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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1951
Page
16
A partial sports note recalls Sammy Snead defeating an unnamed opponent by seven and six in a PGA Tour event. The piece also includes a lengthy reminiscence by Jim Crusinberry about Arizona athletics and a memorable 1926 Arizona State Teachers College versus Arizona State game, detailing coaching strategies and key players.
Bill Veeck finally tops the 75 percent threshold to acquire the St. Louis Browns stock after Herbert Waltke sells 8,572 shares. With 12 hours left before the deadline he clears the requirement and plans to form a new corporation, promising showy ownership and possible return of Satchel Paige to the majors.
GOSHEN New York July 3 AP W N Reynolds of North Carolina, a tobacco and harness horse producer, fields Betsy Volo a three year old daughter of Volstadt Betsy Babcock as a strong Hambletonian contender. Betsy Volo won the $17,911 Coaching Club Trotting Oaks in the first day of Grand Circuit meet, easily taking both heats.
El Paso leads the Southwest International League half with strong pitching. Bill Stites earned his 17th win by beating Mexicali. Ruben Porras struck out six in a 4 0 win for his fourth straight victory, with Elmer Crow collecting three hits. Juarez Indios beat Bisbee Douglas 8 6 amid eight errors by Copper Kings.
Blakely's of Phoenix meets Mesa Spanish-Americans in a pre-tournament test at Rendezvous Park tonight at 8 o'clock. Semipro strength will be on display as both clubs seek form before the upcoming event.
Brooklyn Hodges leads with 25 home runs and 353 runs batted in for the season. Cracking 70 runs in the American League is another highlight, with Williams and Minoso among the top run producers. The report lists top hitters and pitchers across leagues, naming Hodges Snider and Newcombe for notable performances while noting other leaders in batting, power totals, and strikeouts.
Stan Musial announced his pitching arm has recovered, reversing a decade in the outfield after injuries. He noted spring training showed he could throw well again, with eight assists in 68 games this season after 77 games and two assists last year.
Twenty eight yachts set sail at noon in Los Angeles for the 2,225 mile Transpacific race to Hawaii. Three starters use the LA to Honolulu event as prep for the longer hazardous Honolulu to Papeete voyage. Vessels include L'Apache owned by Phyllis Brunson, Jada owned by Isabelle Belyea, Arcadia, and Sea Witch belonging to A L McCormick of San.
Yuma cantaloupe shippers pledged a carload of melons to the Yuma Panther team of the Southwest International League. The 11 shippers expect net profit from the produce between 1200 and 1400 dollars to help the team out of a tight financial spot.
About 80 women golfers begin qualifying rounds in Colorado Springs for the 10th Broadmoor Women's International. Yesterday 35 players qualified, setting the field for the event.
Tonight’s matches feature Tolleson against Optimist Club in Coronado at 5 30 Eastlake hosts Whitmer Lamp and Shade at 5 30 L L Smith Hardware meets Southeast Phoenix at Eastlake 8 Phoenix Paint Dealers face Gilbert Pp at Longview 5 30 and more results from Class B and C leagues with Westward Merchants Tolleson Lions Buckeye and others posting scores including Pratt Gilbert Universal Homes Armored Service Sandigo Insurance Knotty Pines Alfred Andersen Reddy Kids Hub Furniture Murphy Shamrocks and Desert Mission plus Central Park Commercial Life and PBSW among teams reporting outcomes last night’s scores show Arnold Pickle Desert Mission Eastlake Commercial Life tied 1 0 and other line standings across Arizona leagues
In Benicia California three brothers Troy Lee Cambron William Cambron and Doyle Cambron were rescued by the destroyer USS Eversole as rapid tides swept them through the Carquinez Straits. Cmdr Otis R Cole Jr identified the anglers and noted their boat capsized with the men clinging to it before the rescue.
Secretary James A. Coogan of the Connecticut AAU announced that the 1951 U S women’s track and field championships will be held August 11 and 12 in Waterbury.
Calumet names its top four in the 50 000 Fourth of July American Handicap at Hollywood Park. Trainers Jimmy Jones lists Citation Coaltown All Blue and Bewitch among entries with Moonrush Be Fleet Sturdy One Sudan and Alderman also in the nine horse field. Bewitch added as a speed burner to pressure the trio for a late run by another.
Ted Collins owner of the New York football Yankees warned he would sue Quarterback George Ratterman if he joined the Montreal Alouettes. Ratterman was announced to play for Montreal in the Big Four Football Union next season while on the Yankees contract. Collins said Ratterman was on the second year of a three year deal and had not notified him of any plan to move.
Sammy Snead of White Sulphur Springs Va defeated Walter Burkemo of Detroit Mich 7 and 6 to win his third PGA Championship at Oakmont. Snead led early then Burkemo rallied before Snead closed on the 30th hole after finishing 34 36 70 to claim the $3500 first prize and the silver cup.
Chicago July 3 Joey Maxim must appear before the Illinois Boxing Commission on July 16 to explain why he is reportedly giving Irish Bob Murphy a shot at his light heavyweight title instead of Chicago’s Bob Satterfield. A spokesman said the commission has a contract in which Maxim agreed to meet Satterfield in June if Maxim lost to Heavyweight Champion Ezzard Charles. Maxim lost the bout.
Seattle promoter Jack Hurley said fighter Harry Matthews rejected a Madison Square Garden bout with Lee Savold this month or next. He will only fight Irish Bob Murphy with a possible path to Joey Maxim or Rex Layne for a title shot against Ezzard Charles.
Beverly Baker of Santa Monica upset American women’s champion Margaret Osborne duPont of Wilmington 6-1 4-6 6-3 in a Wimbledon quarterfinal on July 3. Baker, ranked fourth in the U.S., advances to face Doris Hart as American finalists dominate the ladies’ playoffs.
Ralph Romero of Salt Lake City tossed a no-hit, no-run game for Salt Lake City last night in the Pioneer League. The chunk y righthander fanned five and walked two as the league leaders defeated Ogden 5 to 0, the eighth such feat in 12-year history.
Stan Hack's Los Angeles Angels face a slim pennant chance in the Pacific Coast League as a late slide worsens their standing. They dropped 12 of 15 on a road swing, sit five games back, and drop Kevin Connors to Chicago Cubs for Dee Fondy. Los Angeles still leads team batting, but key hitters slump in the fortnight. Hollywood Stars rise to second and start a road trip to Sacramento.
William Spitz, 16, of 1921 W Washington St Phoenix, has won the Expert Rifleman Medal announced by the National Rifle Association. Spitz began target shooting about three years ago, advancing through 13 lower rankings and nearing the Distinguished Rifleman rating. He is a junior at West Phoenix High School.
In Flint James Carter from New York knocked out opponent 189 percent weight class champion at 13542. In Baltimore Elmer Barksdale outpointed Jesus Compo, both from New York. In Philadelphia Johnny Saxton defeated Lloyd Tate at 148 and 150 pounds respectively, with Tate stopped.
Antonio Cerda of Argentina shot 69 on the back nine to post a two day total 138 and lead the British Open qualifying at Portrush New Ireland. Defending champion Locke trails with 139 after a 67 first round. Other qualifiers include Al Zimmerman Art Clark Set Rotar and Tom Haliburton. Norman Von Nida tied Locke at 139 with a 71. Jack Hargreaves carded 66 to reach 142 while Arthur Lees posted 140 at Port Stewart.
Western League standings rail Denver Sioux City Omaha Des Moines Pueblo Lincoln Wichita Colo Springs and Denver 5 Wichita 3 East and West results show Falls Redding Bedford Eugene and Pioneer League matchups include Salt Lake Ogden Great Falls Billings and Tri Cities Vancouver Victoria Yakima with limited schedule notes and scores.
Arizona State's Bill Miller aims for the 1951 AAU decathlon crown at La Playa stadium Santa Barbara and a place on the San Francisco flight to Japan. If Miller tops Otey Scruggs or Floyd Simmons, he joins Scruggs and Simmons on the team. The 22 man field includes Bob Sieben and Wally Wilson, with Rich ards, Scruggs and Simmons as top seeds.
Forest Hills July 3 AP Promoter Bobby Riggs aims for third place in the National Professional tennis championship by facing Frank Parker. Parker can join Riggs and Welby Van Horn with a win, while Van Horn notched his first victory over Parker last night. Pancho Segura and Pancho Gonzales have already reached the final to decide the title tomorrow.
A scrambled major league linescore collage lists teams like New York Philadelphia Brooklyn and Boston with partial inning tallies, pitchers, and batters including Berra Hegan Bauer and Hiller, reflecting a fragmented box score stub with multiple substitutions and unclear totals. The text includes abbreviations for players and managers, bullpen designations, and inconsistent run counts across entries, presenting a snapshot of a historical linescore page rather than a coherent game narrative.
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