Towncats plan September membership drive at UA event
The Towncats led by Roy P. Drachman announce an advance membership push starting Sept. 4 two days after fall football practice begins, with a Sept. 16 dinner rally to follow. Divisional chairs include Elmer Present Roy Long and Fred Stofft, each directing eight captains. The article also notes semipro league prep, star players, a famine relief game Sept. 6, and Florida spring trains.
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Towncats
University of Arizona
Roy P. Drachman
Jack Sakiison
Hi Corbett
H. C. Torren
Tom Talmage
George Chambers
Wildcats
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Elmer
Roy Long
Fred Stofft
Club Owners Turn Attention To Player Contract Reforms
Chicago Aug 27 Major league club owners opened a huddle on player contract reforms after settling World Series logistics. Larry MacPhail outlined proposals including a 5000 dollar minimum wage a pension fund from interleague games and five dollar daily spring training expenses. The meeting followed a review by a six man player group and promises secrecy until owners’ full discussion.
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Chicago
Larry MacPhail
A. B
Chandler
Boston
Jorge Pasquel
New York
MacPhail
Phoenix Thunderbirds Fall To Wichita In Semipro Match
The Phoenix International Life Thunderbirds were eliminated 4 to 2 by the Wichita Boeing Bombers in Wichita Kansas. Dick Stone allowed six hits while Alex Kellner took the loss as Phoenix scored in the fourth and ninth innings. Wichita opened with two runs in the first and added one in the fifth and eighth.
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The
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International Life Thunderbirds
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Dick Stone
Arizonians
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Kellner
Gee
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Redmond
Los Angeles shuts out New Orleans 6 0 in Legion finals
Cincinnati and Trenton meet tonight in the second round of the American Legion junior baseball finals at College Park. Los Angeles defeated New Orleans 6 to 0 in the opener behind pitcher Jack Carmichael who allowed two hits before about 5 000 fans.
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New Orleans
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Bluejays
Latin Americans Tangle Aztecas in Semipro League Final
The Latin Americans face the Azteca Warriors tonight to force a second half playoff for the championship or all star series after Mutual Life clinched the first half. Ernie Faccio may start for the Aztecas with Diego Carrillo on the mound for the Latins. Mutuals beat Santa Ana Saints 6 1 behind Bob Ruman five innings of work.
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Willis Dudley
Roger Vielledent
Diego Carrillo
Latins
Eddie Jacome
The
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Chapo Riesto
Rudy Delgado
Aggie Aguilar
Bobby Acosta
Carlos Carrillo
Lee Carey
Bill Hassey
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Mike Simon
Eldred Hadley
Mutual Life
Azteca Warriors
Ernie Faccio
Nogales
Aztecas
Santa Ana Saints
Bob Ruman
Saints
Ray Zepeda
Ruman
Fito Aros
Villa
Turner
World Series schedule drafted by top clubs
Chicago August 27. Schedule arrangements show two possible paths for the current World Series. If Brooklyn wins, games are in Brooklyn October 2 3 and in Boston October 4 5 6 with Brooklyn hosting October 7 and 9 if needed. If St Louis wins games split between St Louis and Boston with dates October 23 4 5 6 8 9 11. Prices vary by venue and start times are 1 30 p m local time except Brooklyn Sunday games not before 2 05 p m.
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia
Talbert Mulloy Run To Third National Doubles Title
In Chestnut Hill Massachusetts on August 27 the national tennis doubles final produced new records as Bill Talbert of Wilmington Delaware and Gardnar Mulloy of Miami Florida won their third title. They defeated Don McNeill and Frank Guernsey 3-6 6-4 2-6 6-3 20-18 in a 74 game marathon. The 38 game final set was the longest ever in a men's doubles final and the longest deciding set.
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John van Ryn
Wilmer Allison
Cards Elks Win in City Softball Action
The Santa Rosa Cards edged HIY 22 to 14 in a late game slugfest. The Elks defeated Baum and Adamson 15 to 12 as Frankie Casanova of the Elks hit a fourth inning homer with no one on base.
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Elks
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Frankie Casanova
Knotty Baseball Problems by J F McKale
Runner on first base. Batter hits toward the pitcher who fields the ball and throws to first base. The baseman touches the bag before the batter reaches first and then touches the runner who stays on base. Umpire calls batsman out but not the runner. Ted Bailey says the umpire was correct. Rule 52. Next: runner on first. Batter bunts to the pitcher who makes a peg to first baseman who should retire the batter but drops the ball and the batter is safe with the runner advancing to second. How scored? Directed to Robert F Toronto Catalina council Boy Scouts of America.
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University of Arizona
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Boy Scouts of America
Safford Forfeits In Softball Meet
Phoenix reports the state softball tournament was washed out by rain. Tempe Merchants advance to finals after Maytag Team of Safford forfeits to the Merchants. Tempe to face winner of Funk Jewel Willcox Cowboy game with Jewels favored.
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Patty Berg Leads In Women's Golf at Spokane
In Spokane Washington Patty Berg led the Women s national match play open after 36 holes with a 38 35 7 for a total 81 73 7 at Spokane Country Club. Amateurs Betty Jean Rucker of Spokane and Betty Jameson followed with 74 and 77 respectively as the field contends for the $19 700 purse.
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Spokane Country Club
Patty Berg
Betty Jean Rucker
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Tex
Wildcats Begin Intensive Fall Practice For 1946 Arizona
University of Arizona coach Mike Casteel launches two a day workouts starting next Monday as part of a 10 game schedule. About 120 candidates, including 30 veterans and 60 percent ex servicemen, vie for spots. The squad, with a full staff, focuses on tackles ends guards and centers as freshmen become varsity eligible.
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University of Arizona Wildcat
Casteel
Arizona
John Black
Fred Enke
Bud Robinson
Husband and Wife Take Mixed Bowling Tourney
Mr. and Mrs. Forest Hawk won the mixed tournament at Speedway lanes with a 1131 total and 188 average over three games. Second went to Joe Seporito and Faye Brown at 1118, followed by Charles Bratton and Emma Goldbaum with 1098. fourth place went to Gene Will and Emma Goldbaum with 1046.
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Speedway Lanes
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Faye Brown
Charles Bratton
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Gene Will
Nine Lettermen Back At Nogales
Nogales high school football opens 1946 with nine returning lettermen forming the nucleus of the squad. John K. Herrera resumes coaching, replacing Howard Beazley. Schedule includes Tombstone Douglas Chandler Bisbee Casa Grande Coolidge Amphitheatre of Tucson with games on Sept 20 27 Oct 4 11 25 28 21.
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