Western Teams Assault Dodger Connie Mack's Son
A column highlights sports news with Dempsey's circus tour, Hal Trosky's headaches, and Arizona A.A.U. junior swimming records. University Aquatics club of Phoenix led the meet with 156 points, Coronado Aquatics second at 94, Tucson third with 39, Tempe Beach last.
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University Aquatics Club of
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University Club
Coronado Aquatics Club of
Tucson
Tempe Beach
Monte Wilkinson
John Sarager
University
Donald Reed
Harriet Torrance
Coronado
Lois Williams
Reed
Jack Grauman
Wilkinson
Grauman
George Genung
Vinton Pierce
Dick Hjelmsted
One-man battery noted by Dallas fan in Natchez stand
A Dallas, Texas fan in Natchez, Mississippi recalls J. B. Grigg playing both pitcher and catcher in Port Arthur during a doubleheader. Grigg earned the nickname “the one-man battery” as he pitched one game and caught the other.
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Dallas, Texas
Natchez
Miss
J. B. Grigg
Port Arthur
Texas
Mack Denies Dykes Hire for A’s Manager Job
Connie Mack says only his son Earl can succeed him as manager of the A’s, denying rumors that Jimmy Dykes was offered the job. Lou Nova becomes the tenth fighter trained by Ray Arcel to face Louis, with skeptics noting the fate of the prior nine. Bets are tight at Saratoga as officials clamp down on gambling activity.
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Connie Mack
Jimmy Dykes
A’s
Earl
Lou Nova
Ray Arcel
Louis
Saratoga
Boxing Retains Old Time Flair In Modern Showdowns
Boxing nostalgia surfaces as bouts echo historic matchups. Benny Leonard faced Lew Tendler in a spar ring and Batting Nelson near sixty enters a three rounder with Johnny Conlon in Detroit. A 25 round Blunt versus Poland bout in Washington recalls Jess Willard and Jack Johnson’s Havana classic.
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Benny Leonard
Lew Tendler
Nelson
Johnny Conlon
Detroit
Poland
Washington
Jess Willard
Jack Johnson
Havana
Hogan Leads Pros With $12,733 In Earnings
Ben Hogan of Hershey Pa tops the 1941 money list with $12,733 after a second place in the Times Union Open in Rochester. Sam Snead moves his total to $8,911 with a $1,200 share, while Craig Wood stands third at $8,166. The Ryder Cup tee time in Detroit follows, with top money leaders listed.
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N. Y
Little Ben Hogan
Hershey
Hogan
Sammy Snead
Hot Springs
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
Fred Corcoran
Detroit
Bobby Jones
U. S. C. Fund
Ben Hogan
Sam Snead
Johnny Bulla
Chicago
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
Clayton Heafner
Linville
N. C
Lloyd Mangrum
Monterey
Calif
Lawson Little
San Francisco
Horton Smith
Pinehurst
Victor Ghezzi
Deal
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Harold McSpaden
Winchester
Mass
Jimmy Demaret
Noroton
Conn
Daniel Jewels Practice Today
The Daniel Jewels girls softball team will hold a practice this afternoon at 5 at Eaglefield. Coach Charles Fowler Jr announces the team tunes up for the girls softball tournament in Phoenix next week with games Thursday and Friday nights. All team members are to report today.
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Daniel
Aztecas Rally Past Internationals in Nogales
The Aztecas edged the Internationals 8 to 7 in 12 innings in Nogales yesterday. Next weekend they face the Cananea team in Randolph Park for a two game series with Sonora champions. Batteries: Leon Carillo and Gilbert for the Aztecas.
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Nogales
Cananea
Randolph Park
Sonora
Leon Carillo
Gilbert
O'Brien Wins Golf Tourney At Flagstaff
H A O'Brien of Prescott captured medalist honors with a 4 and 3 victory over Joe Selleh of Tempe to win the third annual Dave Peter golf tournament in Flagstaff. O'Brien reached the final by beating Oscar Lundahl 5 and 4, while Selleh edged Tommy Knoles Jr 1 up.
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H. A. O’brien
Joe Selleh
Tempe
Dave Peter
O’brien
Prescott
Selleh
Flagstaff Country Club
Oscar Lundahl
Tommy Knoles, Jr
Bob Goldwater
Major League Leaders Highlight Standout American League Stats
Boston Williams leads AL batting at .405 while DiMaggio of New York tops runs 112 and RBIs 112. DiMaggio also has 169 hits with Travis of Washington close behind. Keller and DiMaggio lead home runs, and DiMaggio again shares doubles with Boudreau.
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Boston
Travis
Washington
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New York
Rolfe
DiMaggio
Keller
Boudreau
Cleveland
Heath
National League Batting and Pitching Leaders Report
Hopp of St. Louis leads batting at .330 with Etten of Philadelphia at .329. Ranks list Hack of Chicago with 83 runs and Moore of St. Louis with 81. Mize of St. Louis drives in 89, Nicholson of Chicago 82. Moore 139 hits, Hack 138. Reiser of Brooklyn 34 doubles, Dallessandro of Chicago 30. Hopp and Slaughter of St. Louis 9 triples. Camilli of Brooklyn 24 HR, Ott of New York and Nicholson of Chicago 21. Frey of Cincinnati 13 steals, Handley of Pittsburgh 12. Riddle of Cincinnati 13-2, White of St. Louis 14-4.
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Philadelphia
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Chicago
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Reiser
Brooklyn
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New York
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Cincinnati
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Pittsburgh
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White
Aztecas Prepare for Internationals Practice
Carrillo notes Pancho Sanez and Leil for the Internationals. The Aztecas will practice Tuesday.
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Pancho Sanez
Leil
Aztecas
Major Stowe Breaks Mark Of Pistoleers
The Pima Pistol club hosted visiting pistoleers including Tucson and city police members. Winners included J. K. Muffly in National Match Course, O S Roberts in centerfire, and Captain Frank Eyman in Colt silhouette. Merle Stone set local range records with 280 centerfire and 94 slow fire.
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W. P. Taylor
Yuma
Walter Hathaway
Purdue University
O. S. Roberts
J. K. Muffly
Pima Club
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Frank Eyman
City Police
Merle Stone
Porters Rally for 7 6 Win Over Thunderbirds
In Phoenix on Sunday the Tucson Porters beat the Phoenix Thunderbirds 7 to 6 after a five run ninth inning rally. Manager Hank Slagle homered with two on to drive in the final three runs as Phoenix loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth before Lefty Devine struck out three to seal victory.
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Phoenix Thunderbirds
Capital City
Hank Slagle
Thunderbirds
Lefty Devine
Burpo Shuts Down Cardinals as Tucson Wins 8 3
George Burpo struck out 10 over eight innings to beat the Cardinals 8 to 3 as the Tucson Cowboys, keeping a firm grip on first in the Arizona-Texas league, travel from Albuquerque to El Paso for a four game set with the Texans. Jodie Beeler collected four hits, three two-baggers, off Albuquerque starter John Hetki. In El Paso, the Texans and Bees split a doubleheader with Bob Cash earning the win in relief of Roy Peden in game one, and Al Faccio guiding the Bees to a 3 2 victory in the nightcap. Manager Speck Williamson of the Texans was ejected for protesting a called strike.
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Associated Press
Tucson Cowboys
Albuquerque
el Paso
Texans
Cardinals
George Burpo
Cowboys
Burpo
al Faccio
Bees
Speck Williamson
Nancy Merki Upsets Stars In AAU Meet
Nancy Merki of Portland at 14 won 13 points and set an 800-meter freestyle American record at 11 minutes 16 seconds. Betty Bemis and Helen Orlenkovich tied for second with 10 points, while the Riviera club of Indianapolis sealed the team title with 43 points as Portland finished with 31 and New York City 29. Merki also set a national meet record in the 1500 meters and other records fell in the three day event.
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High Point
N. C
Oregon Trail
A.A.U
Nancy Merks
Portland
Ore
Betty Bemis
Indianapolis
Ind
Helen Orlenkovich
San Francisco
Riviera Club
Women’s Swimming Association
New York City
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Miss Bemis
Patty Aspinall
Joan Fogle
Mary Ann Walter
Hardin
Gloria Callen
New York City Association
Orphans to Isle of Man Ramsey Blitz Babies Find Homes
The Isle of Man offers homes for thousands of babies orphaned by the blitz. Man residents will care for most in their homes at no charge, with a maintenance allowance from the government for those unable to afford care.
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Ramsey
U.P
Man
Pigskin prophets and autumn madness
Sports columnist Harry Ferguson warns readers against betting on so called pigskin prophets and lays out humorous rules for predicting college football. He notes many applicants claim infallible systems and suggests anyone can predict with a pencil and schedule, while joking about the risks and absurdities of the game predicting hobby.
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Harry Ferguson
New York
U.R
Slippery Rock Normal
Podunk Teachers College
Tennessee
Sewanee
Joe Zilch
Yale
Harvard
Tucson Legion Team Faces Deciding Game in Series
San Diego and Tucson clash in Stockton for the American Legion junior regional final with a 3 30 p m Tucson time start. Usher shut down Tucson’s offense to lift San Diego 6 3 while Tucson had three unearned runs in a 4 2 loss earlier. winner advances to Miles City for next weekend’s sectionals.
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Tucson
Ariz
American Legion
San Diegans
California
Bob Usher
Usher
Arizonians
Helper
Utah
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Mont
50 Mile Mark Set In Coast Boat Regatta
Harold E. Ashley of Marysville California won two national championships in an outboard regatta at Seward Park. He posted 49.084 mph in class C service runabout to win amateur, and 46.973 mph in class F racer to win that event. The Seattle regatta joined national and Pacific coast championships and was sponsored by the Seattle Athletic Defense committee. Other winners included Richard Hulen, Hovey Cook, Bill Schuyler, and Herb Remlinger across various classes.
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Wash
U.P
Harold E. Ashley
Marysville
Calif
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Ashley
Seattle Athletic Defense Committee
Richard Hulen
Butte City
Hovey Cook
Covina
Bill Schuyler
Lompoc
Herb Remlinger
Los Angeles
Howard Newton
Huntington Park
Lom
Hamp Thompson
Napa
Bill Feeney
Willows
E. E. Lewis
Vallejo
Alvin Schuyler
Wave of Upsets Hits College Football Saturday
A rundown of surprising results across multiple conferences as underdogs topple favorites. Coaches, players, and fans react to a day of dramatic upsets, reshaping standings and conference implications.
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National League pennant race set for decisive week
The National League schedule tightens as St Louis leads after a split with Pittsburgh while Brooklyn hosts Pittsburgh and Chicago. Kirby Higbe and Mort Cooper star for their teams as Brooklyn tops Boston 5 to 1 and Whitey Wyatt retires the Braves on a near perfect game. The Cards rally big in Pittsburgh and sweep a doubleheader, with Mort Cooper and Charley Root earning wins as the pennant chase narrows toward the Yankees World Series matchup.
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Travers Stakes Classic Won By Fenelon At Saratoga
The report recalls Fenelon taking the Travers at Saratoga a year ago after Bimelech was scratched with injury. It notes Henry Armstrong, a triple boxing champion, sidelined for months after injuries from defending his lightweight title against Lou Ambers. Five years prior, Joe Louis defeated Jack Sharkey in a third round KO before a crowd of 40 000.
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Sweet Potatoes Processed Pilot Plant Under Construction
A pilot plant to test a cheaper starch production from sweet potatoes is being built at the U Southern Regional Laboratory in New Orleans. The project aims to create a more economical process for converting sweet potatoes into starch.
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New Orleans
U. Southern Regional Laboratory
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