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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1941

Page

9

West Texas To Send Strong Hoop Quintet Against Cats

Southpaws Gomez of the Yankees and Lee of the White Sox head the American League pitching prizes for last season. Gomez led with a .750 mark from 15 wins and five losses, while Lee topped ERAs at 2.37 across 300 innings in 35 games.

West Texas New York U.P Vernon Gomez Yankees Thornton Lee White Sox Gomez Johnny Murphy Lee Johnny Humphries Yankee Rifleman Joe Heving Cleveland Fireman Bob Feller Cleveland Feller Ted Lyons Tommy Thomas Buck Newsom Tigers Lefty Grove Red Sox Southpaw

Bowling League Keeps Morale Up For Servicemen at Local Alleys

The column highlights servicemen enjoying bowling at local alleys to boost morale. It reports scores from teams such as Motive Powers, Machinists, Electricians, Clerks, and Round House Gang, noting standout totals like 581 by Spangler and 545 by Gus Varela and Carlos Carrillo. It mentions ongoing league standings, community support efforts, and a push to keep bowling active for troops and locals alike.

Spangler Gus Varela Carlos Carrillo Griffith News Service Sparkless Electricians Nelson Lopez Gale Bob Kerr Round House Gang Makers J. Tappero

Resignations and title fights color sports note

Sports mirrors recall Francis Schmidt resigning after seven years at Ohio State. Joe Louis retained the heavyweight title when Al McCoy failed to come out for the sixth round in a Boston bout. Pirates acquire Ray Muel ler from Boston Bees for Al Todd Dickshot and cash. Yankees hailed as outstanding team of the year by AP poll.Spanish government advances civil aviation development.

Francis Schmidt Ohio State University Joe Louis al McCoy Boston Pittsburgh Pirates Ray Mueller Boston Bees al Todd John Dickshot Cash New York Yankees Associated Press

West Texas Buffs Face Arizona Wildcats After 111 Point Outburst

West Texas Buffaloes boast a 111 to 22 win over Eastern New Mexico and an 88 to 25 rout of Omaha University as they prepare to play Arizona. The team features six foot four to six foot ten players led by Frank and William Stockman and captain Frank Stockman. Coach Al Baggett notes the height and Western attire generating buzz around games.

West Texas College University of Arizona Wildcats Eastern New Mexico College Omaha University West Texas “Hustlin’ Buffs Charley Halbert Price Brookfield Jack Maddox Stockman Brothers Frank William Buffaloes Halbert Brookfield Maddox Frank Stockman Southwest al Baggett West Texans Wildcats New Mexico State Teachers Cats Fred Enke Dick Dermody Matt Matulis Vince Cullin Bob Ruman Bob Miller

Overlin Wins 10 Round Decision in Pittsburgh Bout

Veteran boxer Ken Overlin defeated Mose Brown in a 10 round decision at the Gardens in Pittsburgh. Overlin carried six rounds to Brown’s three with one even, improving on their previous pairing. Overlin weighed 126 1/4 pounds, Brown 167 pounds.

Pittsburgh UPR Ken Overlin Mose Brown McKeesport

Slipping Sword and Key In Tight Bowling Duel

Ruhl Displays and Bowen Motors battled to a standstill in a high scoring frame. Pink Dixon started slow but recovered as Armstrong and Rau combined for strong marks. Payne hit 567 while Rau posted 563 and Armstrong 539 for Ruhl.

Old Pueblo Ruhl Display de Luxe Beauty Bowen Motors Firestone Grand Central A. Sword & Key C-Ccneen Citizen Pressmen THE Allies Dallas Ayup Sword & Key Raucher Ruhl Pink Dixon Payne Armstrong

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