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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1940
Page
6
Don Phillips replaces Hank Squire as press box director at the University of Arizona while Squire is on vacation. Phillips, longtime ally of Arizona sports writers, takes over duties today.
The NCAA football rules committee, led by Struhldreher Yost and Veenker, adopts uniform scoring for rushing, passing, punts, and kickoffs to remove observer bias. The aim is fair yardage and clearer records across colleges, high schools, and amateur play, reducing inflated figures from agent-driven reporting.
The Enid Cowboys saw six runs in the fourth inning by the Tucson Merchants All-Stars. Oklahoma totaled eight hits but could not sustain its offense. George Genung Aggie Aguilar and Tato Aros led the All-Stars with strong at bats. The Cowboys scheduled further games in Phoenix and coastward appearances with Genung joining the staff.
Tucson Cowboys aim for bounce back win at Randolph Park as Lefty Burpo earns win for Waddies in a 5 to 0 home game. Dick Adams, Chet Johnson and Hoss Clements spark offense with three base hits each in the series finale preview.
Forest McNeil of Houston, at 65, claimed trapshooting's North American Clay Target King crown by cracking 200 straight at the 41st Grand American in Vandalia Ohio. Lela Hall captured her fifth feminine title and Fred Tomlin won his fifth professional title, but McNeir’s perfect 200 outpaced all rivals and ended his long pursuit of the championship.
Cleveland Aug 21 19 year old jockey Earl John Dew earned about 20000 this year with Thistle Down wins plus bonuses and stake shares. Dew rode two winners on the track's final days and plans to buy farms with his earnings while his employer Earl Beezley praises his manners and discipline.
Jim Cowie of Los Angeles led after the second of five races in the International championship series aboard Rambunctious II. He previously won the first race, earning 18 championship points, with a 2 56 50 time on a 10 mile course amid rolling seas and light breeze. Walter Summer of San Diego skippered Whitecap II to second place, followed by H G Nye Jr. aboard The Gale from the South Lake Michigan fleet in third.
New York dispatch notes Southern California fans expect the Rose Bowl Trojans to lose two games next fall. The piece also mentions Jewel Ens scouting Cleveland for the Reds and Captain Gar Davidson remaining on a regular army post after orders to transfer to Cornell were cancelled. Bob Smith, veteran trainer, was placed on an oxygen tent at Saratoga due to serious illness.
Jack Donohue, 18, of Georgetown University, fired four 69s on consecutive Sundays at his home Sioux City course. He wore a hand burn from the heat and briefly paused before returning to compete on a 6,600 yard layout.
Mrs A C Critchley better known as Diana Fishwick visits Ogunquit Maine for a war relief exhibition match on Friday. Lawson Little continues to tour exhibitions while Bill Hayes the 21 year old umpire from Barrington New Hampshire calls for one dollar per game in a Wichita semi pro tournament. Charlie Keller’s weak hitting raises concern about possible tonsil issues.
Ohio State Journal notes chatter about a night World Series game possible this season if Cleveland wins the pennant. Analysts say a nocturnal game is bound to occur sooner or later and may become a reality when the pennant race tightens.
In a sharp retort, Jimmy Dykes faces up to an old April interview in which he said he would be satisfied if his team stayed right behind the Yankees. Friends now bring the quote back to challenge him publicly.
New York Aug 21 A U P columnist rails at the handicap system noting Challedon carries 135 pounds at Saratoga. He compares past greats Discovery Man o War Seabiscuit and Gallant Fox, and ponders why weights rise despite proven speed. The piece blends humor with racing history.
Joseph A. Sarrels of Nogales Customs tied for second with 294 of 300 points in the annual pistol match for Treasury Enforcement agencies. Wallace Bower Jr of Philadelphia and Joseph Herman of Baltimore joined the tie. Roberts of Honolulu won first with 296 points among 47 competitors.
Clowning Maxie Baer and Pat Comiskey will clash with Paterson heavyweight Pat Comiskey in Jersey City next month for the right to fight champion Joe Louis next summer. The bout was announced in San Francisco, and Comiskey's manager Daly said he is ready to sign once promoters are available.
Two farmers, Charles H. Green and his son Thomas H., were fined 80 shillings in Leicester England for failing to plow two fields.
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