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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1941

Page

5

Joe Medwick Shines as Dodgers Nab Victory Over Giants

Dodgers edge Giants 6 4 as Joe Medwick, hitting .316 with 17 homers and 74 RBIs, robs Dick Bartell with a leaping catch in right field. Wyatt gains win while Medwick’s defense sparks comeback. Dodgers extend NL lead over Cardinals to a game and a half. Browns down White Sox 5 2 as Auker notches 13th win and Berardino clears bases with a third inning double.

Howard Pollet Cardinals Howard Joe Medwick Brooklyns Joe Dodgers Larry MacPhail Dick Bartell Giants Medwick Whit Wyatt Leo Durocher Hal Schumacher Wyatt St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Elden Auker Johnny Berardino Browns Auker Sox Yankees Ed Barrow The Yanks

Coaches Opposed To New Grid Rule In Football

Southern Officials meet in Jackson amid fears the free substitution rule will reduce the quarterback to a figurehead. Princeton coach Ed Walker calls it a backfire that allows bench quarterbacking. Lake Wales secretary A R Hutchens says officials fear the rule will spoil the game by slowing it down.

Jackson Miss Southern Football Officials’ Association Ed Walker Princeton A. R. Hutchens Lake Wales Fla Association

Sporting picks and notes from Forest Hills to pro football

National tennis singles prospects at Forest Hills feature Bobby Riggs as the likely overall winner with Frank Kovacs and Don McNeill challenging in the top half. Pauline Betz tops the women’s field with Sarah Palfrey Cooke as strong contender. A visiting writer at Ebbetts Field notes Brooklyn fans’ pennant fervor. Ben Hogan is highlighted for major golf wins guidance, while the Chicago Bears loom as league favorites. Sid Luckman shows form. Redskins brace for fan backing after Bears’ 73–0 shellacking. Peter Dawson golf tour lead shift as Overlook and Alcoma clubs share top position with best-ball scoring. heavy weight title delay noted.

Bobby Riggs Frank Kovacs Don McNeill Kovacs Chicago Bears All Stars Chicago Sid Luckman Washington Redskins Bears

Nova’s Ring Chance Crumbles as Louis Remains Favorite

Lou Nova nears a scheduled bout with Joe Louis but lacks sharpness after emerging from the Maine woods a fortnight ago. Analysts warn he risks going stale before the fight, undermining his chances against the champion.

Lou Nova Joe Louis Nova Maine Woods

Dodgers Win Behind Wyatt and Medwick In Giants Tilt

Whit Wyatt earned his 18th victory with eight strikeouts as the Dodgers beat the Giants 5-4 while Joe Medwick delivered decisive RBIs. Johnny Berardino doubled with the bases loaded to drive in a Browns win over the Chicago White Sox.

Whit Wyatt Joe Medwick Dodgers Wyatt Medwick Giants Johnny Berardino Browns Chicago White Sox

Library Allows Smoking In Branch Browsing Room

The Cleveland Public Library experimental browsing room will permit smoking in a comfortable setting where patrons can read books and magazines while seated in overstuffed chairs.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Public Library

Shrimp Creole Sauce Featured at New Orleans Buffet

Fresh from Louisiana the shrimp arrive for Sunday Night Buffet. Chef Oscar uses creole sauce to pair with fluffy rice and other delicacies offered for only $1.00 per month.

Louisiana New Orleans Oscar

Tucson swimmers third in Arizona A A U meet

Yuma leads late but Marcus dominates with record 800-meter freestyle and 300-meter medley wins. Tucson stands third with 15 points as Coronado and Tempe Beach also score. Gerrish leads women with two sprint wins. Reed and University claim other events.

Tucson Arizona Phoenix University Aquatic Club of Arizona A.A.U Jimmy Marcus Yuma University Marcus Monte Wilkinson Joe Hunter Kenneth McVey Coronado Club Tempe Beach Estomae Gerrish Tempe Miss Gerrish Ralph Lester Frank Conner Jack Grauman Hunter Lester Wilkinson Don Reed

Baseball flashbacks with legendary pitcher milestones

A look back recalls Bob Feller’s 4-2 Cleveland win over the White Sox boosting the lead over Detroit by 2 games. Also notes Babe Ruth as Dodger coach seeking active status to pinch hit. Giants beat Cubs 6-1 and 8-6 with Carl Hubbell earning his 20th win and 10th straight.

Bob Feller Chicago White Sox Cleveland Detroit Babe Ruth Dodger Giants Cubs Carl Hubbell

Nicaragua Expects Gold Output Worth Seven Million

Nicaragua forecasts gold production this year valued at seven million dollars. The government plans to boost mining activity and exports to support revenue targets.

Nicaragua

Williams Keeps .407 Pace In League Batting Lead

Ted Williams of the Red Sox maintained a strong pace at .407, widening his margin over rivals in the American League. Cecil Travis slid to .364, Joe DiMaggio stayed around .356 despite injury, and Jeff Heath and Roy Cullenbine both reached .338. In the NL Johnny Mize? Johnny Hopp led at .333 as Nick Etten dropped to .329 with Dixie Walker rising to .328.

New York Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Cecil Travis Washington Senators Joe DiMaggio Yankees Jeff Heath Cleveland Roy Cullenbine St. Louis Browns Johnny Hopp Nick Etten Phillies Dixie Walker Dodgers

Native miners open gold veins in Nicaragua

The piece notes that native miners are opening valuable veins of gold in Nicaragua. It mentions a U S context with pace Brooklyn and St. Louis, and records on National league hitters and a stray detail about Reiser. It also briefly mentions Doreen Morris and a Board of Trade clothes rationing problem tied to her bathing suit.

Ting Reiser Brooklyn St. Louis Ubs Nicaragua Pinner Middlesex Fng Doreen Morris Board of Trade Doreen

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