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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1940

Page

5

S. S. Cowboys cling to hope after losses in Arizona Texas league

Hank Squire notes the S. S. Cowboys have dropped five straight but remain four games from first with 23 games left. He cites Earl Petit as a top pitcher despite recent losses, praises team resilience, and analyzes last night's 10th inning loss to the Cards while previewing upcoming Bisbee series and chance for a second half push.

el Paso Albuquerque Cowboys Arizona- Texas Bees Bisbee S. S. Cowboys Earl Petit Bob Tucker Petit Iach Earl Dame Fortune George Burpo Cardinals Leo Gilmore Copper City

Former stars praise young Cleveland pair in double play talk

Lou Boudreau and Ray Mack draw praise from legends Tris Speaker and Bill Wamby for potential double play mastery with the Indians. They discuss Arm strength and fielding as they help Cleveland stay in the pennant race. Spencer Scott wins Hambletonian for Fred Egan at Goshen.

Cleveland Lou Boudreau Ray Mack Joe Tinker Johnny Evers Tris Speaker Bill Wamby Tinker Evers Speaker Connie Mack Wamby Boudreau Mack Roger Peckinpaugh Bucky Harris Indians University of Illinois New York Yankees Ohio Michigan Steel Company

Farmer takes tractor after license revoke in North Carolina

A Raleigh farmer convicted of drunken driving had his automobile license revoked but began driving a tractor in town. The attorney general's office stated this was permissible.

Raleigh, N. C Attorney General's Office

Never Too Late for Astronomy Class at Winthrop

Mrs. J. L. Glenn senior, 81, mother of a federal judge, enrolls in Winthrop College summer astronomy class. She attends daily, proving it’s never too late to learn.

Chester S. C J. L. Glenn Winthrop College

Dodgers Slip an Important Lost Column

The Dodgers remain five games back of the Reds in the pennant chase and drop to six games behind in the all important lost column. Dodgers went 14 17 over the past month while Cincinnati went 17 13.

Cops and Firemen Ready for Charity Ball Game Clash

Tom Burke leads the cops ball team and Slats Freeman heads the firemen as they prepare to face off at Municipal Park. Delays due to a storm have postponed the game once. if needed a second postponement would push the match to next week.

Tom Burke Freeman Burke Municipal Park Baldy Francis Francis Gabby Eyman Beans” van Camp

Stars of Baseball Reach Big Moments in Doubleheader Night

Players across the league delivered notable performances. Carl Hubbell and Manny Salvo combined in a five hit shutout for the Giants and Bees in the first game, while Salvo led the Bees to beat Hubbell in the nightcap. Fred Fitzsimmons and Johnny Rizzo each starred in the doubleheader with strong starts and power hitting for the Dodgers and Phillies. Buddy Lewis sparked a Senators win with a ninth inning triple. Charley Ruffing tossed a six hitter as the Yankees beat the Red Sox. Dick Bartell contributed three hits and a defensive gem as Detroit routed St. Louis. Al Smith shut out Chicago in the lone night game for the American League. Pepper Martin faced the Pirates' Mace Brown in a tense 11th inning for a Cards victory.

New York U.P Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Reds Phillies Leo Durocher Cincinnati Phils Doc Prothro Freddy Fitzsimmons Hugh Casey Tex Carleton Davis Flowers Head Carleton Casey Johnny Rizzo Bob Bragan Giants Bees Carl Hubbell Dick Errickson Manuel Salvo Giant Harry Gumbert Mel Ott Demaree Miller Rowell Hassett Salvo Pirates Johnny Mize Homer Yanks Red Sox Red Ruffing Foxx Williams Finney Earl Johnson Detroit Charley Gehringer Browns Gehringer Tigers Buddy Lewis Washington Associated Press Manny Salvo Fred Fitzsimmons Senators A’s Charley Ruffing Dick Bartell St. Louis al Smith Indians Chicago Pepper Martin Cards Mace Brown Freddie Fitzsimmons New York Yankees Boston Red Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Athletics Pittsburgh

AAU Swim Meet Opens with Record Entry in Portland

The National AAU women's outdoor swimming and diving championships begin in Portland Oregon with a record field of about 60 swimmers from New England to Hawaii. The 110 yard freestyle leads the opening program drawing 22 contenders including Katsutani Maui Lahner Fischer New York Ebert Wilmette Evans Ardmore Providence Hardin Louisville Brandon Caldwell Ida Ogg Pasadena and Hardeman San Francisco.

Portland Ore U.P New England Hawaii Jantzen Beach Jujiko Katsutani Maui Marilyn Lahner Lorraine Fishcer New York Claudia Ebert Wilmette Ill Dorothy Evans Ardmore Doris Brennan Providence R. I Ann Hardin Louisville Margaret Brandon Caldwell Ida Lorraine Ogg Pasadena Cal Jean Hardeman San Francisco Dorothy Leonard Worchester N. Y

Veteran hurlers steal show in big leagues

Veteran pitchers star in night games as King Carl Hubbell and Al Smith deliver strong screwball performances. Smith leads Cleveland Indians to a 4 0 victory over the White Sox behind Weatherly's bat and Smith's pitching. Hubbell tames the Bees 1 0 in a 12 inning opener, while Mel Ott sparks a late surge for the Giants. Dodgers drop a twin bill. Yankees dominate Red Sox. Tigers end slump. Senators edge Athletics. Pepper Martin drives Cardinals to a 7 6 win over the Pirates. Eggs fetch 60 cents a dozen in Britain.

Bill White Associated Press King Carl Hubbell Giants al Smith Cleveland Indians Smith Chicago White Sox Jimmy Webb Indians Roy Weatherly Hubbell Carl The Bees Mel Ott Frank Demaree

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