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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1941

Page

4

Five Arizona seniors bid farewell after final football game

At the Utah Wildcats clash the graduating Arizona players Henry Stanton Emil Banjavelc Ed Taylor Stubby Ashcraft and Ed Beddow will leave the field for the last time in football uniforms. The piece honors their three year careers and wishes them well. It also notes a Sunday miniature racing meet at Tucson with about 35 entries, a potential world record, and details of the track facilities and rules.

Arizona Wildcats Utah Henry Stanton Emil Banjavelc Ed Taylor Stubby Ashcraft Ed Beddow University of Arizona Emil Banjavcic Stanton Utes Banjavcic

Hardin-Simmons Meets Bulldogs in Tempe Title Clash

Hardin-Simmons Cowboys visit Arizona State Teachers College at Tempe to seek a perfect Border Conference record and a share of the title. A win could let Arizona represent the loop as host in the Sun Bowl, with game time at p.m. Probable starting lineups follow.

Tempe Ariz Hardin Simmons University Cowboys Arizona State Teachers College Cowboys Tempe Bulldogs Arizona Hardin-Simmons

Barry To Remain As Trojan Coach

Barry will stay as Southern California football coach, von KleinSmid says. The president praises Barry for his work amid material shortages and notes his roles as basketball coach and football scout while succeeding the late Howard Jones.

Barry Trojan Los Angeles Sam Barry Southern California Rufus B. von KleinSmid Dron Klein Smid Gend Trojans Howard Jones

High Schools Clash In Florida for Christmas Intersecting Bowl

Miami hosts an annual high school national clash as unbeaten teams vie for a Christmas night game. Coach Jesse Yarborough says 70 schools are seeking a bid, with Piedmont Oakland and others in contention for the coveted intersectional lineup.

Florida Miami Fila Jesse Yarborough Midwest Piedmont High Oakland Calif City College High Baltimore Tilden Tech Chicago Fordson Dearborn Mich. Salem Mass Memphis Tech Piedmont

Belfast Firemen Accused In Silk Stocking Theft Case

Police in Belfast uncover suspected theft by voluntary firemen who allegedly took silk stockings from homes under their protection. The inquiry targets members of the local fire brigade and involves multiple residents. Police urge residents with information to come forward.

Belfast Northern Ireland

Trojans Set for Finale Against cross-town Rival Bruins

Last June speculation grew on whether he would keep the football post as the Trojans, who have lost six of eight games this fall, prepare for their finale this afternoon against cross town rivals University of California at Los Angeles.

Trojans University of California At Los Angeles

Badgers Triumph Over St David 35–20 In Tucson Debut

Tucson high school opened its 41-42 basketball season with a 35-20 victory over visiting St David. Lincoln Richmond led scorers with 14 points, while Bill Mann added eight after halftime as Tucson pulled away in the second half. Vern Miller led St David with eight points.

Stumb Tucson High Basketeers St David Saints Lincoln Richmond Richmond Frank Rodriguez Red Bob Miller Saints Willis Dudley Joe Cherry Little Vern Miller Bob Vern St. David Miller Tucson Badgers Vern Miller Matteson Revsacrense Brown Capresemnaremeood McIntyre Delgado Mann Cherry Sora Dudley Leon Aeeseee Archbold Rodriguez Morgan B. Miller Ford Goodman Judd Plumb V. Miller Tucsonee St. David Wee Tom Gabaron E. L. Larson

Cascade Summit Anglers Report Laughing Whitefish

Fishermen in Cascade Summit, Oregon complain whitefish mock their efforts as they bite none and surface to blow bubbles. Anglers describe the fish cavorting and making a general disturbance, defeating attempts to snare them with hook and line.

Cascade Summit Ore

Unbeaten Shoo Fly to Highlight Molacqua Quarter Horse Race

Secretary Clancy Wollard schedules a Sunday quarter-horse clash between Shoo Fly and a top rival from the Texas derby era. The feature pits two of America’s fastest quarter horses, echoing the sport’s Old West gambling roots and its influence on early racing legends.

Clancy Wollard Molacqua Turf Club Newa Micaicu Illare America

Texas Horses Or Steeldust And A Lost Cause

Quarter horses mingle with thoroughbred crosses and varied conformation. Steeldust, a Texas horse from the 1980s with scant records, remains cited as a type though it’s now a state of mind. In Texas a man can be mocked, but naming a horse no Steeldust invites serious consequences.

Texas

Quarter Horse Records Stand Against Modern Racing

The article notes Judge Thomas ran an eighth in 11 seconds and Bob Wade’s quarter mile record of 21.4 set at Butte in 1890 with 122 pounds aboard remains standing. It argues that thoroughbreds dominate racing now and quarter-mile events are scarce, preserving Wade’s mark.

Judge Thomas Bob Wade Butte

Texas Quarter-Horse Derby Race Preview

The Sunday Moltacqua show features Shoo Fly versus Clabber in a tight Texas derby race. Observers doubt any unbeaten New Mexico mare can beat the likely winner as Clabber nosed King Ranch’s top runner, sired by Boojum the Whitney stallion. Boojum, father of Snark, is noted as a distinguished sire in sprinting.

Moltacqua Shoo Fly Clabber New Mexico Texas King Ranch Boojum John P. Grier Snark

Catalina Skeet Club Opens This Winter Season

The Catalina Skeet club will open tomorrow at 2 pm for the winter season announced by shoot manager D. W. Frye. Located on East Broadway one-fourth mile east of Swan road, the club invites visitors.

Catalina D. W. Frye East Broadway Swan Road

Knights Edge Mesa In Grid Battle For State Title

In Phoenix eight thousand fans watched St. Mary's Knights beat Mesa 19 to 13 for the mythical state high school football title without star halfback Quincy Fowler. Joe Ayers shifted to fullback sealed the win with a 59 yard run in the final three minutes. Coach Jimmy Robinson cited age eligibility concerns for Fowler and noted the 19 man squad played in old equipment.

Knights Robinson

Nogales Apaches Win Opener In Home Season

Nogales high school Apaches defeated Patagonia Union Lobos 32 to 18 in a surprise win. Louie Lomell led Nogales with 11 points while Patagoni a’s Jack Combs added 10. Frank Amado scored eight for the Lobos as 24 fouls were recorded and one player from each team was ejected.

Nogales Ariz Nogales High School Apaches Patagonia Union High Lobos Arizona Deaf School Sentinels Tucson Patagonia Lobos Benson Louie Lomell Jack Combs Frank Amado The

Wanganui Renames Friday After Persistent Rain

After rain fell for the 27th consecutive Friday in Wanganui New Zealand locals call Friday rainday and adjust routines and expectations around wet weather.

Wanganui New Zealand

Miniature cars race Sunday for trophies

A statewide miniature auto racing meet at the Tucson track near the Municipal ball park features a challenge to hold the new large trophy donated by The Daily Citizen for the high point winner after three races. Noon starts with time trials in the morning and trophies awarded for streamline and conventional classes.

Tucson Club Phoenix Thorne Donnelley Henry Dick Tucson Ture The Daily Citizen O’rielly Motor Company Phoenix Electrical Equipment Company Welch Plumber Company of Phoenix Phoenix Motor Company

Major Leaguers Rest Before Lobby Patrol in Chicago

Major leaguers take a rest after Jacksonville meetings to ease aching feet before resuming the lobbying circuit in Chicago next week. The column notes old Waldorf days and a wish to preserve fallen marble, mentions the Montgomery A’s Blue-Gray games, a two day bowling tournament, Rudy Schwenck’s spitball link, Joe Fay’s T formation, and a Minneapolis golf debate on wood in the head.

Chicago Hugh Fullerton, JR Wide World New York Jacksonville Waldorf Bill McGeehan Montgomery A's Rudy Schwenck Louisville West Point Joe Fay Minneapolis

Phillies suffer another last place finish taunts

J Dennis Brown of Mount Clemens Michigan Monitor notes the Phillies have repeatedly finished last. He asserts their loss reflects a sentence on the team and predicts fans will call for breaking up the Braves soon, highlighting ongoing frustration with poor performance.

J. Dennis Brown Mount Clemens Mich John Lobert Phillies Braves

Ironbound Burman MacPhail and Sunday Games Mentioned

A Plain Dealer writer notes Red Burman has iron muscles and a gold heart but slow feet. Atlanta Constitution quotes Larry MacPhail as a moose voiced president with wide eyes. Washington Post refers to a Negro basketball team with games scheduled each Sunday.

Red Burman Cleveland James E. Doyle the Plain Dealer Burman Jack Troy The Atlanta Constitution Larry MacPhail Brooklyn Dodgers Washington Post

Odds And Some Ends Ample Abe Simon Postcards

Mrs. Dixie Walker says she can handle a baseball widow this summer but not an oratory widow during knife and fork season. Robert St Onge, an all metropolitan quarterback from Hempstead High, is headed to an unspecified destination.

Abe Simon Milford Dixie Walker Robert St. Onge Hempstead L. 1

Dodgers Waivers Spark Infielder Shuffle Rumor

Pee Wee Reese suggests the Dodgers may be plotting to farm out Dolph Camilli or an alternative infielder such as Pete Coscarart. The Golden Gate track circuit is reorganized with Walter Wells aiding, and the California racing commission is expected to approve. Don Pierce notes Missouri’s “T” formation is safer yet as deceitful as Stanford’s.

Pee Wee Reese Dodgers Dolph Camilli Pete Coscarart Golden Gate Walter Wells California Racing Commission Don Pierce Big Six Missouri Stanford

Cape Town Barbers Lose Trade While Convoys Dock

Capetown barbers report little extra business during convoy port calls, while women’s beauty parlors enjoy a rush of customers. Local merchants note the surge in client traffic related to docked convoys boosts nearby service shops.

Capetown South Africa

Moltacqua Fast Race Meet Promises Big Turnout

Moltacqua Turf Club prepares for its biggest crowd Sunday at 2 PM with fans from Yuma Prescott Phoenix Flagstaff and Santa Fe among participants. The program features six races with top horses and a new mechanical starting gate enabling 20 minute intervals. Buses depart 1 30 from local hotels to the track.

Moltacqna Turf Club Arizona Yuma Prescott Phoenix Flagstaff Santa Fe New Mexico Pioneer Hotel Santa Rita Hotel Owl Drug Gold Deer P. Dominguez Lady Bug F. Figuero Domino L. Allred Duddler V. Wallis Lady Luck P. Merton J. Allred V. Dallis Chicaro M. Lewis

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