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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1946

Page

18

Wildcats Rout San Diego State in tuneup game

University of Arizona pummeled San Diego State 73 to 36 as 11 players joined the travel squad for a Christmas trip through the Midwest. Rich mond scored 15 in 13 minutes, Morales added nine, and Morales helped push the pace before the second string finished strong.

University of Arizona Wildcats Midwest San Diego State Golden State Morehead Tim Ballantyne Marvin Borodkin Joe Cherry Junior Crum Fred Enke, Jr George Genung Billy Mann Tony Morales Link Richmond Johnny Padelford Morris Udall Fred Enke Charles “Bumps Tribolet Charley Ott Cats San Diego Outfit George Don Smith Arizona Richmond Eeres Roas Ballantyne Morales Padelford Cherry Aeoeneres Udalle Crum Ceremenes Chalmers Shane Borodking Mann San Diego Hale Gumina Hutchinson Pee Teneres Kivel Stevens Steele Smith Swezey Kennedy Neil Goodman Bill Westervelt

US Two Man Davis Cup Team Sets Opening Singles Matches

The United States will send Ted Schroeder and Jack Kramer to face Australia in Melbourne for the challenge round. Schroeder meets John Bromwich and Kramer faces Dinny Pails on Thursday, with both Californians handling doubles duties. Parker is noted as the other top U S singles player.

Melbourne Australia United States Bill Tilden Bill Johnston Ted Schroeder Glendale Calif John Bromwich U. S Jack Kramer Montebello Dinny Pails Walter Pate Gerland Patterson Schroeder Irrank Parker Kramer Parker Gardner Mulloy Bill Talbert

Lobos Fall to Honolulu 19 14 in Final Minute

Honolulu Leialmuus beat the University of New Mexico 19 to 14 before 8 000 fans in Honolulu. New Mexico erased a 14 13 deficit late, but Joe Tom scored from the one yard line for the winning touchdown. Wally Yonamine added a 56 yard rushing score and Hubert Hackett threw two TD passes for NM. Rudy Kroll caught both.

Honolulu Leialmus University of New Mexico New Mexico Joe Tom Wally Yonamine Hubert Hackett Rudy Kroll

Jockeys and staff suspended in Maryland racing probe

A year ago seven jockeys, one trainer, and a jockey agent were suspended by the Maryland Racing Commission for alleged rule violations involving bribes.

Maryland Racing Commission

Dunlap Wins Grandona Rifle Trophy At Schnabel Range

R I Dunlap captured the Grandona trophy with a 46 43 89 score in a 20 shot 200 yard match using any .30 calibre rifle at Dr A H Schnabel range. Tony Lerua and Gordon Bess followed with 88 scores.

R. I. Dunlap Dr. A J. B. Kitchens R. F E. Patten Sam Mansfeld D. A. Gorondola Albert Ruiz

Musial Dominates 1946 National League Batting Totals

Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals led the National League in batting for 1946 with a .365 average. He also had the most at bats 624, runs 124, hits 228, total bases 366, singles 142, doubles 50, and triples 20, capturing his second batting title in four major league seasons.

New York Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Clouter Donora

Badgers Roll Past Knights 48 to 24 in Phoenix

Jack Howell led Tucson high with 25 points including 16 in the second half as the Badgers defeated St. Marys high of Phoenix 48 to 24 for their sixth straight win. Tucson also beat Marana 33 to 32 in the preliminary game while Cubs guard Bob Honea led Marana with 14 points.

Jack Howell Tucson Mesa St. Mary’s High Phoenix Badgers Cubs Marana High Howell The Knights St. Mary’s Marana Tigers Bob Honea Honea Sylvester Taylor Cub Dick Matteson Safford Globe Paueee

Freshman football rule returns in Border conference 1948

EL PASO Texas December 23 The freshman eligibility rule abandoned during wartime will go back into effect in the Border conference in the fall of 1948. Conference officials decided that each member must play at least four games against other conference members during the season. The council also supported hosting arrangements for the Sun Bowl in New Year celebrations and plans to meet in Albuquerque on May 10 to elect officers.

EL Paso Tex el Paso Sun Carnival Association Albuquerque N. M

New Loop Formed By Eastern Clubs

The Atlantic Coast league a new compact class A circuit with major league owned or supported teams will begin in 1948. Members include Worcester Springfield Holyoke Waterbury New Haven Bridgeport Pawtucket and Providence.

Boston New England Worcester Springfield Holyoke Massachusetts Waterbury New Haven Bridgeport Connecticut Pawtucket Providence R. I

Babe Zaharias Named Best Woman Athlete of 1946

Mildred Didrikson Zaharias, golf champion from Denver, was named the outstanding woman athlete of 1946 in the Associated Press poll. She repeats after 1932 and 1933, sharing the year’s top honors with Glenn Davis of Army and others. Pauline Betz was second with 61 points.

New York Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias Associated Press Denver Glenn Davis Army Joe Louis Pauline Betz Los Angeles United States Mildred Didrikson Zaharias Ann Curtis Louise Suggs Patty Berg

Border conference cagers off to flying start in early season

Arizona New Mexico Border conference teams surge early with high scoring. Miners led by Mike Izquierdo and Link Richmond pace the pack as Arizona and New Mexico also post strong totals. Defensive gaps visible for Texas Mines and other Texas schools as nonconference games loom.

Arizona New Mexico Eddie Lee Associated Press Arizona and New Mexico Border Texas Texas Mines Hardin Simmons Hardin- Simmons Texas Tech West Texas Arizona State Flagstaff Tempe New Mexico Aggies Miners Lobos Arizona Wildcats Wildcats Muckers New Mexico ‘Aggies Mike Izquierdo Izquierdo Link Richmond Richmond Kentucky State Miami O.) University

Tennessee drills for Orange Bowl game

The Volunteers, after three weeks of rest, planned twice-a-day practices today and Tuesday as they prepare for the Orange Bowl clash against Rice on New Year’s Day in Miami.

Miami, Fla University of Tennessee Rice

Bowl Ticket Lineups as Illinois Faces UCLA in Rose Bowl

Pasadena crowds split between a public sale line outside Arroyo Seco stadium and a station gather for a UCLA Illinois Rose Bowl glimpse. Only 8 000 of 90 000 seats go on sale first come first served at 1 p m PST with two per customer as Ray Eliot and his Illinois team arrive after a long trip.

Pasadena Calif Arroyo Seco Stadium Santa Claus Illinois UCLA Ray Eliot Huntington Hotel Eliot Champaign

Browns Annex China Returns $119.80 Gridiron Title

Cleveland Browns win the East West playoff 14 9 over the New York Yankees at Lakefront Stadium to claim the infant All America football conference title. Otto Graham throws a 16 yard TD to Danta Lavelli as the Browns surge after midseason losses to post the championship. China wins the eighth five furlong race at Billito track returning $119.80 on a $2 ticket in a track record payoff.

Browns Annex China Cleveland Cleveland Browns Municipal Paul E. Brown New York Yankees Otto Graham Northwestern Brooklyn Billito Track Lee Hop Niktan Grinaldi John Lion Bendis My Jeep Joe II Hank H Prissy Magnolia Ladybugs Tanta Gal Buster Sunshine Sue Kirk Rumpus Mutuel

Louis Plans Global Exhibition Swing For Joe Louis

Heavyweight champion Joe Louis will tour exhibitions in Latin and South America, South Africa, Australia, the Philippines, and Europe. Manager Billy McCarney cites a first bout in Mexico City on Feb 5 with five weeks of travel and a mid March New York return before a potential next title defense.

New York Joe Louis Latin South America South Africa Australia Philippines Europe Billy McCarney Mexico City Guatemala Costa Rica Colombia Peru Chile Argentina Uruguay Brazil Venezuela Puerto Rico McCarney Central Louis Atlantic British Isles

Jet Engine Gas Burst Spurs Reaction Description

It describes the reaction to gas bursting from a jet engine nozzle powering a jet propelled aircraft. The passage highlights propulsion basics and the resulting aerodynamic effect on flight dynamics.

Hoop Scores In College And High School Contests

United Press reports multiple basketball results across colleges and high schools. Notable scores include Arizona 73 over San Diego State 36 and North Phoenix 67 to Phoenix Tech 22 with other local teams like St. Mary's, Gilbert, Benson, and Snowflake posting varied margins. The piece closes with a historical note: Connie Mack, on his 74th birthday, expressed hope for another pennant with the Philadelphia Athletics.

United Press College University of Arizona San Diego State Phoenix Union Clarkdale Tucson St. Mary’s Gilbert Superior North Phoenix Phoenix Tech Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics

Tasmanian wolf described as striped tiger like creature

The Tasmanian animal is described as striped like a tiger with a tail like a rat, a relative of opossums, yet it is not a true wolf.

Arizona To Meet Miners In 1947 Arizona To Meet Miners In 1947

The University of Arizona closes its 1947 football schedule with a Border Conference meeting at El Paso and schedules Texas Mines for an Oct 18 game in El Paso. The Miners visit Tucson in 1948 and 1949, with six 1948 games set including Marquette Texas Tech and Hardin-Simmons.

University of Arizona el Paso Texas Mines Wildcats Hardin-Simmons Tempe Texas Tech Arizona Marquette Texas Mines Utah New Mexico Wyoming Tucson Noniate Abilene Tex Fl Paso Oven Lubbock Kansas

Whelchel Named Navy Football Head Coach Five Years Ago

Cmdr. John E. Whelchel was named head coach of the United States Naval Academy football program five years ago, marking a major leadership change for the team. The appointment positioned Whelchel to steer Navy through subsequent seasons and recruit talent.

John E. Whelchel U.S. Naval Academy

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