Wildcats Open 1946-47 With Mesa Jaycees in 8:30 P M Tip
Benson 77 41 victory preview notes Arizona Wildcats host Mesa Jaycees at 8 30 P M in opener as coach Fred Enke fields deep lineup led by Link Richmond Johnny Padelford Morris Udall Joe Cherry and Stu Udall.
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Ila UI
Fred Enke
Richmond
Johnny Padelford
Tim Ballantyne
Junior Crum
Fred Eake Jr
Marvin Borodkin
Morris Udall
Joe Cherry
George Genung
Stu Udall
Paul “Shorty” Stevens
Eager
Tucson High
Arizona
Tucson
Badgers
Mesa
Chet McNabb
Tempe High
Earl Jones
Hank Jones
Tolleson High
Tempe College
Wildcats
West Texas State
Cats
Texas Tech
Dark Horse II and Joe II Triumph at Rillito Meet
Benny Joe owned by O. F. Leisinger won the five and a half furlong claiming race at Rillito, paying $31.40 on a $2 ticket, with Shasta Battle second and Top Class third. Joe II won the 300 yard grade A handicap, while Lucky Manners upset in 440 yards grade B and a Buddy Waggoner vs Lady B race was scratched due to lame horse.
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Benny Joe
O. F. Leisinger
Rillito
Shasta Battle
Joe II
Little Texas
Effie
Lucky Manners
Sunshine
Buddy Waggoner
Lady B
Sug
Elsie D
Babette
Shi Baby Lee
Carrie Nation
Dr. Luke
Rooster
Jupiter
June Wing
Jeepy
Monta May
Johnnie Barnes II
Filso Rans
Bulldog
Neo Music
Rossie
Ann
Grand Appeal
Jay Bird
Vegas
Jughead
Avocet
Douglas Open Versus Benson Bobcats This Weekend
Douglas to meet Benson Bobcats at Benson Saturday in a season opener. The Bulldogs hope to field a state championship capable team with guards Carlos Lillywhite and Wayne Huish back from service and most of last year’s first string returning. Coach Sancet is new this season and has involvement from Matt Ford of Mesa in prior duties.
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Douglas
The
Daily Citizen
Bulldog
Benson Bobcats
Benson
Dawgs
Carlos Lillywhite
Wayne Huish
Ray Diaz
Ernie Coen
Rev
Rod Castillo
John Huish
Ea Ortega
Gib Dawson
Bulldogs
Sancet
Matt” Ford
Mesa
Marie Jacks Wins Exhibition Match at Phoenix
Marie Jacks defeated Marv Cunningham 6 4, 6 3 in an exhibition at the Brownmoor School in Phoenix between University of Arizona coeds. Intramural semifinal doubles are set for 4:30 p.m. with Kappa vs Phi Pi and Maricopa Hall vs Tri Delts. Finals Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The event, directed by Miss Marguerite Chesney, features three doubles matches from sixteen teams.
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Marie Jacks
Marv Cunningham
University of Arizona
Hyde Park coach Sherlock retires after 48 years
Boston report says Edging 70 veteran football coach Skip Sherlock has retired after a 48 year tenure as a schoolboy coach at Hyde Park high. The long serving mentor ends a career guiding countless players through local youth and school football.
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Boston
U.P
Eaward
Sherlock
Hyde Park
Corbett Says Several Teams Might Sponsor Arizona Texas League
Corbett, president of the Tucson baseball club, after NA of Pro Baseball meetings in Los Angeles, says Phillies Pirates Oakland and possibly Braves may sponsor teams in the Arizona Texas class C league once six teams are set. Tucson Phoenix El Paso Bisbee and Miami Globe have deposited. Juarez Nogales Mesa uncertain.
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Hi Corbett
Pucson
Los Angeles
Phillies
Pirates
Oakland
Pacific Coast Loop
Braves
Tucson
Phoenix
el Paso
Bisbee
Miami Globe
Juarez
Nogales
Mesa
Pistol Title Won By Set Stewart In 1946 Grand Aggregate
Sgt William H Stewart of Davis Monthan airbase won the 1946 grand aggregate championship of the Pima Pistol club rising from 18th in January and defeating Joe Muffly by 24 points. Other medalists included Sam Mansfeld Tony Lerua Jr Maurice Miller and Reginald Proper. Recent club officers named John C Epley Proper Mansfeld Stewart Baker Hardin Merle Stowe and others as the organization enters its 27th year of pistol competition in Tucson.
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William H. Stewart
Davis-Monthan
Pima
John C. Epley
Proper
Mansfeld
Sgt. Stewart
Baker B. Hardin
Lerna
Merle Stowe
Tucson
Melbourne Weather Delays Davis Cup Practice in Melbourne
The American Davis Cup team faces disruption as cold and rain leave Kooyong courts sodden. Captain Walter Pate plans singles and doubles trials next week to select the team for the upcoming matches. Kramer and Schroeder lead the rudimentary practice despite weather woes.
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Gayle Talbot
Melbourne
Walter Pate
Kooyong
U. S
Jack Kramer
Ted Schroeder
Gardner Mulley
William Talbert
Kramer
Frank Parker
California
Schroeder
Mulloy
Imler Victor Captures Arizona Small Bore Meet Crown
Victor Imler of Phoenix won the grand aggregate championship with 1196 points in the Arizona State Rifle Association small bore meet. Henry Allen and Ed Ruch finished second and third, both of Phoenix, as Sahuaro Rod and Gun No. 2 won the senior team title. The North Phoenix high school team took junior honors with Phoenix Union second and Tucson Sons of the Legion third.
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Phoentsn
Vecteran
Tom Imler
Phoenix
Arizona State Rifle, Association
Henry Allen
Ed Ruch
Sahuaro Rod and Gun Club
R. A. Bunce
Armour Witsell
Mrs. Witsell
Ray Guitterez
Tucson Rifle Club
North Phoenix High School
Phoenix Union
Tucson Sons of the Legion
Hopwood Wins Inaugural Yuma Golf Invitational
Dick Hopwood of Phoenix, a University of Arizona student, captured the first annual Yuma Valley country club invitational with a 6 and 5 victory over Vic Blalack of Yuma. He had earlier defeated Ken Pfeiffer 4 and 2 in the semifinals while Blalack beat Bud Wess 5 and 4 to reach the final. Fred Griffin defeated Jack Anderson 3 and 2 in the consolation.
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Yuma
Dick Hopwood
Phoenix
University of Arizona
Yuma Valley
Arizona high school football title plan to be chosen by rule committee
Arizona Interscholastic Association officials will have the executive committee determine the method for selecting the state high school football champion, with a recommendation to come at the spring meeting. The group again refused post season games, voiding Mesa versus Douglas for the title, and agreed to alternate Phoenix and Tucson hosting the all star game and state basketball tourney each year. St Mary's Phoenix was denied membership.
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Badgers
Doolen
Howell
Tolson
Johnson
Ray Bidegain
Bobcats
Chandler
North Phoenix
Vasey
McKissick
Miller
al Darnell
Howard
Kline
Vececae
Smith
Hitchcock
C.estacvervsenseee
Lovett
Nesectersesace
Edwards
Cunningham
Y.y.er
Benson
Tucson
F Hughes
Ibiderain
Aneovs
Coisseas Andseseees
Nash
Getzwiller
Beli
Darnell
Lovette
Hughes
Biderain
Anders
Westervelf
Svob
Phoenix
Arizona Interscholastic Association
Mesa
Douglas
Association
St. Mary’s High School of
North Linemen Star in 7-6 All-Star Victory Over South
In Tempe on Saturday night the North edged the South 7-6 as linemen dominated. Whizzer White of Mesa opened scoring for the South, but the North defense, led by Carey Dawson Headington and Headington, halted a later surge. Bob Hazelton and Manuel Aja connected for the deciding score after a fumble. The win ties the two-year series at 1-1 before 11,500 fans at Goodwin Stadium.
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Bud Doolen
Badgers
Benson
Tucson
Vasey
Grant Howard
Dick Miller
Vernor Lovett
Brit Smith
Roger Johnson
Brad Tolson
Ned Darnell
Ted Kline
Jack Howell
Glendale
Tempe
Wilford
Whizzer” White
Mesa
Santh
Ae Cote Eee
Lee
Carey
Gib Dawson
Douglas
Gus Headington
Yuma
Bob Hazelton
Phoenix
Manuel Aja
Aja
Goodwin Stadium
Cilbert
Barecla
Globe
Marc Smith
Williams
al Jo Suncelid
Don Meloche
North Phoenix
Bill Hammer
Phoenix Union
Raymond Day
Keith Mayberry
Montana Decision Is Weighed Today
In Pasadena California Pacific Coast conference officials meet to decide Montana remaining status and 1947 schedules amid talks on eligibility rules. Notable participants include Washington coach Ralph Welch Oregon coach Gerald Oliver with tentative inter sectional games against Big Nine foes.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPR
Montana
Huntington Hotel
Ralph “Pest” Welch
Washington
Gerald “Pex” Oliver
Oregon
Ucla Bruins
Texas Christian
Northwestern
Stanford
Michigan
California
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho
Towncat Banquet Tickets Available for Dec 16 Speaker
Approximately 150 tickets remain for the annual Towncat football banquet at 6 30 PM Monday December 16 at the Pioneer hotel. Guest speaker will be former UCLA football and baseball star Mike Frankovich with Roy Drachman as toastmaster.
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Towncat
Pioneer Hotel
Mike Frankovich
UCLA
Roy Drachman
State Golf Qualifying Starts Tomorrow at El Rio
Local golfers with no plan to reach the 32 player championship flight will play qualifying rounds tomorrow and Wednesday at El Rio Golf and Country Club. About 100 players from across Arizona are expected, including Kim Banmister Jr. of Phoenix, the present champion and two time amateur winner. This year 32 players enter the championship flight for the first time, replacing the previous 16 cap. The first women’s cheeseup at El Rio will begin tomorrow at 9 a.m.
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el Rio Golf and Country Club
J. Knox Corbett
Arizona State Golf Association
Kim Banmister, Jr
Phoenix
Browns Down Dodger Eleven
New York report says the Cleveland Browns clinched the Western division title by routing the Brooklyn Dodgers 66 to 14. Lou Groza left with a leg injury, risking his availability for the December 22 championship versus the New York Yankees. Otto Graham led with 148 passing yards and two TDs. Glenn Dobbs lost time with a leg injury. The San Francisco 49ers beat Los Angeles 48 to 7 to take second in the West. The Yankees finish their season at Miami tonight.
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New York
Cleveland Browns
Paul Brown
Lou Groza
New York Yankees
Groza
Browns
Brooklyn Dodgers
Otto Graham
Brooklyn
Glenn Dobbs
Dobbs
San Francisco
Ers
Los Angeles
Frankie Albert
Yanks
Miami
Redskins Claim Eastern Title With 17-0 Victory
In a season highlight, Washington stunned New York 17 to 0 to clinch the NFL Eastern title. The victory emphasized the team's defense and efficient offense as the season concluded.
Giants Take Eastern Title With Dominant Victory
New York Giants seal the Eastern division crown with a 31 to 0 win over Washington. Dr Francis Sweeney treats injured star Bill Paschal hoping to wire jaw for a playoff clash with the Bears. Rams beat Packers 38 to 17 as Waterfield shines, capping an MVP caliber season with three TD passes and five conversions.
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New York
U.P
New York Giants
Washington
Bears
Francis Sweeney
Bill Paschal
Giants
Sweeney
Paschal
George Halas
Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles Rams
Green Bay
Philadelphia Eagles
Boston
Los Angeles
Bob Waterfield
National Football League
Waterfield
Rams
Green Bay Packers
Memorial Coliseum
AAU Meeting Chooses Omaha for 1947 Convention
The national AAU selects Omaha Nebraska as the site for its 1947 convention to maximize delegate attendance. Officials note plans to hold most 1948 tournaments in eastern zones near London and the Olympics to reduce travel and costs. The organization reports prewar registration climbed back from 15 000 during the war to about 30 000, with Willard Greim reelected for a third term as president.
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San Antonio
Tex
AAT
Omaha
Charles L. Ornstein
New York
AAU
San Diego
Calif
Daniel J. Worris
United States
London
Ferris
Willard N. Greim
Denver
America
Flagstaff hosts Hawaiian All-Stars in college basketball
Arizona State college Lumberjacks face the touring Hawaiian All-Stars in Flagstaff tonight. Coach Frank Brickey plans to start Gene O'Dell Vincent Cisterna Wayne Lee Danny Yurkovich and Ben Frealey. Lumberjacks opened the season with a 54 to 41 win over Brigham Young University.
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Flagstaff
Arizona State College Lumberjacks
Frank Brickey
Gene O’dell
Vincent Cisterna
Wayne Lee
Danny Yurkovich
Ben Frealey
Lumberjacks
Brigham Young University
Clint Hartung Touted as Next Babe Ruth by Giants Backers
Major league owners left winter meetings with Clint Hartung pivotal to New York Giants plans. Horace Stoneham refused offers, insisting Hartung remains unavailable. Hartung, 24, shone in Hawaiian service league, praised for both pitching and hitting, with reports of 25-0 in decisions, 30 home runs, and strong arm from left field.
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Leo H. Petersen
Los Angeles
U.P
Clint Hartung
New York Giants
Horace Stoneham
Hartung
Babe Ruth
Stoneham
Army Air Forces
Giants
Walker Cooper
Minneapolis Millers
American Association
Eddie Dyer
St. Louis Cardinals
Tom Sheehan
Minneapolis
Clayton H. Heinlen
Air Corps
1521St
AASF
Hawaii
Mel Ott
Heinlen
Tokyo
Pacific Air Forces
Clint
Ott
Eau Claire
Wis
Dyer
Sheehan
Ramos Lost In Armory Match Card At Local Armory
Three rough characters appear on the 40 and 8 wrestling card at the armory with Tony Morelli the Italian champion facing Gorilla Ramos from Mexico City. Jimmy Lott from Alabama wrestles Gus Johnson in a semifinal. The opener features the Mystery Man against Tommy Nilan the Australian champion. Nilan beat Herb Parks of Vancouver lately. Ramos teamed with Masked Marvel to defeat Jimmy Lott and Bob Corby in a tag.
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Tony Morelli
Gorilla Ramos
Mexico City
Jimmy Lott
Gus Johnson
Old Pueblo
Barney Armstrong
Tommy Nilan
Nilan
Herb Parks
Vancouver
Ramos
Marvel
Bob Corby
Pasadena Bowl Tosses Kilgore Rangers 19 to 0
In Pasadena California the Comp on eolege Tartars blanked the Kilgore junior college Rangers 19 to 0 in the first Little Rose bowl game. Also noted: Toledo Rockets beat Bates 31 to 12 in the Glass Bowl, Oklahoma City Cameron Aggies defeated Coffeyville 26 to 13 in the Papoose Bowl. George Connor Notre Dame won the Outland Trophy. Racing and other sports results follow.
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Pasadena
Calif
Tartars
Kilgore Junior College Rangers
Toledo
Ohio
Toledo University Rockets
Bates
Oklahoma City
Cameron Aggies
Lawton
Okla
Coffeyville
Kas
Denver
Utah State
Tampa
Fla
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Floridan A&m
Des Moines
George Connor
Notre Dame
Football Writers Association of America
After 34 years Currier scores perfect cribbage hand
Ralph Currier of Sutton Massachusetts finally was dealt a perfect cribbage hand totaling 29 points after 34 years of playing the game.
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Arizona State College of Tempe Bulldogs
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Vate
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Johnny Coombs
Don Archer
Dick Weelock
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O'Rielly Motor Co
6Th Ave
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New York Boxing Writers’ Association
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Billy Werber
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Joseph Verdeur
la Salle College
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Richard Hough
Princeton
Ann Arbor
Mich
Sam Snead
Hot Springs
Clayton Heafner
Inglewood
Clinton Russell
Duluth
Minn
Andy Waripapa
Jacobs
O Fcma
N Feed & Supply
North Stone Ave
Ronstadt Hardware Co
Mann Lumber Co
Norton Lumber Co
Gallant-Carroll
Pima Lumber Co
S. 6Th Ave
N. Stone
6Th St
Campbell
S. Main St
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