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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1944

Page

9

Marana Makes Impressive But Losing Debut

In Phoenix on August 16 Marana Army airfield lost 2 1 to 1 after 11 innings to O B Marston Phoenix Wells walked in the deciding run. Davis Monthan Tucson fell 7 0 to Phalanx fraternity defending champions. Thunderbird II dropped 6 3 to Williams Field as tourney action continued.

Marana Phoenix Marana Army Airfield Davis-Monthan of Tucson Phalanx Fraternity O. B. Marston Wells Tvice Nelly Trujillo Marstons Trujillo Phalanx

Stars and pitchers pace wide variety of early season results

Yesterday's baseball action featured HV Vandenberg and the Cubs in a 4 1 win over Philadelphia aided by two singles and an RBI. Vern Stephens blasted a grand slam as the Browns beat Boston to take a 65 edge in the series. Bill Zuber returned for the Yankees with three hits in his first start since July 22 lifting New York to a 3-1 win. Hal Newhouser earned his ninth victory in relief for the Tigers as Detroit won 2 in 11 innings over Philadelphia. Ted Wilks improved to 11 1 by beating Brooklyn 6-3. Ken Keltner's 12th inning single beat Washington for a 0 shutout as Cleveland matched Al Smith and Dutch Leonard. Bob Elliott drove in three as Pittsburgh downed Boston 75 in the Pirates' ninth straight win. Tom Delacruz led Cincinnati to a 63 victory over New York in his final pre Cuban-ship appearance.

Hv Vandenberg Cubs Chicago Phils Vern Stephens Browns St. Louis Boston Bill Zuber Yankees New York Hal Detroit Ted Wilks Cards Brooklyn Ken Keltner Indians Orish Hockett al Smith Dutch Leonard Cleveland Washington Bob Elliott Pirates Pittsburgh Tom Delacruz Reds

85 000 Bowling Meet Announced For Coast

Long Beach California August 16 P Bowlers from California Utah Arizona Oregon and Nevada will compete for the west coast's richest bowling purse when a 5000 tournament opens here September 1 announced manager ra Forman Twenty four man teams will represent Oakland San Francisco Bakersfield and San Diego Ralph Smith last year's winner and Johnny Supple runner up both from Los Angeles will be among the entrants

Long Beach Calif California Utah Arizona Oregon Nevada West Coast Ra Forman Oakland San Francisco Bakersfield San Diego Ralph Smith Johnny Supple Los Angeles

Semipro Baseball Scores From Southern and Pacific Coast Leagues

In the semipro circuit Marana defeated Aztecas while Davis-Monthan faced the Colmbus squad. Notable scores include Milwaukee 5 over Aztecas 3 and Louisville 6 over Minneapolis 3 in ten innings. Nashville edged Chattanooga 2 1 while Mobile beat Atlanta 4 3. San Francisco 5 Hollywood 4 and Sacramento 4 San Diego 2 in the Pacific Coast League. Only scheduled or played games are listed.

Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis St. Paul Indianapolis Nashville Chattanooga Mobile Atlanta San Francisco Hollywood Sacramento San Diego

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

American League results include Cleveland 1 Washington 9 Detroit 3 Philadelphia 2 New York 3 Chicago 1 St Louis 6 Boston 5. National League Chicago 4 Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 7 Boston 5 Cincinnati 6 New York 3 St Louis 6 Brooklyn 3. International League Toronto 8 Jersey City 0 Toronto 2 Jersey City 1 Buffalo 9 Syracuse 2 Newark 7 Rochester 4 Montreal 11 Baltimore 2 American Association Toledo 10 Kansas City 0 Toledo 6 Kansas City 5.

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Major League Leaders Highlight Top Batters and Pitchers

The Associated Press lists season leaders including Doerr Boston in batting with .330 and hits 138. Doerr also tops home runs with 15, while Stephens Chicago RBIs reach 81. Musial St Louis leads runs 168? Stolen bases Barrett Pittsburgh 17. Pitching Hughson Boston 185 and 88? Wilks St Louis 11-1.

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