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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1951

Page

20

St Marys Gym Roof Delays Building Progress

Progress on the new St Marys High School gymnasium slows as roof construction stalls. Prefabricated roof from Youngstown Ohio faced delays. delivery pushed from March to August and then to April. Bids for seating for 3000 and baskets were opened, estimated at about 38000 dollars. Father Colman credits the Dads Club barbecues at St Marys Grammar School for funding the gym. The annual barbecue draws around 6000 attendees and stays affordable at a dollar per plate.

St. Mary’s High School Third and Polk Streets Colman Colloty St. Mary’s Youngstown Ohio Colman Father Colman St. Mary’s Grammar School Dads Club

Eddie Collins dies at 63 former Sox star mourned

Boston March 26 Edward Trowbridge Collins vice president of the Boston Red Sox died last night at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital at 63 Tributes poured in Connie Mack praised him as the greatest second baseman Ted Williams called him a close friend Red Sox plan black armbands and may cancel a Wednesday exhibition with Detroit Collins helped form the famous $100000 Infield and was part of four AL pennants from 1910 to 1914 He stole 743 bases in his career and played in the 1917 World Series with Chicago and Boston.

Chicago Stadium KOY Don Hillbreth Glendale Arizona University of Arizona Wildcat Ralph Guard Detroit Dave Rucker Chicago California Mack Hellings Manuel Ayulo Freddie Agabashian Agabashian Ted Williams Florida Boston Mack Leonard Zahn Baseball Edward Trowbridge Collins Boston Red Sox Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Connie Mack Collins Red Sox Tom Dowd Detroit Tigers SOX Steve O'Neill Will Harridge New York Yankee Casey Stengel Charles Comiskey White Sox Gov Paul A. Dever Massachusetts Millerton N. Y Columbia University Red Hook Heinie Zimmerman Zimmerman Athletics Sullivan Columbia A’s Stuffy McInnis Jack Barry Frank Chicago White Sox Black Sox

Doering Opens Greensboro Lead Four Strokes Ahead

Darkhorse Art Doering of Richmond headed into the Greensboro Open final round with a four stroke lead after a three under par 54 hole total. Jack Burke Jr with 213 was second, while a protest on Ike’s score could add two strokes to Burke Fields and Stewart Jr. each. Shields and Roberto Vicenzo shared third at 215 as major names trailed.

Greensboro N. C Art Doering Richmond Doering Jack Burke, Jr Houston Tex Ike Burke Jack Fields Cedar Rapids Iowa Stewart, Jr Dallas Ould Shields Roberto Vicenzo Buenos Aires Strug

Sun Devils Play on Jets Diamond in Rubber Game

TEMPE March 26 Arizona State's Sun Devils and the Jet Pilots of Williams Air Force Base will play a rubber game in their 1951 series on the air base diamond Tuesday afternoon. Each team has

Dodgers and Cardinals discuss Pollet Miksis trade

In St. Petersburg on March 26, reports say Howie Pollet could be traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers and Eddie Miksis to the St. Louis Cardinals. Cardinal owner Fred Saigh and Dodgers chief Walter O Malley held talks twice in 24 hours with Saigh considering offering Miksis and either Gene Hermanski or $50,000 in cash for the left hander.

ST. Petersburg Fla Howie Pollet Brooklyn Dodgers Eddie Miksis St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Fred Saigh Dodger Walter O'Malley Saigh Miksis Gene. Hermanski

Berg Holds Four Stroke Lead In Sandhills Open

Patty Berg of Minneapolis led by four strokes in the final round of the Sandhills Open at Pinehurst. Her 70 in the second round and 146 total, after a 76 first round, topped Pat O'Sullivan by four and raised a record for the field. Net proceeds go to the Red Cross.

Pinehurst N. C Patty Berg Minneapolis Minn Miss Berg Pat O’sullivan Orange Conn The Red Cross

Lake Mead Weather Report From International News Service

Weather brief notes Lake Mead region with Tuesday timing. Details are fragmented but indicate a weather update from international news service for the basin area. No clear temperatures or conditions fully readable.

Hayes Opens Bucks' Drills

In Columbus Ohio on March 26 the AP reports coach Woody Hayes starts spring practice to remodel the Ohio State football program. He will install the T formation used at Miami of Ohio while Wes Fesler the former Buckeye coach favored the single wing. About 100 to 150 hopefuls are expected including Vic Janowicz an All America half back and Richard Skippy Doyle.

Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Ohio State University Hayes Miami (Ohio) University Wes Fesler Buckeye Vic Janowicz Richard Skippy) Doyle

Buckeye Hawks Face Tempe Buffaloes In Noon Nonconference

Buckeye High School Hawks meet Tempe High Buffaloes in a non conference baseball game here at 4 p.m. tomorrow in Buckeye. Tempe travels to Buckeye for a late afternoon contest.

Buckeye Buckeye High School Hawks Tempe High Buffaloes

50 000 Fans Await Coast Loop Openers

Los Angeles on March 26 AP reports 50 000 baseball fans expected for the Pacific Coast League 49th season opening. Oakland defends against Portland in a day night doubleheader with a streamlined 168 game schedule on 141 dates. Mel Ott debuts as Oaks manager. Joe Gordon starts Sacramento. Rogers Hornsby leads Seattle against Angels. Stan Hack runs the Angels. Lefty O Doul, Bill Sweeney, and Del Baker helm teams. Opening pitches feature Gordon Maltzberger versus Orval Grove and Ralph Hamner against Seattle.

Los Angeles Oakland Portland Hollywood Sacramento San Francisco San Diego Seattle Angels Coast Loop Oaks Mel Ott Joe Gordon New York Yankees Sacramento Salons Fred Haney Rogers Hornsby Seattle Rainiers Stan Hack Chicago Lefty O’doul Bill Sweeney del Baker Sweeney Gordon Maltzberger Orval Grove Ralph Hamner Clyde Shawn Marino Pieretti Chet Johnson Red Embree Sam Jones

Maxim to sign for title defense in Chicago

Light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim was to appear before the Illinois Athletic Commission to sign a title defense. Manager Jack Kearns said Maxim would sign for a bout with Harry Matthews Robert Satterfield or Archie Moore, with a deadline of July 1 to defend the crown.

Maxim Chicago INS Joey Maxim Illinois Athletic Commission Jack Kearns Harry Matthews Robert Satterfield Archie Moore

Yuma Jousts Slated For Solons Here

Phoenix Senators begin workouts at Mesa Rendezvous Park under new manager Wayne Tucker. three tuneup games with Yuma SL International League club set April 5 6 at Yuma and April 7 at Phoenix. Lenny Erickson Eddie Graham Ernie Sites returnees plus Nick Cannuli arrive. Tony Ponce unclear. Gil Trejo negotiating salary. Murphy to visit California seeking more Solons talent especially a catcher.

Yuma Phoenix Senators Mesa Rendezvous Park Wayne Tucker Chet Murphy Phoenix Panthers Tucker Senators Municipal Stadium New York Yankees Lenny Erickson Eddie Graham Ernie Sites Nick Cannuli Tony Ponce Gil Trejo Murphy California Solons

Rangers End On Keen Note Season Finishes Strong

The New York Rangers beat the Chicago Black Hawks 5 to 2 at Madison Square Garden to close their NHL season. Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 1 to 0 in Boston, marking rookie goalie Al Rollins’s fifth shutout and Vezina Trophy win. Detroit Red Wings shutout the Montreal Canadiens 0 to 0, while Sawchuk finished one goal behind Rollins in the $1,000 Vezina race.

New York Rangers Chicago Black Hawks Madison Square Garden Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Boston Bruins al Rollins Detroit Red Wings Montreal Canadiens Detroit Sawchuk Rollins

National Hockey League Final Standings Report

AP summary shows final standings across leagues with teams such as Detroit Boston Toronto and New York listed with wins losses and points. It notes playoff statuses and series results including Tulsa St Paul Denver Omaha and Portland leading or tied in playoff races.

Detroit A Boston Toronto N. York National Ague New York Detroit Denver Omaha Pacific COLEA New Wacoma Soria Cadi Portland

Lakers Oust Olympians to Reach NBA Series

George Mikan led the Minneapolis Lakers to an 85-80 win over Indianapolis in a close playoff clash at Minneapolis. The Lakers advance to face the Rochester Royals in a best of five Western Division series starting Thursday. Alex Groza scored 38 for Indianapolis as the Olympians were edged in a see-saw game.

Lakers Minneapolis Indianapolis Rochester Royals Syracuse Chiefs New York Knickerbockers Madison Square Garden NBA Alex Groza

Mikan Nets 30 as Lakers Dominate Fourth Period Run

The Lakers rally in the final period with George Mikan scoring 30 points despite an ankle injury. He anchors the late surge to push the winners ahead, delivering a decisive display of scoring while teammates contribute to the strong finish.

Laker Mikan

Hank Luisetti Steers Team To AAU Title

Hank Luisetti coached the San Francisco Stewart Chevrolets to the 44th National AAU title with a 76 to 55 victory over Fort Collins Colorado collegians. George Yardley scored 32 points and led a dominant San Francisco performance, while Phillips 66ers finished third with a 72 to 55 win over Caterpillar. Yardley set the finals scoring record with ten field goals and twelve free throws.

Hank Luisetti Denver San Francisco Stewart Chevrolets Stanford University Fort Collins Colo Stanford George Yardley Perpetual Motion Luisetti Phillips 66Ers Bartlesville Okla West Coast Phillips Colorado A & M Poudre Valley Creamery Peoria Ill Caterpillar Diesels Yardley

Hudson After Nats Openers Faces Chance At Start

Hudson, a 6-4 Tennesseean, is bidding to start on opening day for the Washington Senators against the New York Yankees on April 16 in St. Petersburg. The 1942 loss to Charlie Ruffin remains, but his spring underhand delivery has revived his form, leading manager Bucky Harris to consider him for a first-division run.

ST. Petersburg Fla Truman Sid Hudson Washington Senators New York Yankees Tennessean Nats Hudson Charlie Ruffin Yankees Roosevelt Derhand Washington Bucky Harris Gil McDougald Porterfield Joe DiMaggio DiMaggio DiMag

New Yorkers Start Seven-Game Stand At Phoenix Stadium

Tom Morgan, 20, from El Monte California, draws his first Yankee start as New York opens a seven game stretch at Phoenix Municipal Stadium against the Chicago White Sox. Stengel plans to rotate his top pitchers for nine inning stints in rival games against the Sox Cubs Pirates and Indians.

Los Angeles Tom Morgan el Monte Calif New York Yankees Phoenix Municipal Stadium Tomorow Chicago White Sox Casey Stengel Morgan Sox Gus Zernial al Zarilla Chico Carresquel Phil Rizzuto White Sox Joe Dobson Coolidge Phoenix Paul Richards Randy Gumpert Ken Holcombe Lou Kretlow Bob Mahoney Dick Littlefield Stengel Cubs Pirates Indians Frank Shea University of Southern California Troy Jim Brideweser Hank Workman Wally Hood USC

Cheesborg and Hinkle Share Jalopy Wins at South Mountain

Cheesborg of Tucson and Bob Hinkle of Phoenix split Saturday night jalopy honors at South Mountain Speedway. Cheesborg, the 1950 Tucson champion, roared from 22nd to win a 25 lap 29 car feature in 9 45.4. Hinkle captured the second race in 8 04.5, with Cheesborg second and Hulsey third. Heat winners were Mead Ayers and Massetto, while Barker won the trophy dash.

Bill Cheesborg Tucson Bob Hinkle Phoenix South Mountain Speedway Cheesborg Chuck Mead Hinkle Willie Hulsey

NCAA expands title bid as teams clash in multi events

In a crowded sports page, NCAA action centers on a tight win for Laurel Md. and strong performances across venues from Arkansas to California. Notable results include a narrow Illinois defeat and a 18 point margin by Linville with Petry. AXU and national champions crown emerges, while track and skating events in Maryland and Florida highlight the day’s competitions.

Rentey Astern Illinois Linville Petry Wester Bhs Enansoignshi Bs Nationa Ort Collins Aoe Laurel Temecel R Ring Ark Oaklawn Eis

Baseball Exhibitions and Results Summary

Exhibition baseball results list games across leagues with teams such as Philadelphia Chicago Oakland New York San Francisco and others. Schedule notes show matchups including university teams and major clubs with locations like San Bernardino and Lake suggesting regional tours and morning sessions.

Associated Press Philadelon Philaphia Seaton Oakland New York San Francisco San See Boston Brnest Neice Pitia St. Louis Minneapolis Santora Fis

Hearing Puts Fix Suspicions On Officials

New York March 26 AP Authorities seek another fixer in the college basketball bribery scandal. Former NYU star Don Forman detained as material witness after testimony alleges referees warned on fixes. A committee session in Washington heard a gambler claim several referees across the Big Ten Ivy League were fixed. Forman linked to City College of New York players for the 1950-51 season.

New York New York University Don Forman Senate Crime Investigating Committee Se Cage Washington Sidney A. Brodson Milwaukee Brodson The Milwaukee Journal Bradson Sion N la Ohers Forman Manhattan City College of New York

Bears Engage UA Freshmen in Spring Sports Mix

Phoenix College announces a busy week as Coach Johnny Riggs leads baseball against the University of Arizona freshmen in an eight game doubleheader Wednesday and a Friday visit to Williams Air Force Base. The Bears track team plans a practice meet with Phoeniz Union High School at Montgomery Stadium and hosts Eastern Arizona Junior College Friday in Arizona Conference play along with golf and tennis meetings.

Phoenix College Johnny Riggs University of Arizona Williams Air Force Base Bears Phoenix Union High School Montgomery Stadium Eastern Arizona Junior College Arizona

Texas Western Defeats Arizona State in Tennis Clash

Texas Western beat Arizona State at Tempe in a college tennis meeting. In golf New Mexico University posted a 16 to 6 victory over Arizona, with UCLA edging Arizona 8 to 5.

Texas Western Arizona State Tempe New Mexico U Arizona UCLA

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