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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1949

Page

18

Sun Devils face Hardin-Simmons in Goodwin Stadium thriller

Arizona State College as Sun Devils clash with Hardin-Simmons Cowboys in a high scoring showdown under Warren Woodson at Goodwin Stadium. The article notes Woodson's 41-9-5 record in 55 games and the Cowboys winged attack with Hook Davis, Johnny Ford, and Howard McChesney. It mentions extra bleachers, Roosevelt School talent links, and a digression on Connie Mack and Phil Marchildon with Howard Ehmke in 1929.

Arizona State College Sun Devils Hardin-Simmons University Smart Cowboys Goodwin Stadium Warren Woodson Frank Kimbrough Hardin-Simmons Woodson Cowboys Abilene Tex University of Arizona Hook Davis Johnny Ford Howard McChesney Donn Kinzle Baylor Clyde Bulldog) Turner Lor Dixie Howell Ed Doherty Arizona Husky Arizona State College Sun Devils Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Tempe

Beau Jack Seeks Shot at Kid Gavilan Title Fight

Beau Jack, former lightweight champion from Augusta Georgia, defeated Livio Minelli European welterweight titlist in Chicago Stadium in a 10 round split decision. Victory earns him a title shot versus Kid Gavilan of Cuba, the No 1 welterweight contender, as Sugar Robinson reign is tested.

Chicago Beau Jack Ray Sugar

Yesterday's Stars Batting Sparks A's 4-1 Win

Sam Chapman and Ferris Fain led the Athletics as each hit a home run. Fain drove in runs with two on as Oakland defeated the Yankees 4-1.

Sam Chapman Ferris Fain Athletics Fain A’s Yankees

Matson Runs Beat Loyola In SF Tilt

University of San Francisco Dons rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Loyola Lions 27-13 led by Ollie Matson. After trailing 6-0, Matson dashed 60 yards for a score and followed with a 53-yard reception, Roy Georgi scored on a four yard run, and John Finney recovered a Loyola fumble to set up the final TD.

San Francisco University of San Francisco Dons Swift Ollie Matson Loyola Lions of Los Angeles USF Loyola Dons Matson Eddie Brown Roy Georgi John Finney

DiMaggio Hopes To Return In Crucial Yankee Showdown

New York hosts Boston in a pennant deciding clash at Yankee Stadium with DiMaggio aiming to return to the lineup. Mel Parnell faces either Raschi or Reynolds as Boston seeks one win to clinch the American League title.

New York Yankee Stadium Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Boston Mel Parnell Victor Raschi Allie Reynolds Aching Joe DiMaggio

Padres Draw Most Fans This PCL Season

Pacific Coast League attendance rose 90,763 in 1949 led by the San Diego Padres drawing 1,031,038 fans at home and on the road. Total season attendance reached 3,751,929, behind the 1947 all-time high of 4,068,432, with Seattle leading at 545,434 and Oakland at 534,711.

Los Angeles San Diego Clarence Rowland San Diego Padres Rowland San Francisco Seattle Oakland Hollywood Ith

A.L. Champs To Have Neat One Two Punch In Series

The American League enters the World Series with a powerful one two punch of Ted Williams and Vern Stephens for the Red Sox and the Cardinals countering with Stan Musial and Country Slaughter. The piece recalls historic duos and notes the Yankees with Joe DiMaggio and Tommy Henrich as potential threats while musing on 1927 Pirates pitching to stop Ruth Gehrig Combs Koenig Dugan Meusel Lazzeri and Lazzeri to illustrate the era of great batting duos.

Ted Williams Red Sox Cleveland Quondam Joe Cronin Tex Hughson Philadelphia New York Vern Stephens Stan Nusial Country Slaughter Pirates Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Yanks Babe Lou Williams Stephens Ty Cobb Wahoo Sam Crawford Tigers al Simmons Jimmy Foxx Athletics Hank Greenburg Rudy York Harry Heilmann Heinie Manush Ruth Gehrig Simmons Foxx Cobb Cobb and Crawford Heilmann Manush Greenburg York Joe DiMaggio Tommy Henrich Pirate Earl Combs Mark Koenig Gehri

Devils And Cowboys Ready For Kickoff

Ford to McChesney aerial combination proves potent as Devils and Cowboys brace for kickoff despite a heralded backfield with stars from both teams.

Devils Cowboys

ASC showdown looming as Devils face Cowboys defense

Devils rely on speed and aggression to overcome a weight advantage of the Cowboys in an anticipated ASC clash. Key players include Gosselin on offense and defense, with concerns over Tassinari and Zeno injury status. Cowboys aim to extend their undefeated ASC record behind a powerful line and defensive stalwarts.

Cision Cowboys Devils ASC Bill Gosselin Pepperdine Czeslow Schmidt Jim Treguboff Tony Balsamo Dick Law Bob Walker Walker Joe Tassinari Ernie Zeno Woodson

Dodgers poised to clinch as Cards falter in pennant race

In Chicago, the Cardinals fell 6-5 to the Cubs, dropping a full game behind the Dodgers with two games left for each team. Harry Brecheen faces Bob Chipman as the Cards seek a win today while hoping for a Dodger defeat to stay alive for a World Series shot.

Chicago Cardinals Cubs Dodgers Phils Philadelphia St. Louis Redbirds Mickey Finn Brooklyn Dodger Pirates Pittsburgh Harry Brecheen Bob Chipman Brecheen

Kimbrough Seeks Job Compensation

Former Los Angeles Dons fullback Jim Kimbrough, who retired with a knee injury, filed a novel workman's compensation claim with the California Industrial Insurance Commission. The case could open a new income source for pro gridiron players permanently benched by injuries.

Los Angeles Jim Kimbrough Los Angeles Dons California Industrial Insurance Commission Pro Grid

Coyotes rout Amphi in state prep football clash

The Phoenix Coyotes overwhelmed Amphitheater Panthers 44 to 12 at Montgomery Stadium before about 10 000 fans. Eddie Leister directed drives with Dick Stapley and Bob Jacobs aiding. Art Webster’s long TD burst was nullified by a penalty.

Phoenix Coyotes Panthers Coyotes Montgomery Stadium Johnny Black Coyote

Coyote and Amphi Reach in Scrappy Football Scoring

Webster led with a 37 yard touchdown run for the Coyotes while Eddie Leister connected on two passes to Grizzle for 35 yards and to Bob Jacobs for 48 before Jacobs added a 37 yard rushing score. Stapley added a 37 yard TD run and Eddie Mattingly returned an Amphitheater pass 48 yards for six. Bob Siegel contributed as well with multiple plays, though the drive totals and penalties were mixed in an otherwise high scoring game.

Coyotes Eddie Leister Dick Stapley Bob Jacobs Howard Cluff Harry Fancher George Grizzle Bobby Hart Panther Tucson Phoenix Art Webster Leister Ken McClellan

Amphi Panthers Fall Short After Early Lead Collapse

In a fast paced game Amphi guards no. 1 produced a strong start with a first guard assignment and two extra points. Amphi opened with a 18 yard Hart sneak but Phoenix Coyotes answered tying the score before halftime. Key plays included Poe interception return for Amphi and Coyotes’ late surges culminating in Webster and Stapley big plays late.

Amphi Phoenix Jimmy Black Panthers Coyote Ground Hart

Calumet Four Stars in Futurity at Belmont Park

Calumet Stable owner Warren Wright enters four colts Theory Rearmed Sunlit and Shine Boy in the Belmont Futurity at Belmont Park. The Bel mount Futurity offers 89585 to the winner in roughly 75 seconds. Eddie Arcaro rides The Diver for Russell Firestone, while Green Tree Stable's Guillotine with Ted Atkinson is among top contenders.

New York Belmont Park Warren Wright Calumet Stable Citation Coaltown Armed Bewitch Pensive Sunlit Shine Widener Chute Russell Firestone the Diver Eddie Arcaro Greentree Stable Ted Atkinson

Lake Mead Weather Report From International News Service

Fair today tonight and Sunday with a high near 94 degrees and a low around 64. Winds will be light and variable as the weather pattern remains stable over the lake region.

Lake Mead International News Service

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Mack George Pear Roosevelt School Johnny Kondora Harry Ludlow Donnie Stapley Bill Roe Nick Bob Phoenix Union High Claude Marsh Virgil Frank Soto Alex Estrella Tommy Phoenix Tech Harry Walker The Roosevelt Ehmee Connie Mack Phil Marchildon Dick Fowler Howard Ehmke Lefty Grove Rube Walberg George Earnshaw Marchildon Ehmke Charley Root Connie Beau DiMaggio Parnell Sox Bob Porterfield Frank Shea Fred Sanford Browns DiMag Yogi Berra Tom Hendrick Washington Joe McCarthy Casey Stengel Padres Bob Lemon Warren Spahn Braves Ellis Kinder Red Sox Vic Raschi Gazette Bob Davy Charley Beall Pepperdine College John Ford USC Goodwin Staium A.L. Champs Jimmy Dykes Bob Rippel Cliff Hugenboom Treguboff Schmidt John Zucco Tassinari Gosselin Coleman White Beal Markichevich Elmer Biddy McChesney Jerry Cooper Earl Rowan Bob Surratt Paul Frost Ford Davis Allen Tiger Kimbrough BOB Allison Gazette Grizble Dick Poe Stapley Webster Calumet
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