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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1940

Page

8

Bisbee Night Highlighted By Band Parade At Tucson Game

Hank Squire's vacation guest Eddie Miller announces Bisbee Night at the Tucson Cowboys game with a visiting Bisbee Bees band and drum corps, a police escort, and a pre game parade. Thursday is Players Gift Night as fans may present gifts to players.

Eddie Miller Hank Squire Tucson Baseball Club Cowboys Bisbee Bees Bisbee Bisbee Club Gambrell Tucson Baseball Organization Pioneer Dolph Park Paul Keating Copper City Rooters Arthur Reppe Globe Boys Tucson Mickey Shader Pat Patterson Bees Jerry Warrelman Red Adams Waddies Hal Johnson Burman Bare Hardin Varrelman Williams Case Bobby Tucker Bee Pioneer Hotel Lou Creiger Tucson Central Labor Trade

Fate Of Tribe, Yankees Awaits Next Five Days

Cleveland aims to win tonight in Philadelphia with Bob Feller returning from a relief stint as the Indians chase a critical five day stretch. The Yankees, riding a surge, face the Browns then three doubleheaders with the Senators as they close in on the pennant race.

Baer to Fight Comiskey in Jersey City Ballpark

Promoter Jack Kearns signed a prizefight pitting Max Baer of Sacramento against Pat Comiskey of Paterson N J. Baer’s manager Ancil Hoffman agreed to a $30 000 guarantee with 30 percent of net gate if exceeded. The bout is set for the week of Sept 23 in Jersey City ballpark with expected gate over $100 000.

New York U.P Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Mike Jacobs Maxie Baer Sacramento Pat Comiskey Paterson Jersey City N. J Kearns New Jersey

Roxie Lawson Shuts Out Athletics in 11-0 Win

Five years ago Roxie Lawson the Detroit rookie right-hander pitched a second straight shutout allowing four hits as Detroit beat the Athletics 11 to 0.

Roxie Lawson Detroit Athletics

Chappell Holds No Hitter as Pima Wins 13–0

Charles Chappell pitched a no hit no run game guiding Pima Highway to a 13 to 0 win over Mitch ell Furniture in the Commercial league. The 18th straight victory marked a dominant performance as Manhattan Chargers won in overtime 5 to 3 against Sash and Door Cow. Lawton worked eight innings with one hit allowed before Oscar Yrun double and two walks sparked four runs. Construction Labor Union forfeited to Quality Feed Fuel in class B.

Charles Chappell Pima Highway Mitchell Furniture Boys Manhattan Chargers Sash and Door Cowboys Chargers Lawton Oscar Yrun Casanova Construction

Wrigley backs Hartnett as Cubs manager for 1941

Chicago owner Philip K. Wrigley confirmed Gabby Hartnett will remain Cubs manager next year with a possible contract around Christmas. He praised Hartnett’s work, said no managerial change is planned, and noted the club aims to improve to reach the first division. Wrigley discusses loyalty issues and possible 1941 acquisitions including Nivokoff and Stringer, with Dizzy Dean’s return eyed for spring.

Pat Patterson Patterson George Burpe Burman Bare Len Rice George Birmingham Burman Len Columbia Tucson el Paso Peraps Cincinnati Mickey Pat Hank Chicago Philip K. Wrigley Chicago Cubs Charles Leo Gabby” Hartnett Hartnett Cub Wrigley Cubs Lou Nivokiff Los Angeles Lou Stringer Angels Santa Catalina Island Dizzy Dean Dean Tulsa Okla

Dodgers New GM MacPhail Joins Trading Club

United Press reports Brooklyn general manager Larry MacPhail joins a growing group of baseball magnates who trade freely with rival clubs. His $130,000 initiation mirrors the high-stakes moves by Sam Breadon, Branch Rickey, and Phil Wrigley as Medwick and Davis shift teams and pennant races hinge on the deals.

Harry Ferguson United Press New York U.P Phil Wrigley Larry MacPhail McPhail David Harums St. Louis Brendon Rickey MacPhail Brooklyn Dodgers Wrigley Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Mr. Wrigley Sam Breadon Branch Rickey Messrs. Breadon H Pet Medwick Ducky-Wucky Cardinals Dodgers Brooklyn Curt Davis Carl Doyle Sam Nahem Bert Haas Ernie Kay Roy Cubs Dean Clyde Shoun Tuck Stainback Dizzy Dean Messrs Breadon St. Louis Blues

Bisbee Night Draws Large Crowd For Bees Cowpoy Series

Bisbee and Tucson fans fill Randolph Park for the third game of the four game Bees Cow boys series. 8 p m start after 7 30 p m ceremonies with Bisbee band squads arriving. Tucson hosts and hopes to split the series as both teams chase standings.

Bisbee Tucson The Cowboys Bees Randolph Park Bisbee High School Copper City Bisbeeues

Cards Triumph In Eastern Tilt Over El Paso 16 to 6

In the eastern sector the Albuquerque Cards defeated El Paso 16 to 6 to open a three game series. Manager Jack Farmer earned his ninth straight pitching win as the Texans used 14 players with two lineup shifts. Hector Orroyo was knocked out in the fourth after facing 12 batters with eight scoring, and his brother E Orroyo relieved and fared little better as both starters were hurt by errors.

Associated Press Albuquerque el Paso Jack Farmer Texans Cards Hector Orroyo E. Orroyo

Pitching and hitting deliver tense 5 4 win for star trio

Yesterday's Stars Johnny Murphy and Babe Dahlgren of the Yankees pitched three hitless innings with no relief. Dahlgren singled home the winning run in the tenth to beat the White Sox 5-4. Claude Passeau of the Cubs struck out five in a seven inning gem to beat the Giants 3-1. Martin Marion of the Cardinals hit a fourth inning home run that proved the winning run in a 4 4 victory over the Bees.

New York U.2 Cleveland Yankees Indians Washington Philadelphia Bob Feller Feller White Sox Chisox Jimmy Dykes Tribe Oscar Vitt Yanks Browns Senators Cardinals Bees Chicago Cubs Giants Slats Marion Terry Moore Bob Bowman Clyde Shoun Claude Passeau Bill Lohrman Cubs Hank Leiber Associated Press Johnny Murphy Babe Dahlgren Dahlgren Fanning Martin Marion

Leaders in pregame honors spark council event

Al Lawrence leads the ballot for the honor during pregame festivities. Jim Scott handles pitching for Tucson tonight while Lefty Totaro pitches for the visitors.

al Lawrence Jim Scott Tucson Lefty Totaro

Golf Pro Field Moves Into 1st Round Matches

Sixty four players began match play at Hershey Country Club for the PGA tournament with notable names like Sam Snead Henry Picard Gene Sarazen Ed Dudley Paul Runyan Walter Hagen Harold McSpaden Dick Metz Byron Nelson Jimmy Demaret Johnny Revolta Horton Smith Ben Hogan and Ralph Guldahl in contention. The field narrows to 16 by sundown as players chase prize money and glory in fierce 18 hole two round matches. Dick Metz cited as a favorite among local fans from Oak Park Illinois.

Hershey Hershey Country Club Sam Snead Henry Picard Gene Sarazen Ed Dudley Paul Runyan Walter Hagen Harold (Jug) McSpaden Dick Metz Byron Nelson Jimmy Demaret Johnny Revolta Horton Smith Ben Hogan Ralph Guldahl Craig Wood Lad Oak Park

Santa Anita Track Set to Open Friday at State Fair

California fair officials prepared the 65-foot electric starting gate from Santa Anita for opening racing on Friday. The gate arrived after a slow tow past trees and wires. A 36-hole golf qualifier note mentions Metz carded 140, six under par, but medal winners rarely win the tournament.

Sacramento Calif Santa Anita Metz

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