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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1949
Page
6
Paul Calvert, a revamped rookie who bought his minor league release for 1500 dollars, has Washington in second place. The Senators trail the league leaders and stay in pennant contention as Boston and New York stumble. The Cuban league stint last winter is noted.
National League features St. Louis at Boston in a night game with Pollet facing Saim. Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn with Werne pitching as termey starts for the Pirates. Cincinnati plays New York with meter opposing Hartung. Chicago meets Philadelphia with Heinteriman starting. American League sees Washington at Chicago with Mas tereon and Wight. New York travels to St Louis to face Byrne while Hetechineon or Houtteman starts for Cleveland against Powler.
Baseball notes recount early season gains and losses for multiple teams. Early Wynn wins third straight with Mickey Vernon homer support, while the Dodgers rally in the seventh to beat St Louis 5-2. Giants crush the Cubs 15-4 as Sid Gordon, Bob and Jack Lohrke homer, Phillies split with Reds after a slugging volume.
Two Legion Nines prepare for action as no definite schedule is set yet. Negotiations with officials from both sides are ongoing to finalize an arrangement.
Five years ago Gunder Haegg of Sweden set a world record time of 3 minutes 43 seconds for the 1,300 meters. The feat marked a historic milestone in middle distance running.
The Dodgers will coach a three day camp at Arizona State College diamond starting Monday at 9 30 am led by Howard Haak Charles Smith and Tom Lillico with Bob Clements also present. Players supply own gear. Dodgers reimburse expenses for those signed. Local prospects may earn a chance to join Bisbee Douglas in the Arizona Texas league.
Hector Lara of El Paso and Hector Leal of Juarez finished first and second in the Arizona-Texas league batting race with averages of .405 and .397. Manuel Salvatierra of Juarez led three categories with 101 total bases 13 homers and 49 RBIs. Tony Ponce of Phoenix headed the pitching leaders with seven wins and one loss.
Buck Elliott's Phoenix area B D Kings routed the Globe-Miami Browns 13 to 2 in Bisbee Douglas as Bob Henry pitched a six hit game. The Kings built a 10 run cushion in the first three innings and have won four straight while adding pressure on the Phoenix Senators in the standings.
The Second Annual Pacific Southwest YMCA swimming and diving championships open Saturday at the Navy pool on Treasure Island San Francisco. Entrants are in four age groups from 12 and under to 18 and over. Finals begin at 2 30 p m PST with 225 contestants representing YMCA groups from Tucson Phoenix Reno Santa Barbara Bakersfield Van Nuys Glendale Redlands Richmond Berkeley San Jose Sacramento Oakland and San Francisco.
Sid Gordon starred for the Giants in a 15 5 victory over Chicago with a homer a double and a single driving in four. Paul Calvert limited the Browns to five hits as Washington routed St. Louis 12 3, extending the Browns ninth straight loss.
Compton Calif June 4 12 new marks highlighted the Compton Invitational where UCLA stars led the fastest sprint and hurdles wins while USC and Compton College battled in relays. Notable performances included Dixon 13.9 in 110 highs and 23.0 in 220 hurdles, Gordien 179-3 discus, Richards 14-6 pole vault, Whitfield 1 32.5 880 and Thompson 4 14.90 mile.
Los Angeles June 4 The nine year partnership between world Bantamweight Champion Manuel Ortiz and Manager Tommy Farmer ended abruptly Saturday on Farmer's 56th birthday. Farmer said the contract terminated and Ortiz, now 32, may box on his own.
The University of Washington named Al McCoy to the position of general assistant to Huskie Coach Howie Odell. McCoy, a Penn State football star and 1923 Rose Bowl end, previously coached at Northeastern and Colby College.
In a Pacific Coast league night of miscues, Pat Seerey misplayed a line drive in the ninth inning allowing a run as Hollywood beat Los Angeles 7-6. Jackie Jensen also booted a ninth inning pop fly to help the Seals top Oakland 6-5.
At El Rio Golf Club West Speedway the first 18 holes of the finals club championship are set for 8 PM. Randolph Park hosts Arizona Texas league baseball with Tucson Cowboys facing Bisbee Douglas Copper Kings at 6:15 PM. The second 18 holes of the finals are planned for 9:30 AM.
Harold C. Tovrea Sr. and Bill Taylor reach the El Rio Golf & Country Club club championship final. Eighteen holes at 2 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Tovrea beat Dan Hubbard 1 up in a 20 hole semifinal. Taylor defeated Harold C. Torrea Jr. 2 and 1.
Ten nominees including three stakes winners contest the $25,000 Hollywood Oaks for three year old fillies at Hollywood Park Santa Anita. June Bride is the favorite with Just Why, Jockey Johnny Longden aboard. Also entered are Burning Night Brenton Night Some Gal Cosmopolite Royal Consort Jungle Code Toubo lee See Me First.
Kramer and Riggs, a California pair, captured the world professional indoor lawn tennis doubles title Friday. They rallied to defeat Pancho Segura and Dinny Pails in four sets 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-1 and set up a Saturday singles final between the two Americans.
Cleveland pitcher Steve Gromek, key Indian starter in 1949, wins his second straight despite little run support as Detroit leads the AL. Arizona Tucson Solons split series with Phoenix. Bill Abernathie to face Bisbee-Douglas Kings while Eddie Graham nets his ninth win.
Baby Valdez of Mexico City a rising light heavyweight contender with 30 wins and three losses will face Tommy Campbell in a 10 round main event at the Tucson Sports Center. Valdez, 24, has fought four years and drawn with Philip Kim in Honolulu after facing Fabella Chavez, Lou Jenkins, and world 135 pound champion Ray Perez. He is managed by Canto Robleto.
Ponder seeks a comeback at Belmont Park in the Peter Pan Handicap while Capot aims to extend Derby and Preakness form. Ocean Drive Old Rockport Curandero Pibroch Colonel Mike and others race for the Belmont Stakes bound prize with weights listed.
Kiner leads batting with 266 runs, Robinson and Reese top steals with eight each. Branca dominates pitching with 1 1 87 percent for Brooklyn, while Boston’s Bickford and Chesney post strong 31 and 750 indicators. Multiple teams and players listed with assorted stats across runs and triples.
In San Francisco bouts Pedro Jiminez wins by decision over Bo McGee while Sequeria and Sam Jordann post decisions against regional foes. L D and Rudy Coleman draw, Ellis Brooks and George Goree also claim victories as Charley Salas outpoints Shamus Cray in Los Angeles.
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