs Ian Vernon Washington Illiams Zarilla Iago Noren Washinga Chicago Washis Bushy Carrasquel Carranquel Fox Coan Colem St Williams Caree

Lamotta declines return to 160 pound class

Former middleweight champion Jake LaMotta said he can no longer make the 160-pound limit without weakening himself and will give up his contract rights for a return title bout with Ray Robinson. Robinson won the crown from LaMotta in Chicago on February 14. LaMotta hopes for a non-title rematch at 165 pounds.

New York Jake Lamotta Ray Robinson Robinson LaMotta Chicago

Bonus Baby Shines as LA Wins Third Straight

Freddie Baczewski the $30,000 bonus pitcher earned his third win for the Los Angeles Angels, beating the San Diego Padres 2 0 on three hits. Sipple and Malloy held LA to three hits, Chuck Connors hit a deciding homer for San Diego. Portland defeated San Francisco 5 4 as Jack Graham hit two homers. Hollywood snapped Seattle’s six game streak 8 5 with Long John Lindell’s relief, while Walter Clough won Sacramento over Oakland 9 3.

San Francisco Freddie Baczewski Chicago Cubs Stan Hack Los Angeles Angels Baczewski Angels San Diego Padres Los Angeles San Diego Charley Sipple Bob Malloy Chuck Connors Portland Seal Jack Graham Hollywood Long John Lindell Seattle Walter Clough Sacramento Oakland Acarns

Devils and Wildcats Set for Tempe Doubleheader

The Arizona State Sun Devils host the Arizona Wildcats in a Tempe doubleheader as UA aims to extend their 20-1 record while ASU seeks a turnaround after a poor season. Yesterday Arizona beat Camp Pendleton 11-5. Brad Tolson led 15 hits. Tempe freshmen then faced Phoenix College Bears, who won 14-4 behind Bobby Slaughter’s sixth win.

Arizona State Sun Devils University of Arizona Wildcats Tempe Devils Arizonans Wildcats Camp Pendleton Phoenix College Bears Bears Bobby Slaughter Phoenix College Imps

Mesa Jackrabbits Thrash Glendale In Dual Meet

Mesa High School Jackrabbits defeated Glendale 91 to 22 in a dual track and field meet. Don Beazley and Willie Harris led sprints, Glenn Bowers and John Allen won weight events, Nickerson claimed pole vault, Roberts high jump, with Beazley 22.9 in the 220, Bowers 48 feet in shot put, Allen 143 feet in discus, Bruemmer 2 05 in the half mile. Mesa swept mile 446 220 and broad jump.

Mesa Mesa High School Glendale Cardinals Don Beazley Willie Harris Glenn Bowers John Allen Jon Nickerson Bill Roberts Cardinals Beazley Bowers Allen Jim Bruemmer

Blue Grass Stakes mirrors Derby chaos amid muddy track

In Keeneland split Blue Grass Stakes races, Cornelius V Whitney's Mameluke led a come from behind win in division one while Ruhe was moved to first after Sonic's disqualification in division two. Big Stretch struggled off a muddy track as Derby Day uncertainties mount alongside Eastern contenders Battle Morn and Repetoire.

Cornelius Vv. Whitney Mameluke Keeneland Emil Denemark Ruhe King Ranch Sonic Kentucky Battle Morn Repetoire

Women Golf Champs Keep Repeat Hopes

Mrs. Cliff Prather and Mrs. Ralph Frantz, top contenders, meet in Ene canto Women's Golf Association championship as Prather aims to defend her title. Yesterday Prather beat Mrs. Giys burg 4-3 and Frantz defeated Mrs. Ames 3 and 2 to advance.

Cliff Prather Ralph Frantz Enecanto Prather Frantz S. A. Giysburg Phoenix Country Club Joe Pedicord J. C. O'Malley Ed Luke T. O. McLaughlin Pedicord Harry Falk O’malley Willis Low Luke Frank Fogal McLaughlin Charles van Epps

3 029 Series Hits In ABC Lead By Murphy Truckers

The Murphy Truckers of Minneapolis opened the 48th annual American Bowling Congress tournament with a 3 029 team total to lead the team event. Three players rolled 1 000 plus in a row, a first since 1942 and the 14th such feat in 48 ABC years. Cummings Kites and Young form a long time core on the five man squad.

ST. Paul Minn Minneapolis Murphy Truckers ABC Arthur Cummings William Kites Jess Young

Cougars to face Hayden in East Central District playoff

Florence April 27 Casa Grande High School Cougars and Hayden High meet at 3 p m tomorrow in a playoff for the East Central District baseball championship to decide the district’s Class B state tournament representative in Tucson next week.

Florence Casa Grande Cougars Hayden High Tucson

Prep Golfers Vie Tomorrow In Legion's City Tourney

Tomorrow's 36 hole city high school championship at Encanto Park pits West Phoenix Thunderbird team against North High Mustangs. West High features state champs Warner Leppin Bill Walden Bob Fannin and Dick Chambers with a fifth slated from Dick Fagerburege John Larson or Dick Bauerback. North High lineup includes Art Nylund Mel Moore Ronald Jachowsky Dale Stewart and John Schwartz with other entries Charles Connolly Robert Applewhite Harry Shedd Lee Miller Ray Smith. Peter Grant and Legion sponsor organizers oversee trophies for both team and individual winners.

Encanto Park West High Lake Greenway American Legion West Phoenix Thunderbirds North High Mustangs Henry Heidenreich Thunderbird Biltmore North Phoenix Gordon Weigen Phoenix Union Warner Leppin Bill Walden Bob Fannin Dick Chambers Dick Fagerburege John Larson Dick Bauerback Henry Anderson Art Nylund Mel Moore Ronald Jachowski Dale Stewart John Schwartz Charles Connolly Robert Applewhite Harry Shedd Lee Miller Ray Smith Heidenreich Peter Grant The Legion Legion Post

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