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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1946

Page

4

Wildcats Edge Morehead Kentucky Five 64-63

Arizona, riding a six game unbeaten streak, edged Morehead Kentucky State Teachers College 64-63 in Louisville. Link Richmond scored 32 for Arizona while Marvin Borodkin provided the decisive late shot. Morehead’s Jack Pebst led visitors with 18.

Wildcats Morehead Kentucky Louisville Arizona Kentucky State Teachers College Cincinnati Miami Univer Sity Marvin Borodkin Invaders Link Richmond Jack Pebst Fred Enke Padelford Udall Crum Borodkin Nichols I Hawhee Allen Wee Scroggins Rizona

Joe Louis May Fight In April

Heavyweight champion Joe Louis may defend his title in Atlantic City in April, with promoter Herman Taylor stating a definite title commitment with Mike Jacobs before his illness. The probable opponent would be the winner of the Joey Maxim Jersey Joe Walcott bout.

Philadelphia Joe Louis Atlantic City Herman Taylor Taylor Mike Jacobs New York Jacobs Mike Florida Brown Bomber Joey Maxim Joe Walcott Convention Hall Maxim Walcott Camden N. J Jack Kearns Kearns Curtis Sheppard Elmer Ray Louis Juarez Joe Mexico

Giants Buy Albany IL Club to Move Franchise to Jersey City

Ten years ago the New York Giants closed a deal to purchase the Albany club of the International League for 68000 dollars, moving the franchise to Jersey City as the first step in an expanded chain store system.

New York Giants Albany Club International League Jersey City

Howell Stars As High Upset Clinched by Badgers 49 43

Howell scored 28 points to lead the Tucson Badgers past the Safford Bulldogs 49 to 43 in Safford. The Badgers stayed ahead with 16 points by Howell in the first half and 31-21 at halftime. Barney led Safford with 14 points, Johnson added 11, while Darnell fouled out late with nine for Tucson.

Safford Jack Howell Tucson Badgers Safford Bulldogs Badgers Bulldogs Douglas Howell Tucson Bill Barney Leo Johnson Ned Darnell Brad Tolson

Badgers Host Globe Bears In Evening Conference Clash

The Badgers host Globe Bears at 8 15 p m in an Eastern conference game today. A 7 p m preliminary pits the two reserve squads. Globe has defeated Ft Thomas and Pima but fallen to St Marys of Phoenix and Amphitheatre.

Badgers Globe Bears Globe Ft. Thomas Pima St. Mary’s of Phoenix

KVOA Plans Rose Bowl Coverage and Luncheon

KVOA will broadcast the Tournament of Roses events from Pasadena including the kick off luncheon two days before the Rose Bowl game and the Rose Bowl itself. The luncheon at 2 p.m. features Gov. Earl Warren and coaches from Illinois and UCLA with Rose Bowl authorities in attendance. The Rose Bowl game will be reported at 2:45 p.m. January 1 by Bill Stern with Jack Lightcap assisting.

Pasadena KVOA NBC UCLA Illinois Earl Warren California George Stoddard Illinois University Ray Eliot Clarence Dykstra Bert la Brucherie Alonzo Stagg Bill Stern Jack Lightcap

Illini Center May Be Ready For Rose Bowl Start

Pasadena December report states Illini captain Mac Wenskunas likely will start against UCLA in the Rose Bowl after 24 hours of treatment for side pains. Coach Ray Eliot said the star linebacker is crucial to Illinois defense, while UCLA’s Ray Nagle broke his right leg in drills and Wes Mathews may start for the Bruins.

Pasadena Calif U.P University of Illinois Mac Wenskunas UCLA Wenskunas Mac Jwe Ray Eliot Big Nine Illini Stone Wall Eliot Vern Sliger al Mastrabgeli Ray Nagle Bert LaBrucherie Wes Mathews Don Malmberg Mathews Illinois Lou Donoho Ray Florek Donoho Salem Ill Florek Chicago Bruins

Age Medal Event Slated At El Rio

The traditional New Year battle at El Rio Golf and Country Club will shift to an age medal handicap tournament. Organizers led by Leon Levy assign players to four groups up to 25, 25 to 35, 35 to 45, and over 45 with winners based on medal scores after handicaps. Of note in the over 45 group are Hi Corbett, Lem White, and Ralph Bilby, who expects a heated contest. A breakfast at 8 a.m. precedes the events at Randolph Municipal Golf Course.

el Rio Golf and Country Club Leon Levy Levy H. S. “Hi” Corbett Lem White Ralph Bilby Bilby Municipal Randolph

Expert picks Uclans Tennessee LSU tech bowl bets

Football prognosticator Deke Houlgate names 13 teams to win January 1 bowl games. He predicts UCLA over Illinois by six in the Rose bowl and Tennessee over Rice by 13 in the Orange bowl, among other selections across 11 bowls.

ED Werkman Los Angeles U.P Deke Houlgate Houlgate New Orleans Georgia Charles Trippi Charles “Choo-Choo” Justice North Carolina University of California At Illinois Pasadena UCLA Tennessee Rice Miami Southeastern Southwestern Dallas Tex Louisiana State Arkansas Houston Georgia Tech St. Mary’s el Paso Cincinnati Virginia Poly Jacksonville Fla Oklahoma North Carolina State Fresno Calif San Jose Utah State Oklahoma City Okla Pepperdine College Nebraska Wesleyan Pepperdine San Antonio Hardin-Simmons Denver Tampa Delaware Rollins San Diego New Mexico Montana State San Francisco

Panthers Triumph Over Globe 46 to 39 at Amphitheatre

Kent Germaine led Amphi with 15 points as the Panthers edged Globe Bears 46-39 on Amphitheatre court. Matlock and Schaaf added nine and eight respectively while Barela paced Globe with 11, eight coming in the final period. Reserve scoring in the opener boosted Amphi subs to a 37-28 win.

Kent Germaine Panthers Globe High Bears Globe Germaine Tom Matlock Dick Schaaff Amphi Gilbert Barela Bears Matlock Schaaf Larry Hart Laughran Nogales

Badgers Lead State Basketball Standings in Arizona

In Phoenix on December 28 the expanding Class A league adds Glendale and Phoenix Technical. The Tucson Badgers top the loop with three league wins, while Phoenix Union Coyotes lead with seven overall victories. North Phoenix, Mesa, and Yuma trail, and Glendale Tech sit near the bottom with two losses and one win total.

Phoenix Arizona Glendale Phoenix Technical School Tucson Badgers Phoenix Union Coyotes Tech North Phoenix Mesa Yuma Badgers Coyotes Tucson Esa Uma

UCLA Stars Drafted by Packers in National Draft

UCLA's Ernie Case and Burr Baldwin were drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the NFL draft. The report also lists Illinois guard Alex Agase as drafted to oppose Case and Baldwin in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

Burr Baldwin USCLA Bruins UCLA Hlini Champaign Pasadena Calif Buddy Young Julie Rykovich Ilinois Ernie Case Burt Baldwin Los Angeles Green Bay Packers Packers Alex Agase Illinois Case Baldwin

Phoenix Webbeos Upset Carroll Shamrocks in LA Return

Led by sharpshooter Chet McNabb Phoenix Webbeos beat Carroll Shamrocks 43 to 36 in the second game to split a two game basketball series.

Phoenix Chet McNabb Phoenix Webbeos Carroll Shamrocks Los Angeles

Yankees Name Top Manager and Chandler Tops Pitchers

The Sporting News selects New York Yankees as top manager with Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators noted as outstanding baseball executive and Spud Chandler rated as No 1 pitcher in its standings.

New York Yankees Clark Griffith Washington Senators Spud Chandler Sporting News

Schroeder quits big time tennis after Davis Cup setback

Melbourne reports Ted Schroeder plans to leave top level tennis to focus on his business. Australia redraws its Davis Cup squad for 1947 after a crushing loss to the United States led by Schroeder and Kramer. Kramer and Walter Pate will transport the trophy to San Francisco.

Melbourne U.P Ted Schroeder Schroeder Jack Kramer Kramer Walter Pate U. S San Francisco Holcombe Ward U. S. Lawn Tennis Association Bill Tilden Bill Johnston Australia Don Budge Bromwich Gardnar Malloy Parls Quist Jack Eiedincotte California

College Hoops Scores Wrap Up Fast

Arizona over Morehead State 64 63 and Seton Hall 74 over Baldwin Wallace 48 lead a busy scoreboard. California tops Ohio State 57 47 while Creighton defeats Denver 47 35 and Notre Dame 66 over Dartmouth 55.

Arizona University Morehead State Oklahoma A. & M Texas Seton Hall College Baldwin Wallace California Ohio State Creighton Denver Hamline Stanford Notre Dame Dartmouth Evansville Durant Rockhurst St. Mary’s Calif

Cocio Kruski Impress in Armory Fight Show

Manny Cocio battered Burnell Williams to a quick first round stoppage in the feature event. Frankie Kruski knocked out Richard Lopez in 45 seconds. The card also previewed top horses at Billito with Ray Annie and Tonta Gal among favorites for a 330 yard open handicap.

Bill Lucas Manny Cocio Tucson The Armory Burnell Williams Davis-Monthan Field Cocio-Estrada Legion Post Cocio Williams D-M Dick Herrera Codo Frankie Kruski Long Island Richard Joker” Lopez Rios Kruski Billito Ray Annie L. L. Adamson Hollywood Calif Louisiana Tonta Gal Prissy W. Ewing Coleman, Tex Flicka L. E. Douglas Poison Ivy Billy Blue Susie Anson Champanior Danger Boy Billie II Anneta Rooster Sweet Heart Ginger Miss Johnnie Wampus Kitty Sunshine Bull's Eye Magnolia Bull Dog Ashwood Flica Tonta May Red Wagon Blush Rose Carrie Nation Billie Daw Jeepy Slicker Queen of Diamonds China Elizi Roxy Red J Aiener Sandy Foraker Sweet Zaca Stork Jay Bird Lemming Bard Conrad F Little Gallant Buster Sener Bill Tonta Gal Itn

Dartmouth Wins Hockey Contest at California 11 to 2

Dartmouth college hockey ran to an 11 to 2 victory over the University of California in Berkeley. Center Bruce Mather led with four goals and two assists, Bill Riley added three, and goalie Dick Desmond was briefly treated for a cut eye after practice before the second period.

Berkeley Calif Dartmouth College University of California Big Green Bruce Mather Bill Riley Dartmouth Dick Desmond

San Jose States Lines Up For Raisin Bowl

San Jose State Spartans coach Bill Hubbard announced the starting lineup for the Raisin Bowl against Utah State in Fresno California on New Year’s Day. George Terry Dean Sophia Val Marchi Jack Fauk Bill Perry Hans Weidenhofer Bob Pifferini Pete Denevi Babe Nomura Bert Robinson Allan Hardisty.

San Jose Calif U.P Bill Perry Joe Guilano San Jose State Spartans Utah State Fresno Bill Hubbard George Terry Dean Sophia Val Marchi Jack Fauk Perry Hans Weidenhofer Bob Pifferini Pete Denevi Babe Nomura Bert Robinson Allan Hardisty

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