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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1947

Page

8

Cowboys Hope Fresh Blood Lifts Slumping Club

Tucson Cowboys president Hi Corbett announced major roster changes ahead of Saturday’s home opener against El Paso. Several veterans will depart or be reassigned while six to eight new players join, including outfielder Joseph Morejoseph and pitcher Dan Hornig, in a bid to halt a five-of-six skid and boost standings before the Juarez series.

Vince Davis Tucson Cowboy Waddies el Paso Hi Corbett B Bone Wie Sau Corbett Randolph Park Spence Westlake Chuck Brabbit Bill Moore Clovis N.M Don Moore Tucson High Ardmore Okla Tucson Joseph Morejoseph San Antonio Texas Okleson Cowboys Alex Coleman Oklahoma City Wichita Coleman Cortez Nicholson Aguilar Johnson

New Bat Leader in Pacific Coast League Race

San Francisco June 3 Am The tight Pacific Coast league batting race gains a new leader Hillis Layne Seattle Rainiers third baseman with a .353 average based on official statistics released today by William O'McGee.

San Francisco Hillis Layne Seattle Rainiers William O’mcgee

No NCAA Baseball Bid For U. Of A.

Lloyd Messersmith, district six selection chairman, notified J. F. McKale that Texas Longhorns remain district representative for NCAA baseball. Arizona had hoped for a Texas versus Arizona playoff, but Texas declined to participate. Final word confirming the decision came late last night.

Lloyd Messersmith District Six J. F. McKale University of Arizona Texas Longhorns Texas Arizona Messersmith

Solons vs Thunderbirds callout sparks Arizona league squabble

In Phoenix the Arizona Texas league Senators clash with the semipro Thunderbirds over a winner take all game. Senators bar focus on main circuit, while fans doubt any gain for pros. Tucson sees Juarez Indios set to face Redfern Dress Shoop on June 30. Knothole gang grows to 250 as Sheriff Jerry Martin notes ready buses for Cowboys games at Randolph park.

Phoenix Senators Thunderbirds Birds Solons Solon A-T Larry Grill The Phoenix Gazette Larry Tucson Juarez Indios Redfern Dress Randolph Park Reds Cowboys Knothole Jerry Martin Sheriff's Office KQPW Courthouse City Hall Jerry Randolph Knothole Gang

Wink At Rule Locke Qualifies

Bobby Locke, South Africa’s golfing star, qualified for the National Open at St Louis by shooting 73 73 in 36 holes for 146. He tied for fifth with Fred Annon and was warned for wiping the ball on the 18th green but not penalized.

New York Bobby Locke St. Louis Bobby Garden City Afrikander Pattin Pete Fred Annon Greenwich Conn Locke Met Robert Locke Johannesburg South Africa

Two Amateurs To Represent Arizona In Open Golf

Arizona will be represented in the National Open at St Louis by two amateurs Norman Norred and Peter Grant of Phoenix. They beat pros Herb Bowers of Globe and William Farkas of Mesa in sectional playoff rounds, posting 36 hole totals of 153. Farkas fell on the first hole and Bowers on the fifth.

Phoenix Arizona St. Louis Norman Norreds Peter Grant Herb Bowers Globe William Karkas Mesa Farkas Bowers

Golfers miss National Open qualifying in scattered rounds

In New York on June 30, several players failed to qualify for the National Open. Ed Dudley tied for a late position in Philadelphia, Harry Bassler and Charles Kocsis missed in Detroit, Jimmy Hines dropped a playoff in Chicago, Bobby Cruickshank failed in Baltimore, and George Shoux was disqualified in New York for too many clubs.

New York PGA Ed Dudley Philadelphia Harry Bassler California Charles Kocsis Detroit Jimmy Hines Chicago Bobby Cruickshank Baltimore George Shoux

Enrollees Reach 150 In YMCA Second Week Swim Classes

The YMCA reports 150 boys enrolled in the second week of swimming classes with sessions from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. daily. A Friday parents demonstration will showcase pupils who pass the first week tests, earning a Minnow club card and pin.

YMCA Edward Lamb Chick Hawkins Jack Anderson

Vets Canteen and Goodman’s Victors Roll in Local Doubleheader

In a City-County softball doubleheader at 22nd Street Park the Vets Canteen shut out the Davis Monthan Bombers 8-0 behind George Ismay. Goodman’s Supply defeated the Eagles 43, while Playmor Arcade beat the Manhattan Chargers 16-8 in a Class B game.

22Nd Street Park Vets Davis- Monthan Bombers George Ismay Goodman Supply Eagles Playmor Arcade Manhattan Chargers

Boo Ferriss Shines With Pitching and Hitting in Sox Win

Dave Ferriss pitched seven innings of seven hit ball and drove in three runs with a triple and a single as Boston beat Chicago 6 2 at Comiskey Park. The White Sox won the nightcap 6 5. Ferriss aims for 20 wins in four-year stretch, joins Wes Ferrell in elite company. The day also saw Reds upset Giants 9 5, Pollet star for Cardinals 5 4 over Dodgers, Pirates edge Braves 4 3, A’s beat Browns 6 3, rain postpones two doubleheaders.

Dave Boo” Ferriss Wes Ferrell Cleveland Boston Red Sox Ferriss Boston Chicago White Sox Comiskey Park White Sox Red Sox Johnny Neun Cincinnati Reds New York Giants National League Clint Hartung Giants Polo Ground Crew Chicago Cubs Howie Pollet St. Louis Cardinals Oe Dodgers Ebbets Fie Pittsburgh Braves St. Louis Philadelphia Athletics Browns A’s Cliff Fannin New York Washington Detroit

Cananea Miners Top Aztecas In Ten Inning Exhibition

Cananea Miners defeat Aztecas 3-2 in ten innings at Randolph Park before 1,130 fans. Nicho Elias hit a 375-foot homer for the Aztecas to force extra innings. Ernesto Maimon started for Cananea and Eddie Jacome pitched all ten for Aztecas.

Cananea Shades Aztecas Cananea Miners Randolph Park Azteca Warriors Azteca Nicho Elias Miners

Fichter Forgets To Wear Trunks

Featherweight Dom Saia of Boston forgot to wear trunks as he prepared for a bout at Boston Garden. After a delayed start and crowd jeers, Saia returned to the ring and finished the four round fight in two rounds.

Boston U.P Dom Saia Boston Garden Sara

Porky Oliver Leads Open Qualifier Pace at Philadelphia

A year ago Porky Oliver set the pace in the U S Open qualifying round in Philadelphia with a 136 score marking the early standout in the event.

Porky Oliver Philadelphia

Nine Will Try Southwest Golf

The Southwestern Golf association tournament returns to Albuquerque from June 29 to July 6 with defending champion Vic Blalack aiming to retain the title. Nine Tucson players are definite starters including Leon Levy and Hi Corbett, with potential to swell to 20 or more as trophies and prizes await a large crowd.

Tucson Albuquerque Southwestern Golf Association Leon Levy C. E. Redman Vic Blalack Hi Corbett Knox Corbett Billy Bell Charley Lamb Ted Shoenhair Hal Torren Pat Tidmarsh Dan Hubbard

Nomination totals 71 for Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park

At Inglewood California on June 3 the racing secretary announced seventy one thoroughbreds have been nominated for the $100,000 Hollywood Gold Cup set for July 26 at Hollywood Park.

Inglewood Calif U.P Hollywood Park John R. Malavius

Arizona Texas league schedule forces busy weekend slate

The Arizona Texas league returns to action after travel day with Phoenix Senators in a three game set at El Paso Texans. Bisbee visits Globe-Miami and Tucson goes to Juarez in three game series with afternoon Juarez games. Weekend has multiple night and double header contests across cities.

Phoenix Senators el Paso Juarez Phoenix el Paso Texans Bisbee Globe-Miami Tucson Globe- Miami

Montgomery to Fight Williams in August Title Clash

Ike Williams and Bob Montgomery signed for a 15 round light weight title fight on August 4 at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium. The bout caps weeks of negotiation and adds a top headline to the boxing calendar in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Ike Williams Bob Montgomery Philadelphia Municipal Stadium

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