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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1944

Page

8

Snead Eagles To Tie Walkup In Richmond Open Lead

In Richmond California the $7,500 Richmond open saw Slammin Sammy Snead and Blond Jimmy Walkup tied at 139 after two rounds. Snead shot 69 and 70 to climb near the top. Walkup added a 71 and 68, with amateurs showing strong play including Ernie Pieper and Ralph Hall challenging for the lead. Snead eagled the 18th to surge near the outright lead as weather favored low scores.

Snead Jimmy Walkup Richmond Calif U.P Sammy Snead Hot Springs San Antonio Tex Walkup Pearl Harbor Simon Pures Ernie Pieper San Jose Laffoon Chicago Leonard Dodson Kansas City Barney Clark Denver Sammy Flaid

Red Smith Seeks Giants Win Over Packers in Championship Test

Giants line coach Red Smith hopes to spark New York to a league title clash with Green Bay at the Polo Grounds after a 24-0 November victory. Packers coach Lambeau notes Smith's impact while media recall the long loggerhead between Smith and Lambeau in Wisconsin.

New York Richard “Red” Smith New York Football Giants Giants Green Bay Packers Polo Grounds Smith Green Bay Curly Lambeau Red Smith Red Packers Stout Steve Owen Polo Grounders New Yorkers Owen Lambeau Paschal Bill Paschal Notre Wisconsin Kaukauna Wis

Transformation Through Sport and Coaching Boosts Young Players

A sports feature notes how basketball reform through youth participation shapes confident players. It highlights Big Bob Kurland's shift from awkward freshman to poised leader under Hank Iba, crediting coaching and sport for broader youth development.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York A.A.U Big Bob Kurland Oklahoma A Hank Iba

Floridian Invents Wired Bases To Aid Umpires

A Florida inventor proposes wired bases that ring a bell when a player's cleats touch the bag to help umpires call close plays. He also suggests a whistling ball so runners can hear it coming.

Ray

Coaches consider national association with NCAA aid

At the Big Ten meeting baseball coaches formed a committee to study creating a national coaches association and to seek the NCAA's help. The panel includes Wes Fry of Northwestern Ray Fisher of Michigan Wally Roettger of Illinois and Paul Harrell of Indiana.

Big Ten National Coaches Association NCAA Wes Fry Northwestern Ray Fisher Michigan Wally Roettger Illinois Paul Harrell Indiana

Turkeys and hunting feats linked to Lt. Comdr Don Kepler

Lt Comdr Don Kepler, head of a North Carolina Preflight school program teaching fliers to live off the land, spent a rough spell at home in Centre County Pennsylvania. He went hunting and bagged an 8 point buck and one of the largest wild turkeys in the area.

Don Kepler North Carolina Centre County Pennsylvania Don

Arizona and Tempe State Teachers to Meet Again in Phoenix Gym

The University of Arizona basketball team faces Tempe State Teachers College tonight at Phoenix Junior College gym. Arizona trailed 32 to 17 at halftime but rallied to win 53 to 44 yesterday. both teams showed early inconsistencies.

Tempe University of Arizona Tempe State Teachers’ College Phoenix Junior College University Five

Greco and Ruffin Fight Ends In Ten Round Draw

Montreal's Johnny Greco and New York's Bobby Ruffin fought to a 10 round draw at Madison Square Garden with Ruffin twice knocking down Greco. Gate totaled $86,489 from 17,957 fans. each boxer earned about $25,000. Promoter Mike Jacobs may stage a 12 round rematch next year.

Fritz Howell New York Johnny Greco Montreal Bobby Ruffin Madison Square Garden Ruffin Greco Garden Mike Jacobs

Unclear High School Scores From Arizona Basketball Meet

Scattered scores list several Arizona high school girls and boys basketball results. Tucson and Amphitheatre teams posted 60 to 12, while Litchfield Park 32 Scottsdale 26. North Phoenix 35 St. Mary's 31 Phoenix Union 42 Ajo 23. Phoenix Union 35 Miami 30 Marana 39 Deaf and Blind 35.

Tucson Amphitheatre Litchfield Park Scottsdale North Phoenix St. Mary’s Phoenix Union Ajo Miami Marana Deaf and Blind

Invite Mexico U. to Sun Bowl Tilt

Representatives of the University of Mexico tentatively accepted an invitation to play Southwestern University of Georgetown Texas in the Sun Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Mexico eleven is undefeated but has been tied once in five games this season.

EL Paso Tex University of Mexico Southwestern University of Georgetown

Phoenix Union Sweeps Twin Bill With Two Victories

Phoenix Union high cagers toppled Ajo 43 to 23 in the morning game and then beat the Miami Vandals 35 to 30 in a night contest. The doubleheader result gives Phoenix Union both ends of the twin bill.

Phoenix Union Phoenix Phoenix Union High Cagers Ajo Miami

Luke Field Routs Marana Army Airfield in Second Half

Luke Field defeats Marana Army Airfield 47 to 34 after a 20-15 halftime edge aided by Lt Ed Haley in the second half. Don Heselwood leads Luke with 14 points while Gene Mauch tops Marana with 10. Davis-Monthan Mustangstops Biggs Field 55-52 in El Paso as Nelson Bobb scores 18.

Luke Field Marana Army Airfield Marana Ed Haley Lake Mark Haller Don Heselwood Luke Gene Mauch Davis-Monthelan Mustangs Biggs Field el Paso Nelson Bobb Davis Monthan Biggs Fliers Jim Ewing Todd Miller Biggseam

Dry Ice Plant Installation Planned in Natal

A new dry-ice production facility is being installed in Natal signaling expanded cooling capacity and local industrial activity. The project aims to bolster storage and food transport capabilities and may impact regional employment upon completion.

Natal

Qokana Favored In Renewal Of Hollywood Cup

In Inglewood California the fifth Hollywood Gold Cup attracts a record 50 000 expected fans and a field of about 13 with Okana the 126 pound favorite and Paperboy 124 pounds in pursuit. Jockey Georgie Woolf seeks a fourth Paperboy triumph while trainer Joe Bernstein hails Okana in peak form as United States racing’s spotlight event unfolds at Hollywood Park.

Gene Friedman Inglewood Calif U.P Hollywood Park Okana J. L. Burnstein Paperboy Joe Bernstein Georgie Woolf Seabiscuit Kayak II Challedon Charles S. Howard Lou Bre Johnny Adams Howard

Marana Beats State School 39 35 On Sentinels Court

Marana high nosed out the Arizona State School for Deaf and Blind 39 35 yesterday on the winner's court. Marana led 21 14 at halftime as the Sentinels closed the gap late. Bob Honea scored 14 points to lead Marana while Asanovich had 13 for the losers. Australia launches a major coal drive.

Marana High Arizona State School For Deaf and Blind Marana Sentinels Bob Honea Asanovich

Last Year Favorites Return at Rillito Races Card

Last year’s favorites Punkin Chester Cc and Chicaro renew rivalry in a 330 yard event while seven furlongs test the longest race. Neo Music joins the quarter mile feature with Rumpus aiming for back to back wins as Gallant Maid and others complete the field. Track dries for fast times with Rumpus clocking 23.35 seconds last week and Blue Garter seeking a second win against Marching Feet. Frankie Figueroa eyes closing gap on leader Bill Brite after Brite’s suspension for a rail incident.

Rillito North First Avenue Punkin Chester Cc Chicaro Aasnana We Router Joan Vriscoll Neo Music Jimmy Benjamin Rumpus George Cline Buster Roper Gallant Maid Blue Garter Marching Feet Fleet Ready Sugar Silver Coaster Eternal Toy Frankie Figueroa Bill Brite Brite Pepper Summer Money Hi Tone Shoofly II Jupiter Scooter Hotspur Bob Jr Taudman Showindo Clancy’s Gift Dude Wrangler Blondie Pal Ray Flower Whistling Boy Lee Walker Prince Nadji John Cloister Field Meddler Pharay Winning Chance Vote Boy Neches Anneta Paisana Northington Chester C Chicago Wonderlad Prince Oklahoma John Lost Toy Westall Flor de Amor Proud Sun Bubbling Toy

Billito Entries for a Multi Race Card

A series of races lists horses in each event with distances from a fastest quarter mile to five furlongs. It notes eligible horses for each race such as Pep per, Summer Money, Hi Tone, Showindo and Clancy's Gift while detailing claimed and graded allowances across seven races including a 330 yard handicap and a sold lineup.

Randolph Field Heavy Favorite Over 2AF Team

Randolph Field, top service team, makes metropolitan debut against Second Air Force at the Polo Grounds. Heavy crowd expected as Randolph pursues 11th straight win led by Bill Dudley. 2AF led by Glenn Dobbs. The game funds war bonds totaling about 79.75 million dollars backing the tilt.

New York Randolph Field United States Second Air Force Polo Grounds Texans Bill Dudley Virginia Pittsburgh Steelers Rocky Mountain Glenn Dobbs Tulsa

Utah's Epinard and Eligible candidates at six and seven furlongs

Eighth race six furlongs lists entrants Boston Currant Enticing Lad St Julian TV Sister The Cloud Red J and Eligible Fast Move Covinese. Ninth race seven furlongs features Thunder Gold John Driscoll Downhill Notoi Take Redeem with Eligible Nojoqui Bessie Girl Top Notcher as alternates.

Utah Epinard Val D Star Well Boston Currant Enticing Lad St. Julian TV Sister the Cloud Red J Covinese Thunder Gold John Driscoll Notoi Take Redeem Nojoqui Bessie Girl

Tucson Badgers Cruise to Lopsided Win Over Amphitheatre

Tucson Badgers overwhelmed Amphitheatre 60 to 12 as Tommy Smith and Horney Thomas led scoring. Reserve unit added a 48 to 8 rout in the seconds. Amphitheatre missing center Billy Cole and faces North Phoenix Mustangs next in local gym.

Tommy Smith Horney Thomas Nets Tucson Badgers Neil Goodman Smith Thomas Panthers Billy Cole North Phoenix High Mustangs Doolen Dick Siebeck Hal Aylsworth Jim McKissick Lowell Bailey Bill Hagsey Greene Punlap Meyes Edwards A A Crutchfield Eller

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