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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1946
Page
8
A nationwide poll shows 69 percent hold an unfavorable view of John L. Lewis, 13 percent favorable, and 18 percent no opinion. Reporters questioned over two hundred field staffers found Lewis described in harsh terms while a small minority cautioned support.
Sydney June 3. Australia’s Bernborough the nine time winner and Australian wonder horse aims for the United States next year to contest the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap at Arcadia Calif. After winning the Boomben Ahern handicap at Brisbane in 1 18 3 4 and cutting the course record, owner A N Romano announced plans to ship the six year old to America. Bernborough had dominated Australian racing since his first major race last September.
Jack Davis took top honors in the Tucson Gun Club double shooting with 41 breaks of 50. Miles Abrams was second with 20 of 25. Other scores include Hullett 31 of 50, Gwaltney 30 of 50, Bent 35 of 50, Underwood 34 of 50, Chapman 15 of 25, Cramer 32 of 50, Graves 15 of 25, Sherman 35 of 50, Smith 15 of 25, Pochel 38 of 50. Next meet includes handicap and 16 yard trap at Randolph Park range Sunday at 2 p.m.
In Detroit on June 3 John Davis of Brooklyn won the AAU national heavyweight weight lifting championship lifting a total of 918 pounds across three lifts. Alan Stephan of Chicago won the Mr America title for top male physique in the competition.
Summary of top NL batting leaders including Schoen and Walker with 374, St Louis and Brooklyn figures. Slaughter and Musial lead runs. Pitching notes feature Beggs and Herring with 40 1000 records. American League leaders include Vernon and Williams in batting, Pesky and Degrom in hits, DiMaggio and Greenburg homo runs, and Ferris in pitching.
The schedule lists pitchers for tonight's matchups: Louis or Potter against New York St to Marshall. Detroit Overmier vs Leonard in Washington. Embree and Reynolds for Cleveland at Philadelphia with Marchildon and Fowler. Chicago Lee and Lopat vs Boston Ferris and Bugby. Philadelphia Rowe at Pittsburgh Albosta. New York Carpenter at St Louis Brazile. Only games scheduled.
Fernando Maldonado, president, confirms the withdrawal of the circuit from organized baseball citing class A status while playing with a class B rating. Remaining teams listed include El Paso Chihuahua Juarez and Saltillo.
Max Lanier, ex Cardinal, debuted for Veracruz Blues in Mexico City with 3 2/3 innings of relief while allowing one hit and striking out four. Umpire Amado Maestri and official Pasquel clashed with Veracruz officials, prompting onfield ejections before the game ended in Veracruz’s 11 to 9 victory over Mexico City.
Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson, 58, is reported losing ground in his fight for life at Georgetown General Hospital after a stroke in April. His personal physician Dr. Thomas Kelcher says Johnson’s condition worsened during the night despite brief rallies last week.
Belmont stakes sees Assault win from ten lengths back to claim the purse and move to $320,770 in career earnings. The victory boosts him toward the half million mark and places him 11th on all time money list as Hampden and Lord Boswell fade. Saturday's win adds $77,400 with future races offering about $275,000 more before September.
Portland reports George Fullerton of Ashland Ore claimed a new national prep mile record with 4 20.5 set at the Oregon junior senior A A U meet on Saturday The mark surpasses Lou Zamperinis 4 21 2 set in 1934 at Torrance Calif Zamperini is a former USC track star and World War II air force captain.
Billy Conn formally relinquished his light heavyweight title as he signed for a championship bout with Joe Louis, marking a major shift in the heavyweight landscape and triggering a fresh title showdown.
In Mamaroneck New York Ben Hogan led the Goodall round robin by 10 points before heavy rain halted the final two rounds at Winged Foot. Hogan stood at plus 36 with Lloyd Mangrum second at 26 and Harold McSpadden third at 22 as rounds were postponed to Monday plus other players shifted to qualify for the U S Open in Cleveland.
Notice declares intent to sell, at a single non ordinary sale, the stock of Plaza Fruit Store at 132 West Congress Street Tucson Arizona. Sale after ten days from recording in Pima County Recorder with claims to Arthur A. Tannenbaum. Also mentions probate petition for Myron H Babby estate.
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