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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1940

Page

9

Pirates Buy Stu Martin From Cardinals for Pennant Bid

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquire second baseman Stuart Martin from the St. Louis Cardinals in a cash deal to bolster a pennant push. Manager Frankie Frisch hails Martin as a top utility man and notes his multi‑infield capability. Martin batted .238 last season and has played mainly second base and first base. The move opens winter transactions as MLB gears up at the minor leagues convention.

Atlanta Pittsburgh Pirates Stuart Martin St. Louis Cardinals Frankie Frisch Pirates Martin Frisch Fordham Flash Frankie St. Louis New York Giants Pittsburgh Cub Gabby Hartnett Brooklyn Johnny Corriden Chicago Cubs Corriden Hartnett George Thie Stu” Martin Keystone Frankie Gustine Cubs Charley Grimm Bill Terry Leo Durocher Fred Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons

Rose Bowl Sellout Expected Early

Stanford graduate manager Alfred R. Masters said the 90,000 seats at the Rose Bowl will sell out well in advance of the game against Nebraska. He cited Lincoln reports that the whole state plans to attend and noted ticket procedures would take several more days to announce.

Psadena Calif Alfred R. Masters Stanford University Stanford Nebraska Masters Lincoln Nebr

New Home Opens For Rio de Janeiro Newsboys

A facility in Rio de Janeiro Brazil will house 200 newsboys and feed 1000 daily providing shelter and meals.

Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Wildcats Begin Basketball Work Under Coach Enke

Coach Fred Enke started daily drills for the Wildcat varsity squad as three key players were absent at the opening practice. The team eyes the upcoming season with a Dec 12 home game against the Silver City Teachers.

Dave Henes Fred Enke Wildcat Silver City Teachers Westfall Cullin Naegle Ruman Allin Enke Arizona New Mexico Aggies Aggies Texas Mines Flagstaff Frank Brickey Duncan New Mexico University Brain Trust Lobo Bennie Saxe Saxe Tempe Silver City Wildcats

Coach's Idea and It's Old Is A Winner

Smilin' Steve Lacey built Milligan College Buffaloes into an undefeated, untied football team this season, scoring 179 points to 33 while guiding a young squad from Piney Flats to a conference title and a place alongside major programs.

Johnson City Tenn Smilin Steve Lacey Milligan College Buffaloes Smoky Mountain Athletic Lacey Milligan Steve Piney Flats Buffaloes Lacy Bill Showalter Radford Jim Riggs East Stone Gap Riggs Showalter Buffalo

Nebraska Rose Bowl Fever Sparks Lincoln Celebration

Henry McLemore reports Nebraska fans celebrate Rose Bowl invitation with days of parades and school closures. Citizens chant California Here We Come while officials earnestly pledge communal pride and resolve to back the team in Pasadena. Snow and zero wind fail to cool the town’s triumph.

Eam Uas aenTu Pasadena Nebraska U California Supreme Court Nebraska Stanford Biff Jones Lincoln

Chicago-Frank Greene Outpoints Billy Gillespie in Wisconsin

Chicago heavyweight Frank Greene defeats Billy Gillespie of Stone Lake Wisconsin by points over eight rounds in a boxing match as reported from Chicago. The bout showcased Greene’s dominance with precise combinations and steady jab control throughout the eight rounds.

Chicago Frank Greene Billy Gillespie Stone Lake Wis

Godoy Wins Bout In Cleveland Ring

Arturo Godoy, Pat Comiskey and Mike Kaplan won 10 round bouts at Cleveland's annual all-star Christmas fund boxing show before 12 000 in Cleveland arena. Godoy defeated Tony Musto in a close bout as he seeks a third shot at Lis crown. Comiskey stopped Don Siegel in the first round at 200 pounds. Kaplan decisioned Saverio Turiello, weights 145 and 142 respectively.

Cleveland Arturo Godoy Chile Tony Musto Chicago Pat Comiskey Newark N. J Don Siegel Detroit Mike Kaplan Boston Saverio Turiella New York Everett Rightmire Sioux City Iowa Mike Raffa Newell W. Va Cleveland Arena Godoy Joelis’ Crown Musto Comiskey Max Baer Kaplan Saverio Turiello Turiello

Greenberg May Go Into Service

Detroit reports star outfielder Hank Greenberg, the previous AL MVP, may be drafted into the selective service army before the current baseball season ends. He is listed as No. 621 in a local draft, with officials saying he will not receive favored treatment and will still fulfill service obligations. The note also lists boxing-style results from Newark and Pittsburgh bouts involving several fighters.

Detroit Hank Greenberg Selective Service Army Greenberg

Buck Fletcher's Rodeo Brings Wild Stock to Fletcher Ranch

Sunday December 8 at 2 00 P M on Wilmot Road mile north of Benson Highway top hands from these parts will ride rope and try their luck with wild broncs bulls calves longhorn steers albino mules for prize money at Fletcher's Ranch near Benson. Helen.

Fletcher Wilmot Road Benson Highway

Dayton Bout Ends In Narrow Victory For Marinelli

Joe Marinelli of Dayton won a close decision over Jimmy Perrin in New Orleans. Marinelli was credited with a 128 to 125 percent scoring edge, earning the victory in a competitive boxing match.

Dayton Ohio Joe Marinelli Jimmy Perrin New Orleans

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