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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1945
Page
12
Local report details a big crowd plan for a Wednesday charity ball game at Randolph Park. Extra bleachers will host about 1,000 youths who will receive ice cream and movie passes for bringing newspaper bundles. Major Patten and city recreation leaders discuss future matches with notable clubs and guest athletes.
In Nogales the Aggies trailed but after a late entry in the fourth inning the pinch hitter finished the game at second base as the Aztecas led 3-1 after the afternoon session.
Fans at Saturday's Ma game urge manager Art Feay of the Hosses to send in Bobby Fontaine to curb the Rattlers who scored 11 runs in the last two innings. Feay says Fontaine is not in shape after a 10 day furlough while Paul Jacobson relieves with a sore arm and Gene Mauch plays short.
International League results include Jersey City 7-4 over Baltimore and Montreal 8-9 with Syracuse 3-2. American Association show Indianapolis 11-5 and Columbus 4-7. Milwaukee at Toledo postponed. Southern Association features Atlanta 9-6 and Memphis 10-2. Little Rock 7-2 over Birmingham. Coast League games list Oakland 2-2 and San Francisco 0-7. Los Angeles 7-4 over Hollywood 0-3.
Bert McFarland’s My Universe captured a second handicap win in two weeks at Hipodromo De Tijuana in the El Royal Jesters handicap. Jockey Frankie Chojiazki rode Flittervers, suffered a bad spill in the stretch, and was rushed to the hospital with a cut over the left eye and shoulder injuries.
Busher the filly owned by Louis B Mayer roared to a seven length victory in the Santa Susana stakes at Arcadia California. The win sets hopes on the $25,000 San Vicente handicap next week and the $50,000 Santa Anita derby the following week.
A year ago the Oklahoma boxing commission settled the June 2 heavyweight bout between Buddy Scott and Lou Nova as a draw, finalizing the ring result in that city.
Three years ago Mel Ott drove his 1,583rd run and surpassed Hornsby’s lifetime record, marking a historic milestone in his baseball career.
New York reports show no standout road club in either league after the first round of league play. The Cardinals and Reds gain by sweeping opponents while Detroit leads on the road but trails at home. Key games include Red Sox, Pirates, Cubs, and Browns actions as the pennant races shape with mixed results.
Portland Beavers claim a 5-2 win in the opener as Don Pulford scatters seven Seattle hits, then lose 2-1 in the nightcap while Al Liska blanks Seattle for four hits. Seals split with Oaks as San Diego tops Sacramento 4-3 twice. Pepper Martin goes 4 for 8 with a triple for San Diego.
Five years earlier Joseph McLair of Manhattan College won the two mile run in the IC-4A track and field championships final at Randall's Stadium.
Today in the National League Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh for the lone game on the schedule. Earlier results feature Boston and Chicago wins, New York and St. Louis with mixed scores, and Philadelphia beating Washington while Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia in a curfew affected second game.
Baseball schedule shows National League games Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Chicago at St Louis Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia Philadelphia at Boston St Louis at Chicago Detroit at Cleveland New York at Washington with two night starts and two twinbill nights.
The University of Southern California Trojans defeated the UCLA Bruins in two games to move into second place in both the California and Southern California intercollegiate baseball leagues. USC won 11 to 3 and 16 to 6 as Clark Higgins collected six hits in eight plate appearances.
Sunday crowds for eight major league doubleheaders were low due to hot temperatures. A total of 111,103 fans paid to watch games led by Philadelphia Athletics with 25,151 in a St. Louis series. The National League topped the day with 72,017 total attendees.
Ten years earlier the New York state athletic commission refused Pop Foster's request to overturn the Barney Ross title bout verdict involving welterweight boxer Jimmy McLarnin.
Frank Hawley, famed trainer of jockeys, runs a high pressure weight cutting regime for some 60 riders at major U S tracks. He uses a salt ammonia bath and targeted heat rub to shave pounds fast while keeping riders fit. His fame spans racing and theatre circles with clients from chorus girls to actresses.
FE R Bradley, nearing 86, is the sole veteran owner in the 71st Kentucky Derby field. His Bimelech son Burning Dream runs as his current Derby entry, while Bradley’s silks have a long Derby history though health limits attendance this year.
Flynn's Privateers face HI Y in a 7 15 p m city league game at the 22nd street diamond. Con vair Chargers meet Knights of Columbus in the 8 30 p m second game Davis Monthan on Marana hosts the only 8 30 p m game tomorrow.
The NFL waived territorial rights, allowing the Brooklyn Tigers to play home games at Yankee Stadium. The All-America Conference hopes to use Tri Borough Stadium in Manhattan and Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, with wartime conditions delaying action.
Marana’s Hosses dropped a 22 to 11 decision to the Azteca Warriors after a 13 to 5 loss to the Douglas Rattlers. Pitching woes and 21 errors marked the doubleheader, with Gene Mauch and Eddie Smith sharing mound duties and Manny Pesquiera driving in key Azteca runs.
Chicago June 4 The richest golf purse in history at $60,233 in war bonds and stamps will be offered for the All American tournaments at Tom OShanter country club July 23 29. Men open first prize 13 600 with prizes to 40th place. Women open 500 top prize. Amateurs limited to 100 in stamps.
The Globe Bears defeated Clifton 15 to 7 in a cluttered game yesterday. Cassillas and Lindemann delivered the offense with a double and a triple apiece, providing the lone sparks in an otherwise listless contest.
Yesterday stars led their teams to split doubleheaders with strong performances. Marty Marion drove in six for the Cardinals in an 11-3 win over the Giants, while Claude Passeau pitched a two-hitter to beat the Braves in the nightcap. Steve Gromek tossed six hits in a Indians win over the Yankees, and Russ Christopher earned his eighth win as the Athletics topped the Browns 3-1. Tex Shirley pitched a 13 inning scoreless tie for the Browns in the nightcap, and Jack Tobin and Paul Richards delivered key hits in Red Sox win over the Tigers and Tigers win over the Red Sox.
Davis Monthan Heavy Bombers colored Squadron C beat Ft Hua Chuca SCU 1922 6 to 4 on Sunday at the local airbase. The Bombers travel to Florence next Sunday for a game with personnel of the prisoner of war camp.
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