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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1954

Page

15

A Arizona Captain Eddie Aros Eyes Comeback in District Seven

Eddie Aros, Arizona captain, returns from a broken arm to lead the Wildcats in the District Seven playoffs at Greeley and Laramie against Colorado State and Wyoming. He says timing is coming back, outlines positional fit, and stresses focus as Arizona seeks a strong run toward the College World Series.

Eddie Aros University of Arizona Eddie Colorado State College Wyoming Greeley Colo Laramie Wyo Ares Arizona Omaha Cats Colorado State Russ Gragg Hi Corbett Field Texas Teddy Lazovich Lazovich No. 6 Lancet

Juarez Manager Strahan Letter to McNally Over Game Report

A reader letter from T W Strahan defends Juarez manager Fernandez after a game with Cananea. The writer demands an apology for reported facts and accuses the columnist of jumping to conclusions. The editor replies acknowledging the error and pledges to publish more reader letters.

Amn Juarez Ve Strahan Cananea Bavatete Fernandez League Fernandez Mr. McNally

El Paso Ties Juarez for Second in Arizona Texas League

El Paso and Juarez combined for a 15 to 3 Juarez win while El Paso beat Mexicali 8 to 4 to pull even for second place in the Arizona-Texas league, four games behind Phoenix. Bisbee-Douglas downed Tucson 20 to 12 and Nogales topped Phoenix 7 to 6 in 10 innings.

el Paso Juarez Eagles Phoenix Texans Cananea Bisbee-Douglas Tucson Nogales Arizona-Texas Paso Pacific Coast League Aexicall Hollywood Bisbee-Douglas San Francisco Wuwnee Tucson Sevens Oakland Hd San Diego Wee Sacramento Seattle Los Angeles Mexicali Portland San Francisco Hollywood Bisbee Douglas Oakland Featue

Bunting Edge in Little League Varsity Drama

Richie Ashburn profiles as one of the best bunters in baseball whose skill often decides games. An Inside Baseball note highlights bunting as a decisive factor in many contests and discusses its impact on outcomes for young players.

Richie Ashburn

Bunting Tips From Dodgers School Director

The Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball School director teaches bunting by catching the ball with the bat and placing the ball along the ground. Pepper Martin of the St. Louis Cardinals is cited as an example of aiming the bat like a gun before bunting.

Brooklyn Dodgers Pepper Martin St. Louis Cardinals

Red Sox near turning point as June looms in 1954 race

Boston eyes an 18 game Fenway stand and a fresh push after a spring of injuries. Williams returns to form amid a 3 game win streak and nine complete games by Boston hurlers. Meantime, the league sees Chicago and Brooklyn surge as Boston climbs from seventh to sixth with renewed urgency.

Boston Red Sox Lou Boudreau Fenway Park Ted Williams Cubs Hank Sauer Brooklyn Philadelphia Gil Hodges Pittsburgh New York Giants Ruben Gomez Baltimore Milt Bolling Williams Jim Piersall Harry Agganis Bill Henry Mickey Vernon

Stars Invade Tucson in Arizona-Texas League Opener

Phoenix Stars travel to Old Pueblo to open a three game series with the Tucson Cowboys as Tucson aims for a comeback after a rough road trip. King-sports note: Dick Hogan drives in six runs and a grand slam highlights Bisbee-Douglas win over Tucson.

Phoenix Stars Tucson Phoenix Hi Corbett Field Tucson Cowboys Pokes Phoenix Senators Bisbee-Douglas Copper Kings Kings Douglas Don Jameson Corky Reddell Jameson Don Jordan Jordan Don Cantrell Reddell Stars Vern Highfield Jim Byron Manny Magallon Ben (Papalero Valenzuela Tony Morales Dick Hogan Gertry Connerss Mines F Tb Ashman Hogan Vainzia Jorda Magazin James Bynoncf Estrada Everte Chialos Kraft Murphy Hohfid Cantri Magallon Bynon Highfield Hill Nelson E—Hogan Cantrell RBI Gentry Choukalos Conner Magalion Bynone Sac Edelmair So—Cantrell R&er U—Haines School

Vukovich Wins Indy 500 as Pit Crew Seals Credit

In Indianapolis Bill Vukovich secures his second straight 500 mile victory aided by a fast pit crew. He finishes 1:09.59 ahead of Jimmy Bryan and 1:57 ahead of Jack McGrath, despite early pace by McGrath. Bryan and McGrath suffer extra pit stops and magneto troubles, with Daywalt briefly involved in a spectacular crash but unhurt.

Vukovich Bill Vukovich Indianapolis Jimmy Bryan Jack McGrath Indianapolis Motor Speedway McGrath Phoenix Bryan Fresno South Pasadena Jimmy Daywalt Sam Hanks Burbank Calif Art Cross la Porte Ind Daywalt Jim Rathmann Pat Flaherty Glendale Troy Ruttman Spider Webb Dayton Ohio Pat O'Connor North Vernon Victory Salem Duane Carter Speedway City

Baseball Standings and Schedule for American League

The AL standings show Cleveland, Chicago, New York, Detroit, Washington, Boston, Baltimore, and Philadelphia with records and games back. Yesterday’s results include Detroit 7 Baltimore 2 and New York 0 Washington 1. today’s games list Stobbs vs Grimm, Trice vs Clevenger, Branca vs Coleman. Tomorrow’s show Detroit at Washington, Baltimore at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston.

V. Tl. Pet Cleveland Chicago New York -Stw Detroit Boston Philadelphia Washington New York Stobbs Grimm Trice Clevenger Baltimore Branca Coleman

National phia 4 postp second time games listed

Schedule lists tonight games with pitchers Meyer and Wilson in Brooklyn Milwaukee St Louis Chicago and New York Pittsburgh matchups. Teams Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Milwaukee Pittsburgh Chicago New York St Louis appear with game times and listed starters or options.

Brooklyn Milwaukee Meyer Wilson St. Louis Chicago Preske Poholsky Davis New York Pittsburgh Hearn Liddle Surkent Philadelphia Cincinnati GUE W. L. Pet Philadelphia Ne Philadelianingne

Final On 500 Car Lineup From Indianapolis Race

The report lists top finishers and speeds from the Indianapolis 500 with car numbers, drivers, and towns led by Bill Vukovich at 130.840 mph. Jimmy Bryan and Jack McGrath follow with high speeds, while eight more entries completed but await official placings. Several racers retired or had mechanical issues including engine failures and spinouts across multiple cars.

Bill Vukovich Fresno Calif Jimmy Bryan Phoenix Ariz Jack McGrath South Pasadena Troy Ruttman Salem Ind Duane Carter Speedway City Mike Nazaruk North Bellmore N. Y Freddy Agabashian Albany Don Freeland Los Angeles Paul Russo Hammond Jerry Hoyt Indianapolis Larry Crockett Columbus Cal Niday Pacoima Marshall Idl Seb Sweikert Hayward Jimmy Reece Oklahoma Ernie McCoy Reading Art Cross la Porte Johnny Parsons van Nuys Andy Linden Redondo Jimmy Davies Frank Armi Hanford George Fender Lansdale Manuel Ayule Burbank

Arizona Wildcats Headed to District Seven Playoffs

The University of Arizona baseball team travels by bus to the District Seven playoffs in Greeley, Colorado, aiming for a second hurdle toward Omaha. Coach Frank Lancet’s 21 players race against Colorado College and Wyoming with a chance to meet Oregon in Omaha if they advance.

Citizen Sports Editor Arizona Omaha University of Arizona Neb Frank Lancet Wildcats Colorado State College Wyoming Rocky Mountain Greeley Colo Laramie Wyo Cowboys Cats Albuquerque Lancer Fort Collins el Jardin Northerner Colorado College Hi Corbett Field Lancet Casa Grande

Minors Scores From Texas League and American Association

Oklahoma City defeated Dallas 8 to 3 while Shreveport lost 4 to 10 and Beaumont fell 1 to 11. Tulsa beat Fort Worth 4 to 2 and Houston edged San Antonio. In American Association Charleston topped Columbus 7 to 6, St Paul beat Minneapolis 4 to 3, Kansas City won 7 to 1 over Indianapolis in a rain delayed second game, and Toledo prevailed 7 to 5 while Louisville 3 and 3 were tied.

Lyn Duke Snider Willie Jones Willie Mays Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Hoyt Wilhelm Vern Law St. Louis Cubs Cardinal Sauer Paul Milner Randy Jackson Bill Serena Eric Banks Oklahoma City Dallas Shreveport Beaumont Tulsa Fort Worth Houston San Antonio Charleston Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo Louisville

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