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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1949

Page

15

Streams And Game Trails Arizona Trout Season Outlook

Opening weekend reports show mixed fishing across Arizona with good catches at Greer White River Canyon Lake Apache Lake and Choya Bay. Worm bait and salmon eggs popular. dry conditions and fires cautions noted. season decisions pending with public input requested for July and the 1949 season.

Arizona Greer White River Mt. Lemmon White Mountains Canyon Lake Apache Lake Apache Canyon Tut Rocky Point Choya Bay Buck End Hyman Chowa Bay Lee Phoenix Aliona Arizona Game and Fish Commision

Hollywood producer eyes Marcel for Mae West film role

In Loch Sheldrake New York on June 2 an agent for a Hollywood producer offered Marcel the chance to co star as world middleweight champion in a movie with Mae West, signaling a major screen opportunity.

Loch Sheldrake N. Y Marcel Mae West

Mills Favored in London Bout and Open Qualifiers

Fredd ie Mills eyed a 7 5 favorite tag to defeat Bruce Woodcock at White City Stadium in a London bout while nine more golf stars qualified for the National Open at Chevy Chase and Medinah. The event also noted veterans Dutch Harrison Jimmy Thompson Jim Ferrier and others joining the Medinah field with strong scores and playoff wins.

Mills London Freddie Mills Bruce Woodcock White City Stadium Ce A Ae Lee Paterson N. J Woodcock Savold Ezzard Joe Walcott Chicago Washington U.P Dutch Harrison Jimmy Thompson Jim Ferrier Medinah Country Club Richmond Chevy Chase Country Club PGA Harrison Little Rock, Ark Buck White Greenwood Miss George Fazio Conshohocken

UCLA Veterans Added to Los Angeles Dons Rookie List

UCLA football players Mike Dimitro and Art Steffen were added to the Los Angeles Dons rookie list on Thursday. The pair, both veterans of the All America conference club, join the squad as it builds its new roster.

Los Angeles UCLA Los Angeles Dons All America Cemes Mike Dimitro Art ‘Steffen

Indians shortstop Lou Boudreau suffers fractured finger

Cleveland Indians manager and shortstop Lou Boudreau revealed on Thursday that a fractured little finger on his left hand will keep him from normal field work but he may rejoin the lineup against the Boston Red Sox tonight. He hurt the finger on a throw from catcher Jim Hogan during Saturday’s Chicago White Sox game, mistaking it for a bruise until X rays confirmed the fracture.

Cleveland Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Boudreau Chicago White Sox Jim Hogan

Yanks Sign Two Santa Clara Men to Contracts

The New York Yankees sign two Santa Clara University players. Outfielder Bill Renna of Oakland is assigned to Kansas City in the American Association. First baseman Tom Kelly of San Francisco is assigned to Beaumont in the Texas League. Jack Dillon of Michigan State is also noted as a strong tennis talent.

Thompson New York Ray Wade Hill Shreveport Eric Monti Santa Monica Calif Jack Isaacs Langley Airfield Virginia Chandler Harper Portsmouth Ferrier San Francisco Isaacs Harper Bill Nary Los Angeles Henry Ransom St. Andrews Ill al Houghton Washington Chevy Chase New York Yankees Santa Clara University Yankee Joe Devine Bill Renna Oakland Kansas City Tom Kelly Beaumont

Robinson to risk title against Gavilan July 11

Philadelphia June 2 Sugar Ray Robinson is set to defend his welterweight title against Kid Gavilan in Philadelphia on July 11. Promoters dispute exclusive rights, with Garden Corp seeking injunction and local officials requiring assurances on weight and forfeit.

Philadelphia Ray Sugar) Robinson Kid Gavilan Municipal Stadium New York Madison Square Gardens Corporation Robinson Leon Rains Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission Tnt Gavilate Rains Gavilan Harry Markson the Garden Ralph Smith Houston Tex Smith Sugar Ray

Stanford Crew To Enter Famous Race

Stanford University announced it will send its varsity crew to the 47th annual Poughkeepsie Regatta on June 25 for the first time since 1915. The field will include 12 crews with California and Washington also entered. Stanford must raise 3000 dollars from outside sources as the program continues without state funding.

Palo Alto Calif U.P Stanford University Stanford California Washington USC Oregon State

USC Relay Team Faces Stiff Test

Southern California may face its toughest challenge of the year at the Compton Relays as Shore Athletic club of New Jersey fields Lloyd LaBeach Herm McKenley Anderson Stanfield and Charles Slade against USC’s Mel Patton George Pasquali Ron Frazier and Norm Stocks in the 880 yard sprint relay. If LaBeach is fully recovered, he would anchor against Patton.

Compton Calif

Musidora Wins English Oaks at Epsom Downs

Musidora the 4 to 1 favorite won the 171st Oaks Stakes at Epsom Downs by a neck over Coronation V in a stirring stretch duel. Masidora’s owner N. P. Donaldson took 10,270 pounds. Royal onlookers included Queen Elizabeth and Rita Hayworth.

Epsom England Musidora Epsom Downs Coronation N. P. Donaldson King George’s Avila His Majesty Queen Elizabeth Princess Margaret Duke of Edinburgh Princess Royal Duke and Duchess of Gloucester Prince Aly Khan Rita Hayworth Susan V

MSU Guard Gabby Marek Beats Warren Druetzler in HS Half Mile

East Lansing Michigan June 2 Gabby Marek Michigan State guard and light heavy boxing standout boasts of defeating Warren Druetzler Spartan distance runner in a high school half mile race.

East Lansing Mich Gabby Marek Warren Druetzler Spartan

Standings Snapshot Across Three Minor Leagues

American Association leaders Milwaukee and Kansas City tied at 8 1 for top records while Indianapolis and Louisville linger near bottom. International League shows Buffalo 11 Montreal 7 with Newark and Jersey City close behind. Texas League Houston leads 7 1 with Shreveport at 3 9. Beaumont San Antonio split. Southern Association Atlanta 5 New Orleans 4 and Mobile 5 Birmingham 4. Nashville Memphis and others note varied results.

Jersey City Syracuse Newark Baltimore Buffalo Montreal Houston Shreveport Beaumont San Antonio Oklahoma City Fort Worth Southern Association Atlanta New Orleans Nashville & Memphis Mobile Birmingham Chattanooga Little Rock

Name Of Gehrig Still Is Magic

New York remembers Lou Gehrig as the Iron Horse whose consecutive games record and batting feats defined a era. His memory remains powerful as his widow testified before Congress seeking funds for spinal disease research.

Gehrig New York U.P Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Iron Horse America Larrupin Lou Congress of the United States Yankee Yankee Stadium Babe Ruth

Phoenix Fight Card Collapses at Madison Square Garden

Promoter Paul Clinite saw the Wednesday Phoenix card fall apart with visa issues delaying Rudolph Villa and Sonny Gomez, Billy Shelton injuring his ankle, and several prelims failing to show. Wendy Gallant defeated Joey Martinez by unanimous decision in the feature eight.

Phoenix U.P Madison Square Garden Paul Clinite Rudolph Villa Sonny Gomez Vila Juarez Billy Shelton Shelton West Coast Clinite Wendy Gallant Phoenix Light Joey Martinez Pillar

MacPhail Buys 3 Chrysler Horses

Walter P. Chrysler Jr sold 24 racing thoroughbreds at public auction for 221000 dollars. Larry S. MacPhail bought three fillies for 27300 dollars, the day’s heaviest bid. Chrysler withdraws from the sport and will auction yearlings August 12-13 and brood mares August 19 at Saratoga New York.

New York Walter P. Chrysler Jr Larry S. MacPhail Chrysler Saratoga N. Y G. P. Odom Imperium Scatter MacPhail Our Hostess Invariant Pretty One

Turner And Wilson Fight To Deadlock

Earl Turner of Richmond and Jackie Wilson of Los Angeles fought to a 12 round draw in Oakland in the first bout toward the California middleweight crown. Wilson floored Turner twice with hard rights once in the first round and again in the seventh as Turner pressed the pace and held late control. Turner weighed 155 1/2 pounds and Wilson 150.

Oakland Calif Earl Turner Richmond Jackie Wilson Los Angeles California Turner Wilson

Women Wrestlers On All-Star Card At Tucson Sports Center

Promoter Duke Kotsonaros schedules a busy wrestling card at the Tucson Sports Center Tuesday night. The show opens with a one fall 30 minute bout between Honest John LaRance and Terrible Terry McGinnis, followed by a 10 minute blindfold match with six Negro grapplers. Clara Mortenson and Molly Booth clash in a hair pulling two out of three fall 45 minute match, then Honest Jules LaRance faces Bobby Managoff in the main event a two out of three falls lasting one hour.

Duke Kotsonaros Tucson Sports Center Honest John LaRance Terrible Terry McGinnis Clara Mortenson Molly Booth Honest Jules Bobby Managoff

Fraccia Leads Senators Past Cowboys In 12-7 Showdown

Five Phoenix home runs, four over left field, powered a 12-7 win for the Phoenix Senators over the Tucson Cowboys at Randolph Park. Don Fracchia doubled his night with two homers and two singles, Harry Eastwood and Don Trower also homered, Aguilar allowed 11 hits in six innings, and JoJo Morjoseph earned the win as Tucson hosts Globe-Miami and Bisbee Douglas in upcoming games.

Phoenix Senators Randolph Park Tucson Cowboys Othman Oakey Don Trower Harry Eastwood al Aguilar Fracchia Aguilar Phoenix Ernie Trujillo Fracthia Eastwood Don Bell Waddies Tommy Torchia Tucson JoJo Morjoseph Lone "Ponce Solons Senators

Tucson Cowboys Meet Phoenix Senators In Arizona Texas League

At Randolph Park in Tucson the Cowboys host the Senators in an Arizona Texas League baseball game set for 8 p m Thursday. The matchup features local clubs seeking league standings and fan turnout.

Tucson Cowboys Phoenix Senators Randolph Park

Clough Sparks Kings Victory In Tight Arizona Tilt

Gene Clough the Bisbee-Douglas Kings center fielder delivered a clutch ninth inning single to drive a 12-11 comeback over Globe-Miami. Don Fracchia led Phoenix Solons with 4 for 4 and 2 homers in a 12-7 win over Tucson as Tony Ponce earned his eighth victory.

Gene Clough Bisbee-Douglas Kings Clough Globe-Miami Gene Phoenix Don Fracchia Solons Tucson Tony Ponce Indios Texans Roberto Vilarreal Juarez Indio Juarez el Paso Kings Tom Crosley Don Johnson Syd Cohen Villarreal Cohen

Hockey Officials Meet for Annual North American Convention

In New York on June 2, hockey officials from amateur and professional leagues across North America gathered for their 32nd CAHA session and 12th USHA meeting. Over 100 followers attended, marks CAHA's first meeting outside Canada, with broad representation from the four pro leagues.

New York North America Canadian Amateur Hockey Association Amateur Hockey Association of United States CAHA Canada Pacific

Fight Results From Oakland and Nearby Venues

In Oakland California on June 2 Earl Turner drew Jackie Wilson after 12 rounds. Archie Whitewater defeated Emil Barao on points in Oakland. Junius Washington stopped Cardell Jones in Oakland. Silent Pate defeated Jimmy Boggs in Oakland by decision. In Binghamton Lee Sala beat Joe Taylor on points. Joe Rindone stopped Irish Bobby Flanagan in Worcester and London. Michigan State football averaged 16 first downs and 35.9 points per game in 1948 over ten contests.

Oakland Calif Earl Turner Richmond Jackie Wilson Angeles Archie Whitewater Emil Barao Hayward Junius Washington Cardell Jones Silent Pate Jimmy Boggs Michigan State

U S Net Stars in Singles Semifinals

London June 2 World professional tennis championships saw an all American semifinals lineup as Bobby Riggs faced Don Budge and Jack Kramer met Pancho Segura. Segura defeated Mohamed Ali Mobarek 6 2 6 1 in the quarterfinals.

London Bobby Riggs Don Budge Jack Kramer Pancho Segura Segura Ecuador Mohamed Ali Mobarek California Kramer Kalle Schroder Sweden Riggs Walter Werthmuller Switzerland Budge Dinny Pails Australia

Greer withdraws from Valle fight

Joe Valle of Tucson loses opponent as Glenn Greer of Davis-Monthan pulls out of a four round middleweight bout set for June 6 at Promoter Bil Santos venue. Santos seeks Charles Ray of Davis Monthan or Willie Brown resident here to face Valle.

Joe Valle Tucson Glenn Greer Davis-Monthan Bil Santos Valle Charles Ray Willie Brown Boston

Musial hits pair as Cardinals down Dodgers in stretch drive

Wednesday's Stars: Stan Musial blasted two homers to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past Brooklyn 63. Sam Webb of the Giants delivered seven and a third innings of sharp relief, giving up only two hits as the Giants beat the Cubs 11 to 5.

Associated Press Stan Musial Cardinals St. Louis Brooklyn Sam Webb Giants Cubs

Jamaican sprinter clocks 45.9 at 1948 AAU meet

Herb McKen ley of Jamaica posted a 45.9 second 400 meter time at the National AAU track and field championships held at Marquette University Stadium on July 2, 1948, with the mark accepted as an official world record.

Milwaukee Wis Herb McKenley Jamaica A.A.U Marquette University

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