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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
17
Joe Maxim faces a grueling campaign with limited betting support as he battles to prove himself in a difficult lightweight division. Promoters seek a breakthrough win to shift public confidence and restore momentum for Maxim's boxing career.
Bob Allison notes Bobby Ball's Blakely Oil Special is sharply tuned after a Los Angeles build and Indianapolis tests. Optimism hinges on luck and car reliability for Memorial Day race, with Phoenix backers praised for support. Also weighs Memorial Day boxing odds, doubting Charles vs Maxim spread and highlighting Hank Davis.
Promoter John Contos seeks Danny McShain as the main event at Madison Square Garden next Monday night. McShain missed the planned headliner due to a toe injury while Gino Garibaldi and Tom Rice lost to Enrique Torres and Terry McGinnis in last night’s top match. Around 1,200 fans endured heat as Torres and McGinnis won in two straight falls. Garibaldi impressed first-time MSG attendee while Rice drew boos for rough tactics. Clara Mortenson won the girls semifinal against Wanda Crellin before the three-fall limit.
Willie Bean of Los Angeles and Jimmy Bivins of Cleveland collide in a scheduled 10 round rematch at the Olympic Auditorium following a disputed decision at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Bean seeks reversal while Bivins is installed as a 2 to 1 favorite.
A rugged parsing shows a 432 finality with Abrams leading Brooklyn bats. Binson and Hodges are noted with strong slash lines and the league race features batting leaders across teams in a chaotic clipping from the Associated Press.
Readable items list several softball games and exhibition matches with start times from 7 to 8:30. Teams include Fikes, Kiecks, Stapley, Shawver, Northwest Diamond Cluer, Chevrolet, Phoenix Police, Motorola, Arizona Autos, Elks Harm on League, Psi Phi, Nazi Guard, Tacos, Moo Club, Immaculate Heart, Moose Club, Pierene Barber Shop, Capital Seed, Jens Grocers.
Delaware Park launches a 32 day racing meet with the $10,000 added Wilmington Handicap as the feature. Tea Maker an eight year old gelding from Ambrose Clark’s stable is top weighted for the six furlong race and will be ridden by Eddie Arcaro.
The Chicago White Sox earned a decisive 4-2 home win over the St. Louis Browns before 23,138 to seize the AL lead for the first time since 1920, aided by a Red Sox win over the Yankees and a 12 game surge. Rogovin and Parnell delivered strong starts, with Doerr's 6th homer keying Boston's 3-2 edge over New York. Branca and Feller also shined in other league games as Brooklyn, St. Louis, and Boston won. Willie Mays collected a first MLB hit in his debut at bat for the Giants.
Hascall Henshaw resigns as football and track coach at Tempe High School to become principal of Balsz Elementary in Phoenix. A former Arizona State grid star, he led the Tempe High Buffaloes for five years, while E A Row reports uncertainty about assistant coach Bill Boyle applying for the top role.
Cleveland Indians signed 17 year old prep school pitcher Billy Joe Davidson for what officials called the highest cash bonus ever paid to a ball player. The club reportedly paid over 100000, surpassing the Pirates payment for Paul Petit. Davidson, 6 foot 3, 211 pounds, from Oak Ridge Military Academy, will visit Cleveland with his parents and prep shortstop Donnie Montgomery, who will get a tryout.
Al Lien the San Francisco left hander tops Pacific Coast League pitching with six wins and one loss after 10 games and 59 innings pitched. Marv Grissom of Seattle leads in victories with 10 and Sam Jones San leads in strikeouts while Jim Rivera of Seattle hits .371. Joe Gordon of Sacramento tops homers with 17 and RBIs with 56.
Prescott set to host Arizona State College at Tempe football fall practice from August 28 to September 16. Sun Devil Coach Larry Siemering and Prescott Chamber of Commerce officials announced the tentative plan. City officials will provide housing for 80 players and the coaching staff.
Milwaukee bouts saw Rex Layne of Utah knockout Odell Riles in a striking display while Bobby Fenty posted a 138 victory in New Jersey. In Baltimore Alex Fimbreus weighed in at 125 and outpointed Gene Butler, with Carmine Fiore drawing 140 in Brooklyn.
Lake Mead forecast calls for cloudy skies today and tonight with scattered afternoon thunderstorms in the mountains. Temperatures steady with a high near 95 and a low around 70. Southerly winds 12 to 25 mph.
Sid Langston returned to Sioux City’s outfield after a three week absence and belted two grand slam homers, driving in nine runs as part of a 17-14 Western League win over Colorado Springs. Sioux City won the opener 9-8. Pueblo beat Lincoln 6-2. Wichita topped Des Moines 5-4. Denver defeated Omaha 10-4 with seven first inning runs.
May 29 at the Mesa Civic Center features Judo Jack Terry versus George Drake in a winner take all rematch after last week’s bout ended in controversy. Police separated the crowd as Terry won the final fall by striking Drake’s head against a ring post. Earlier matches pit Ace Freeman against Rocky Thodes and Cesar Sando against Rod Fenton.
Blakely's Rockets tangle with the Mesa American Legion VFW team in a South Side Baseball League game at Rendezvous Park in Mesa. The 8 o clock game features Mesa starter Bill Rankin against either Ray Peck or Bobby Slaughter.
The NBA officially recognized Jimmy Carter as the world lightweight champion. In Indianapolis det tiller paced the last six of 33 qualifiers for the 500 mile auto race with an average over 135 mph. In New York Jany Te Bem Be. Na tional pasten Huss Hurdle at mont Paar reeyICAGO S. M Buffotklin won the Blackwood pire dhaughlin, $21.2 Park.
Indianapolis May 29 AP Warm weather for the 500 mile race at the Speedway. Walt Faulkner led qualifying at 136.872 mph while Duke Nalon topped day one at 136.498 mph in a field highlighted by Chet Miller and Johnny Parsons. Race starts at 9 a.m. Phoenix time with Loretta Young to greet the winner.
Lincoln Fields 25000 added Peabody Memorial Stakes at Washington Park draws at least 10 three year olds for the mile and one eighth race. Leading candidates include Ruhe and Royal Mustang, with entries such as Fanfare Bernwood Abbe Sting Sir Bee Bum Pur Sang Irish Flare Kings Hope and False.
The Phoenix Country Club hosts the PCC Match Play championship with Gray Madison as favorite after his medalist 74. Bob Goldwater, the 1950 champion, does not defend. Madison meets Jim Berridge Jr in the opening test as other title flights stage matches scheduled for Saturday.
In Los Angeles on May 29, 1951, Southern California, defending national and Pacific Coast Conference champions, appear to have ceded the conference title. Still, a series of notable individual duels and a contest for runner-up team honors are on tap for the night.
Milwaukee powered nine homers in Nicollet Park to smash the American Association mark with 16 runs against Minneapolis. Bob Montag Jim Basso and George Crowe each hit two homers, while Bob Thorpe Al Unser and Bill Klaus added one apiece.
Ezzard Charles and Joey Maxim awaited their May 30 heavyweight title clash at Chicago Stadium with only 55000 dollars in advance ticket orders. Promoter Jim Norris feared fewer than 8000 paying spectators would attend, unlikely to reach the anticipated 125000 dollar gate despite television interest.
The Eagles moved atop the standings by defeating the Colts to stay tied for the league lead. Team members and coaching staff celebrated a strong performance highlighting strategic plays and dominant defense.
Mexicali Eagles beat Tijuana 6 to 2 using three Tijuana errors to climb into a share of first place as Juarez rested. El Paso edged Tucson 4 to 3 behind late offense while Phoenix routed Bisbee Douglas 12 to 4 and Las Vegas defeated Yuma 14 to 11.
Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians shut out Detroit 9-0 for their second straight shutout and sixth win. Carl Furillo of the Dodgers homered in the ninth to lift Brooklyn to a 4-3 victory over Philadelphia.
Maxim shapes up as a strong bout for light heavyweight championship. Two factors dampened advance interest: sponsor driven Wednesday schedule on a holiday and Chicago fans turning toward Cubs and White Sox. Charles Isfin impressed yesterday but betting favored his opponent 12% to 5% this morning.
Austin, superintendent of the city parks and recreation department, warned that sponsorship of the Women's Major Softball League could be withdrawn unless the teams resolve their affairs. He rejected operating a closed league under current conditions and said the recreation group cannot be involved in disputes over guarantees in commercially run parks. The three-team setup Gems Queens Ramblers faced potential folding after a contentious meeting. the Ramblers sought a franchise in the loop, which ASA rules restrict to NSC competition.
Welby Van Horn and Carl Earn lead seven additional entries into the National professional tennis championship to be staged at Forest Hills Stadium from June 21 to July 1. The field expansion includes notable players as the event approaches.
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