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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

10

Tucson Cowboys Rally To Split Juarez Series In High-Scoring Finale

In Juarez, the Tucson Cowboys exploded for 13 runs on 14 hits to chase league leader Juarez Indios after the Indios built an eight-run lead in the first. Lee Carey drove in three with a four-bagger as Felipe Iturralde hit a two-run homer and Pepe Sosa cleared the bases. Tito Cortez earned the win for Tucson, as Juarez totaled 15 hits to Tucson’s 14.

Juarez Mex Tucson Cowboys Juarez Indios Wadardan Aftarnam Cowboys Indios Felipe Iturralde Pepe Sosa Tucson Lee Carey Tito Cortez Conroy Villarreat Ct Schuene C.galinaib Sunseri Canales Morjes H.lf J.sosa Carey Garibay Rubene Vargas Ortiz Conesa Ficholson Ruiz Cortez Moore Morj Oifice Schuenk Tturralde J. Sosa Galiia Rodriguez Valdes Moore Couroy Schuenke Ph Carey Guez Rodri Juerez Nicholas Fritz Ostermueller Brooklyn Branch Rickey Taylor Pittsburgh Brooks Giants Chicago Cubs Polo Grounds Paul Erickson Cubs Mel Ott Chicago Monty Kennedy

Pitcher Mitskavich to try out for Tucson Cowboys

After a six game road trip the Tucson Cowboys return home for a series with the El Paso Texans. Nestor Mitskavich a 20 year old right hander from Dubois Pennsylvania will try out. He won 20 games for a Navy league team at San Diego last year.

Tucson Cowboys el Paso Texans Cowboys Nestor Mitskavich Mitskavich Dubois San Diego

Sluggers Dominate In Arizona Texas League Night

The Arizona-Texas league produced 74 hits and seven home runs in three games led by Phoenix 7 El Paso 6 Tucson 13 Juarez 10 Bisbee 14 Globe Miami 5. Senators rally to beat Texans 9 8 as Buck Elliott and Don Gephart homer with runners on. Bisbee easily defeat Globe Miami 14 5 with Byron and Finnegan homering. Tucson rebounded from an 8 1 first inning deficit to win in the eighth. Globe Miami opens at Phoenix tomorrow. Bisbee at Juarez. El Paso at Tucson.

Paradise Associated Press Phoenix el Paso Tucson Juarez Bisbee Globe Miami Indios Tucson Cowboys Phoenix Senators Texans Senators Buck Elliott Don Gephart Conant Radcliff Bisbee Yanks Globe-Miami Byron Finnegan Yanks Globe- Miami

Net Stars Enter NCAA Tennis Championship Field

Entries for the national intercollegiate tennis championships to be held June 23 to 28 at the University of California Los Angeles have been received from Tulane Washington Arizona and Massachusetts Tech. Top contenders include Jack Tuero Tulane and Jim Brink Washington leading the list already in. Other noted entrants are Harry Likas San Francisco Herb Flam and Gene Garrett UCLA Gardner Larned Barnard Bartzen William and Mary and Sam Match Rice.

Los Angeles Tulane Washington Arizona Massachussetts Tech University of California At Jack Tuero Bob Falkenburg Jim Brink UCLA Bill Ackerman Harry Likas San Francisco Herb Flam Gene Garrett Gardner Larned Barnard Bartzen William & Mary Sam Match Rice

Knothole Badges Ready for Caps for Tucson Cowboys

Sheriff Martin announces Knothole Gang badges issued by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. One thousand badges were donated with 307 membership cards issued. Members should pick up badges before tomorrow night’s game against El Paso at Randolph Park.

Knothole Gang Jerry Martin Fraternal Order of Eagles Tucson Cowboys Martin el Paso Randolph Park

Phoenix May Host Ryder Cup Matches Next Winter

The Thunderbirds of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce extended a tentative invitation to Ed Dudley to host the United States Britain Ryder Cup matches in Phoenix next winter. Dudley noted Britain would not visit before November and weather rules ruled out Dayton Ohio. He was weighing Southern and Western sites for the event.

Phoenix United States Britain Thunderbirds Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Ed Dudley U. S. Professional Golfers Association Dudley Dayton O. Dudley

Fourteen-year-old Jahns tops Heart of America semifinal field

In Kansas City Laura Lou Jahns, 14, favored to win, advanced to the Heart of America tennis semifinals by defeating Nora Prosser 6-4 6-3. Doris Jensen of Des Moines looms as the form favorite in the other women’s semifinal with Barbara Lewis and Lucille Davidson also remaining. Men’s singles resume with Frank Parker vs Earl Cochell and other Davis Cup players to contest later matches.

Kansas City U.P Laura Lou Jahns Doris Jensen Des Moines Miss Johns Nora Prosser Laura Lou Ft. Lauderdale Fla Orange Don Block Gonzales Wilbur Coen, Jr Bob O'Malley Jim Lehaney

Bums Back On Top Of League

Brooklyn rides fresh success as Harry Taylor dominates and helps Brooklyn surge into first place amid tied Giants and Cubs results. Yankees crush Tigers 7-0 as Early Wynn blanks Cleveland. Senators and Athletics win to stay within reach.

New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Spud Chandler Tigers Yanks Bengals Jesse Flores Philadelphia A’s Boston Cleveland Chicago Edgar Smith Early Wynn Washington Lou Boudreau Tribe Boudreau St. Louis

Max Lanier Signs Mexican Contract

Mexico City June 6 The Mexican baseball league announced that Max Lanier former St Louis Cardinals star southpaw has agreed to return to the Vera Cruz Blues ending his holdout Lanier accepted league terms and will rejoin the team next week

Mexico City Mexican Baseball League Max Lanier St. Louis Cardinals Veracruz Blues Lanier Mexico

Amphitheatre Panthers Announce 1947 Football Schedule

Coach Chauncey McDaniel opens the season September 26 at Coolidge. Amphi plans a four game home slate and five away with Tolleson replacing Tombstone. Practice starts September 1, with two daily sessions first two weeks. Returning players include backs Franz Wallace and Charles Gibbons among others.

Seibo McKay Chauncey McDaniel Amphitheatre Panthers Coolidge High Coolidge Bears Amphis Tucson Cubs Cubs Tolleson High Tombstone Yellowjackets Yellowjackets Amphi High Charles Corley Ray Anderson John Dye Walt Kellner Harry Ransom Fred Saxon Clair Deitering Bill Hutchinson Sid Kain Jerry McAnally Tom Matlock Gordon Smith Paul Schuh Bill Trent Norman Underwood Paul Waltz Gerald Wester Ottis Young Franz Wallace Charles Gibbons Charles Hopkins Larry Hart Bob Hunter Bert Powers Gus Rigeli Lloyd Stead Joe Venuti Earl Colwell Coolidge Casa Grande Florence Superior Ajo Nogales Tolleson Chandler Douglas

Open Par Sparks 30 Golfers in Nationals Second Round

The National Capital Open reaches its second round with 30 of 104 players under par. Jimmy Thomson posted a 66 on a par 72 at morning play, joined by Sam Snead and E. J. Harrison also at 66. Close behind were Bobby Locke Ed Oliver George Payton and Williams Griffin. Griffin leads Georgetown University golf as an amateur team captain.

Washington Jimmy Thomson Chicopee Falls Mass Sam Snead Hot Springs E. J. Harrison York Bobby Locke South Africa Ed Oliver Wilmington Del George Payton Hampton William Griffin Griffin Georgetown University

Tucson Gun Club Trapshoot Schedules Final Sunday Meet

The Tucson Gun Club will hold its usual trapshoot meet this Sunday at 2 p m. The public is invited. This will be the season's last shoot.

Tucson

Musial declines Mexican league five-year bid

In review of past sports highlights, Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals turned down a five-year contract offer from the Mexican league. Earlier coverage noted Shut Out defeating Alsab in the Belmont Stakes, securing $44,520 in prize money.

Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Alsab

Balloting Opens for 14th All Star Game Starters

Major league fans vote to choose starting players for the 14th annual All Star Game at Wrigley Field on July 8. The poll is conducted across 182 newspapers magazines and radio stations nationwide.

Chicago Wrigley Field

Copper Gloves Fights Tonight at Canvas Castle Arena

Eight bout boxing card set for 8 30 p m at Canvas Castle arena promoters Ernie Lewis and Jim Murray announce best bout prize. Local pair Frank Escalante and Frank Varelas weigh 100 pounds for opener with Johnny Gomez vs George De Winne at 138 pounds second.

Copper Gloves Canvas Castle Ernie Lewis Jim Murray Frank Escalante Frank Varelas Johnny Gomez George de Winne William Hubbard Edward Brockovitch Davis Monthan

Nineteen Run For Inglewood Handicap At Hollywood Park

Nineteen candidates were named for the $25 000 Inglewood Handicap at Hollywood Park. top horse Honeymoon might skip the seven furlong weekend classic, creating a question mark over the star attraction.

Inglewood Calif Hollywood Park Honeymoon

Finley brothers tie for third at Midland Rodeo

Frank and Larry Finley, brothers from Phoenix, tied for third place in bareback bronc riding as the 12th annual Midland Rodeo opened in Midland Texas.

Midland Tex Frank Larry Finley Phoenix

Big Nine Denies Payments in Football Scandal Claims

Chicago date June 6 Big Nine athletic spokesmen denied charges that any school pays players to play football in the Western conference amid coach Clarence Munn's allegations. The dispute centers on under the table payments and Michigan State's status for conference admission due to its scholarship practices.

Chicago U.P Big Nine Clarence Munn Michigan State Michigan State College Munn Lansing Mich Kiwanis Club

Bookies Lose Confidence Ahead of Epsom Derby

At Epsom Downs England bookmakers hedge against Tudor Minstrel odds while Imprudence won Oaks at 7 to 4. An Australian bettor reportedly netted 40000 pounds on one race as firms endure a costly Derby week. Tudor Minstrel at 5 to 6 is favored but Dewar, unbeaten in six, is seen by many writers as likely winner with fifteen starters left in the Derby field.

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