Umpire Hill Credited For Hit On Bad Call
Roy Gibbens was recorded for a hit on Saturday night, but the hit belongs to umpire Hill who fielded the ball during the eighth inning. Bohanan swung at the third strike but Hill ruled ball, allowing Bohanan to reach first and score.
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Roy Gibbens
Gibbens
Hill
Texas
Albuquerque
Buhanan
Bohanan
Tucson
Bob Kubicek
Gibbons
Kubicek
Blue
Umpire Hill
Grand Larceny on Third Strike Robbed No Hit Bid
Umpire Hill's failure to call a third strike spoiled Gibbons no hit bid in a tense game. Beeler's second base play and a disputed tag produced two runs on walks and an error. Roy pitched seven strong innings, drawing praise from Patterson and Shader after wild first frame.
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Umpire Hill
Gibbons
Hill
Trusky
Nordell
Jodie Beeler
Beeler
Molina
Gibbens
Dame Fortune
Roy
Pat Patterson
Mickey Shader
Salvatierra Quietly Keeps Humor Amid Slump and Bus Mishap
Mexico born Cowboy outfielder Manuel Salvatierra gathered one hit in a rough game and fought Albuquerque pitcher Harry Parks after Parks insulted him. Manager Patterson, frustrated with umpires, faced a broken team bus on the ride back to town. Salvatierra quipped that his hit would spark a revolution.
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Manuel Salvatierra
Mexico
Manny
Harry Parks
Albuquerque
Skipper Patterson
Salvatierra
Patterson
Batiste Escapes With 29 Points In Denver Meet
DENVER June 2 Joe Batiste the versatile former Tucson Ariz star led Sacramento Junior College to victory at the national junior college meet scoring 29 points. He set a new meet record 23.4 seconds in the 220 yard low hurdles winning the high jump and placing in broad jump javelin and shot put after a shoe loss halted the high hurdles.
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Denver
Joe Batiste
Tucson
Ariz
Batiste
Sacramento
Calif
Warren G. Harding Namesake Baby Born in Columbus Suburb
Warren Gamaliel Harding III is named after the late president. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. George T. Harding II of Worthington, a Columbus suburb, and the father is a nephew of Warren G. Harding.
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Warren G. Harding
Columbus, O
U.P
Warren Gamaliel Harding
Warren Gamaliel Harding III
George T. Harding II
Worthington
Columbus
Harding
Tuczonian Second In Midget Races
Frank Townsend of Tucson took runner-up honors to Bob Lynch of Phoenix in a small track meet between the two cities. Lynch won the quarter in 11.45 seconds, the half in 24.36, and the mile in 48.91 with an average speed of 75 mph. Townsend posted 12.38, 24.39, and 49.10. G. W. Parker of Tucson finished third in the quarter with 17.15.
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Phoenix
Frank Townsend
Tucson
Bob Lynch
Lynch
Townsend
G. W. Parker
Labor Union Team Wins 16-7 Over El Centro Juniors
The Construction Labor Union defeated the El Centro Juniors 16 to 7. Sandoval led with five hits in a 19 hit attack, Bustamante added a homer, and Hall hit a round tripper for El Centro.
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Sandoval
Bustamante
Hall of
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Kellner to Pitch for Tucson in Amphitheatre Night Game
The Tucson Cowboys host the El Paso Texans in a four game series at Municipal Park led by lefty Alex Kellner who seeks his second win. Tucson trails with a narrow lead as Albuquerque and El Paso split, while Kellner and Burpo duel in a pitchers’ battle.
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Albuquerque
Tucson Cowboys
el Paso Texans
Municipal Park
Alex Kellner
Cowboys
el Paso
Bisbee
Johnny Ortega
Roy Gibbons
Kellner
Ortega
George Burpo
Burpo
Birmingham
Southern Association
Estrada
Trusky
Nordell
Bill Benevich
Waitman
Zielinski
Burpe
Dame Fortune
Hill
Benevich
Manny Salvatierra
Klein
Jodie Beeler
Cardinals
Texans Dominate National Open Spotlight In Fort Worth
The National Open heads to the Colonial club course in Fort Worth Texas June 5 to 7 with a heavy Texas contingent led by Ben Hogan Byron Nelson and Jimmy Demaret among 170 entrants Hogan a Texan by birth tops the field while Nelson a Toledo pro also hails from Texas The course at 7035 yards par 70 is praised for tough holes including Nos 4 5 and 15 An estimated 35000 to 55000 fans are expected season tickets cost 6 60 and pre tournament charity matches feature Bob Hope vs Johnny Weissmuller
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Walter L. Johns
Central Press
Texas
Colonial Club
Fort Worth
Tex
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Hogan
White Plains
N. Y
Nelson
Toledo
Jimmy Demaret
Lloyd
Ray Mangrum
Ralph Guldahl
Trinity River
Canterbury Club
Cleveland
Marvin Leonard
Bob Hope
Johnny Weissmuller
Bob Byrnes
Rice Institute
West Texas
Lawson Little
Gene Sarazen
Little
Sarazen
Craig Wood
Guidahl
Lloyd Mangrum
Dick Metz
Ed Dudley
Frank Walsh
Tommy Armour
Jag McSpaden
Henry Picard
Vic Ghezzi
John Revolta
Sam Snead
Johnny Farrell
Sam Parks
Ky Laffoon
Jimmy Thomson
Joe Turnesa
Joe Kirkwood
Jock Hutchinson
Wood
Jimmy Dykes urged to return as Chisox seek pennant
The editorial pleads with James Joseph Dykes to come off the retired list and rejoin the Chicago White Sox after a split with the Senators. It notes infield errors and calls for updated fielding as the White Sox hold a slim lead in the American League. The piece also covers Dodgers and Giants ties for first, and other league moves on a sunlit Sunday.
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Sid Feder
Associated Press
James Joseph Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Jimmy
Senators
Indians
Yankees
Yanks
Connie Mack
Gowanus
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Cardinals
St. Louis
White Sox
Tribe
Boston Red Sox
Detroit
Tigers
Jimmy Foxx
Athletics
Browns
Bump Hadley
Phil Marchildon
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Junior Thompson
Rhinelanders
Chicago Cubs
Phillies
Favorites Named for National Open as Fort Worth Looms
Press Sports writer notes five top contenders led by Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Jimmy Demaret Lawson Little and Sam Snead for the National Open in Fort Worth Texas starting Thursday. Odds place them at 8 to 1 with numerous other pros and many longer shots listed.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Jimmy Demaret
Lawson Little
Sam Snead
Prof. Doyle
Snead
Sammy
Demaret
Hogan
Nelson
Little
Doyle
Gene Sarazen
Horton Smith
Henry Picard
Ralph Guldahl
Vic Ghezzi
Paul Runyan
Clayton Heafner
Jub McSpaden
Johnny Revolta
Bud Ward
Pee Wee Pieretti Shuts Bees in 13 for El Paso Win
AP reports the El Paso Texans beat Bisbee 10 to 9 in 13 innings behind Pee Wee Pieretti. He earned the win in the nightcap after pitching eight more innings in relief, while Bisbee’s ace Al Faccio also starred. Tucson faltered, losing 3 to 2 at Albuquerque, preventing a league shift.
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Associated Press
Little Pee Wee Pieretti
el Paso
Bisbee Bees
Pieretti
Texans
Bees
Haney
al Faccio
Bisbee
Tucson
Albuquerque
Cardinals
Johnny Ortega
Klein
Estrada
Burpo
McNutt Captures Southwestern Golf Title From Stewart
Blaine McNutt of El Paso defeated Stewart of Albuquerque 4 and 2 in the 36-hole final to win the 27th Southwestern tournament. The victory ends Stewart’s long hold on the crown. McNutt gains his first Southwestern title as his consistent short game overmatching Stewart’s erratic play.
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EL Paso
Tex
Phoenix
Ariz
McNutt
Stewart
Bob Goldwater
Spec
Tigers Break Even In League Games
The Ouly Park Tigers split league doubleheader action with an 11-2 morning win over the Tucson Groves and a 9-2 afternoon defeat to the Azteca Warriors. Saladin led with seven hits in nine at bats across both games.
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Ouly Park
Byron Nelson Picked in National Open Preview
New York June 2 The Special News Service backs Byron Nelson as the likely Open winner among top players Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret Ralph Guldahl and Lloyd Mangrum Nelson chosen as the forecast. Amateurs rarely win the Open with five prior victories by Ouimet Jones Travers Evans and Goodman.
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New York
Special News Service
Ben Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Byron Nelson
Ralph Guldahl
Lloyd Mangrum
Nelson
Francis Ouimet
Bobby Jones
Jerry Travers
Chuck Evans
Johnny Goodman
Porter’s Cap Starred in Sequel On Return to Hollywood
Louisville Times notes B M Atkinson Jr reports Porter’s Cap will headline a sequel titled I Needed Wings upon returning to Hollywood. The piece hints at a high profile project and Porter’s Cap as lead.
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B. M. Atkinson, Jr
Louisville
Hollywood
Porter
Cap
Baseball talk on star players and wartime policy
Leo Durocher says he would not trade Pete Reiser for anyone but Bob Feller. Jimmy Foxx, benched at his own request, may try wearing glasses at the plate. Ickes hints night baseball cuts to aid defense. Larry MacPhail says such a move would ruin minor leagues though majors survive.
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Leo Durocher
Pete Reiser
Bob Feller
Jimmy Foxx
Ickes
Defense Industries
Larry MacPhail
One Minute Interview with Jess Neely on Bob Brumley
In a brief chat coach Jess Neely questions whether high scorer Bob Brumley will be drafted. He asserts Brumley has dependents only if others are mistaken and mentions Rice coaches who could be categorized as dependent.
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Jess Neely
Bob Brumley
Bob
Rice
Yankees owner travels to Texas for college graduation
Douglas G Hertz visits College Station to see Johnny Kimbrough graduate as chatter grows about the national open and next month’s all star game with odds and past records cited from recent events.
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Douglas G. Hertz
Yankees
College Station
Texas
Johnny Kimbrough
Fort Worth
Denver
Help Wanted for Corner News and Jingles
Short items and gossip from across town requested for Eddie Brietz. Send two or four line jingles or brief notes to 50 Rockefeller Plaza New York.
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Eddie Brietz
50 Rockefeller Plaza
New York
Burglars Load Safe From Auto Agency With Pulley
Burglars entered an automobile agency office in Princess Ann Maryland and could not pry open a 500 pound safe containing 700 dollars. They used a garage loading pulley to hoist the safe onto a new truck, taking the safe and its title with it.
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Yeggs
Princess Ann
WU P
Softball Schedule Lights Up Tonight In City League
Tonight at Eaglefield the 31 Taxi faces J.T Produce at 7 30 and Porters meets the Pima County Shops at 8 30. Week plans include Tuesday doubles such as Daniel's Jewels against Dunbar Cardinals and Congress Street Champs versus Steinfelds, with further games through Friday featuring Steinfelds De Molay and Stritt's Conoco Boys against Porter's.
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Eaglefield
Taxi
J.T Produce
Porter's
Pima County
Daniel’s Jewels
Dunbar Cardinals
Congress Street
Steinfelds
Sunset Dairy
Construction Labor Union
de Molay
Stritt’s
Conoco Boys
J.T. Produce
Steinfeld’s
Stritt's
Farmers Own and Operate Over a Quarter of Motor Trucks
A report notes that twenty six percent of all motor trucks are owned and operated by farmers. The statistic highlights significant farmer involvement in trucking and farm-related transport.
Odds Favor Player In Local Slot Machine Fight
Police doubt the house always wins after finding 40 leaden slugs cut to dollar size in a Reno, New local $1 slot machine.
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Reno
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