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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
10
Advice from Nick Etten frames a piece on hitting while noting Dodgers chances as Hank SquiresBox spotlights. The column quotes hitters and recounts bets, futures, and boxing echoes in a mosaic of sports gossip and motion.
The annual amateur golf starting scramble opens with 603 hopefuls seeking a return of Jones era excitement. The piece notes the sport’s fading glamour since Bobby Jones and the pros’ rising dominance, with Omaha hosting a pivotal open where Johnny Goodman could spark renewed public interest.
Last night results show Albuquerque at El Paso rained out. Tonight’s games list Tucson at Albuquerque and Bisbee at El Paso. Baseball scores include Memphis 8-0 over Atlanta 0-2 and Nashville 10, Birmingham 7, New Orleans 9-5, Knoxville 2-8.
The International Insurance baseball team adds University of Arizona star Melvin Kislingbury to its pitching staff en route to Wichita. Kislingbury joins Nick Johnson Alex Popoff and Charley Gallardo as main pitchers with Olea and Riveras as emergency arms. The club, average age 20, meets Indiana in its opener next Tuesday.
Major League leaders list top hitters and pitchers by league. In the American League DiMaggio leads with 165 hits and 107 RBIs for New York while Keller tops home runs with 28 for New York and DiMaggio trails in runs and batting. National League leaders include Hopp hitting .332 for St. Louis and Mize driving in 87 for St. Louis with key runs and hits by Moore and Hack.
The Oury Park Tigers will practice today and tomorrow at 5 o clock in preparation for a game Sunday.
Jockey sought to ride Whirlaway in the Travers next Saturday as Ben Jones has not yet signed a rider. The piece also notes Al Weill preparing for a fight involving Joey Archibald and Richie Lemos on August 26. Louise Suggs is highlighted as a rising figure in women's golf.
The passage discusses potential outcomes if Nova defeats Louis or if Joe wins the bout. A Louis victory would restore the heavyweight title to the era of annual defenses and end Louis' dominance. a Joe win would lead to a future title bout against the Baer-Simon winner slated for January.
Indiana hosts a 200-pound sophomore Billy Hillenbrand this fall as part of a looming clash with Purdue. In the Southwest, SMU could rise if Red Maley, another sophomore back, carries the offense for the Mustangs.
A colorful brief warns that Buddy Lewis may depart the Washington Senators causing a further slide in the standings. The piece portrays Bud as a key talent and Uncle Sam looming, suggesting the team could drop from the cellar without him.
Frank Leahy cautions Notre Dame alumni not to overreact to potential three losses this fall. Pauline Betts pursues tennis and multiple activities while Rollins journalism student. An agent seeks World Series byline for Bobby Feller. American Legion convention swells Marquette dorms and stadium forcing training at a lakeside site 30 miles away.
Frank Tolbert notes the Kimbrough photo graced a cigarette ad for 60 days instead of the usual 30, boosting his profile in tobacco advertising. Mail Bag from Christy Walsh in Hollywood suggests a baseball figure might better suit Lou Gehrig’s screen portrayal, naming Buck McCormick or Jimmy Foxx as alternatives.
Babe Young of the Giants and Art Johnson of the Braves hit two doubles driving in three runs as they win the first game. Johnson also pitched seven hits to win the nightcap. George Archie of the Senators and Marvin Breuer of the Yankees paired a two run homer in the eleventh to win the first game and Breuer pitched five hits to take the second. Dolph Camilli of the Dodgers hit a three run homer to power a victory over the Phillies.
Bisbee Arizona Aug 14 special to Daily Citizen Elks plan a Aug 27 game between the Bisbee Bees and Albuquerque Cardinals. The lodge will mail two tickets to each of 420 members and will receive 2000 more today. Proceeds from 50 cent tickets go to the club with Elks paying promotional costs. The event includes an entertainment program to supplement the baseball night as a boost to gate receipts.
Earl Cochell of Southern California, who upset seed Wayne Sabin, advances to a quarter final meeting with Jack Kramer at the Newport Casino invitation. Don McNeill and Gardner Mulloy duel for a semi spot, while Ted Schroeder and Frank Parker meet in the other semi final race.
A look back notes Spencer Scott won the Hambletonian with Remus second and June third a year ago as C W Phel lis event. Three years earlier the Yankees signed Wes Ferrell after releasing the Washington Senators. Five years ago Berlin hosted the Olympics with Holland winning the women's 400 meter relay, Germany second, U S A third.
Babe Phelps says he is ready to rejoin the Brooklyn Dodgers for the pennant drive but will not beg for an opportunity or plead with the club. He notes ill health triggered his June departure and recounts tensions with GM Larry MacPhail after discussing his status with Leo Durocher and Commissioner Landis.
Medal match shooting will draw members of the Pima Pistol club and the Tucson police to the Pima club range Sunday for two matches. One is a national match with reduced slow fire targets and picked handicaps, the other uses Colt police silhouette targets at 15 yards in three second strings. Any centerfire handgun may be used in the latter event, with conditions similar to the H O Cassidy event to be resumed this fall.
Saddlers beat the Class B all-stars 6-1 at Eagle field to avenge a previous 5-2 loss. George Genung allowed four hits with two homers aided by Hall and Jory. Tully Lawton held the all-stars to five singles. Steinfeld's beat Sunset Dairymen 147-? in the prelim. One league game set for 7:30 p.m. First Bombardment Wing vs Daniel's Jewelers.
Switzerland imposes drastic controls on copper usage citing resource conservation and industry impact. Authorities outline strict compliance measures and phased implementation across sectors including manufacturing and construction.
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