Senators and Indios pace Arizona-Texas league with doubleheaders sweep
The Phoenix Senators and Juarez Indios lead the Arizona Texas league after sweeping Sunday doubleheaders. Phoenix defeated Globe Miami 4-1 and 5-1, while Juarez beat Tucson 15-3 and 8-3. El Paso beat Bisbee Douglas 11-6 in seven innings, with Lillard lifting El Paso in game one.
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Oakie) Henderson
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Both Win Sunday Tribe Drops Pair in NL Race
The pennant chase tightens as Brooklyn and St. Louis race with 52 games left. Brooklyn moves into a first place tie after sweeping Cincinnati while St. Louis wins a game from New York. Both teams have 28 remaining home or road games and face tough schedules against division rivals Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Chicago.
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McFarland Eyes Main Event In Bout Against Martinez
Packy McFarland targets the six round semi windup against Frankie Martinez on promoter Bill Santos card at Tucson Sports Center Monday. The feature is Lee Hunt Hank Thurman ten round heavyweight bout. Hawkins.
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Fight broadcast planned for two major sports events
KOPO radio in Tucson will air the heavyweight title bout Ezzard Charles versus Gus Lesne vich from Yankee Stadium at 7 p.m. Wednesday with Don Dunphy and Bill Corum. KCNA will carry the 16th annual college All-Star National Football Classic at 6:30 p.m. Friday featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the All-Stars at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Soldier Field
Chicago
Helms Appointed Delegate-at-Large in Amateur Athletic Union
Paul H. Helms, head of the Helms Athletic foundation and Helms hall, has been named delegate-at-large for the Amateur Athletic Union, with the national headquarters located in Columbus Ohio. The appointment was announced today by the organization.
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McDonald Victor Wins El Rio Golf Blind Bogey in Playoff
John McDonald a left handed druggist captured the El Rio Golf and Country Club blind bogey title for the second straight week by defeating J Mercer Johnson in a playoff. Both finished in the 80s while Dr James Sickler and Johnny Crable tied for second with 71s and Capt Frank Eyeman with C E Roll tied for third at 75.
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20-30 Club Prep for Southern Arizona District Tourney
Manager Pete Charonhas announced the 20-30 club of the class AA softball league will conduct practices at 5 30 p m Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at Eagle Field in preparation for the Southern Arizona district tournament starting Aug 13 at Santa Rita Park. The 20-30 club won the title last year under the sponsorship of the 4105th Storage.
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Bell Cards 36 Hole 96 To Win Pitch Putt Title
Local golf star Billy Bell shot a 49 Saturday and 47 Sunday to total 96 and win the two day pitch and putt tournament at the Golf Center. Knox Corbett and King Buchanan tied for second at 97 with a playoff to decide. Other scores included 98 for Siebeck and Rowe, 100 for Stewart, 101 for Wes ley Dumas and Arnett, 102 for Rutherford Eyman Riesgo shot 46 Saturday and wins lowest round prize.
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Woodcock Talks Retirement Before Savold Title Fight
Bruce Woodcock suggested retirement after a truck accident left him with a concussion and shoulder injuries. Promoter Jack Solomons said the bout with Lee Savold at White City Stadium will occur once Woodcock is fit, with all 40,000 seats sold for Sept. 6. Woodcock’s manager Tom Hurst noted the boxer's low spirits and focus on welfare.
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Old Men Triumph Over Tigers In City League
The Nine Old Men known as the Hall Insulators beat the Howard & Stoffi Tigers 4-2 in a class A city league game at Randolph Park. Other results include VFW 7-6 over Davis Monthan Jets at Vet's Field and Alianza 100 8-4 against Bob's Place at El Rio Field.
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Mexico Teams Free To Sell Their Players
Mexico baseball will allow player sales to United States leagues at any price. Veracruz president Bernardo Pasquel says a player may be released unconditionally if paid. He notes the sales rule covers foreign players under Mexican contracts and cites options in other leagues.
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New UA Coach Emphasizes Fitness For Football Candidates
University of Arizona football hopefuls must do 100 push ups daily until September 1 practice begins and run 60 to 70 yard wind sprints. Overweight players will be withheld from the training table until in shape. Coach Winslow says every candidate must fight for a scholarship and play with a winning spirit for both team and campus. Players to report tan and in pads in the afternoons.
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Walker Cup Matches Set For Winged Foot In August
First Walker Cup golf matches in the United States in 13 years will be held at Winged Foot on August 19 and 20. The British amateur team last visited America in 1936, making this a notable return in New York.
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N. Y
Charles Favored To Defeat Lesnevich At Yankee Stadium
Heavyweight title challenger Gus Lesnevich faces favorite Ezzard Charles in a NBA crown bout at Yankee Stadium. Charles is tipped 16-5 to win. Lesnevich wagered confidence on an upset, with both men preparing in New Jersey ahead of the 15 round bout. Charles expected to weigh 179 pounds, Lesnevich 180.
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Cincinnati
Joey Maxim
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Chicago
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Pompton Lakes
Rain Postpones Softball Games and Baseball Meeting
Rainouts force postponement of all softball games at Oury and Santa Rita parks. Lou Adams, city recreation official, says the schedule will be rescheduled. He also reports a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting at Oury park for class B baseball managers to draw the second half schedule.
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Five Pro Boxing Bouts Set For Tucson Center
Monday night schedule features five professional boxing bouts at the Tucson Sports Center starting 8 30 p m local time. The card includes rising contenders and veterans hoping to claim notable scalps under the arena lights.
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Coast League First Division Teams Falter
The Pacific Coast League leaders Hollywood Stars stumble as Seattle Rainiers gain ground after a rough week. Oakland and Sacramento also struggle, with Sacramento dropping two to San Francisco and Portland defeating Oakland once, while San Diego sweeps Los Angeles. Charley Schanz and Denny Galehouse earned wins for Hollywood in the setback.
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VFW Sharks Win Class C League Championship
The VFW Sharks defeated the A-Drug Cats 8 0 to claim the Class C boys 15 and under title. Henry Ybarra pitched a one hit game for the Sharks as the Southern league winners face an all star game at Randolph Park August 21 after practice sessions at Eaglefield and Mansfeld.
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Tickets On Sale For Charity Talt Event
Tickets are on sale for a charity softball game at Tucson High School on August 22. The Phoenix All Queens Tucson 20-30 club men will face an All Star city AA league team at 8 30 p m with a 7 30 p m preliminary. Proceeds go to the International 20 30 Club Rheumatic Fever Foundation and Tucson YMCA building funds. Tickets cost 75 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 12 at Crescent Cigar Store Howard and Stofft Post Office News Stand Broadway News Stands and Recreation Hall.
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Arizona Gridiron Staff Among Youngest in Nation
Arizona unveils a notably young and large coaching staff for fall, averaging 216 pounds and 6 feet 3 inches, with all four having pro playing backgrounds. Leaders Bob Winslow and Ned Mathews join Carl Mulleneaux and Don Vosberg, each tied to pro teams like the Lions and Packers, shaping a high-profile AZ gridiron group.
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National League Showdowns in New York Brooklyn Giants Night Game
National League forecast lists New York at Brooklyn with Rosio 7-5 facing Newcombe 10-3 in a night game. Cincinnati travels to St Louis matching Peterson 4-3 against Pollet 145. Only games scheduled. American League slate empty.
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Dodgers Battle for First as Pirates, Cards, Giants Trailing
The pennant race tightens with Brooklyn facing a schedule heavy against the Cards and Pirates. Cincinnati fades after losses to Brooklyn while Boston seeks a spoiler role. Yankees expand AL lead as Detroit endures, Williams and Stephens pace the Red Sox in a see-saw week of baseball.
Lloyd Man Wins Tom O'Shanter Golf Title
A report notes Lloyd Man increased his year’s earnings to $22,500 by winning the Tom O'Shanter golf tournament. Also mentioned: five years earlier Orem and Maid won the Hambletonian in Goshen New York.
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