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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1950

Page

18

ASC To Brand Yearlings Class A Cage Innovations

Arizona State College at Tempe plans renewed vigor in spring and summer recruiting after a lean freshman class. Coach Ed Doherty will rely on seniors and aim to reinforce in 1951. UA recruiters thread East for talent as the Devils push to stay even with the Wildcats. A seed and schedule outline for Class A high school basketball follows, plus local letters on golf and boxing events and notes from Phoenix sports figures.

Arizona State College Tempe Arizona State Ted Irish) Budynkiewicz University of Arizona Ed Doherty Devils Arizona Wildcats Tucson Phoenix Eddie Allen Storey

Arizona State closed tennis tournament planned in Phoenix

The Phoenix Tennis Club and City Recreation Department plan the 10th annual Arizona State closed tournament March 10 to 12 at Encanto Municipal Park Courts. Sanctioned by the United States Lawn Tennis Association, with entries led by Perl Charles and T J Glover as referee.

Phoenix Tennis Club City Recreation Department United States Lawn Tennis Association Encanto Municipal Park T. J. Glover Phoenix Perl Charles North 11Th Street Charles Glover Doug Cary Catherine Wilkinson Faris Marcot Vernon Braasch L. Cedric Austin Laura Herron Bob Lewis Homer Richards Janet Lewis Angus de Pinto Warren McCarthy Arizona Tucson University of Arizona

Vander Meer Sold From Reds to Cubs in Silent Deal

In baseball moves, Johnny Vander Meer who threw two straight no hitters for Cincinnati in 19% was sold to the Chicago Cubs for an undisclosed sum. Cleveland Indians place waivers on Satchel Paige after his late 1948 wins helped clinch the pennant. Racing notes report a 1951 convention plan in Miami and a 1952 meet in San Eacco. A entry at Arcadia California notes Some Gal winning the Indian Creek Purse at Piateah Park for 6.40.

CHICA Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Cleveland Cleveland Indians Satchel Passe Indians Mexico City National Association of State Cing Miami San Eacco Arcadia Calif Indian Creek Iiateah Park

Horseshoe Club to Elect New Officers at Encanto Park

The Phoenix Horseshoe Club will elect new officers tomorrow at 1 p.m. in Encanto Park. All members and others interested are invited to attend.

Phoenix Horseshoe Club Encanto Park

Haas Takes 2-Stroke Texas Open Lead With 65

Fred Haas Jr of New Orleans surged to the Texas Open lead with a six under par 65 in round two at Brackenridge Park. Demaret and Ulrich close behind, Skee Reigel shot 64, five amateurs qualify for final 36 holes, Art Wall Jr. cards a hole in one at Fort Sam Houston.

Harold V. Ratliff San Antonio Tex Fred Haas, Jr New Orleans Haas Brackenridge Park Fred Skee Reigel Tulsa Jimmy Demaret Ojai Calif Demaret Wally Ulrich Minneapolis Fred Hawkins el Paso Dick Metz Virginia Beach Lew Worsham Oakmont George Fazio Conshohocken Johnny Palmer Badin N. C Henry Ransom St. Andrews Reffgel Simon Pyres Marion Pflenger Morris Williams, Jr Austin Harold Clark Waco Dwight Weir Billy Maxwell Denton Reuben Albaugh Palmer Dave Douglas Newark Del Douglas Art Wall, Jr Pocono Manor Fort Sam Houston Wall George Schneiter PGA

Ski Carnival Opens at Arizona Snow Bowl Today

Flagstaff February 11 The annual Flagstaff Ski Carnival opens today at the Arizona Snow Bowl with 42 inches of snow on the runs and a fresh cover expected. Roads to the Bowl are clear no chains needed slalom races are set for this afternoon and downhill events for tomorrow with novelty events planned Sunday.

Flagstaff Marge Babbitt Flagstaff High School

Sword Play Best Bet in Ninth

The listed selections include Sword Play as the best bet in the ninth inning. Other names such as Quarter Eforse Barred Buster Pokie Star Hyacinth Dellene Valley Rumpus Brownie Red Better Nut Black Mark Little Monte Marcworth Bos ton D Hear TM Qu and Hadancila eystobian Reveal soa scary Not Wait King Tulip 7 sword Play Merodach Reddy are noted in the card but no further results are provided.

Buster Hyacinth Dellene Valley Rumpus Little Monte Marcworth Boston Hadancila

Doering and Frantz Duel for Encanto Women’s Title

Shirley Doering upset Mrs. Prather in a 3 and 2 semifinal, while Mrs. Ralph Frantz reached the final with a 5 and 4 win over Mrs. Peter Grant. The Encanto Women’s Invitational saw weather delays, with consolation and final matches completed across seven flights yesterday and today.

Gazette Ebby ‘Haverlander Ralph Frantz Shirley Ann Doering Frantz Peter Grant Doering Cliff Prather Shirley Doering Mrs. Frantz Duel Joe Pedicord C. Bartholomew Franz Prather T. O. Mclaughlin Edgar Pease

Hi Don Has Backing For Sprint Event

Dick Lee reports a six furlong handicap on tomorrow’s 10 race card at the Fair Grounds with eight Thoroughbreds. Hi Don Morrell and Oakley’s six year old gelding along with The Purse may duel for the win while Bumptybump Valdiia Ripple Mighty High and Maltese Joey loom as other contenders. A holiday card features a five furlong sprint with Hy Polly favored and Miss Laurella Wongerra Brill Gal among dangers.

Tomorow Hi Don Morrell Oakley J. Francis Kelly Bumptybump Valdiia Ripple Mighty High Maltese Joey Hy Polly

Round out the six-horse field at the racetrack

The eighth race features seven distance runners led by Scotch Pert and All Ornone in a mile event. Hi Don, rated 112 with Jockey Bill Carstens, seeks top weight contrast to The Purse at 116 in tomorrow’s feature. The Purse has Tanforan success, including an 1800-dollar claimer win.

Scotch Pert All Ornone Hi Don Bill Carstens Tanforan Mighty High Alice Brujo Mr. Macaw Wongerra

Coaltown to Start 1950 in McLennan Handicap at Hialeah

Coaltown the 1949 Horse of the Year will begin the 1950 campaign in the $25,000 McLennan Handicap at Hialeah. He carries top weight of 132 pounds for the mile and a furlong race, with stablemate Armed at 112 pounds. The Calumet entry was expected to march postward at start.

Miami Fla Calumet Farm Coaltown Hialeah Capot Calumet

Loyola Upsets Louisville Lions 68 to 47

Loyola Lions stunned Louisville Cardinals 68 to 47 as two five-foot-nine forwards scored 41 points led by Johnny Arndt with 22 and Billy Donovan with 19. Loyola built a 32-22 halftime edge and extended it in the second half, while Louisville’s Bob Brown finished with 15.

Los Angeles Loyola Lions University of Louisville Johnny Arndt Nets Billy Donovan Cardinal Loyola Bob Brown Louisville

Bauer Girls Vie For Links Crown

Palm Beach Florida February 11. The Bauer sisters of Midland Texas, Alice 22 and Marlene 15, reach the finals of the 40th Palm Beach Women s golf championship. In the semifinals Marlene defeats Marjorie Lindsay 4 and 3 while Alice rallies to beat Agnes Wall 2 up.

Palm Beach Fla Miss Bauer Bauer Midland Tex Alice Marlene Marjorie Lindsay Decatur Agnes Wall Menominee

Alhambra Five Wins Valley Class A Championship

Alhambra defeated Longview 19 to 16 yesterday to take the Class A Valley grammar school basketball title. The victory crowned Alhambra as the champions in a close final game.

Alhambra Longview

Carver Loop Action Ends At Buckeye

The Carver Monarchs close their West Central District campaign by facing Buckeye Hawks on the Hawks floor in a top Class B matchup. Miami runs its Eastern District win streak to 38 with 69 59 over Morenci. Florence tops Hayden 49 32 as Lindy Moraga 13 and Frank Buchella 9 lead Gophers.

Carver Monarchs Buckeye Hawks Chandler Florence Miami Fort Thomas Douglas Nogales Morenci Wildcats Florence Gophers Hayden Lindy Moraga Frank Buchella Gophers Ajo Red Raiders Scottsdale Bobby Medina Beavers Ajo Frank Nogales Eee Press North Phoenix Yuma Mesa Prescott West Phoenix Phoenix Union Phoenix Tech Carver St. Mary’s Glendale Amphitheater Tucson Nogales of Winslow Snowflake Jerome Camp Verde Ash Fork Seligman Morenci Thatcher Duncan Lorence

Satchmo Paige Put On Waivers For One Dollar

The Cleveland Indians announced they were waiving Negro pitcher Leroy Paige for an unconditional release to clear roster space. No team paid the usual 10000 waiver price or Paige’s 20000 salary, so the club made him available for a symbolic one dollar to any interested team.

Cleveland Leroy Satchel Paige

Citation Leads Calumet Kings in San Antonio Handicap

Arcadia Calif Feb 11 AP Citation returns from 14 months to head the field in the $50,000 San Antonio Handicap at Santa Anita. Coupled with Ponder, the Calumet entry is favored to win the mile and an eighth race amid muddy track conditions. Eddie Arcaro rides Citation while Steve Brooks moves to Ponder as trainer Jimmy Jones aims for a Calumet one two.

Arcadia Calif Santa Anita Park San Antonio Calumet Ponder Laurels Cash Calumets Noor Miche Solidarity On Trust Macopo Old Rockport Safe Arrival Knockdown Warren Wright Charles S. Howard John Ponder and Two Lea Jimmy Jones Citation Eddie Arcaro Steve Brooks

Gavilan Camp Irked Over Graham Boat

New York report from February 11 details Kid Gavilan camp protesting Reed's upset loss to Billy Graham after a Madison Square Garden bout. Judges split 5-4-1, crowd 11,812, total receipts $37,035. Dewey indicated Graham might win in a close decision, while press opinions varied. Graham positioned for welter title clash with Ray Robinson. Gavilan shown uneven, with flashes but missed steps.

New York Kid Gavilan Billy Graham Eddie Eagan New York State Athletic Commission Bob Graham Madison Square Garden Mill Gavilan Ruby Goldstein Art Aidella Billy Harold Barnes Thomas Dewey Ray Robinson

Valley Net Meet Finals Postponed by Rain

Finals in seven divisions of the Valley Junior Tennis Tournament were postponed today as Encanto Park courts became unplayable due to rain. Sponsors Phoenix Tennis Club and The Arizona Republic will announce a new championship date later.

Encanto Park Phoenix Tennis Club The Arizona Republic

Gehrmann To Return Wanamaker's Trophy

Don Gehrmann must return the $500 Wanamaker Mile trophy after the Metropolitan AAU ruled voting at Millrose Games was miscounted. Fred Wilt inherits the victory, while Gehrmann and Curtis Stone prepare for the two mile race at the New York AC meet. Wilt and Stone had posted 8:55.1 for the two mile, fastest since Greg Rice’s 1943 retirement.

Earl Wright New York Don Gehrmann Fred Wilt AAU Dashing Don University of Wisconsin Madison Square Garden Wilt FBI Curtis Stone Met Stone Greg Rice Notre Dame

Coaching Changes Football in February Shakeups

February coaching changes include spring training starts at several colleges. Art Valpey resigns from Harvard to coach at the University of Connecticut. Bob Snyder seeks Toledo University job. Paul Severin named coach at Randolph-Macon College. Henry Luecht resigns from Washington Jefferson College. Art Lewis named head coach at West Virginia.

Art Valpey Harvard University of Connecticut Bob Snyder Green Bay Packers Toledo U Paul Severin North Carolina

Celtics Face Freshman Star Ed Leede Leads Win Over Bombers

Ed Leede of the Celtics, a Dartmouth alumnus and rookie candidate, scored 24 as Boston upset the St. Louis Bombers 89 to 79. The win moves Boston from the Eastern Division cellar ahead of the Philadelphia Warriors, who lost to the Chicago Stags 83 to 76 after Joe Fulks exited with an injury.

National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Celtics Ed Leede Dartmouth Leede St. Louis Bombers Philadelphia Warriors Chicago Stags Warriors Joe Fulks

Arizona 67 New Mexico A&M 58 in Border Conference action

College basketball results from across conferences show Arizona defeating New Mexico A&M 67 to 58. Texas Tech beat Arizona State at Tempe, while Maryland posted a 67 to 3 victory over Duke. Other notable scores include Johns Hopkins 38 over Catholic University 59 and Georgia Tech 69 over Florida 38.

Associated Press Arizona New Mexico A&m Texas Tech State of East Long Island & Caneneien Marines Solste Army Jancis Pa Upsala Buffalo Hamilton Satan Univ Western Ontario TH Maryland Duke Baltimore Loyola St. Marys Southwestern la Louisiana Tech North Caroline Furman Clemson Presbyterian Western Maryland Johns Hopkins American Univ Catholic Univ Davidson Virginia Military Georgia Tech Florida ST Univ Western Reserve Xavier Ohio Evansville Miami Western Michigan South Dakota North Dakota Oena — A&m Baylor Mates Estern New Mexi Military Brooks Medical Tex Sul Ross FAR West Wyoming Wwestingses California South California St. Mary's Calif Louisville Heannes Brigham Young Ore Oregon State Idahost Washington State Ego State Cian State Otalahoma City Unie Aegis Colorado Iowa State

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