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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1948

Page

17

Amphi Panthers face two class A foes after rough loss

Amphi High pivots after a 45 26 setback to North Phoenix in class A play. Coach George Genung schedules scrimmages with Arizona freshman team and targets Prescott Friday and Phoenix Union Saturday. Center Sid Kain and Bobby Hart shine in recent drills as Amphi seeks improvement.

Genung Panthers North Phoenix Hosses Amphi Peece Ces Sid Kain St. David Bobby Hart Prescott Phoenix Union Glendale Coyotes Badgers Dick Barnes Barnes Little Panthers St. David and North Phoenix Jauvees

Arizona Cagers Face Test Against Loyola Friday

University of Arizona basketball opens against Loyola of Los Angeles Friday with an untested lineup under coach Fred Enke Jr. Only three players from last year's Border Conference champions remain, as Honea Uplinger and Blevins compete for starting forward spots.

Loyola University of Arizona Loyola of Los Angeles Fred Enke, Jr Arizona West Texas Bob Honea Harold Uplinger Los Angeles Junior College Honea Uplinger Enke Leon Blevins Phoenix Junior’ College Phoenix School Junior Crum Billy Mann

Moe Elected Chair Of Randolph Golf Committees

Dr. R. H. Moe was elected chair of the tournament committee at a Randolph golf clubhouse meeting. Other members are Les Wells Fred Tess and Tom Rutherford. Paul Bohardt named chairman of the handicap committee which includes Bill Tolle and Tom Jordan. Bob Snook presided as Randolph Golf Club president.

R. H. Moe Randolph Golf Clubhouse Les Wells Fred Tess Tom Rutherford Paul Bohardt Bill Tolle Tom Jordan Bob Snook Randolph Golf Club

Tech HSU Bids May Be Rejected by Southwest Conference

DALLAS Dec. 8 The Southwest Conference winter meeting will decide whether to expand to include Texas Tech and Hardin-Simmons. The faculty committee has reported but did not recommend acceptance or rejection. A two thirds majority is required and strong indications suggest neither school will be accepted.

Dallas Texas Tech Hardin-Simmons

Douglas Bulldogs shine with standout fall stats

Douglas Bulldog players Mack Gib Dawson Joe Rodrigues Tom Schetter and Arthur Lawrence posted strong fall marks. Dawson led with 120 rushes at 6.60 yards per carry and 21 extra points. Rodrigues averaged higher rushing, Stewart passed for 291 yards, and Schetter caught 15 passes. Dawson also intercepted three passes and returned kicks and punts, while Lawrence totaled 2367 kickoff yards.

Douglas Douglas Bulldog Gib Dawson John Stewart Joe Rodrigues Tom Schetter Arthur Lawrence Dispatch Dawson Mail Stewart Schetter Globe Tilt Bulldogs Lawrence

Towncats Select 15 New Directors

Towncats elect 15 new directors for varied term lengths three years for some and two years and one year for others. Election committee members are named including Billy Bell Jr and Ed Born with C D Lopez and Meryl Garrett.

Towncats Alex Jacome Jim Ewing Fred Stofft Jack Sakinson Tex Oliver George Chambers Marty Baldwin Roy Drachman Bill Pyle H. S. Corbett Lee Little Bill Kimball Monte Mansfield, Jr Carl O’dowd Roy Long Billy Bell, Jr Ed Born C. D. Lopez Meryl Garrett Pete Wylie

Western conference votes to restore peace time athletic standards

Three years ago the Western conference voted to restore peace time athletic standards by 1947. The move aimed to normalize eligibility rules and return to prewar practices within the college sports framework.

Old Timers At LINEMAN OF YEAR HONOR Florida Track

Florida track notes Old-Timers Armed Lucky Draw Education and Lets Dance in Florida to regain form at Hialeah and Tropical Park. Charles Bednarik named lineman of the year in a United Press poll with heavy Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Northwestern representation.

Florida Gene Plowder Miami Fla Ponce de Leon Fountain of Youth Calumet Farm George D. Widener Fred W. Hooper Dan Chappell Calumet Hialeah Park Ben Jones Widener Armed Hialeah King Ranch Lucky Draw Jack High Bert Mulholland Hooper Education Tropical Park New York U.P Charles Bednarik University of Pennsylvania United Press Bednarik

Arizona To Host Michigan State In Tucson Next Year

Michigan State announced a nine game schedule including a trip to Tucson to face Arizona on November 19. The Spartans also listed home dates against Marquette Maryland William and Mary Penn State Notre Dame and Temple plus an away game at Ann Arbor against Michigan and a Portland meeting with Oregon State.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Spartans Arizona Wildcats Tucson Ariz Oregon State Portland Michigan Ann Arbor Marquette Maryland William and Mary Penn State Temple Notre Dame

Tigers Defeat Arizona Flour Mills In City Recreation Game

The Tigers beat the Arizona Flour Mills 34 to 36 at Oury Park in a class A city recreation game. Phil Sessler scored 16 points for the Tigers, while Gilbert Rueles led the Mills with eight. The Tigers led 19 to 18 at halftime.

Howard & Sta ™ Tigers Arizona Flour Mills City Recreation Oury Park Phil Sessler Gilbert Rueles Mills Tigers Dury Park Trojans Coyotes Felix Reyes Trojan Sonny Carris

College and High School Basketball Scores List

A long list of scores across high school and college games. Notable results include Yuma over Bradley 37 34 and Stanford defeating College of the Pacific 65 56. Other matchups feature Texas Tech 46 Rice Institute 39 and Indiana Central 61 Ball State 67 with many additional regional results.

Univ. of Tulsa Ball State Indiana Central Depauw Earlham Mercer Lambuth College Jackson Tenn Wilberforce State Bluffton Central Michigan Hillsdale Lawrence Tech Tri State East Texas State Austin College Fordham Rider St. Olaf Upper Iowa Univ . Beckley College Salem Stubenville West Liberty Georgetown Ft. Belvoir Davidson Charlotte Ymca Catawba Chatham Blanketeers Ind William and Mary Norfolk Connors Okla A&m Oklahoma Military Academy Univ. of San Panhandle A&m Trinity Univ San Antonio York Concordia Seward Neb Univ. of Omaha Sioux Falls S. D Northwest Mo Missouri Valley College Iowa Adelphia Baltimore Gallaudet Holy Cross Rhode Island State Central College Chillicothe Wet Eee Bergen Junior Col- Washington Univ Westminister Manka Teachers South Dakota State cBresnee Augustana Yankton Pacific Tubergn Seattle Univ Cherry Pope Amphibs Furman Mill the Marines Mary's Minn St Norbert Sevens Int Georgetown Coll Southern Baptist Seminary Jesuisville Centre College Asbury Ag San Francisco State College Pasadena

Tempe Quintet To Meet Pepperdine

The Sun Devils of Arizona State college in Tempe open their home basketball season against Pepperdine Waves. Pepperdine defeated ASU twice on a recent west coast trip. Loyola of Los Angeles also beat ASU twice. Coach Bill Kajikawa cites lack of height and cold shooting as factors. Starting five expected: Captain Ed Long, Wade Oliver, Charlie Beall, Gil Trejo, and Mack Larsen.

Tempe Sun Devils Arizona State College George Pepperdine College Los Angeles Devils Pepperdine Loyola of Los Angeles Bill Kajikawa Ed Long Wade Oliver Charlie Beall Gil Trejo Mack Larsen

Texas Tech Routs Rice Five in Border Conference Clash

Texas Tech defeated Rice 46 to 39 as Chester Jackson led with 14 points. The Techians built a 29 to 15 halftime lead and remained ahead throughout the game, signaling a strong title bid this season.

Texas Tech Rice Houston

Plan Bowling Dance by Tucson Ladies Association

The Tucson Ladies Bowling Association sponsors a dance Saturday night at the Knights of Columbus hall 240 South Stone Avenue. Tickets are on sale at Speed Way Lanes and the Old Pueblo Bowling Alleys.

Tucson Ladies’ Bowling Association Knights of Columbus South Stone Avenue Speed Way Old Pueblo

Salinas Seeks Sunset League Membership Expansion

Salinas California has been accepted for Sunset League membership pending an eighth team addition. President Leslie Powers announced the vote by five club presidents, with El Centro opposing earlier. Vallejo bids for the eighth franchise and Ontario may join later this week as the league debates a possible Long Beach entry.

Minneapolis U.P Leslie E. Powers Salinas Calif Powers National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Eddie Maljan el Centro Vallejo Ontario Ontario Baseball Committee Long Beach

Black Undergoes Brain Operation

Cleveland Indians pitcher Don Black underwent a four hour brain operation to remove an aneurysm and remained in good condition. Dr Spencer Braden said the outcome will be known in two or three days and that the condition will be precarious for the next days. The aneurysm may have caused the brain hemorrhage he suffered while batting against the St Louis Browns on September 13.

Leo Durocher Walker Cooper Johnny Mize Bob Hannegan St. Louis Cardinals Cooper Red Munger Murry Dickson Giants Eddie Waitkus Clyde McCullough Cliff Chambers Cubs Charlie Grimm White Sox Dillinger Dave Philley Eddie Robinson Lane Bill Veeck Cleveland Indians Robinson Bill Robby Veeck Fran Papish Joe Haynes Joe Tipton Ernie Groth Bob Kuzava Billy Johnson Steve Souchock Allie Reynolds New York Yankees Cleveland W.P Don Black Spencer Braden Braden Black St. Louis Browns

Casteel Sets Arizona Football Practice Start Date

Head coach Mike Casteel will restart Arizona football practice on December 15 after previously delaying to December 22. The team eyes preparation for the Salad Bowl in Phoenix against Drake University on New Year’s Day.

Mike Casteel University of Arizona Wildcat Phoenix Bulldogs Drake University

Maxim defeats Bivins in 10 round Cleveland bout

Joe Maxim outpoints Jimmy Bivins in a workmanlike 10 rounder before 11 164 at Cleveland arena. Referee Davis ruled Bivins winner 6 to 4 while judges Bill and Williams had Maxim winning five rounds to four with one even, in a disputed decision.

Cleveland Joe Maxim Joe Louis Maxim Arena Charlie Bill Herb Williams Bevins

Badger Students Vote On Coach Over Resignation

University of Wisconsin students will vote on whether football coach Harry Stuhldreher should resign. The advisory referendum follows a petition by 685 students, though faculty action could still remove him from coaching if warranted. Wisconsin finished the season 2–7 in the Big Nine.

Madison Wis U.P University of Wisconsin Harry Stuhldreher Stuhldreher Wisconsin Badgers

Londos Wins Main Event In West Congress Card

Jim Londos, the Greek Adonis, defeated Lee Grable in ten minutes of their main event to claim a best two of three bout before Grable suffered a knee injury and was carried from the ring. The card opened with Hans Schnabel defeating Van Bussing in 30 minutes.

Seibo McKay Jim Londos Adonis Lee Grable West Congress Arena Londos Grable Betty Dick Skikat Jesse James Butch Levy Ray Garcia James Minnesota Lone Star State Levy Gino Garibaldi Garibaldi Hans Schnabel van Bussing

Rangers Top Bruins in Tight NHL Clash as O Connor Wins Awards

The New York Rangers spoiled the Boston Bruins bid for supremacy by battling to a 2 2 tie after a 4 1 earlier victory and a 2 0 shutout loss. Coach Frank Boucher reshuffled lines lifting the Rangers from a five game skid. Buddy O Connor received the Hart and Lady Bying trophies in a pregame ceremony becoming the first player to win both in one season.

Associated Press New York Rangers Boston Bruins Rangers Bruins Broadway Blues New York Frank Boucher Buddy O’connor Clarence Campbell O’connor

Steen Scores 15 Points For Yuma In Narrow Win

BRAWLEY Calif December 8 Forward Jess Steen scored 15 points as Yuma defeated Brawley 37 34. Pete Seculia added 12 for the winners while Henry Fuller led Brawley with 10. Yuma led 17 11 at halftime. A preliminary game had Yuma B team beat Brawley J A 36.

Brawley Calif Jess Steen Yuma Pete Seculia Henry Fuller Brawley jJagvees

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