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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1951
Page
14
Fans raised 659 dollars for Bill Paine as collegiate football notes report Meg Barwick delaying football after injury and Tom Fellon joining Arizona State. The piece discusses NCAA limits on spring drills, differing sport practices, and historical views from Arizona and Kentucky figures.
In a tight AL race the Indians fall to last place St. Louis Brownies 6 3 as Bob Lemon’s streak ends at seven. Arft drives in four, with a homer and two singles, while Satchel Paige closes the ninth. Rookie Jim McDonald earns his third win with Paige’s late relief. In other action the White Sox beat the Tigers 2 0 behind Saul Rogovin’s seven innings as Nellie Fox and Minoso contribute runs.
Prescott golfer Fred Crowell opened with a 3 up lead over Billy Crowe at nine holes in the quarter final of the Hassayampa Country Club Labor Day tournament. Crowell posted 36 total, one under par, as young star Billy Crowe trailed. Other nine hole results included Bob Paluzzi over Bob Warren one up, Harry Ciratta over Earl Mayer one up, and Bob Robb over George Cruichshank one up.
In a 10 round lightweight feature at Hollywood Legion Stadium Joe Lopes of Sacramento upended Charley Riley of St. Louis by unanimous decision. Lopes, a 7-10 underdog at 131 pounds, relied on a hammering left to Sanchez Riley’s face throughout the bout.
A fragmented listing shows team records and standings across several regional leagues including Pioneer League Salt Lake City and Far West with cities like Twin Falls Idaho Falls Billings Ogden Medford Vancouver Salem Yakima and Tacoma. Specific win loss tallies appear for Omaha Pueblo Denver Des Moines Wichita Lincoln and others, but many figures are garbled.
George Flores, 20, Brooklyn welterweight, remained unconscious in critical condition in New York. Doctors said his status was grave but noted slight improvement over the last 12 hours, with the New York State Athletic Commission physician stressing that every alive minute improves his recovery chances.
New York today hosts Brooklyn in a crucial two game series with the pennant at stake. The Giants trail the Dodgers by seven games and must sweep to close the gap, while the Dodgers seek to maintain their lead as Labor Day approaches. The Yankees and Indians battle in the American League, with New York holding a strong advantage as the Tribe slides.
Opening grid drills attracted over 200 candidates for the 1951 season across four city schools with another turnout expected at Phoenix Tech in Monterey Park. The Knights wore full gear for a morning scrimmage at St Marys while Phoenix Union and West Phoenix held light sessions. Coaches face the task of naming five new starters for Wendell Patterson’s Coyotes and contending with major replacements at North High and St Marys as they prepare for the league race.
Hill Gail and Tom Fool head rich juvenile classics at Washington Park and Saratoga. Hill Gail seeks a Futurity double after Arlington Park win. Tiger Sir challenges with Arcaro aboard. Tom Fool aims for a Hopeful upset with a 3-0 mark. field includes Color Guard Cousin Paramount Pete Thymus Hannibal and The Minor.
Mrs. Goldie Queen, 27, wife of Mel Queen, tried to end her life by gas after telling neighbors she was sick and tired of baseball and wanted him to quit. She was revived and reported in satisfactory condition at Pittsburgh’s South Side Hospital. Mel Queen flew from St. Louis as police investigated the incident.
Twin jalopy racing programs highlight South Mountain and Manzanita Park shows with 75 and 30 lap main events plus added stunts. Time trials begin at 7 p.m. and trophy dashes at 8 30. Contenders include last week's 50 lap winner Bill Cheesbourg and a strong Tucson contingent, plus local speed addicts and Globe drivers.
Detroit reporters note officials expect six power boats to start in the Henry Ford Memorial Race on the Detroit River during a weekend regatta. The event culminates with the Silver Cup Classic on Labor Day, and Chuck Thompson driving Miss Pepsi asserts a new 175 mile per hour speed in an unofficial trial.
In Superior on Sept 1 the A-1 Queens and Lettuce Gems, Phoenix rivals, played a benefit softball game sponsored by the Lions Club. The Queens had just finished a Midwest tour and fell 5-4 to Lordsburg New Mexico All-Stars, a men's squad, the night before.
Casper Wyoming September 1 Gerald Wimpy Jones of the Coolidge Boosters Fresno Arizona fanned 10 batters but Denver won 4-0 behind no hit pitching in a Rocky Mountain regional Amateur Softball Association first round. Right hander Larry Bollig of Denver struck out 12, fanning the first eight batters. Jones allowed six hits including a two run homer by Alvin Benefiel Center fielder.
Earl Cochell of San Francisco was suspended by the U S Lawn Tennis Association for unseemly conduct during his match with Gardnar Mulloy in Forest Hills New York. Mulloy won 4 6 6 2 6 1 6 2. Cochell, 29, acted angrily after losing a second set believed lost and attempted to grab the umpire's microphone. He hurled profanity at the referee Dr S Ellsworth Davenport and left the stadium after his defeat.
The St. David Hawks and Filer's Bakery of Glendale were eliminated at Phoenix Softball Park as Gila Bend Cardinals beat St. David 4 to 2 behind Don Kitts's three hit pitching, and Shawver Brothers of Litchfield Park ousted Filer's 9 to 2 with Paul Woods's two hitter. Cubs recall nine players for end of season or spring training in Mesa, including Dee Fondy Brinkopf Hacker Lade. Browns land Earl W Rapp from Giants. 30-year-old outfielder will join Monday after hitting .324 with Oakland this year.
John W. Dawson amateur golfer from Hollywood California was certified to compete in the National Amateur tournament. He replaces Fletcher Jones who withdrew. The event runs September 10 to 15 at Saucon Valley Country Club Bethlehem Pennsylvania.
Joe Louis defeated Lee Elder 2 up to win the United Golf Association amateur title at Seneca course in Cleveland. The former world heavyweight champion claimed his first golf title after years on the amateur circuit. Ted Rhodes of Los Angeles won the professional division with 280, eight under par, earning $700.
In New York the Giants, trailing in the pennant chase, pulled the season's first NL triple play in the fifth inning against Brooklyn. Peewee Reese lined to Alvin Dark who threw to Ed Stanky for a double play then Stanky tagged Carl Furillo for the triple. Giants homers by Don Mueller and Bobby Thomson fueled a 5 1 lead.
Washington Sept 1 AP Johnny Sain arrives to join the New York Yankees as he says his arm is sound and he is ready to work often. He cites a 5 13 record with Boston and recalls shutouts and low run support, while Casey Stengel hopes he can pitch as in 1942.
Prescott hosts the largest horse racing card at Yavapai County Fairgrounds starting at 1:15 p.m. with over 200 horses from amateur to top Southwestern runners. Eight races Sunday and Monday feature quarterhorse and thoroughbred events including a mile long race and a 300 yard AA quarterhorse dash. Parimutuel betting will be offered under the Yavapai County Fair Association and Sheriff supervision, with more racing planned for Sept. 8 and 9.
Doris Hart of Miami defeated Nancy Chaffee of Ventura 6 2 6 4 in Forest Hills to advance to the national tennis championships semifinals. She will face 16 year old Maureen Connolly of San Diego who earlier impressed.
Forest Hills reports Dick Savitt limped into the quarterfinals with a 6-3 6-1 6-3 win over Straight Clark despite a stiffened left leg. Budge Patty of Los Angeles looms as a stern test as Savitt chases a grand slam. Sedgman battled Trabert to reach the semis, while Larsen and Flam Seixas also advanced. Doris Hart and Nancy Chaffee meet in one women’s quarterfinal, with Fry and Connolly reaching the semis yesterday.
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