Converse Named On Coaches' All-Border Team
The University of Arizona Wildcats opened their cage season with a 52-51 win over Loyola of Los Angeles. Arizona led 30-19 at halftime before Loyola rallied. Honea led Arizona with 11 points and Donovan added 24, while Glick was held to one field goal.
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Arizona
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Gia
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Associated Press
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Marshall Gettys
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Leon Cooper
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Georgie Lou in Allowance Run at Tucson Rodeo Grounds
Highly rated Georgie Lou bids for victory in a five furlong allowance with six rivals at Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Post time 1 30 p m with B Powell aboard the 110 pound speedster. Contenders include Niktan ridden by J Hungerford and Since Call in the eighth race with Mere Man expected to challenge the pact setters.
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Amateur Leads Miami Open With Five Stroke Edge
Amateur Frank Stranahan holds a five stroke lead after two rounds of the Miami Open in Miami Florida. He shot a four under par 66 to reach 132. Pro Jimmy Demaret is five behind with a 137. Others within striking distance include Toney Penna Herman Keiser Sammy Snead Claude Harmon and Johnny Palmer.
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U.P
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Jimmy Demaret
Ojai
Calif
Toney Penna
Cincinnati
Herman Keiser
Akron
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Demaret
Sammy Snead
Hot Springs
W. Va
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Claude Harmon
Palm Beach
Johnny Palmer
Badin
N.C
Steve Varga, Jr
Safford Downs Roskruge Five Triumphs In Tight 51 40 Victory
Frank Gradillas sparked Safford with a 27 point performance as the team beat Roskruge Saints 51 40 on the Dunbar court in the 9A division. Henry Carrillo led the losers with 16 points, while Landis Williams topped Dunbar with 10.
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Henry Carrillo
John Santos
Roskruge Flames
Dunbar Hellcats
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Landis Williams
Elieso Huerta
Frank Canez
Flames
Bruins and Dons win Cow Palace tilts
UCLA and San Francisco held perfect records with 61 58 and 55 53 wins over St. Marys and Kansas State in a Cow Palace doubleheader. Tonight UCLA plays the Dons while Kansas State faces Santa Clara before a crowd of 2892.
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Wisconsin Star Scores For Lions Aided McMillin Tie
Halfback Earl Maves, who joined the Detroit Lions mid 1948, was familiar to coach Bo McMillin. In 1946 Maves sprinted 70 yards for a touchdown that helped the University of Wisconsin tie Indiana University 7 to 7.
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Martinez Wins Split Decision Over Escobar in Hollywood
Tate Martinez of Stockton posted his 22nd straight victory with a split decision over Alfredo Escobar at Legion Stadium before about 4500 fans. Martinez dominated with body shots and sharp rights, though Escobar rallied at times. a second round knockdown by Martinez stood out as the decisive moment.
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Tate Martinez
Alfredo Escobar
Legion Stadium
Stockton
Calif
Escobar
Los Angeles
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Alfredo
Bill Kerschner
Jimmy Wilson
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White Sox weigh signing Negro baseball star Sam Jethroe
Chicago may hire Sam Jethroe the fleet Negro outfielder from Brooklyn Montreal as Frank Lane pushes to revitalize the cellar club with youth and speed. Branch Rickey named a $40,000 price, while Don Newcombe is also courted with Rockefeller figures as the team weighs options for 1947.
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Mexico Gridders Meet U. S. Players
Mexico City reports an All-Star Mexican team facing a U S navy squad in the Silver Bowl. The Mexicans won last year 24 19 at Randolph Field in San Antonio Texas. The U S Navy side includes Pacific destroyer force players and the Hawaiian All Stars.
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Corpus
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Klahoma
Amphi Defeats Prescott In Class A Basketball Tilt
Prescott High hosted Amphitheater in a hard fouled Class A clash. Amphi rallied from a 26-22 deficit in the third quarter to pull away 43-28 behind Billy Smith and Duane Spain. Larry Hart led Amphitheater with 13 points while Pitts led Prescott with 14.
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Stuhldreher Steps Down as Wisconsin Head Coach
Harry Stuhldreher resigns as the University of Wisconsin head football coach effective immediately. The board of regents keeps him as athletic director with unchanged pay, following a recommendation by the president. Stuhldreher led Wisconsin for 13 seasons with a 45–62–6 record. 1942 team was his strongest, finishing second in the Big Nine.
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Ohio State
Charles Stops Baksi In 11th Round For TKO Victory
Ezzard Charles defeats Joe Baksi by technical knockout at 2:53 of the 11th round at Madison Square Garden before 11,194 fans to earn a June title shot at Joe Louis. Baksi bled from multiple cuts as Charles, lighter by 2 1/2 pounds, delivered a decisive knockout.
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London
Tucson and University hoops lead weekend schedule
Sunday events feature THS high school game at THS gym at 1 p m. The Tucson High School team meets North Phoenix in a preliminary 7 p m game with a main 8 30 p m tip off. At UA gym the University of Arizona varsity faces the freshmen after a 6 45 p m prelude. Afternoon golf at El Rio and a horse race meet fill the day.
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Charley Archer
Bugs
Don Miller
Redskins
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Major and minor league deal roundups announced
The Associated Press reports multiple trades and signings. Al Widmar and Bryan Stephens move from St. Louis Browns to Baltimore in an IL working pact while Bob Sturgeon goes from Boston Braves to Seattle. Cleveland signs Steve O Neill as coach. Jackie Albright sold to Seattle. Minor leagues see Al Roberge to Toronto and Heinz Becker to Seattle. Numerous managers and players named for teams in Griffin Georgia to St. Petersburg Florida and beyond.
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George Selkirk
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Skeeter” Newsome
Portland
Arizona High Schools Battle On Court Across State
Ajo remained undefeated with a 46-35 win over Tolleson while Miami beat Phoenix Tech 64-46 led by Tony Gutierrez with 25 points. North Phoenix defeated St. Marys 32-8, Mesa beat Glendale 54-41, Amphitheater over Prescott 43-28, and Yuma topped Litchfield Park 35-26 as several small schools emerged as contenders. Superior edged Gilbert 34-33 in a late jumper. Snowflake beat McNary 42-15 and Holbrook defeated Winslow 41-39. Clarksdale beat Camp Verde 30-25. Carver downed Wickenburg 37-22. Coolidge beat Casa Grande 51-45. Chandler over Florence 47-34. Globe beat Pima 34-23, led by Bob Pavelich with 16. St David defeated Tombstone 45-39 and Jerome toppled Ashfork 33-27.
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Patagonia Triumph Over Sentinels 38 35 In Tucson
Patagonia defeated the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind Sentinels 38 to 35 at Tucson High in a tight contest. Combs led Patagonia with 14 points while Sentinel center George McMorris scored 12 for the losers. Patagonia held a 16 15 halftime edge.
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Sportsmen's Fund Golf Match At El Rio
Ricki Rarick and Del Urich square off against Leo Diegel and Jimmy Hines in the second annual Sportsmen's Fund match at 1 pm Sunday at El Rio Golf and Country Club. John Cahill and Chet Goldberg join Knox Corbett and John Crable in the day’s double feature. Diegel and Hines come with multiple major titles and state honors.
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Tucson Cagers Face Mustangs
Tucson basketball teams prepare for a clash with the North Phoenix Mustangs at 8 p.m. The B teams play at 7 p.m. Coach Rollie Caldwell’s Badgers rely on Bill Kemmeries and Syl Taylor with Rudy Castro. Mac McMullen leads scoring with 22 against Amphitheater. Doolen aims to end a 28 game win streak with his No 1 lineup including Nicholson and Fender.
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Bud Doolen
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Shamrocks Triumph Over Oaks in Pacific Coast Ice Match
The San Francisco Shamrocks beat the Oakland Oaks 4 to 1 in Berkeley to move to 13 wins 13 losses and a tie. Oakland drops to third place at 11 11 and 3 as Fresno remains second with 11 10. New Westminster leads the Northern division with 19 wins 4 losses.
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Pepperdine Edges Sun Devils 53 52 in Tempe
Pepperdine center Hugh Faulkner scored the winning field goal with 40 seconds left as Pepperdine beat Arizona State 53 52 in Tempe. Pepperdine guard Chuck Gibbon tied the game with two layups late, and Wade Oliver led Tempe with 20 points. The Waves claimed their third win over Tempe this season.
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George Pepperdine
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Baylor Bears Upset Oilers In Early Holiday Victory
Baylor Bears stunned the Phillips Oilers 45 to 31 in Waco marking a landmark upset as Baylor opened at home with a 12-0 run and held Oilers to seven first half points led by Big Bob Kurland. Kentucky hammered Tulsa 81-27 as BYU beat Valparaiso 62-57 and NC State routed West Virginia 56-36 in major early season results.
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