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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1942
Page
9
At Delaware Park apprentice Eddie Wielander, 18, won 17 races in nine days from May 29. He has 35 in the money finishes in 57 starts, with 11 seconds and seven thirds. He rode Neutrality, Steel Beam and Pointing for three straight wins, then a spill ended his day.
President William Benswanger announced Forbes Field will host the Army-Navy relief fund game on July 9 featuring the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates. The charity event aims to aid relief efforts.
Bisbee cancels the annual coaster race down Tombstone Canyon after 32 years. The Fourth of July committee reports fireworks prohibition by the western defense command. A Fort Huachuca mechanized unit parade will headline Independence Day activities, followed by a ball game and children's events.
Willie Hunter, Los Angeles professional, led a field of 11 pros and amateurs through 36 holes of qualifying play for the Hale American golf tournament in Chicago. He posted 139 on the first round scoring 35 34 35 35, six strokes ahead of Olin Dutra who had 145.
Toronto golfers Gordon Brydson and Bob Gray will represent Canada at the Half America national open in Chicago and serve as Dominion goodwill ambassadors. They will invite each competitor to play in the Canadian Open August 6 to 8.
A cited statistic reports an accidental death every six minutes in the United States, highlighting the scale of preventable fatalities and urging safety awareness across sectors.
Chicago report notes Bobby Jones after 12 years retirement aims for Hale America national open at Ridgemoor next week. Observers expect him to contend though he says he seeks to help USO and Navy relief, with practice and an exhibition with Bob Hope planned.
League leaders listed with top batters pitchers and team names across the National and American Leagues. Notable names include Reiser Holmes Mize and DiMaggio along with Williams and Spence with leading totals in runs batted in hits and pitching records.
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