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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
8
El Paso Texans take lead in Arizona Texas league with an 8 5 win over Bisbee Bees after a six run third inning. Burpo fans 18 but Cardinals beat Cowboys in 10 innings.
In a tense game the Bees oust Substitute Catcher Delvin for the second straight night as police escort him to the showers. Albuquerque won a 9 8 10 inning duel over Tucson completing a series sweep. Lefty Burpe struck out 18 then loaded the bases before Gilmore and the Cowboys faltered in extra innings. Farmer earned the win as Cowboys sent Monk and Glasby to the mound.
The standings list shows Jersey City 3 Buffalo 2 and Newark 4 Rochester 0 with Montreal 5 Baltimore 3. Minneapolis 16 Indianapolis 8 Milwaukee 5 Toledo 6 St Paul 1 Louisville 6 Kansas City 4 Columbus 5.
The heavyweight bout between Billy Conn and Bob Pastor has a new date set for September 6 to avoid a clash with the Eastern College All-Stars versus the New York Giants football game. The report also notes Bobby Riggs sweeping eastern tennis titles with a 6-4 7-5 7-5 win over Frankie Parker.
Five years earlier Katherine Stam mers defeated United States Champion Helen Jacobs 5 7 6 1 9 7 to help England take a two one lead in the Wightman cup tennis series.
International League saw Jersey City beat Buffalo 3 2 Newark defeated Rochester 4 0 Montreal topped Baltimore 5 3 Toronto Syracuse date not set. American Association Minneapolis 16 Indianapolis 8 Toledo 6 Milwaukee 5 Louisville 6 St Paul 1 Columbus 5 Kansas City 4 Southern Association Atlanta 3 Chattanooga 1 Little Rock 11 Memphis 7 New Orleans 7 7 Birmingham 2 5 Nashville 5 4 Knoxville 2 2 Texas League San Antonio 3 Fort Worth 2 in 10 Oklahoma City 4 Houston 0 Shreveport 8 2 Dallas 6 5 Beaumont Tulsa rain Pacific Coast League Los Angeles 6 Portland 4 Seattle 5 Sacramento 1 San Francisco 3 Hollywood 2 Oakland 7 San Diego 6.
Portland Beavers slammed 14 hits and took the lead in the eighth but Los Angeles won 6 to 4. Salkeld homered for Oakland in a 7 to 6 win over San Diego as S.F. beat Hollywood 3 to 2.
Reported purchase by the Spanish government involves a 10 000 ton rice shipment from Egypt this year. Officials say the deal supports food security and trade relations between Madrid and Cairo.
Charley Ketchuk has completed Practical Experience I, the first year of promos a three year plan for a heavyweight title run. Jersey Jones, his promoter trainer, notes Ketchuk’s 19 pro fights since July 1939 with eight KOs and nine decisions, aiming at Pat Comiskey next then Joe Louis for the championship.
Hal Trosky and Rogers Hornsby top the list to succeed Oscar Vitt next year, with Vitt still energetic. The Philadelphia front office denies rumors of a secret clubhouse meeting by fifth columnists pressing for Doc Pro thr to exit. Dempsey Louis Braddock drew ovations at the fair while Frankie Parker arrived in Newport with 24 suitcases.
Worry grows for Auburn as coach Jack Meagher risks 41 of 53 players and most of his six assistants hold army reserve commissions. The note recalls former Phillies pitchers Bucky Walters and Jimmy Wilson and mentions Mike Jacobs’ $15,000 loss on a postponement. Attendance woes at Portland affect the Hollywood Stars. Terry Moore argues outfielder speed drops in night games.
Joe Cronin Jimmy Foxx and Jim Tabor will lecture and demonstrate for the kids at the New York fair. If Joe guides the Red Sox pitchers in, they might pick up something from the youngsters.
Richmond promoter Bill Lewis wired friends after dining with Dizzy Dean in Oklahoma City. Prediction notes Joe Cronin’s successor at short for the Red Sox may be Johnny Pesky, former Portland bat boy, heading toward Rocky Mount in the Piedmont league.
In a season of lineup churn Connie Mack benches M Coy as winter rankings slide. The Red Sox receive thanks for aiding the struggling Yankees while rain disrupts Conn and Pastor play. No clear speed advantage identified.
The fall schedule features Texas Tech facing a rival lineup nicknamed Bird Dog and Double Ug among its tackles.
A year ago the Washington Park Jockey Club awarded a record $10 772 40 on a $2 daily double ticket to Claude E Elkins for Joy Bet and Marry Caroline, surpassing all prior American racing payouts.
In Goshen the Hambletonian crowd questions pari mutuel fairness and betting practices after Fearless Peter is barred from a sure-win, winning despite mis-handling and mis-marked windows at the Arrowpoint Stakes. Officials defend wagering limits as crowds swell over a chaotic cash scene and long drive home.
Railway operators in Yugoslavia rely on sun drying brown coal for two weeks after mining. This process reduces moisture before use in locomotives and power plants, affecting supply timelines and regional energy planning.
The national semipro tournament begins in Wichita with 32 teams from 45 states competing for a $5,000 first prize and a trip to Puerto Rico. Defending champions Duncan Cementers return, joined by former champs Enid and Buford in a two week carnival of baseball. The winner sails to New York and San Juan for the second semipro world series.
As the pennant races heat up, many players across both leagues contend for MVP honors. In the American League standout names include Bobby Feller, Lou Boudreau, Kay Mack, Hank Greenberg, Barney McCosky, Jimmy Foxx, Lou Finney, and Bucky Newsom. The National League highlights feature Harry Danning, Pee Wee Reese, Frank Gusi tine, Fred Fitzsimmons, Whit Wyatt, Dixie Walker, Eddie Miller, Max West, Citronella Rowell, Hank Lieber, Bill Nicholson, Walter Higbe, Johnny Mize, and others.
John Hass slowed for a cattle crossing. A cow tried to hurdle the car but landed on its hood facing the surprised driver.
Ace Rider, known as the money rider, wins three major stakes at Washington Park and two key events at Hollywood Park this August. Jockey Johnny Adams has 120 wins this year and leads with 23 wins from 77 mounts at the meeting. He hails from Carlyle Kansas and resides in Pasadena with his wife and son.
Goldwater of Phoenix and Stewart of Roswell led the field in the 26th southern golf tournament at Albuquerque’s country club. They shared medal honors with 71s, then Goldwater won the number one playoff 1 up while Stewart faltered in rough.
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