Arizona Downs Name Change Reflected in Local Turf Tale
The piece recounts why Ingleside Turf Club was renamed Arizona Downs with a quip about local district naming. It also notes General Manager Jim Herbureaux’s comment on branding and includes details on Hall of Fame Bears interest in Southwest talent, and references Arizona college sports attendance and upcoming events at South Mountain Speedway and high school meet additions.
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Worsham Leads Jacksonville Open Round At Hyde Park
Lew Worsham shot 67 five under par to lead the Jacksonville Open at Hyde Park in Jacksonville. Jim Ferrier and Jack Shields tied for second with 68, while a group at 70 includes Dave Douglas Max Evans Jim Clark Cary Middlecoff Doug Ford and Ed Furgol. Hobart Manley Jr. also posted 71 as the field of 158 chased the $10,000 event prize.
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Fla
Lew Worsham
Worsham
Oakmont
Hyde Park
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Jack Shields
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ferrier
Miami Beach
St. Petersburg
Shields
Dave Douglas
Newark
Del
Max Evans
Detroit
Jimmy Clark
Laguna Beach
Calif
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
Doug Ford
Yonkers
N. Y
Ed Furgol
Royal Oak
Mich
Hobart Manley, Jr
Savannah
Phoenix Bruins Reach So Cal Junior Met Final
Phoenix College, a 6 to 4 11 inning win over Glendale, faced Pasadena for the championship. Bobby Slaughter starred with two doubles and a triple in the opener and six hit pitching in the nightcap, while Ken Hammon earned the win in the opener. Reiman and Underdown hit a homer and triple in the nightcap.
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Azusa
Calif
Phoenix College
Glendale
Pasadena
Southern California
Bobby Slaughter
el Camino
Ken Hammon
Slaughter
Jim Reiman
Lyle Underdown
Tucson
Glenn McMinn
Mesa
Paul Mazon
Johnny Stein
Coyotes
West High
Carver
Charlie Christopher
Ernie Walker
Dennis Alford
Charlie Smith
Parker
Badgers Take 3-Way Win at Casa Grande Meet
Tucson High School tracksters won with 52 5/6 points to beat North Phoenix and Casa Grande at Casa Grande. Key performers included North Phoenix Windhorn in the 120 high hurdles and high hurdles, Casa Grande’s Morgan in the 220 and 440, and Tucson’s Al Harris winning the century, 220, and 440. Kemper Marley of North Phoenix posted a notable discus throw of 141 feet 6 inches.
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North Phoenix
Casa Grande
Gordon Windhorn
Johnny Morgan
Windhorn
Morgan
al Harris
North
Kemper Marley
Monier
Fields
A. T
Brown
Mile McFeet Ceters
Lopez
Harris
Red
Porter
Ter
Aiken
Lat
Hook
McGregor
Amado
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Lopes
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Uate
Swing
T. Tie
Oaks Fall to Cubs in Home Exhibition Loss
In Oakland, the Oakland Oaks were edged 7 to 6 by the Chicago Cubs in a home exhibition game. Oak rookie Jim Marshall hit two homers, the 18 year old from Compton College.
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Calif
Oakland Oaks
Chicago Cubs
Jim Marshall
Marshall
Compton College
Pro Basketball By The Associated Press Eastern Division Summary
Eastern Division standings and scores are listed with teams including Philadelphia Boston New York and Baltimore. The fragment references game results and times, noting a 90 to 355 score context and player mentions, but the readable text is incomplete and does not present a full, clear outcome.
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National Basketball Ass
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Baltimore
Boston
Wayne
Horses, Yuma face second diamond tilt
North Phoenix's Mustangs edged Yuma Criminals 9-7 in a prep baseball tilt. Bill Watson delivered the winning run with a pinch hit by Gus Poulous, while Dick Greisser and Tommy Wright homered for the Mustangs. Ed Montana took the loss for the Crims after Donnie Lee pitched well in relief.
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Mustangs
Yuma
North High
Phoenix Tech
Tucson
Monterey Park
Weste Phoenix
Glendale
Mesa
Phoenix Union
Carver
Coyotes
West
Parker
Bill Watson
Gus Poulous
Bob Bandelier
Donnie Lee
Dick Greisser
Tommy Wright
Ed Montana
Crims
George Aiken
Tech
Tony Othon
Lloyd Brazil
Sorenson
Kovacs to Meet Evert In Florida Clay Semis
Defending singles champion Frank Kovacs of Oakland faces Jimmy Evert of Fort Lauderdale in the semifinals of the National Professional Clay Courts tournament in St. Augustine. In the other bracket Carl Earn of Hollywood meets Welby Van Horn of St. Augustine.
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Fla
Frank Kovacs
Oakland
Caif
Jimmy Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Carl Earn
Hollywood
Calif
Welby van Horn
Mrs Luke Wins At PCC in Match Play
Mrs. E L Luke finished even in yesterday's match play against par at Phoenix Country Club women. Mrs. Harry Falk, Mrs. Joe Pedicord, Mrs. T L Mc Laughlin and Mrs. E H Blue tied.
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Victoria blank Seattle 5 0 in PCL action
In the Pacific Coast League Victoria defeated Seattle 5 to 0. New Westminster beat Vancouver 3 to 1 to stay in the standings.
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Associated Press
Victoria
Seattle
New Westminster
Vancouver
Wildcats Spring Game Shows 1951 Hope and Hazards
University of Arizona coach Bob Winslow praised his spring squad after a 27-21 scrimmage between his Reds and Ned Mathews Blues at Varsity Stadium. Standouts included Gil Gonzales and freshman Drea Hast while injuries sidelined Carlos Lillywhite. QB job remains open among Bruce McCauley Ed Miller Steve Farrier and freshman Garry Shiffman.
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Don Vosberg
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Blues
Superior
Gil Gonzales
Ed Wolgast
Wolgast
Carlos Lillywhite
Santa Ana JC
Lillywhite
Wildcats
Drea Hast
Fenger High
Chicago
Wildcat
Bruce McCauley
Ed Miller
Steve Farrier
Garry Shiffman
Los Angeles
Jim Coles
Sun Angels
Mike Casteel
Arizona State
Offies Vie In AAA Card At South Mountain Speedway
The 100 lap AAA midget race at South Mountain Speedway features Offenhauser powered cars with about 30 drivers, including Bob Ball, Jim Bryan, and Allen Heath. The quarter mile track has been resurfaced and 6,000 seats are sold out as gates open 11:30 a.m. Time trials start 12:45 p.m. and the 100 lap feature follows the heats and semifinals.
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Mesa
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Calif
American Automobile Association
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Heath
Sam Hanks
Irish Colleen Leads Women’s Titleholders Round Three
Pat O Sullivan the Irish colleen from Orange Connect led by three strokes after Wednesday’s windy 6,300 yard Augusta Country Club round with a 76 pushing her 36 hole total to 148. Claire Doran moved into second with 151 while Babe Didrickson Zaharias slipped to a fifth place tie at 159. Patty Berg led professionals at 153 with Beverly Hanson at 155.
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Zaharias
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Aztecs Play UA Baseballers in Tucson 1951 opener
University of Arizona baseball faces San Diego State in Tucson for its first regular season game of 1951. The Wildcats, while losing Murray and Morales from last year’s Border Conference champions, rely on a strong pitching staff led by Tolson and Risher. Veterans Vasey and Myrick return as key players as Arizona also schedules a three-game series with Colorado starting Monday.
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University of Arizona
San Diego State
Wildcats
University of Texas
Cats
Bob Murray
Tony Morales
Brad Tolson
Robin Risher
Tolson
Wildcat
Chet Vasey
Cliff Myrick
University of Colorado
Tender Phil Sparks Yanks at Dodgers (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles dispatch reports Phil Rizzuto battles fatigue and a tender arm as the New York Yankees face the pennant chase. The veteran infielder evaluates his own form while teammates hope for a stronger stretch run in the American League race.
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Los Angeles
Phil Rizzuto
New York Yankees
Riz
Zute Leads Yankees To Ninth Inning Victory Over Stars
Phil Rizzuto starred as the Yankees beat the Hollywood Stars 5-1 in the ninth. He hit safely for a fifth straight spring game, raising his Citrus League average to .351. Rizzuto said his arm was getting better after nine innings, though he felt very tired.
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Well-Matched Field Set for Downs Feature Run
Eight well matched thoroughbreds race in the Valley of the Sun Handicap at Arizona Downs with topweights Golden Liner and Gay Trooper opposed by Mr. Whiskers and Valdina Andire in a 1 1/16 mile 1250 purse event boosted by the new racing law. Gay Trooper from Verde Stock Farm has shown form, while Golden Liner seeks repeat success with Lonnie Knowles aboard. A quarter horse opener and Hen Sprig’s Papago Allowance cap the program as Mr. Sprague closes fast on Pair of Roses.
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Gay Trooper
Frank Gilbert
Verde Stock Farm
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Little Jeff
Sky Gipsy
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Fairground
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Heilmann showing gains in Lakeland Hospital report
Lakeland Florida AP report says Harry Heilmann somewhat improved today in Lakeland Hospital where he is seriously ill after collapsing Thursday. The former Detroit Tiger outfielder and radio broadcaster was admitted for a heart ailment and chest condition with reduced temperature but ongoing coughing spells.
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Harry Heilmann
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W. J. Annis
Gymnasts At AAU Invitational Tonight In Bear Down Gym
The third annual AAU Invitational gymnastic meet will be held tonight at the University of Arizona Bear Down gym. The university sponsors the event.
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Tucson
University of Arizona
Wilmoth Captures Arizona Country Club Title
Mrs. T. C. Wilmoth won the women's handicap tournament final at Arizona Country Club defeating Mrs. H. H. Robinson 3 and 2. Gazette staff photo by Ebby Haverlander shows Wilmoth with the championship trophy yesterday.
Nickname Frenzy Grips Colleges From Tigers To Penguins
Oscar Fraley surveys the college nickname scene highlighting ferocious tags like Tigers Wildcats Bulldogs and Hurricanes. He mocks pompous choices noting Whittier Whitman Yale NYU Whitman Pets and Youngstown College Penguins as the standout honest pick while poking fun at botany themed names.
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New York University
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Penguins
Larsen and Flam Lead La Jolla Invitational Quarterfinals
United States singles champion Art Larsen of San Francisco and defending champion Herb Flam of UCLA headline the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club Invitational quarterfinals in California. Larsen defeated Robbin Willner 6 2 6 1, Flam also won 6 2 6 1 over Frank Johnson and 6 4 6 3 against Keith Self.
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United States
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San Francisco
Herb Flam
UCLA
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Robbin Willner
Frank Johnson
San Diego
Keith Self
Los Angeles
Yale Swimmer Sets Meet Record in 220 Free
Cambridge Mass John Marshall Yale clocked 2 06 8 in the 220 yard freestyle for a double win at the Eastern A League championships. Albany New York Legislature passes a new plan. Jockey Club powers disputed after last week’s racing rulings. MLA Nosun wins Fiestra Purse at Gulfstream. San Mateo Bay Meadows feature won by Shim Malone at 18 50. Springs Oaklawn feature won by Traveler in easy fashion.
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Mass
John Marshall Yale
Albany
N. Y
New York
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Jockey Club Powers
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Gulfstream
San Mateo
Calif
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Bay Meadows
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Yankee star Allie Reynolds may miss a few days
Los Angeles reports Allie Reynolds of the New York Yankees may be sidelined after complaining of aches in his right arm. Dr. Sidney Gaynor diagnosed an inflammation of the right elbow, a potential short-term setback for the World Series ace.
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Yanks
Great shortstops praise Lou Boudreau era Phil as top fielder
Ex Yankees second basemen Joe Gordon and George Stirnweiss hail Phil as the best of his time. Banks of praise come as the session discusses their former double play partner, with Gordon citing Lou Boudreau's 1948 as unmatched. In the game, Cliff Mapes’ two run double nearly changed the outcome.
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Burbank
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Rizzuto
Golf Title Won By Mrs Wilmoth At Arizona Country Club
Mrs. T. C. Wilmoth defeated Mrs. H. H. Robinson 3 and 2 to win the Arizona Country Club women’s handicap championship. Ned Leonard captured the championship-flight consolation with a win over Chet Sherman. Perry Chisum won the first-flight title and Don Flickinger took consolation honors. Second-flight winners were Mrs. R. P. Robinson and Mrs. Steve Conn, respectively.
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H. H. Robinson
Arizona Country Club
Ned Leonard
Chet Sherman
Perry Chisum
Don Flickinger
R. P. Robinson
Steve Conn
Prep Baseball Scores From Arizona Contests
In Mesa, Prep Baseball Mesa defeated Tucson 3 to 0. Parker homered twice while Phoenix routed Am Fame 9 to 7 and Diam 10, Pima Douglas 6. Wilbur G. faced Scottsdale 5, Buckeye won 2. Coolidge and Boott Fig 1. St John’s Indians 5. Phoenix Tech and
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