Wildcats Open Fall Drills Ahead of Sept 28 Opener
Arizona coach Mike Casteel announced the first drill at 8 a.m. Thursday Sept 5 as fall training begins for the Wildcats. The season opens Sept 28 in Tucson against the Arizona State Teacher's College Lumberjacks of Flagstaff. Freshman plans and roster adjustments were noted with several sophomores not reporting, and a squad of 49 expected to report in full.
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Whirlaway and New World Vie for Two-Year-Old Crown
At Saratoga, Whirlaway and New World contest the Hopeful Stakes a 6.5 furlong event worth 43000 dollars. Attention, trained by Mrs Parker Corning, looms as upset bid in a muddy track forecast with Challedon and Isolator in the Saratoga Cup under card.
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Hitler Twins Shine as Seattle Star Aquatic Duet
Hilde and Lore Mayer, 17-year-old refugees from Germany, win major points for Seattle Prep and wow local sportswriters with their swimming prowess. The sisters, recently from a troubled past, dream of UW admission and joining the Washington Athletic Club after recovering form.
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Dodgers and Red Sox pace on strong hitting night
Dolph Camilli homered and added two singles driving the Dodgers to a win over the Reds. Ted Williams led Boston with a double and triple in relief by Joe Heving, while Bob Feller fanned 10 in a clutch relief role for the Indians as Jeff Heath contributed a first inning homer and three runs.
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Lambeau Decries USC Star Refused Packers Terms
Ambling Ambrose Schindler of Southern California named most valuable collegian in all star game versus the Green Bay Packers, drafted by Green Bay but refused to sign. He will coach Glendale high school team in California this fall.
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Red Rain Triumphs in Saratoga Hopeful History
Five years ago Red Rain, a two year old owned by C V Whitney, captured the Saratoga Hopeful title marking an early highlight in the filly or colt’s early career, with Whitney’s stable achieving notable success.
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Angels Place Five Bisbee Bees On Watch List
The Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League announced plans to call up five Bisbee Bees for next season. Outfielder Bob Powell and shortstop Russell Peterson were recalled, with pitchers Red Adams and Frank Totaro and outfielder Fay Starr also slated for call up under the club’s end of season agreement.
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Four Local Men To Participate In Rifle Meet
Four Tucson riflemen Gene Bayless Riley Kellogg George Monthan and Albert Ruiz long time Tucson Rifle club members depart for Camp Perry Ohio to compete in the National Rifle and Pistol matches September 1 to 21 They hope to win trophies and championships in national events with extensive training behind them The matches overseen by the National Rifle Association and the War department draw civilians and military teams from across the country with a potential 3500000 total shots fired over the three week period
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Jack Is Favorite In Auto Marathon
Oakland California August 31 Rajo Jack of Los Angeles driving a Miller special was named favorite for Monday afternoon Labor Day 500 mile auto marathon at Oakland speedway. Wally Shock of Santa Rosa is seen as the main challenger for the first prize to clinch the district driving title for the second straight year. Other entrants include Jack Menser San Jose Art Scovell Bill Belhar Portland Bruce Denslow Los Angeles Jimmy Miller Chicago Walt Davis San Mateo Art Armstrong San Mateo Lucky Taylor Roseville Tex Peterson Cliff Ogden Los Angeles.
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Rudy Yorks Record Month With Two Home Runs
Three years ago Rudy York, Tigers rookie catcher, hit two homers increasing August total to 18 and topping Babe Ruths record month by one.
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Marble Predicted To Defeat Strothar At Forest Hills
New York. August 31. Miss Alice Marble heavily favored to win the National tennis singles at Forest Hills. Miss Strothhar faces Marble in the first round before 1,348 spectators with 114 passes. Marble has 103 straight singles wins since Wimbledon and is poised for the title.
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Panthers To Play Bullets On Sunday
The Tucson Panthers a top Negro league team face the Huachuca team in a 3:00 p m Sunday game at Randolph Stadium. Player manager Fred Fleming of the Bullets taunted Panthers about batting .500 and the Panthers replied about their strong infield and pitching depth including Joe Batiste and Syd Knowles.
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Oliver Orders Scrimmage First Day At Oregon
Oliver sets scrimmage for September 12 as University of Oregon prepares for 1940 season. About 35 candidates report, two regulars return from 1939 team, including Jim Stuart. Schedule includes San Diego Marines opener September 27, then eight major opponents in nine weeks with Stanford, Washington, USC, Washington State, Montana, UCLA, California, and Oregon State.
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Two Wildcat Fresh Grid Contests Set
Announcement states two of four yearling football games for the University of Arizona are fixed. The Wildcats meet Texas Mines on Oct 25 and face Arizona State Teachers College Freshmen in Tempe on Nov 9. Both games will be played at home. Two more games remain to be scheduled.
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Los Angeles Boxers Fought Even Then Toby Knocked Out Eddie
In Hollywood last night at Hollywood Legion Stadium the main event ended with Toby ee of Los Angeles stopping Eddie chacan in round ten after eight even rounds.
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Webfoot Eleven to Feature Veterans and Sophomores
Brilliant all coast left tackle and Hymie Harris left end return as anchors. Three rebuilt Webfoot eleven will mix holdover veterans with newcomers, mainly sophomores promoted from last year's freshmen ranks.
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