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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
8
America declares its fastest girls and top divers for the National A A U championships to be held August 15 to 17 in High Point North Carolina. Stars Brenda Helser Pat McWhorter and Dorothy Leonard headline sprint events with close races expected in backstroke and diving.
St Louis manager Billy Southworth says the Cardinals can win the National League pennant if injury jinx eases. The club, leading Brooklyn two games, fielded a near-full lineup after a rash of injuries including Mancuso fractured fingers, Shoun ankle, Slaughter illness, and Cooper and Brown being sidelined.
A reflective column recalls past Olympic openings, league leaders, and player anecdotes. It notes R. E. Souers backing Tucson events, promotes reading a letter on public address systems, and recounts pitches leading the NL in wins and ERAs. It highlights George Kane and Jack Armstrong, Boots Poffenberger’s suspension, Lew Jenkins buying motorcycles, Sidney Wood’s tennis tour, Benny Leonard’s memory, and Mel Ott’s rookie speed fix becoming a record slugging path.
American League leaders include Williams Boston batting .409 DiMaggio New York and Travis Washington 377 runs DiMaggio New York 94 Williams Boston and Rolfe New York 85 RBIs DiMaggio and Keller New York 93 hits DiMaggio New York 149 Travis Washington 136 while Kellner Cleveland 11 and Travis 10 lead triples Keller New York 26 DiMaggio New York 25. Stolen bases Case Washington 17 Kubel Chicago 14. Pitching Ruffing New York 12 3 Feller Cleveland 19 6.National League leaders list Eften Philadelphia batting 838 Reiser Brooklyn 332 Runs Moore St Louis and Hack Chicago 74 RBIs Nicholson Chicago 76 Mize Slaughter St Louis 69 Doubles Dallessandro Chicago 30 Reiser Brooklyn 29 Triples Slaughter St Louis 9 four players tied with 7 Home runs Camilli Brooklyn Ott New York Nicholson Chicago 19 Stolen bases Frey Cincinnati 12 Hopp St Louis Handley Pittsburgh 10 Pitching Riddle Cincinnati 11 1 White St Louis 12 3 Hits Slaughter Moore St Louis 120
Paula Binson, 14, reportedly knocked out Beatrice Isley to prevent drowning after Isley slipped underwater in eight feet of water while swimming in a river. The incident occurred during a river swim in Nentville, Nova Scotia.
Springfield Mass will honor Dr. James Naismith’s creation with a Temple of Basketball. The landmark will house a court and relics, commemorating 50 years since two peach baskets started the sport. Ned Irish helped elevate New York as a basketball hub, with Madison Square Garden hosting top college teams now.
The war situation is set to affect Dixie towns more as many boys join the National Guard. The piece notes shifts in boxing and boxing figures, mentions Fritzie Zivic, Red Cochrane, and Jack Dempsey, and observes American League attendance rising 200 000 above last year while moguls fear a dip unless the race tightens.
Journal recounts a San Juan boxing card where Jack Dempsey knocked out Harry Wills and Lou Nova won a six round decision over Billy Conn. The undercard featured fighters using famous names as luck charms.
Tom Harmon will serve as sports director at WJR Detroit with minor football broadcasting duties. Earl Mann predicted Atlanta would sell slugger Lester Burge for 1000 per homer, and he may reach 40 this season. Bill Terry plans a trip to Atlanta to evaluate Connie Ryan for 25000 and two players the Crackers seek.
Detroit News notes H. V. Wade observes the Tigers gaining respect in the league with steady play. The column hints at growing confidence and a shift in perception as Detroit shows competitive form.
The Yanks look strong and off the market as a syndicate led by Mr. Farley may pursue new business in St Louis or Philadelphia if current syndicating plans continue.
Results show Tucson beating Bisbee 10 to 9 in 10 innings and El Paso defeating Albuquerque 8 to 6. Tonight's only game features Tucson at Bisbee with no other matches scheduled.
The Brooklyn Dodgers erased a bad stretch with a 9-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. A 15-hit attack included three homers as the NL race stayed chaotic with St. Louis holding a two-game edge.
Beaumont defeated Dallas 7 to 3 while Shreveport beat Fort Worth 5 to 1 Tulsa edged Houston 6 to 5 and Oklahoma City won 7 to 6 against San Antonio.
Post Time by Lee Benr reflects on horse racing history at Saratoga and Keeneland, noting Equpoise and Sun Briar world records, Upset beating Man o War in the Sanford, Exterminator’s four Saratoga cups, and earlier legends and betting culture at the famed tracks and their enduring appeal.
Porter's Saddlers champions of Class A meet an all star team from Class B in a City softball clash at Eagle Field tonight at 8:30 with a 7:30 opener featuring J and YT Produce against Steinfeld's. Frankie Casanova will pitch for the Saddlers and George Genung will toss for the all stars. Earlier Bauista's Shoemen beat Sunset Dairymen 14 to 5 and Daniel's Jewelers defeated 48th Bombardment Squadron 13 to 3.
The sales start tonight in a built sales barn theater with seats around the ring for a clear view. Colonel E R Bradley’s $10 000 challenge to pick a future stakes winner remains unclaimed after 25 years. Yearlings carry hip numbers with no names yet and are shown in the tanbark enclosure as bidders study the catalog entries.
Del Mar California opens its fifth summer meeting with an eight race card headlined by the $1,500 six furlong inaugural handicap. Top weight in the nine entries is Camp Verde owned by Sam Briskin at 118 pounds. Pre race favorites include Gold Bubble Altadena stable's Hollywood Park winner and Lassator owned by Walter C McCarty. Crosby predicts the best meeting in track history aided by stars such as Midand Porter's Cap Staretor Meissen Hysterical and Augury. References to historic sales include New Broom Telumac Ad venturer and Roman Soldier with earnings and sale prices noted.
The Bisbee Bees and Tucson Cowboys split a tense game with the Waddies scoring three in the top of the 10th to win 10-9. Key moments include Beeler’s seventh inning three runs and Warrelman’s 10th inning homer good for three runners. Kellner’s scoreless streak ended at 27 innings as he struggled.
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