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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1949

Page

14

Roller Derby at Madison Square Garden Delivers Frenzied Fun

At Madison Square Garden the roller derby World Series thrilled spectators as skaters powered around the track at high speed. Psychiatrist Dr. Robert D. Weitz offered a calm, analytical take on the crowd’s thrill and the sport’s chaotic humor while noting the moblike excitement and a vivid clash between danger and delight.

New York Madison Square Garden Robert D. Weitz Long Island University

Sun Devils Scrimmage Shows Improved Defense Amid Injuries

Arizona State College Sun Devils defense showed clear improvement in this morning's scrimmage while several backfield players faced minor injuries. Coach Hse Makantes ma LUNTLY noted the absence of key backs like Wahlin Morrison and Markekivich hurt practice. trio Zeno Cole man and Beall delivered solid showings despite ailments. White remained sidelined with a hip bruise, Wahlin nursed a pulled thigh, and Balsamo suffered heat prostration but is not expected to have lasting effects.

Arizona State College Sun Devils Hse Makantes Devils Doherty Henry Rich Ernie Zeno Cecil Coleman Charlie Beall Wilford Whizzer Mark Markeckivich Beau Coleman Manuel Aja Rich Zeno Tony Balsamo Balsamo

Round Valley and many others football results list chaos

High school scores show Round Valley 6 Snowflake 0 and Winslow 27 Cathedral Gallup 13. Parker 0 Kingman 0 Seligman 0 Clarkdale 7 Holbrook 7 Flagstaff 20 Williams Lordsburg NM 13 Clifton 12 Stiveroy NM 12 can 0 Miami 32 Morenci 13 Safford Thatcher 0 Coolidge 6 Ajo 0 Tempe 12 Casa Grande 0 Globe 0 ndler 33 Novales 13 Ss 0 Blythe Canf B Yuma Papier Varsity 8 Flagstaff JV 13 Cam Phoenix Indian Schools Tisdale 6 Six Man Wickenburg 49 Fort 7 gees 14 Gila Bend 32 19 St David 32 Tome 12 Benson 66 Elfrida 42 College Georgia 25 Furman UCLA 35 Oregon State 13 Drake 40 Dakota State 0 Denver 8 Road to Mines 0 Valley City Teach 27 Huron Superior Teachers 33 Michigan Tech 18 Mississippi 40 Memphis State Missouri 33 Eastern State 12 Mexico Mill 12 Sandia Air Pittsburgh Rolla Mines 7.

Round Valley Snowflake Winslow Cathedral Gallup Parker Kingman Need Seligman Clarkdale Holbrook Flagstaff Williams Lordsburg N. M Clifton Stiveroy Can Miami Morenci Safford Thatcher Coolidge Ajo Tempe Casa Grande Globe Ndler Dakota State Denver Road To Mines Valley City Huron Superior Michigan” Tech Mississippi Memphis State Missouri Em Ee State Ae Mexico Mill Sandia Air Pittsburgh Rolla Mines

Americans Retain Ryder Cup In Comeback Victory

The United States defeated Britain seven to five to retain the Ryder Cup at Ganton, rallying from a 3-1 deficit after four foursomes. Lloyd Mangrum clinched victory with a 4 and 3 win over Fred Daly, as Harrison Snead Demaret Heafner and Harbert contributed decisive singles wins amid a 12,000-strong crowd.

Ganton Eng America Britain Lloyd Mangram Chicago U. S Fred Daly Ireland Chick Harbert Detroit Sam King E. J Dutch) Harrison Little Rock Ark Sammy Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Jimmy Demaret Ojai Calif Clayton Heafner Charlotte, N. C Snead Charley Ward England Demaret Art Lees Heafner Dick Burton Bob Hamilton Landover Dai Rees Wales Johnny Palmer Badin N. C Jimmy Adams Harbert King

Bold Bears To Challenge Potent Eagles

Philadelphia hosts Chicago in a headline NFL matchup with 60,000 expected fans. Eagles coach Early Neale cautions against hype while unveiling Frank Ziegler at left tackle and a deep backfield including Steve Van Buren and Les Palmer. Bear QB Sid Luckman returns as Johnny Lujack may miss action.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Bears Eagles Greasy) Neale Steve van Buren Steve Frank Ziegler Georgia Tech Neale van Buren

Cycles Tuned For Afternoon Show At Anderson Speedway

Motorcycle races resume at 2 p m after rainouts with all machines fit for top form. Eddie Germaine remains a leading favorite alongside challengers Gil Greer Leon Taylor and Jay Abney as riders prepare for time trials trophy dash and main events at Anderson Speedway Street and Southern Avenue.

Anderson Speedway Southern Avenue Tucson Silver City N. M el Paso Tex Eddie Germaine Gil Greer Leon Taylor Jay Abney al Creach Anderson

Locals Wait Series For NSC Laurels

The A-1 Queens wait out a best of three NSC final after two wins over the Oklahoma City Sooner Queens at Phoenix Softball Park. Oklahomans meet Seattle Epicures at 8, winner faces New Orleans in the second game. Carolyn Morris pitched a three hitter in a 4 to 1 Queens victory. Armstrong pitched a 4 to 0 shutout in the second game.

A-1 Queens Oklahoma City Sooner Queens Phoenix Softball Park National Softball Congress Seattle Wash Epicures New Orleans Erin Brews Cleveland Alice Jorgensen Miss Jorgensen Gladys Haywood Miss Haywood Oklahoma City Alma Wilson Arden Farms Club Los Angeles Lottie Jackson Jax Louisiana Arizona Carolyn Morris Miss Morris Dodie Nelson Lois Williams Margie Yetman Miss Nelson

Uncertainty Faces Phoenix College In Opener At St Michael's

Special to The Phoenix Gazette Santa Fe New Mexico September 17 Coach Johnny Riggs expects key questions to be resolved as Phoenix College Bears open the season against St Michael's. Backfield includes Tony Holis Don Lilly George Shafer Johnny Nunez with veteran guards Claude Black Wendell Hill and center Johnny Shufflebarger. St Michael's counters with 16 lettermen and new talent. Bears miss End Reichert and Back Don Christopher due to injuries.

Phoenix Gazette Santa FE N. M Johnny Riggs Phoenix College Bears St. Michael's College el Paso Tex Tony Holis Bruins ST. Michael’s Joe Casados Red Knights Hotis Don Lilly Phoenix George Shafer North Phoenix Johnny Nunez St. Mary’s Riggs Claude Black Wendell Hill Johnny Shufflebarger Lew Roach Dick Goss Wings Jerry Kimmell Abe Sierras Sierras Phoenix Union Jack Borreas Albert Belmont Rudy Pacheco Nick Sanchez Louis Pacheco Frank Beaver Joe Rober Bobby Ortiz Tom Cerney Frankie Chavez Ray Carpenter Ad Reichert Don Christopher

Braves Win On Subs Pass In Comeback Victory

Phoenix Indian School’s Braves beat Scottsdale Beavers 13-6 as substitute halfback Clifford Patea sparked the drive with a 30 yard pass to Irvin Kavoka setting up Felix Norris’ scoring run and the extra point. Norris also opened scoring on a first quarter reverse.

Phoenix Norris Braves Jiggs Hardt Beavers Litchfield Park Phoenix Union High School Johnson Flagstaff

Fliers Gila Clash Tonight In Chandler

Gila College opens its season against the Williams Air Force Base Fliers at Chandler High School field. Coach Maj. L. D. Simonetti has rebuilt the team after 1949 losses while Gila’s Mon sters aim as favorites. Starting positions centered on McBride twins at ends with Leformats Bull and Wester along the line, Hunter at center, Pace and Hopkins at backs, and Tolken, Hughes, Green in backfield mix.

Chandler Gila College Williams Air Force Base Chandler High School Maj. L. D. Simonetti Fliers Soldier Eleven Gila Monsters Joe Peggs Mike Starr John Dale McBride Safford George Leferts Tucson Monroe Bull Bonita Brooks Curtis Gerald Wester Bob Hunter Larry Hart Clyde Pace Virden Charles Hopkins Frank Hughes Thatcher Harvey Green C. E. Moody Jim Tolken Wally Franz

Wilks Shuts Braves As Cards Hold NL Edge

Ted Wilks again dominates relief for the St. Louis Cardinals as they beat the Boston Braves to maintain a 2% game lead on the Brooklyn Dodgers in the National League. The Pirates fell to 9-2 as Westlake homered for Pittsburgh, while Ed Edwards subbed in Dodgers behind Campanella.

Ted (Cork) Wilks Cardinals Dodgers Carl Lundquist New York Ted Wilks St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Cards Boston Braves Wengers Pirates Pittsburgh Redbirds Wilks Ted Braves Dodger Brooklyn Don Newcombe Carl Erskine Ralph Kiner Wally Westlake Westlake Pirate Red Barney Bruce Edwards Tigers Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Mel Parnell Bosox Vern Stephens Ted Williams Lou Stringer Boston

Mrs Porter Leads 2 Up At 18 Holes In National Amateur

Mrs. Mark A. Porter of Manoa Pa. led Dorothy Kielty of Long Beach Calif two up after 18 holes in the Women’s National Amateur Golf final at Ardmore Pa. Porter built a three up lead on the front nine with steady putting but Kielty narrowed the gap to one up by the 16th after Porter bogeyed the second shot into a quarry and needed five to reach the green.

Ardmore Mark A. Porter Manoa Dorothy Kielty Long Beach Calif Porter Pennsylvania

Pair Making Channel Bid

Eighteen-year-old Tini Jonker of Holland began swimming the English Channel at 7 48 a m Phoenix Time on her first attempt. Egyptian Army Lieutenant Hassan Absel Rehim started from St Margarets at 3 30 a m Phoenix Time and aimed to reach the French coast by 7 p m tonight as he led the crossing.

Dover Eng Tini Jonker Holland English Channel Phoenix Tini Hassan Absel Rehim St. Margarets

Calumet's Pair Tops In East Stakes

Calumet Farm's Ponder is favorite for Narragansett's 12500 Narragansett special at Narra gansett Park. The field includes Donor and Loser Weeper, with Better Self added after track conditions improved. Ponder, Kentucky Derby and Arlington Classic winner, is in top form for the one and three sixteenths mile race.

Calumet Pawtucket R. I Calumet Farm Ponder Narragansett Park Mrs. Deering Howe Donor Alfred G. Vanderbilt Max Hirsch King Ranch Bewitch Chicago Washington Park Calumet Star Coaltown

UCLA Bruins Shock Oregon State In PCC Opener

UCLA upset Oregon State 35 to 13 as Henry Sanders’ team unleashed strong ground attack and a standout 64 yard Howie Hansen run. Ernie Johnson returned a punt 61 yards setting up the first TD and Ken Carpenter connected on a 44 yard TD pass.

Bruins Oregon State Bruin Ken Carpenter Dick Gray Gene Morrow Andy Knudsen UCLA Johnson Howie Hansen

UCLA Bruins Tame Oregon State In Seven Point Win

UCLA coach Henry R. Sanders said the team was happy but not content after beating Oregon State 35 to 28. The Bruins prepared with a full practice at Spalding Field, aiming for continued improvement after the night game.

Los Angeles Henry R Red Sanders UCLA Oregon State College Bruins Spalding Field

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