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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1948
Page
8
A compact recap notes a 100-9 shot named My Love winning at Epsom Downs. The article blends multiple sports results from a regional league, including Texas and Arizona teams, with details on standings, road wins and player movements across clubs.
In San Francisco on June 5 Frank J. O'Doul saw the Seals slip as Seattle beat San Francisco 7 to 5 at Sick Stadium to close within one game of the PCL lead. San Diego won its eighth straight by edging Oakland 3 to 2 to clinch the series, while Los Angeles overwhelmed Portland 13 to 7. Baylor? no. key homers by Cliff Akerson Johnny Ostrowski Albie Glossop and Babe Dahlgren sparked several teams in a busy night of Pacific Coast League action.
The Huskies routed the Panthers 10 to 1 in a Class C City Recreation league game at Eaglefield. Left fielder Joe Herrera hit a three run homer in the third inning. Sammy Karr pitched a three hitter with 13 strikeouts for Huskies. Fred Madero allowed eight hits and 12 strikeouts for the Panthers.
In Phoenix on June 5 two independent prep schools, St. Mary’s parochial and the Phoenix Indian school, were rejected for Arizona Interscholastic Association membership. St. Mary’s received 39 votes, eight short of the 44 needed for two thirds. the Indian school fell two votes short of the two thirds. Officials expressed surprise, and no next steps were announced.
In New York the story notes Bob Feller ranks fifth on the Cleveland staff despite a 5 4 record as he struggles in a 15 inning loss to Washington. Gene Bearden, Bob Lemon and Don Black lead the rotation, while Muncrief secures the win for the Senators after extra innings.
Five years ago Count Fleet defeated Fairy Manhurst by 30 lengths to win the mile and a half Belmont Stakes and complete the Triple Crown sweep.
Panama’s Lloyd La Beach dominated the Compton ninth annual invitational winning the 100, 200, and 220 yard events. He clocked 10.2 in the 100, 20.2 in the 200, and 20.3 in the 220 yard, tying Owens’ marks while U S C’s Patton did not compete last night.
Jimmy Demaret held a 36 hole lead at 134 as the Albuquerque Open moved into its third round. Clayton Heafner trailed by one stroke among 37 pros and 25 amateurs, with 22 players above par on the 6813 yard UNM course.
In Silver City New Mexico jockey David A. Licata of Tucson rode Gaff Sweep to three victories including the mile and a sixteenth feature in 1 51.1 at Silver Park. Cru Si owned by H Piggott and Every Where owned by Alta Johnson finished second and third. Payouts were 3 50 2 70 2 40 to Gaff Sweep, 4 20 2 80 to Cru Si, and 5 20 to Every Where.
FAIRMOUNT PARK NL June 5 An upset new world record in harness racing for the five-eighths mile trot was set by Peaceful Abbey driven by Charles McGown. The pacer completed the distance in 1 14 flat, shaving 2/5 of a second from Victory Song’s Lexington Kentucky mark of last October.
Freddy Enke joins the Detroit Lions after a standout college career at Arizona. The rookie passer ranks among era's top salaries and is expected to boost Detroit's offense as Alvin McMillin reshapes the team. Enke led the nation in ground gain and totaled 1,941 yards in 1942.
Jesse Flores of Stockton California wins a split decision against Johnny Williams of Montgomery Alabama at Madison Square Garden. Referee George Walsh had Williams winning 5-4 with one round even. Two judges favored Flores with 64 and 6-3-1 scores, AP had Flores by 5-4-1.
On Saturday at 6:30 p.m. First Baptists vs James A Dick Co at 22nd Street Park in city class B softball. 8:00 p.m. Spoilers vs Chuck's Roller Rink and Hall Insulators vs Porter's Wildcats also at 22nd Street Park and Randolph Park in city semipro league. Sunday events include golf finals at El Rio and a trap shoot at Tucson Trap and Skeet Club with two-ball competition at Tucson Country Club.
Hall Insulators moved to first place in the City Semi pro league with a 6-5 win over the Davis-Monthan Mustangs. Walt Kellner earned the victory, fanning Abby Brofft for the final out in the ninth after the Mustangs threatened with two on. Bob Ruman led Hall with five hits, including two doubles, as Insulators and Mustangs combined for 15 total runs and 22 hits.
Dell Urich a pro at the Randall Park Municipal Golf Course left Wednesday with his family for a two week stay in San Diego. They will spend the remainder of the summer there.
My Love, a French bred colt, wins the 169th Epsom Derby as Royal Drake and Noor finish second and third. Rae Johnstone rides for Aga Khan, with the prize share amounting to 49736 dollars amid a large crowd of about 750000. The race runs over 1½ miles on a soft track after rain.
Charley Lamb and Danny Hubbard face off in a semifinal at El Rio Golf Club in the club championship. The winner meets Billy Bell Jr. in a 36 hole final tomorrow after Bell beat Jack Eyman 2 up in the earlier round.
At the Belgian International in Brussels on June 5 United States players dominated as semifinals approached. In men's singles Frank Parker and Budge Patty of Los Angeles moved to the semis, Parker defeating Draja Mitic 6-4 6-3 6-4. In women's singles Suzy Kormoczy of Hungary ousted Shirley Fry of Akron 1-6 6-4 7-5, leaving three American survivors: Patricia Canning Todd La Jolla California, Prentiss San Bernardino California, and Doris Hart Miami. Parker and Patty also reached the men's doubles semis by beating Czech pair Vladimir Cernik and Vladimir Zabrodski in straight sets.
Santa Ana, once thought finished after joining Cananea, returns as favorites for the second half opening three-game series at Nogales Hoeffer stadium. Obregon and Navojoa play in Obregon as the four-team league resumes. Santa Ana adds Hermosillo pitching and top hitters from the Senators, aiming to unseat Nogales Internats. The second half ends August 28, with the winner facing Nogales for the crown in a seven-game series.
Hall Insulators host Santa Ana Saints at Randolph Park at 8 p m Monday. Tucson manager Babe Hall plans Fili Lagunas or Walt Kellner to start on the mound for the Tucsonians.
Davis-Monthan Bombers seized second in City Softball class A with an 11-5 victory over Pathfinders at 22nd Street Park. D-M built a 6-4 lead after four innings and pulled away with four runs in the sixth.
The Indians visit Shibe Park to face Connie Mack's A's in a pivotal four game series. Cleveland holds an eight game margin atop the standings as Philadelphia seeks to reclaim the lead after recent wins. Also noted are Yankees toppling Detroit 7-4 and Giants beating Reds 5-4 as pennant races tighten.
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