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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1949

Page

17

Whizzer White shines as Sun Devils stomp Pepperdine

Arizona State College Sun Devils open 1949 with a 33 13 victory over Pepperdine led by Whizzer White who scored four touchdowns and starred on offense and defense. Captain Cecil Coleman guided the attack with 131 passing yards, while Henry Rich produced the late clincher as Pepperdine rallied with fourth period scores.

Arizona State College Sun Devils Wilford Whizzer White Pepperdine College Tempe M Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys Devils Pepperdine Cowboys Cincinnati University Ed Doherty Inglewood Calif Sun Devil Mesa Cecil Coleman Coleman

Bears face National University Mexico in Mexico City clash

Phoenix College prepared for a tough Saturday game against National University of Mexico in Mexico City. The Pumas boast a potent T formation led by Eduardo Herrera and fast backs, seeking revenge after a 41-13 loss at Montgomery Stadium last year. Phoenix College, 6-0 after beating St. Michael’s and 13-14 to USC in Flagstaff, aims to rebound with improved blocking and tackling despite a cold and travel curtailing practice.

Phoenix College California San Jose State Roberto el Oso) Mendez Pumas David Espinoza Eduardo Herrera Puma Bruins St. Michael's College USC Flagstaff Johnny Riggs Dutch Hoy Jim Montgomery Mexico City Airborne Bruins Valley of the Sun Axbabes St. Mike's

Gallorette Pancoast Vie Again Tonight At Washington Park

Gallorette and Pancoast meet again after Pancoast failed to best Queen's Beauty in their prior outing. Roseberry, Sox Malone, and Belfast join the field along with Rumack, Leslie Jo, and Martinique in a star-studded race night. Rumack paid 4.20 2.60 and 2.80 after posting 31 3/5 seconds.

Queen's Beauty F. B. Stutz Pancoast Washington Park Dr. C. E. Milkelson G. A. Alderson Roseberry Oregon Sox Malone Belfast Sex Malone Rumack Leslie Jo Martinique Pepper Omen Fast Smartie Quintela Arizona O. B Alice Mello Dee Quiniela Melstone Devotion Nebo Quinilea King Don Melstone Marvel Pamiico Golden Ace Clancy Colorado Red P Quiniela F. Jay Gypsy Biveiebs Timid Terry Harwood Monk East Cindy Jones Lujack

Armstrong Pursues Comeback in New Orleans Softball Night

Miss Armstrong travels to Randolph Park to try to even the A-11 Queens series with the New Orleans team. The Queens were crushed 9-0 by Louisiana yesterday.

Tucson Charlotte Armstrong New Orleans Randolph Park Queens Louisiana

Washington Park Racing Entries and Bets

Entries and picks listed for ten races at Washington Park with detailed entries and betting results. Includes best bet Mile Sierra Bill and multiple quiniela payouts across varied courses and distances, noting top finishers and times.

Oaks Use Fracchia At 3rd In Twin Bill

Third baseman Don Fracchia who played for the Phoenix Senators this season started at third for the Oakland Oaks in both games with Portland. He had one hit in four at bats in the second game and went 0 for 2 in the first game. He scored a run in the second contest while making four assists and two put outs without an error.

Oakland Don Fracchia Phoenix Senators Oakland Oaks Portland Fracchia

Blazin Bob Laps Field in Auto Race at South Mountain

Bobby Ball faced tougher regional and California rivals at South Mountain Speedway. Blazing Bob dominated the 40-lap feature, finishing over a full lap ahead and setting a new record of 10:26.30 as he extended his local midget racing dominance. Rapid Robert started seventh but quickly secured the lead by the second lap and widened it thereafter.

Bobby Ball California South Mountain Speedway Bobby Rapid Robert

Thunderbug Speedway Race Recap Time Trials and Main Event

Time trials show Homeier 15.0 and Garrett 15.34 seconds. Trophy Dash won by Garrett over Homeier in 45.28, a new record. Main Event 40 laps features Ball, Homeier, Harrison with Harrison setting a 10:26.30 new record as crowd shifts to second place battle. Johnny Garrett holds second briefly, then exits on lap 22. J A Barker loses fourth to Bob Hornbrook on lap 35 after overheating. Jaquith wins semi main after three car crash ruins Williams spin. Moorhouse flips but returns after repairs. four heats with 24 cars produce closest racing at the local oval. racing shifts to Sunday nights next weekend with start times moved earlier for California drivers on Coast.

Homeier Garrett Brown Larkey Chapel Jaquith Moorhouse Turner Barker Elliot Basney Ball Hornbrook Harrison Johnny Garrett Bill Homeier Danny Harrison Drake J. A. Barker Bob Hornbrook Jaquith J Art Williams Williams Johnny Moorhouse Jake Hometer California

Racing at a Glance from New York to California

Doner won Belmont's Manhattan Handicap as Stymie finished fourth and Assault last among seven. Red O' Roses captured the Matron Stakes before 36,347 fans. Hawthorne saw Chicao-Saapie win the C W Bidwell handicap. 1 mile 1 furlong set in 1.49%5 tying track record with 7,642 in attendance. Ibsen won Laurel’s Capitol Handicap in Maryland. Narragansett witnessed James Connors Memorial Stakes in which Stranded ran second to James Hi. Bolern won at San Mateo and set a quick mark near the oft’ time.

New York Doner Stymie Assault Red O' Roses Chicae Saapie Aksile Laurel Ibsen Soan James Hi. Connors

Parnell Shuts Down Pea In Four-Hitter To Lift Red Sox Tie

Yesterday's Stars report a four-hit victory by Mel Parnell for Boston to move into first place in the American tie with New York. Dante Seminick leads Phillies hitters as Philadelphia defeats Brocklaw.

Associated Press Mel Parnell Red Sox Boston New York the Pea Viet Dante Seminick Phils Inniat Philadelphians Brocklaw

GardenMat Season Opens With Torres-Davis Main Event

Madison Square Garden hosts the opening wrestling program with Enrique Torres of Mexico facing Wee Willie Davis of Hollywood in a best two of three falls match limited to one hour. Torres is the crowd favorite and touted as a top clean grappler, while Davis stands about six four and 225 pounds known for harsh tactics. The semifinal features the Masked Marvel against Arnold Shaahland from New Jersey, with a revelation if Shaahland pins the Marvel. The curtain raiser pits Honest Jules LaRance of Canada against Terry McGinnis of Columbus, Ohio, in two falls within 45 minutes.

Enrique Torres Mexico Wee Willie Davis Hollywood Calif Madison Square Garden John Contes Torres School of Clean Grapplers Marvel Arnold Shaahland New Jersey Shaahland Jules LaRance Canada Terry McGinnis Columbus

Knights-Yuma Game Tops Class A State

In a packed weekend for Class A prep teams, St Marys debuts under coach Chink Coleman at Montgomery Stadium against Yuma Criminals. The Knights rely on veterans Phil Russell Ralph Jenkins and Danny Seivert, with promising sophomore George Yutze. Phoenix Union North Phoenix Amphi Glendale Mesa Douglas Nogales Tucson and Bowie also feature in busy weekend action across the state.

St. Mary’s Knights Chink Coleman Montgomery Stadium Chief Wynn Yuma Carver Monarchs Jerome Muckers Carver Stadium Gus Shaw Muckers Ernest Walker Mesa Jackrabbits Bowie Bears el Paso Mesa Stadium Bears Douglas Nogales Tucson Bisbee

National League and American League batting and pitching leaders

In the National League, Robinson of Brooklyn leads with 343 batting average and 199 hits, while Musial of St Louis reaches 34 home runs and 198 hits. Slaughter and Ennis share 38 doubles, with Kiner of Pittsburgh driving in 125 runs and Branca posting 135 strikeouts. In the American League Williams of Boston hits .349 with 147 runs and 158 RBIs, Kell bats .342, and Stephens leads in RBIs. Williams also tops with 39 doubles and 433 total runs. Pitching leaders include Endic Boston at 23-5 and Newhouser Detroit with 152 strikeouts.

St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh Rooklyn Philadelphia Boston Bost New York Cincinnati Morrow San Diego Oakland Portland San Fran Land Ood Seattle Im Diego Los Angeles Sacramento San Francisco Montreal Buffalo Associa Indianapolis Milwaukee FenadaPolis Southern Associa Mobile Nashville MAS Leag Tulsa Fortre Associated Press Robinson Slaughter Reese Musial Kiner St._ Louis Ennis Robinson Rooklyn Williams Kell W Williams Joost Oy Rinance Stephens Stetchell Cleveland Detroit Mitchell Dillinger Dilliner Rizzuto New_York Eindem Parnell Trucks Newhouser

Lake Mead Weather Report Sees Variable Clouds and Thunderstorms

International News Service reports variable cloudiness today tonight and Tuesday with thunderstorms. High today and low tonight around 64 degrees. Southerly winds near 25 mph.

International News Service Lake Mead

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