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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1951
Page
15
Arizona State opens the 1951 football season with 36 returning players and 49 freshmen at Prescott High School for two drills and meals. Special addition Earl Putman, listed at 323 pounds and 6-6, joins as a promising end and tackle prospect after a shot put record in track.
Associated Press notes a cautious mood among Border Conference coaches as teams begin open training. Arizona fields 152 players with more to come while Tempe’s squad of 79 includes 45 freshmen. Wildcats train at Fort Huachuca until Sept 11, with Roger Johnson returning after a preseason injury.
West Texas State faces a lean return with only two of last year’s starters. Hardin-Simmons lists 70 at Abilene workout, Texas Tech 105 turnout, Texas Western 59 in El Paso, New Mexico A&M 80 at first drill, and Arizona State at Flagstaff fielding 25, mostly freshmen, with more joining over the weekend.
Friday's baseball results feature St. Louis defeating Cleveland 6 to 3 while other leagues show Montreal rainouts, Baltimore beating Springfield, Buffalo over Syracuse, and Milwaukee, Louisville, and To ledge divisions posting varied records. Standings highlight New York, Cleveland, and Washington in the American League with tied figures across multiple teams. The Pacific Coast League and other circuits report matchups and weather-impacted games, including San Francisco and San Diego results.
CHICAGO September 1 Charley Trippi a Georgia star turned Cardinals passer led a sharp aerial attack in a 28 to 7 Chicago Herald American benefit game at Comiskey Park. Trippi set up every TD and scored once as the Cards defeated the New York Yanks before 20 165 fans. John Rauch later connected with Sherman Howard for a Yanks score in the third period.
Batting leaders Kell Detroit .335 and Musial St Louis .359 lead the American and National Leagues respectively. Williams Boston totals 100 runs and Kiner Pittsburgh drives in 109. Rob inson Brooklyn and M maglie New York top pitching with strong win totals. DiMaggio Boston and Noren Washing ton lead in hits and doubles as Hodges and Raschi produce notable power and strikeout counts.
The Phoenix Senators chase the South west International second half crown vs El Paso Texans and host Yuma Criminals at 8 15. Dick Steinhauer, beloved Phoenix star, will receive a pre wedding shower after banking his 101st and 102nd RBIs as Paine shines in a 9 5 win. Fans boosted Steinhauer’s gift fund to aid the shower while Paine’s night netted a record cash haul. 1,469 in attendance witnessed a dramatic late rally including a Josh steal of home and key hits by Lewis, Sites, and Steinhauer. Continuous action bound for tonight with Paine seeking another win and Irigoyen aiming for victory for Yuma.
Boxing results list varied bouts across cities including New Orleans Joe Brown stopping Tommy Campbell in New Orleans while Bobby Lloyd outpoints Charlie Earley in Wilkes-Barre. Other noted outcomes include Harry Matthews stopping Dave Whitlock in Seattle and Joe Lopes defeating Charley Riley in Hollywood.
PBSW Ramblers, four time ASA national champions, square off with Denver Industrial Bank Girls at Rambler Field in a Rocky Mountain Regional clash. Marie Rodgers’ no hit bid faded on an error as Billings’ Kessler Girls fell 6-0 to PBSW. Denver blanked the Ramblers 7-0. Margie Law faces Magsie Walker as Dudettes and Ramblers open tonight with elimination on the line. Anita Byrd and Dottie Wilkinson pace yesterday’s action.
The New York Yankees have retired uniform No 18 for the time being. No Yankee since Randy Gumpert, now with Chicago, has had luck with the number. Jack Kramer, released recently, was the last Yank to wear 18.
El Paso left fielder Pinky Vargas poised to win the Southwest International League batting title with about 10 games left, posting a .370 average. He also leads in hits with 207 and RBIs with 140, while Herman Lewis paces home runs at 22 and total bases at 294. Eduardo Cruz leads in runs and steals with 60.
The Casa Grande Cotton Kings beat Providence Rhode Island 3 2 to stay alive in the National Semipro baseball tournament in Wichita Kansas. Arizona champions return to action against Fort Campbell Kentucky after Fort Campbell was beaten 11 0 by Linton Texas Oilers.
The NSC men's state softball tournament in Phoenix opens six games with Double Seven of Phoenix launching round two of the winners bracket at 6:30 p.m. against Goodman Supply of Tucson after a 1-0 win over Gila Bend Cardinals. Morning games feature Gila Bend vs St David Hawks and Filer's Bakery Glendale vs Shawver Brothers Litchfield Park.
Refusal won six furlongs at Saratoga Springs in 1:33.60. Eagle Eye clocked six panels at Atlantic City in 1:09. Eagle Eye clocked six furlongs in 1 09. Puppet won Narragansett six furlongs Seekonk Purse by a neck at Narragansett. Night Phara posted 1:11%5 for six furlongs in Washington. Tin Watch stretched four straight wins with a Mile and 40-yard victory at Dade Park in Henderson Kentucky.
The Phoenix Tennis Club opens its Labor Day tournament on Monday at Encanto courts with Fred Hick erwell as men’s singles favorite and Audrey Barnard as women’s top seed. Men’s and women’s titles in singles and doubles are contested over three days, with entries accepted at Encanto today or tomorrow. Hickerwell is a Memorial Day champion. Marilyn Shumway and Darlys Barry join the women’s field.
The University Park junior division playoff opens Tuesday at 8 a.m. with Pop ups versus Butane. The winner faces Giants at 7 p.m. Tuesday for a spot in the finals against St. Anthony's at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The senior division title game features St Monica's against the Braves at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Heavy hitter Harry Matthews stopped Dave Whitlock in the sixth round in Boise. The Seattle fighter won his ninth straight knockout, moving closer to a possible title shot against light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim, though promoter Hurley expects no early bout. About 8,000 fans attended with a $30,000 gate.
High lawn Laurel a 35 to 1 shot, captured the $606 trot at Maywood Park near Chicago. The victory paid $73.20, $18.60 and $13.20. Clever Sunny won the $3,000 Knauf Trot with two straight heats. fastest times were 2:06 1/5 and 2:07.
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