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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
6
Mort Cooper returns from elbow trouble to star for the St. Louis Cardinals, pitching and hitting in a 3-2 11 innings win over Cincinnati to put St. Louis back atop the National League standings by a slim margin over Brooklyn.
Bill Richey the University of Arizona light heavyweight is making waves in midwest amateur bouts. He won Tucson Golden Gloves, earned a knockout and praise in Chicago, then a decision in East Chicago. Fan interest grows as promoter plans an August show headlined by Richey.
Freddie Cochrane, holder of the welterweight title, joined the U S Navy to aid Gene Tunney in military physical training. He said he would still defend his title when naval duties permit, while Tunney praised his intelligence and dedication.
Paul Zimmerman criticizes the Mayo suspension based on an umpire's statement. Lefty George Burpo earns Chicago Tribune praise for 91 strikeouts in 64 innings. Pat Patterson foresees Burpo reaching the majors as Nova-Louis scrap set for Yankee Stadium on September 19 in New York.
Doc Prothro after an eight day safari through the Southern leagues says the new crop of players for the Phillies and the majors is not strong. He notes many youngsters drift to golf and cars and that farm systems limit top prospects for Philadelphia. The scout reports many players he saw were only fair and under club control.
The Arizona Employment Security Commission announced a public hearing set for August 15 to consider changes to seasonal employment rules and regulations. All prior seasonal determinations will be reaffirmed amended or rescinded after the hearing. No compensation is paid to seasonal industry employees during the off season.
New York August 8 The Special News Service reports an exclusive that Mike Jacobs will announce a non title bout between welterweight champion Red Cochrane and light weight Lew Jenkins on September 12 in Jersey City. Baseball men question Al Lopez as a rationale for Pirates walk the plank claim. Horsemen arriving at Saratoga dismiss California doping probe as trivial.
B M Atkinson of the Louisville Times reports the White Sox will not release Dykes. He is expected to escape.
Louis Nova appears bound for New York between September 15 and 20 with a move from Yankee Stadium to the Polo Grounds. Ben Jones questions Alf and Wendell Eads choices for the Travers. Mike Jacobs watched the Hambletonian and heads toward a big payout. The fan mail flood hints at a busy football fall and Benny Friedman may test Chicago Bears practices with his small C C N Y squad.
Kovacs and Virginia Wolfenden tie the knot in a high profile ceremony. The couple faces questions about travel and tennis related expenses but plan to share details in coming days.
Fred Apostoli plans a comeback within a month in Norfolk. Old Bill Klein returned from retirement to umpire after Larry Goetz broke his arm. Klein’s first assignment was the Dodgers vs Giants tilt two nights ago. Jim Brad Dock is on a Canadian refereeing tour covering 15 cities.
Scuttlebutt from Los Angeles hints at Melio Bettina and Tommy Tucker shifting attention to Abe Simon versus Buddy Walker as a featured bout while Washington is pegged as a major factor in the coast football scene.
The Brooklyn knot-hole gang six thousand youngsters rally for Monday’s Dodgers vs Reds game. A bold yell targets Ott Terry Hubbell and Carnulli, with a chant to “Knock ’em silly” and “Rah-rah-rah” for the Dodgers.
Tom Draper of St. Louis shot 67 to take a one stroke lead in the Canadian open at Lambton Golf and Country Club. Horton Smith Lloyd Mangrum and Johnny Bulla tied for second at 68, with Bobby Cruickshank and Archie Skinner posting 69s as American and Canadian players dominated the opening round.
Today a year ago Elizabeth Hick won the women's western golf derby with a 314 aggregate. Three years ago Brooklyn bought Wayne Lamaster from Philadelphia and Max Butcher. Five years ago Fred Haas Jr of New Orleans defeated Bobby Reith 8 and 7 to win the Canadian amateur title.
Albuquerque defeated Tucson in a rain carrying game. El Paso improved to 5 1 while Bisbee stood at 2 2 after the recent results.
The National League leaders include Reiser with a .340 batting average for Brooklyn and Hopp at .339 for St. Louis. Moore and Hack lead runs with 77, Mize with 82 RBI, Slaughter with 129 hits, and Camilli with 20 home runs. Riddle tops pitching at 11 2.
Batting Williams of Boston leads with a .408 average while DiMaggio of New York dominates with 101 runs and 100 RBI. Keller and DiMaggio top the hits and home run charts. Ruffing leads in pitching with 12 wins.
Hawaii leads contenders as the 1941 AAU outdoor swimming championship opens at Maplewood pool in St. Louis. Notables include Kiyoshi Nakama and Bunmei Nakama with the 440 880 titles, Bill Smith Jr. a world mark chaser, Otto Jaretz and Adolph Kiefer defending titles. Seventy-seven contestants narrow to ten champions and two winning teams by Sunday.
Albuquerque at Tucson doubleheader highlighted tonight with two games on the schedule. El Paso faces Bisbee in the other matchup as the region’s teams compete.
Fort Worth defeated Tulsa 9 to 2 as Houston shut out Shreveport 9 to 2 and Oklahoma City beat Dallas 4 to 1. San Antonio visits Beaumont with rain affecting play.
Astoria Oregon reports Mexico has canceled all Japanese fishing concessions on its Pacific coast. J G Brittingham a Mexico City fish oil reduction operator cited Gen Abelardo Rodriguez as taking over the grounds once fished by Japanese. He said the move followed Japanese refusals to teach Mexicans and concerns over possible espionage by foreign fleets.
A high praise feature on Mike Ryba, a versatile veteran who has played every position, pitched, and managed in the minors. At 36 he serves Boston as a spot pitcher and occasional catcher, with a long career across major and minor leagues.
Porter's Saddlers, Class A champs, seek revenge against Class B All-Stars after a earlier loss. The main game at Eagle Field starts 8:30 PM with Bautista's Shoemen vs Eighth Bombardment Squad at 7:30. George Genung faces Frankie Casanova as public watches without charge at South Second Avenue and East 16th Street.
The Globe All-Stars clash with Father Emmett's Mission of Phoenix while Phoenix Auto Supply faces Mesa entry to decide who stays in the state men's softball championship playoff. Each team is 1-1. Mesa beat Phoenix Auto 6 to 4. Denton's Tires of Phoenix has advanced to the second bracket after beating Elder Brau of Phoenix.
A brief notice notes positions available at various open spots in the market. It highlights immediate needs and urges applicants to inquire for details and deadlines.
A pair of games at Municipal Park faces weather risk as the Cowboys and Cardinals preps for a 6:30 doubleheader. Billy Sams starts the opener with George Burpo on the mound for the finale, while El Paso and Albuquerque chase standings.
Paul Salisbury, farewell mound appearance before joining the Army, pitched twice in Bisbee for El Paso in two Arizona Texas league games. The Bisbee series opener lost 5 2, then a 2 1 victory went extra innings as Salisbury worked two extra frames. Rainout in Tuccson left Albuquerque Cardinals vs Cowboys postponed. A double bill was set for tonight to complete postponed games.
Morton Cooper pitched and batted St. Louis to a win over Cincinnati, delivering the deciding run with a single in the 11th. Dick Newsome limited the Yankees to eight hits for the Red Sox. Al Lopez homered for the Pirates to defeat the Cubs. Al Early had two doubles and two singles as the Senators beat the Athletics. Schoolboy Rowe provided four innings of shutout relief for the Tigers over the Indians. Buck Ross and Taft Wright helped the White Sox rout the Browns 11-1 with Ross’s pitching and Wright’s four-hit effort.
Readable text notes that most operating sawmills in Guatemala currently run on United States imported machinery, signaling ongoing cross border equipment trade and industrial adaptation.
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