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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1946

Page

18

Border conference basketball tips off with two key showdowns

Arizona State Lumberjacks host Texas Tech Red Raiders in Flagstaff while Texas Mines meets New Mexico U in El Paso. recent results show home teams winning all eight games, forecasting a conference title race under a two games per pair, percentage-based system.

Eddie Lee Associated Press Sports Wrnter Flagstaff Ariz Red Raiders Texas Tech Arizona State Texas Mines New Mexico U el Paso Tex Raiders Lobos Techsans Arizona University Tucson Tempe West Texas State Arizona Buffaloes New Mexico Hardin-Simmons Cowboys New Mexico University Albuquerque Cowboys Tas Cruces New Mexico A. & M Miners Texas

Four named to US Davis Cup team for Australia ties

Walter Pate, non playing captain, announced Jack Kramer, Ted Schroeder, Frank Parker and Gardnar Mulloy to represent the United States in the Davis Cup matches against Australia during Christmas week. Sir Norman Brooks named John Bromwich, Adrian Quist, Dinny Pails and Colin Long for Australia. No surprises as selections had been known. ceremony at Kooyong courts made them official.

Melbourne Walter Pate Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder Frank Parker Gardnar Mulloy United States Australia Norman Brooks Australian Lawn Tennis Association John Bromwich Adrian Quist Dinny Pails Colin Long Kooyong Courts

Nazarian to confront Masked Marvel on Armory card

Nazarian the toothless Syrian bear meets the Masked Marvel in the feature event at tomorrow night’s 40 and 8 Armory wrestling show. Semifinal pits Morris Shapiro of Chicago against the Mystery Man amid recent disqualifications. Opening bout has Jimmy Lott vs Tommy Nilan with no matches listed on Dec 24 or 31, resuming Jan 7.

Mize Nazarian Marvel Nazarian Morris Shapiro Chicago Mystery Man Tommy Nilan Jimmy Lott Alabama Terror Nilan Lott

New Jersey gamblers tried to fix Giants Bears game

Federal and city authorities moved on a New Jersey gambling ring suspected of plotting a sports fix for the National Football League title game between the New York Giants and Chicago Bears. They offered Giants stars Frank Filchock and Merle Hapes $2500 each to throw the game as police arrested Alvin Paris on a felony charge.

New York U.P New Jersey Chicago Black Sox New York Giants Chicago Bears Frank Filchock Giants Merle Hapes Bears Alvin Paris Filchock William F. O’dwyer Paris Hapes National League Bert Bell

Eastern Conference Plan Aims To Shape National Sports Power

Sports roundup notes ECAC reorganization aims to unite about 100 colleges and 500 memberships to influence NCAA issues. Mentions potential policing of member ranks, subsidies and eligibility debates, and a push for a cohesive eastern conference stance next month.

Hugh Fullerton New York Eastern College Athletic Conference Asa Bushnell ECAC Three Eye Hockey League Bushell

Air transport stories tie to racing and a famed horse hauler

Reports of transporting race horses by air recall Alec Robb of the Thoroughbred Racing Association and a tale about the late Jih Hand expert at loading a horse car. Hand once arrived from Florida to Latonia and unloaded six horses two cows and three razorback hogs from one car.

Alec Robb Thoroughbred Racing Associations Jih Hand Florida Latonia

Charley Burley to Debut in Baltimore Opponent Bert Lytell

Charley Burley makes his first appearance in Baltimore on December 30 facing Bert Lytell with Jersey Jones noting a southpaw starter for the fans. The era’s All America team, chosen by scouts for a picture weekly, features four Army men and two Oklahoma players on the first team. Charley Trippi and Johnny Lujack headline the second team.

Charley Burley Jersey Jones Baltimore Bert Lytell Jersey Charley Army Oklahoma Charley Trippi Johnny Lujack

Arizona Tackle Named On All-Border Eleven

Arizona’s Harry Warner, a 223 pound tackle, earned a spot on the 1946 All-Border first team. The selection followed a three-way tie for the tackle posts among Hardin-Simmons, Texas Tech, and Arizona players. Second team honors went to Arizona players including ends Fred Salem and Junior Crum, and guard Virgil Marsh, with multiple players from Hardin-Simmons, Texas Tech, and New Mexico also cited across the squads.

Arizona Harry Warner Hardin- Simmons Cowboys Texas Tech Junior Crum Max Spilsbury Virgil Marsh Bill Penn Fred Enke Rudy “Little Doc” Mobley Hardin, Simmons Roger Smith al Johnson Hardin-Simmons Lou Cullen New Mexico Jim Montgomery Tempe Fred Salem Texas Mines Warner Earl Rowan Hardin- Simmons Bernie Winkler Floyd Lawhorn al Milch Roland Nabors Metz la Follette West Texas Leon Cooper Clyde Hall Dwaine Lyons Bill Johnson Flagstaff John Cleveland Fred Wendt Jerry Nuzum N. M. Aggies Ed Robnett Joe Smith Fred Doar Rudy Krall J. O. Cook

Governor Olson cancels Santa Anita meet during war

Five years ago the governor of California ordered the cancellation of the Santa Anita race meeting because of the war. The Rose Bowl game between Duke and Oregon State was moved to Durham North Carolina.

California Olson Duke Oregon State Durham N. C

Towncats to fete UA gridiron team at banquet

The University of Arizona A football squad will be guests of the Town cats at a 6:30 p m banquet in the Pioneer hotel. Virgil Marsh will receive a monogrammed blanket as 1946 season’s most valuable Wildcat and Mike Frankovich will speak.

Mike Casteel University of Arizona Towncats Pioneer Virgil Marsh Mike Frankovich Ucla Grid Tidewater Associated Oil Company Elmer Sol Rhee Dean Bennett Tom Black George Bland Ted Bloodworth Steve Chalmers Joe Cherry Art Converse Don Corbitt Jim Coppinger Cecil Crouch Junior Crum van Cunningham George Durazzo Lee Dyer Ray Elzey Fred Enke, Jr Joe Goff Leigh Heath Harry Henson Shanty Hogan Larry Howard Don Hunsaker Clyde Johnson Fred Knez Virgil Koenig Jim Lochner Bill Levin Lowell McDonald Chuck McGowan Bob Morrison Bill Norby Bob Ortiz Bill Peterson Art Pollard Dick Reynolds Hal Richardson Link Richmond Harry Rogge Archie Ross Jack Rubel Bernie Ruman Ray Ruman Marvin Scott Tom Seufert al Smith Max Spilsbury Warren Steele Tom Stokes John Smith Harry Warner Bert Wallis Bill Wilson Verne Wuertz Carl Young Lee Barnett Charlie Hall Wrenford Tackett Hal Hoag Roy Kelley del Lewis Phil Sawaia Tom Woodburn

Owens Tops AP Poll as Hubbell Ranks Second

Ten years back Jesse Owens, Olympic champion from 1936, led an AP poll with Pitcher Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants rated second in the rankings.

Jesse Owens Carl Hubbell New York Giants

Chandler Raps Amphi 41 35 in Panther Gym

Chandler defeats Amphitheatre 41 to 35 with a fast break surge to a 21 14 halftime edge. Amphi rally ties 24 24 in the third before Chandler pulls away late. Dick Schaaf leads Amphi with 12 points, Otis Young 10, Chandler’s Charley Baker scores 18, Larry Hart 19.

Amphitheatre High Panthers Chandler Panther Gym Wolves Panthers Dick Shaaf Otis Young Charley Baker Larry Hart Amphi Hart Spessscenes spessscenes sreenee O I 0 1 YOUN, £@ sssersseresceneee 4 2 5 10 Stead! Po iy Igresscenereiseses Ghd Schaaf. C Vissaeserseasennepece Iragon Vcisaverspeseseveces Gastelum, & Wissesserneeres Ceveentvenl Brown Atereteerteeeeee Wood, & Cp Cecerenvreaerenes Jomnsgn Oseieereeneeverees L Tesesgeseeeslo Serocees Young Schaaf Baker Powell Fisher Wood Brooks Slagle

Jackie Wilson to Face Mario Trigo in San Jose bout

Pittsburgh’s former world featherweight champion Jackie Wilson meets Mario Trigo in a 10 round main event at the Salvation Army Christmas benefit in San Jose California on Tuesday night Wilson carries a slight edge from greater experience Peewee Swingler of Los Angeles faces Rocky Robles of Tijuana in the six round semifinal

San Jose Calif U.P Pittsburgh Jackie Wilson Mario Trigo Salvation Army Wilson Peewee Swingler Los Angeles Rocky Robles Tiajuana

Badgers Triumph Over North Phoenix In Tucson High Game

The Tucson Badgers beat North Phoenix 39-31 to stretch their winning streak to four. Ned Darnell Ted Kline and Brad Tolson led with eight points each, Jack Howell had 11, as the Badgers built a 21-0 halftime edge. The Bears Cubs also defeated the Colts 39-20 in the preliminary. The Badgers host Mesa Thursday and St Mary’s Saturday.

Tucson High Badgers North Phoenix Mustangs Tucson Ned Darnell Ted Kline Brad Tolson Bud Tolson Darnell Doolen Bob Lane Mustange Roy Shaw Badger Cubs North Phoenix High Colts Ronald Money Cubs Bill Kimmeries Johnny Winkler Colts Mesa St. Mary’s

Lamb Wins Arizona Amateur Title at El Rio

Charley Lamb of the University of Arizona defeated Dick Hopwood by 2 up at El Rio to claim the Arizona amateur golf championship. Lamb, who had earlier won state high school and El Rio club titles, outplayed Hopwood after an even 18 holes and sealed the win with a precise 18th brassie shot. Blake Johnson won the first flight, defeating Hank Leiber 1 up after 21 holes.

Hi Corbett Tucson Sparkplug del E. Webb Phoenix New York Yankees Bill Veeck Cleveland Indians el Rio Golf and Country Club Veeck Cleveland Indians Yanks Reggie Russell Charley Lamb University of Arizona Arizona Dick Hopwood Randolph Golf Club of Elfe Mall IW Sul Vaunuy Lamb Hopwood Claude Miller Calcutta Ernest Lehmann Harrison N. Y Blake Johnson Brecknridge Tex Hank Leiber New York Giant Chicago Cub State Golf Association Johnson Edg Cahill Tang Leiber Grimble Oglesby Tidmarsh Leistinger Talmage Poston Bennett Turner Tessang Cana Fligh Melcher Faris Creed Bunce Fifth Flight Prim van Vorst Morse Strambaugh XTH Frick Jones Dr. Mikell Hall el Rio Club

Marana High Five Raps Bowie 28 21

Marana High School rallied to beat Bowie 28 to 21 at the University of Arizona gym. Bob Honen scored 14 for Marana while Gabriel Guzman led Bowie with 9. Bowie used a zone defense and held a 21-20 lead entering the final quarter.

Bowie High Marana University of Arizona Bob Honen Gabriel Guzman Bowie

Honolulu Eleven Beats Portland 39 to 6 in Lopsided Tilt

Honolulu Leialums overwhelm Portland Pilots 39 6 before 6000 fans as Joe Tom throws accurately and Jimmy Asato and Wally Yomin e gain on the ground. Portland scores after a Leialum fumble, Fred Owens crossing the line.

Honolulu U.P Portland Ore Joe Tom Jimmy Asato Wally Yonamine Fred Owens

Prep School Polo Triumphs In Season Opener At Sabine Canyon

SAS polo team coached by Allan Richardson defeats University of Arizona players 10 to 2 at Southern Arizona School field. Bob Dern captains SAS with seven goals. Jimmie Williams Bill Walker Frank Evans and others praised for strong play. Substitutes Ted Stettnious and Dodd Sadler give solid depth.

Southern Arizona Sabine Canyon SAS University of Arizona Allan Richardson Bob Dern Jimmie Williams Little Rock Ark Bill Walker Beverly Hills Calif Frank Evans Decatur Illinois Cukber Ted Stettinius Rapidan Virginia Walker Dodd Sadler Lake Forest Ilinois Williams

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Bigwigs Masked Marvel Ba McMillin Indiana University Football Writers Association of America Clipper Smith Boston Yank Notre Dame Irish Villanova Ted Collins Yankees Dodgers Lou Viau Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy Hank Soar Hank Snuffy Stirnweiss Larry ‘MacPhail Phonz L. P. Dickey Co. National Distributors N. Stone Ave Rmit Tail Ahue Tibeiis Fete UA Billy Durazzo Badgers Down Lovett Miller Eve Mere Esas Tuller Currie Yeaeasey Thompson EL Rio Davis Ventilated Awning Co van Buren Leo Diegel el Rio and Country Club Amas Spalding H&b Power Delurich Randolph Municipal Golf Course Members Professional Golfers Association McNaught Rodent Shell Station N. Stone Ava FDIC Mike Nazarian Armory Hall Inessman The American Legion Ringside
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