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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1949

Page

24

Saenz Set for First Main Event Against Alonzo

Cisco Saenz, a former Phoenix Gazette Golden Glover, eyes a first main event as he faces Chino Alonzo of Agua Prieta in a scheduled eight round feature at Madison Square Garden promoted by Paul Clinite. Saenz holds two recent wins over Alonzo but over shorter distances, and trains under Charlie Salas as Alonzo seeks momentum against bigger foes in Garden workouts. The card also includes a Wendy Gallant versus Palomo Corrales light heavy semifinal and Gunner Gaffney versus Kid McCoy four rounders.

Cisco Saenz Phoenix Gazette Golden Glover Cisco Kid Rugged Chino Alonzo Agua Prieta Mex Paul Clinite Madison Square Garden Saenz Alonzo Charlie Salas Arizona Salas Wendy Gallant Phoenix Palomo Corrales Tucson Gunner Gaffney Kid McCoy

Bierman Seeks Replacement Guard After Fritz Injury

In Minneapolis on September 26, Coach Bernie Bierman began a search among reserves to replace Gene Fritz, who fractured a leg in Saturday’s game with Washington and will miss the season.

Minneapolis Bernie Bierman Gene Fritz Washington

Ben Bennett Bowling Figure Remembered In Phoenix

Bill Bennett known as Strike and Spare, prominent in Phoenix bowling, died recently and was laid to rest. A top bowler in the Major leagues for years, he had been inactive the past year due to illness but remained involved, visiting alleys and friends. The Booster League, led by founder Jack Murphy, highlighted civic effort in local bowling. In other notes, Russell Stegemoller delivered a rare scoring duplicate across consecutive nights in the Pla-Mar league, posting 194 213 178 both evenings.

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Contos Signs Gorgeous For Mat Go Here

Wrestling fans show eagerness for Madison Square Garden event next Monday as Gorgeous George brings his act to Phoenix with matchmaker John Contos awaiting a definite opponent. In the opening grappling season, We Willide Davis wins by disqualification over Enrique Torres after repeated offenses, with Torres banned in the third fall. Torres later punished Davis postmatch while Torres vents frustration, and other bouts feature the Masked Marvel, Arnold Shaaland, Terry McGinnis pinning Jules LaRance in the opener.

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Gavilan Fight in Chicago Slated for October 14

Kid Gavilan's on again off again bout in Chicago is rescheduled for October 14. He will face the winner of the Beau Jack versus Livio Minelli bout held at the Chicago Stadium Friday. Gavilan had been set to meet Jack Friday but injuries from a knife attack delayed the plan.

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Utah Players Expect Easy Win at Tucson

Arizona scout Fred Enke reports Utah football players anticipate a simple win in Tucson despite a 27-7 loss to Oregon State. Enke notes Utah’s confidence, but warns coach Ike Armstrong will push the team hard. Arizona’s Winslow prepares for a tough night against skilled Wildcats.

Enke Utah Tucson University of Arizona Arizona Fred Enke Washington Oregon State Flayers Ike Armstrong Jim Lasseter Wilbur Snyder Bob Winslow Arizona Wildcats Armstrong

Devincenzi Leaves Solons After amicable split

Sacramento Solons announce an amicable parting with general manager Victor A. Devincenzi after majority stockholders Ed Sparks George Klumpp and Harry Devine bought his contract. Devincenzi earned 15000 this year and had moved from Oakland Oaks to Sacramento last fall. Del Baker will assume full control of player personnel and field operations.

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Gila College Grid Tickets On Sale

Season football tickets for home games of the Gila Junior College Monsters go on sale this week in Saf ford and Thatcher. Five home games are scheduled against California Polytechnic College Palo Verde Blythe University of Arizona and New Mexico A&M frosh. Season tickets cost 5 dollars and are all reserved seats between the 40 yard lines. Tickets are transfer able.

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