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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1944
Page
9
Mixed reactions greet the decision by Davis Monthan to drop baseball this year. The Mustangs finished strong with 19 straight wins and captured the Area VII defense force crown along with the state semipro title before bowing in a tight playoff. Plans for civilian play and a Labor Day softball appearance in Douglas are noted.
A base election balloted for Miss Jann Pierce of Tucson to reign as queen of the Mustangs for the closing games of the season. The Western Kennel Club seeks a dog racing license in Tucson from Sept 23 to Oct 22 and eyes a site at 36th and South Third Streets, after earlier plans for a track at South Sixth and 44th. The state tax commission delays license approval until site completion. Arizona Kennel Club has racing dates for Phoenix. Western Kennel Club will follow to the capital city.
PUEBLO Colo Aug 28 Baseball champions of the southern division second air force the Alexandria La airfield nine to morrow will open a series of title games with Gowen field Boise Ida Alexandria won the southern division crown by blanking Peterson field here 4 to 0 in a clash interrupted in the last of the sixth by a heavy hail storm Earlier the Peterson team had gained the finals by defeating Davis Monthan field's Mustangs from Tucson Ariz 13 to 10
Davis Monthan Field closes its 1944 baseball season as the Mustangs withdraw from further play to prevent disruptions to Army schedules. They won the city league first half, Area VII, and Arizona state titles before losses in semipro tours at Wichita and camp Campbell.
PHOENIX Aug 28 Credit able performances by Tucson swimmers including a new state record highlighted the 1944 senior Arizona aquatic championships. The University Aquatic club of Phoenix won its 20th team title in as many years with 152 points, while Louis Silverstein and Monte Wilkinson each won multiple events.
In Phoenix on August 28 the U S Stapley ten opens a best of five series to repeat as state softball champions against Marston Supply. Stapley advanced by Gil bert Trejo's homer in a 1 0 win over Phalanx fraternity, while PBSW Ramblers face the Denton Queens in a second title game and Duppa Luke with Berney Park meet in a boys senior league playoff.
The St Louis Browns avoided a collapse to draw with Detroit after a 17 2 nightcap win cutting the Tigers’ lead in the league to three games over the Yankees and Red Sox. The day also saw the Indians sweep the White Sox while the Pirates edged the Cardinals and the Giants swept the Dodgers.
The 42,500 All American golf event resumes at Tom OShanter course with Byron Nelson leading at 211 after 54 holes. Harold McSpaden joins Nelson in second, while Buck White and Ken Heilemann chase amateur and senior results as weather threatens final rounds and possible playoffs.
Five years ago Fred Apostoll born 16014 defeated Glenn Lee born 16244 by decision in a ten round non title bout held in Pittsburgh.
Navy tennis notes say Lieut Joe Hunt and Lt Ted Schroeder select Lt Don McNeill as the man to beat at Forest Hills. McNeill, 1940 national singles champion, is stationed at Norfolk and may be handicapped by Navy duties. Schroeder and Hunt, both in naval service, anticipate a three man race with Segura and Talbert as top contenders. Parker and Kramer likely unavailable.
Philadelphia Aug 28 Chief Bender at 61 still pitches 30 to 40 minutes daily for the Philadelphia Athletics. He says he aims to help the kids not overpower them. Bender, signed by Connie Mack to improve bunting, shares thoughts on Indian players and great pitchers of the era.
Hard Twist, a 15 to 1 shot owned by George Peter of Phoenix, won the $10,000 added Longacres mile in a photo finish by a head over Prince Ernest with Sir Jeffery third. The Seattle race, run in 1:36, set the pace against the Longacres record by .8 seconds.
A daily lineup of radio shows across morning and afternoon blocks with times and host names including News, musical calendars, and programs such as 1400 Club, Road of Life, Bing Crosby, and Voice of a Nation. The schedule features multiple regional segments and commercial radio names like Kate Smith and Stella Dallas.
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