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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1946

Page

12

Goldberg's 63 Sets Amateur Golf Mark at El Rio

Chet Goldberg of the University of Arizona shattered the state amateur record with a 63 at El Rio Golf and Country Club. He fired a 32 on the front and 31 on the back with 16 birdies, matching the Mesquite Pro score from February and leading UA teammates in a 36 hole qualifier.

Chet Goldberg University of Arizona Phoenix el Rio Knox Corbett Tucson Bob Goldwater Phoe Leo Diegel Goldberg Jimmy Demaret Dick Taylor Norman Globe Vic Blalack Yuma Southwestern Ernest E. Lehmann Harrison N. Y Jim Vease C. D. Miller Dick Hopwood Randolph Park Club H. G. Kershaw Dan Hubbard Fred Griffin Bill Davidson Randolph Park Forrest Tucker BL Tolle Roy Drachman Jack Eyman Harry Bell Lew Grimble Bob. Shelor R. E. Foust H. €.Tovren Herbert Gartin Chandler Harry L. Talmage Dr. Foust Shelor Tovren el Rio Golf and Country Club Armed Service Reggie Russell

Coast Big Nine Teams Slated By PCC Schedule

Pacific Coast conference alignment favors Big Nine opponents for 1948 intersectional games. Washington visits Minnesota, UCLA plays Northwestern, Stanford faces Michigan, USC goes to Ohio State, and California travels to Wisconsin. Oregon State and Idaho also schedule PCC games while Montana remains on the 1947 slate. Conference rule changes include free substitution, automatic dead ball on blocked extra points, quarterback eligibility clarification, and penalties inside the 20 yard line limited to half the distance to the goal. Conference meetings set for June at Sun Valley Idaho.

ED Werkman Pasadena Calif U.P PCC Big Nine Midwest Washington Minnesota UCLA Northwestern Stanford Michigan USC Ohio State California Wisconsin Navy Notre Dame Oregon State Nebraska Oregon Texas Iowa Beaver-Cornhusker Idaha Montana Idaho National Coaches Association Sun Valley Ida

Tempe Grid Star Snared 32 Passes

James Montgomery of Arizona State College Tempe and Neill Armstrong of Oklahoma A and M each had 32 receptions in 1946. Armstrong led in receiving yards with 479 in 11 games, while Montgomery accrued 399 yards in 11 games.

New York James Montgomery Arizona State College Tempe Neill Armstrong Oklahoma A Armstrong Montgomery

After School League Opens Featuring Four Games

The After School League opened with four C and D division games. Safford Wildkittens beat Safford Mustangs 23 to 12 led by Richard Grandillas with 12 and Carlos Durazzo with 10. Mansfeld Wasps defeated Mansfeld Devil Dogs 46 to 12 led by Bill Duniway with 18. Catalina C Hawks edged Mansfeld Doodlebugs 24 to 8 led by Bob Butler with 13. Roskruge Flames crushed Roskruge Aces 32 to 2 led by Johnny Huerta with 12.

Safford Wildkittens Safford Mustangs Wildkitten Bill Duniway Mansfeld Wasps Mansfeld Devil Dogs Bill Wasps Paul Phonb Dogs Catalina C-Hawks Mansfeld Doodlebugs Bob Butler Hawks Roskruge Flames Roskruge Aces Lames Johnny Huerta Flames

Bears to test Giants in NFL playoff showdown

Chicago aims to outrun and outpass New York as Sid Luckman targets George McAfee amid a stubborn Giants defense. Other notes include Bruce Drake proposing a seven foot semicircle three second zone, and a slew of sports broadcasting moves and remarks from coaches and players.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Chicago Bears N. Y. Giants Giants Bears Chicago Sid Luckman George McAfee Luckman Oklahoma Bruce Drake Adam Walsh Los Angeles Rams Bowdoin New York US Jake Webber Fordham Chuck Taylor Steve Bagarus Washington Redskins Silver Spring Redskins Frank Akins Dutch Bergman George Marshall Hank Iba Oklahoma Aggies

Rams Grab Three Spots On UP All Star Eleven

Los Angeles Rams earned three spots on the United Press all National League team with Bears Giants each taking two berths. Bill Dudley led the selections with three top votes, joined by Ted Fritsch Bob Waterfield and four others from Eagles Packers Steelers. Second team features Bears Cardinals Giants with several veterans making the roster.

Carl Lundquist New York U.P Los Angeles Rams United Press Chicago Bears New York Giants Bears Giants Polo Grounds United Press Sports Philadelphia Eagles Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers Bill Dudley Pittsburgh Bluefield Ted Fritsch Green Bay Bob Waterfield Los Angeles Frankie Filchock Steve van Buren Philadelphia Jim Benton Ken Kavanaugh Jime White Notre Dame AE Wistert Augie Lio Riley Matheson Clyde Turner Chicago Cardinals Washington Wistert Matheson Waterfield Fritsch

Juarez Plans Entry Into Arizona Texas Baseball League

Juarez and Chihuahua interest in joining the Arizona Texas league persists as club leaders plan to attend the Tucson meeting on January 5. Juarez president Julio Ramirez intends to post bond for entry, with Chihuahua possibly represented. bonds have already been posted by Phoenix Tucson Bisbee and Globo-Miami clubs.

EL Paso Tex Juarez Chihuahua Mex Julio Ramirez Tucson Ariz Phoenix Bisbee Globo-Miami

Nineteen Sixteen Santa Anita Derby Nominations Include British Stars

The 100000 added Santa Anita derby field drew 96 thoroughbreds from six British stars and top two year olds. Notables Lolimi Middle Abbey Lodge Night Milder travel from Britain while U Times Yankee Valor and Jet Pilot head California entries. Supplementary entries possible Feb 15 with five thousand eligibility fee. Charles S Howard tops three year olds nominated with nine from Mayer stables and four owned by Ada L Rice.

Arcadia Calif U.R Laurence Sullivan Lolimi Great Britain Britain Aga Khan Ann Peppers England U. S California Calumet Farms Elizabeth Arden Graham Maine Chance Farm Jet Pilot Louis S. Schlosser R. C. Ellsworth Elobee Farms Yankee Valor Luke and Sneed Hemet Squad Louis B. Mayer Jay Paley I Will Rolling Hills Shim Malone Shim Malone, Mrs. J. H. Shettleworth Arjuna EK. P. Suce L. F. Working Charles S. Howard Mayer Stables Ada L. Rice Chicago

John McKenzie rolls 614 series at Old Pueblo Alleys

John McKenzie rolled a 614 series for Sloan's Service at Old Pueblo alleys as the team tied Baum and Adamson. League standings show Sloan's Service at 16, Baum & Adamson at 19, Arizona Cigar 19, Jaycees Leva 23, Maestro Music 26, Charlie Fowler's 27, ABC Beer 30, Green Lantern 33.

Old Pueblo Tucson Stoan’s Service J. McKenzie A. Sicre Ee Baum & Adamson Brouse A.J. Eager J. Evman Richardson K. Biggs Ornare Kelly On L. Beers Deventer Tees Charlie Fowler Verde Trailer Court Cottrell A. Granzow Miller D. McClelland Ehrenpfort B. Granzow Martinettes Gageny Beal Eeeeee Gregory Ae Steee C- Brookshire Lazer Evankovech Zee Enews Schwenkier Stadie Tee Phe Ag Dave's Radio S. Mike Feet Maestro Music MT. Bernal R. Mulins Arabe T. Young Tae F. Goldbaum D. Dely Sete Ewis J. Griffith Wena Dorazo Handican Weasees Sweer Green Lantern Martinis Drachman Romanoski Son Idi Bennett Weeeeee Ryan Dere Eereee Weaners Rouse Perereaees Bauwens Ae Carothers Eeeemernees Tees Buramy Teeseesee Gandicap Veweers Wa Heee Exten Ieee Gestine Peeenees Arizona Cigar Adams Realty M. Cohen Ence Ree Krabbenhoeft Sisson F. Foley E John McKenzie Sloan Baum & Adamson L Sloan Arizona Cigar Wu Jaycees Leva ABC Beer Green Lantern

Walter Johnson Laid To Rest In Rockville Burial

Walter Johnson famed "Big Train" is buried in Rockville Maryland beside his wife Hazel who died sixteen years ago. Funeral services were held at the Washington cathedral with pallbearers from the 1924 Senators and earlier teams including Bucky Harris Joe Judge Roger Peckinpaugh Ossie Bluege Sam Rice Muddy Ruel Eddie Ainsmith Jim Shaw and George McBride.

Washington Walter Johnson Rockville Hazel Washington Cathedral Washington Senators Bucky Harris Joe Judge Roger Peckinpaugh Ossie Bluege Sam Rice Muddy

California Champion Lifts 575 Pounds at Arizona AAU Meet

John Gibson, holder of the 148 pound California novice title, won the Arizona title last night at the local YMCA. He totalled 575 pounds with 190 in two hand press 165 in two hand snatch and 2206 in two hand clean and jerk. He weighed 143 pounds.

John Gibson California Arizona

Hoop Scores From United Press Basketball Roundup

United Press reports a string of college and service team scores across multiple matchups. Notable results include Rhode Island State 124 over Quonset NAS 44 and Bradley University 91 over Texas A&M 0, with many other NCAA and military teams listed in close scores.

United Press Long Island U Oklahoma A. & M Arkansas Nebraska Kansas State Oklahoma New York U St. Francis Brooklyn Georgia Chattanooga Rhode Island State Quonset Nas VMI Fort Belvoir SMU Missouri Indiana State Teachers St. Joseph College Iowa Detroit Northwest Okla State Kansas State Teachers McMurray

Badgers Meet Chandler in Tucson Tilt Tonight

Tucson highs Badgers seek a third straight win in the 1946-47 cage season facing Chandler High at 8 p.m. in Tucson. Prelim pits Badger Cubs against Indian Training School.

Tucson High Badgers Chandler High Badger Cubs North Phoenix Mustangs North Phoenix Colts Tucson Cubs Badger Bud Doolen Brad Tolson Roger Johnson Ned Darnell Jack Howell Ted Kline Gendale Benson Chet Vasey Dick Miller Grant Howard Vernor Lovett Brit Smith Chandler Glendale Doolen

Famed Pro Cager Quits Loop Team

Chicago dispatch reports star center George Mikan will not play again for the American Gears and has filed suit to void his five year contract. Mikan cites unpaid promised $60,000 and lack of job security, while indicating no plans to play until court action concludes. Meantime the Gears bring in Red Devils players Bob Cotton Art Stoefen and Irvy Noren to face Fort Wayne Zollners tonight.

Mikan Gears Stacy W. Osgood Joe Los Angeles Red Devils Bob Cotton Art Stoefen Irvy Noren Red Devils West Coast Fort Wayne Zollners

All Pro Football Team Highlights From 1945 Recall

Today a year ago Cleveland earned three AP all pro spots with End Jim Benton Guard Riley Matheson and Back Bob Waterfield. Ten years ago Green Bay beat Boston 21 6 in a league championship playoff before 30 000 at New York for a fourth title in seven years.

Associated Press Today Cleveland Jim Benton Riley Matheson Bob Waterfield Green Bay Packers Boston Redskins New York

Wildcats Versus Texas Tech Tonight at Bear Down Gym

Arizona Wildcats rally late to beat West Texas State 54 43 and now meet Texas Tech Red Raiders at 8 30 p m in the Bear Down gym. Morris Udall led Arizona with 23 points for the game and Link Richmond added 23. J W Malone paced Texas Tech with 11 points as Hank Decker scored nine. The Arizona B team defeated the 43rd Bomber group 35 34 in the preliminary. The Red Raiders have recent losses to Oklahoma A&M and Oklahoma U but beat Murray 62 55.

Bill Lucas University of Arizona Wildcats West Texas State Buffaloes Morris Udall Cats Udall Link Richmond Arizonians J. W. Malone Buffalo Texans Hank Decker Malone Marvin Borodkin West Texas Arizona Richmond Junior Crum Johnny Padelford Deacon Johnson Bill Miller Buffs Decker St. Johns Red Raiders Texas Tech Ariszona Davis-Monthan Field Murray Bill Bieber Tom Stokes Wildkittens Oklahoma Aggies Oklahoma U Mee Murray Padelford M. Udall Osee Johnson Jacobs Tae Miller Johnson Bernmeee Malone Peepee Enrenae Simpson Orem Neaneare Hauser Rene Enensee Peeve de Eset Texas W. Texas D. Johnson Box Miller M. Udall Crum Enke Borodkin Elbert Brooks Bill Westerve Crouch Te van Labs Combs Sels Saea Mullins Edwards Bane Bieber Smith Worden Arizona Boat Bob Ruman Tom Black

Bears Giants Fight For National Title At Polo Grounds

Chicago Bears meet New York Giants Sunday in the National League championship game at the Polo Grounds. League officials expect as many as 50,000 fans and a prize pot near 185000, with players likely to share around 1300 to 1350 dollars each depending on the outcome.

Sid. Feder New York Chicago Bears New York Giants Santa Claus Windy City Steve Owen Bert Belt Polo Grounds Cleveland Rams Washington Redskins Giants Bears

Giants Sell Pitcher Bob Bartheison to Sacramento

The New York Giants announced the sale of pitcher Bob Bartheison to Sacramento of the Pacific Coast league and named Coach Clarence T Johnson as assistant to Farm Director Carl Hubbell.

New York New York Giants Bob Bartheison Sacramento Clarence Jonnard Carl Hubbell

Sun Devils Open Border Conference Play Versus West Texas State

Arizona State college Sun Devils face West Texas State in the first of two weekend Border Conference games. West Texas State lost 54 43 to Arizona in Tucson, with Tom Heap and Chesley Cook starting at forward and guards including Ed Long Carl Heath and Bob Chastain.

Tempe Arizona State College Sun Devils West Texas State Texans University of Arizona Tucson Sun Devils Texas Tech Rudy Lavik Veil Heap Chesley Cook Ed Long Carl Heath Bob Chastain

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Mlla Iowa State Teachers St. Ambrose Wheaton Elmhurst Brigham Young Washington State Kentucky DePaul U of Kansas Iowa State College George Mikan American Gears Sports Mirror New England Seagram Seagram - Distillers Corporation Chrysler Building Texas Tech Red Raiders
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