Football season looms as gridiron chatter grows in Tucson
The article previews near term football action from semipro Tucson to the national scene. It notes St Louis Cardinals’ advantage in the National League race and outlines upcoming high school practice dates, college all star games, and pro and college stars headed to Northwestern’s Dodie Stadium for a fall showcase. Jim Tobin notches his 13th win with Boston, while Elliott and Coscarart ignite a doubleheader for the Pirates and Dodgers.
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Wildcats
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All Star
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Dodie Stadium
Jim Tobin
Braves
Boston
Chicago
Bob Elliott
Pete Coscarart
Pirates
Elliott
Jack Barrett
Phils
Coscarart
Nick Strincevich
Convair Trims Rails in Tucson Semipro Action
Convair beat Southern Pacific 10-3 at Randolph Park as George Robles fractured his ankle sliding into second base. Catcher Bob Murray filled in while Jerry Dodson was away, with Al Rivel Ray Vargas Cliff Rolfe and Ralph Dupont keying the hit barrage in a 14 hit night. Marana widened its league lead to three games with a 9-0 forfeit over Davis Monthan as Southern Pacific faces Azteca Warriors tonight.
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Wil Swangier
Max Lanier blanked Giants as Cards push toward record
Max Lanier pitched a fifth shutout lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7 0 victory over the New York Giants. The win capped a stretch of 23 victories in 27 starts as St. Louis pursues Frank Chance's 1906 Chicago Cubs mark of 116 wins. The pennant race tightens with Pittsburgh trailing and other results across the league.
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Frank Chance
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Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
Max Lanier
New York
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Ewald Pyle
Phils
Bob Elliott
Jack Barrett
Xavier Rescigno
Pete Coscarart
Nick Strincevich
Dick Barrett
Fort Huachuca Beats Williams Field 10 9 In Phoenix Showdown
Fort Huachuca won the local area ninth service command championship with a 10 to 9 rally over Williams Field Fliers at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. John Davis earned the win in relief as Jim Green drove in four runs and Hank Moore Al Young each had three hits. Stan Goletz hit a long homer for the Fliers.
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Larry Lane Boxing Promoter Buzz After Ring Death
Newark heavyweight Larry Lane, born James Tarue Lane in Dillon South Carolina, faces intense promoter offers after Lem Franklin’s fatal knockout in Meadowbrook Newark. Lane, 26, from Trenton now, cites laziness and claims he may retire. he works in a Trenton rubber plant and is 4 F due to a punctured eardrum.
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Byrd and Wood Upset in PGA Upset Round
In Spokane on August 18, 1944, Sam Byrd and Craig Wood suffered early exits as major upsets marked the PGA championship third round. Local favorites faced surprise defeats including Craig Wood losing to Art Bell 3 and 2, while Sam Byrd fell 2 and 1 to Charles Congdon in a first-time appearance.
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Stamford
Conn
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Fred Annon
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Hamilton
Harry Bassler
Culver City
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Colorado Springs
Charles Congdon
Tacoma
Art Bell
San Francisco
George Schneiter
Salt Lake City
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Bell
Tacoman
Sam Byrd
Detroit
Congdon
Dudley
Jimmy Hines
Amsterdam
Hines
Craig Wood
Schneiter
Tonev Penna
Dayton
May Lanier Leads Fifth Shutout and 16th Win Against New York
May Lanier pitched a 7-0 victory for the Cards, marking their fifth shutout and 16th win, blanking New York in a dominant performance.
Mari Lou Bailey Sparks Attack In City Softball Playoff
Rec Center beat Convair Queens 9 to 5 to take a 2-0 lead in the city girls softball title series. Mari Lou Bailey slugged a homer and went 3 for 4, with Lois Morton and Mary Louise Hines adding key hits. Queen hurler Lucy DuPont and teammates doubled the visitors in a later game, while the Silver Streaks won 5-2 in another league matchup.
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Ford Eliminated By Camp McCoy In Semipro Play
In Wichita, a soldier team from Camp McCoy Wisconsin eliminated the Detroit Ford CIO-1 with Bill Evans pitching a three hit shutout until the final inning. Other results saw Camp Livingston defeating Gowen Field and Fort Custer’s AAF forfeiting to Camp Ellis.
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Cardinals Brown Officials Surprised At World Series Seats
St. Louis Browns and Cardinals receive about 100 applications daily for World Series seats. Cards advertising manager Jim Bassford returns requests saying no seats until sale and NL pennant settled. Browns’ Bill Dewitt delays until chances improve or Landis sets prices as hotels report heavy Octobers. Local chatter centers on Marion versus Stephens and postwar plans.
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Music and Parade Schedule from Marana Radio Event
A Saturday radio lineup lists performances and segments from 12:00 to 6:55 pm including the Marana Band, Twin Engine Parade, Barbara and the Boys, Rupert Hughes, Ted Husing, Vincent Lopez, Curt Massey, and Bob Trout with news updates and wartime program blocks. Highlights include race discussions, London reports, and a Victory Matinee.
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Pauline Betz Favored To Win Longwood Tourney
Pauline Betz the national women's tennis champion moved into the semifinals with a 6-0 6-0 victory over Helen Pedersen Ribbanv at Chestnut Hill. Louise Brough Dorothy May Bundy Mary Arnold also advanced, defeating Ashir Levy Fry Doris Hart and Margaret Osborne respectively in quarter finals.
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Browns-Touched Rally Seals 10-5 Victory Over Phillies
Vern Stephens sparked a four run seventh inning with his 15th homer as St Louis defeated Philadelphia 10 to 5. The Browns seized control late to clinch the win.
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