Semipro League Umpire Dispute Prompts Meeting
Fred Moreno protests a statement about Army teams in the Semipro league while defending Umpire Virgil Spangler. The column cites disputed calls in a Mustang-Marana game and notes Spangler may miss Sunday night games. A league meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at Corbett Lumber offices.
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Marana Army
Fred
Harold A
Porque” Patten
Espee Convairs
Legion
Tucson
Virgil Spangler
Spangler
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Feay
Mustangs
Gene Mauch
Slim Williams
Roy Murray
Mustang
Williams
Frank Estes
Corbett Lumber Company
Vic Thornton
Southpaw Boomer Kellner Shines for Camp Elliott Navy
Alex Kellner formerly of Amphitheatre High and Tucson Semipro league stars for Camp Elliott Navy in San Diego. He entered with two on and a full count, yielded a walk but then struck out the next batter as Elliott won 4 3. Kellner nicknamed Boomer, fanned 21 coast guard batters in one game, 17 marines in another, and 14 in a two hit win over Camp Pendleton Marines.
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Amphitheatre High
Tucson
Camp Elliott Navy
San Diego
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Elliott
Alex
Boomer
Coast Guard
Camp Pendiecton Marines
Nick Merhab Ailing Ex-MLB Pitcher Active Spectator In Tucson
Former major leaguer Nick Merhab, who played for the Detroit Tigers in 1921 22 and Washington Senators in 1925 27, attends City Semipro games in Tucson for his health. His career ended by a knee injury in 1927 during a spring exhibition in Cincinnati after Eddie Roush joked he would beat out a bunt.
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Tucson
Nick
Detroit Tigers
Washington Senators
Merhab
Jersey City
John McGraw
McGraw
Eddie Roush
Cincinnati
Roush
Reds
Amateur fights set at armory by Disabled American Veterans
Tuesday June 26 an amateur boxing card will be hosted at the armory. Promoter Tom Elliott from the DeMolay show is assembling fighters from Davis Monthan and Marana. Steve Coutchie, longtime Mesa high fixture, reportedly was fired after a confrontation with a student.
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Steve Coutchie
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Derby favorites Jeep Hoop Jr and Pat O Luck pace muddy 194? Derby
Rain drenches Churchill Downs delaying preparations for the 71st Kentucky Derby. Jeep and Hoop Jr led the field as favorites at 3 to 1 while Pat O Luck stood at 4 to 1. heavy going and possible scratches due to mud threaten turnout and purse.
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Hoop Jr
Sports Mirror: A Century of Baseball and Golf Headlines
A retrospective notes key sports moments: a year ago Babe Ruth had knee surgery for an old diamond injury. Five years ago Lawson Little won the National Open by three strokes over Gene Sarazen in a playoff. Ten years ago Dizzy Dean faced fans at home but led the Cardinals to a 13 2 victory over the Cubs.
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Babe Ruth
Lawson Little
Gene Sarazen
Dizzy Dean
Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Marana Dominates Convair Chargers in Softball Night
Marana blanked the Convair Chargers 100 to 0 while Flynn's Privateers edged the Knights of Columbus 54 to 0 on the 22nd Street diamond. Flynn's had six hits to five for the Casevs as Marana collected ten hits to three by the Chargers.
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Steve’s record underscores strong team output and fair play
The remarks hint that Steve would not claim dismissal unless confident in his position. He is known for producing strong teams and upholding a high standard of sportsmanship, suggesting the situation involves more than a simple firing label.
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Steve
Davis Monthan Blasts Legion In Close Semipro Scramble
Davis-Monthan Mustangs routed Legion 15 to 4 to pull within a half game of Aztecas and Espee-Convairs in the first half race. McCarren led the attack with three hits as Davis-Monthan scored in every inning except the second and eighth and benefited from Legion errors.
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Aztecas
Espee- Convairs
Marana Hosses
Lowell Bailey
Phoenix
Chuck Hollinger
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Lee Carey
Johnny McCarren
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Gus Mills
Red McSwain
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Kennedy Knocks Out O Grady in Fourth at Civic Auditorium
In Portland, Moose Kennedy of Vancouver Washington stopped Mike O Grady of Los Angeles in round four of a scheduled ten round bout. Kennedy dominated most of the match sending a right to the jaw and a sharp left hook before the knockout.
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Standings and Scores for Yesterday's League Games
Chicago defeated Cincinnati 7 to 3. St Louis beat Pittsburgh 4 to 3. Brooklyn routed Philadelphia 9 to 1 while New York game at Boston was rained out.
Baseball Schedule Highlights From Today’s National and American Leagues
National League games feature New York visiting Boston and Philadelphia at Brooklyn with Pittsburgh at St. Louis and Cincinnati at Chicago. American League slate includes Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia Chicago at Detroit and St. Louis at Cleveland.
Tomorrow's schedule features nine tentative baseball matchups
National league games list New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at St Louis Cincinnati at Chicago. American league slate has Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia St Louis at Cleveland Chicago at Detroit.
Minor League Scores From Various Leagues
Baseball scores from the minor leagues show Baltimore defeating Montreal 13 to 5 and Toronto topping Jersey City 6 to 4 in the International League. American Association results include Columbus 10 Milwaukee 9 in ten innings and several other close games across Toledo Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul. Coast League games feature Portland 6 Los Angeles 1 and Seattle 2 San Francisco 1 in eleven innings.
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Stars Weekday Baseball Roundup
Yesterday's performances feature George Metrovich of the Red Sox hammering Yankee pitching with three hits including a game clinching homer with a man on in Boston's 6-4 win. Paul Derringer of the Cubs notches his seventh win in a 7-3 comeback over Cincinnati. Curt Davis of the Dodgers collects five hits in a 9-1 victory over the Phillies. Buster Adams of the Cardinals brings five hits as he and teammates beat Al Gerheauser of the Pirates 4-3 in 13 innings. Russ Christopher of the Athletics becomes the first big league pitcher to reach nine wins while a 40 whitewash over Washington underscores the win. Bob Swift of the Tigers doubles home the decisive run in a 2-1 victory over Chicago to reclaim the league lead. Steve Gromek of the Indians fans eight in a 2-1 win over the St Louis Browns.
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Dutch) Meyer
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Buster) Adams
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Fischer Hurls Four Hit Game Against Seals
The Seattle Rainiers beat the San Francisco Seals 2 to 1 in 11 innings as Carl Fischer threw a four hit performance and struck out 10. Hal Patchett scored the winning run in the 11th on a sequence involving a walk, a second on a sacrifice, and a wide throw from first base.
Derby Classic May Set New Betting Mark
Wartime prosperity brings a likely Derby betting record at Churchill Downs for the 71st Kentucky Derby. Tickets sold out deliveries of 85,000 to 100,000 anticipated, with infield goodness and high prices for seats, club reservations, and night life fueling a thriving Derby weekend in Louisville.
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Rattlers Face Fliers in Sunday Showdown at Douglas
In Douglas, the Army airfield Rattlers and Williams field Fliers collide for a Sunday game after six straight Rattler wins. The Fliers ride a 13 game win streak, while both teams boast one win and no losses in the Western Flying Training Command league. The last encounter favored the Fliers, making this promising matchup a red hot affair.
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Williams Field Fliers
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Brothers Edge Casey’s Case in Junior League Rematch
Casey bowler Jerry Lehr struggled posting 99 in the second game as Brothers earned four points from Casey’s Case in the Speed Way Lanes Junior league match last night.
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Given Brothers
Casey
Jerry Lehr
Bases-loaded double delivers decisive three runs
A bases-loaded double proved the key blow, driving in three runs and shifting the game’s momentum. The hit highlighted a late inning rally that left the offense with a clear edge over the opponent.
Tigers Take First With 2 1 Victory Over White Sox
Detroit edged Chicago 2 to 1 to seize the league lead as Roger Cramer sparked the comeback with a decisive double. Forrest Orrell earned his first win in relief, while Benton sidelined. Dodgers pummeled Phillies. A's Ross Christopher led majors with ninth win and second shutout.
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Detroit Tigers
Chisox
League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
League leaders include Cuccinello of Chicago with a .340 average and Etten of New York with 31 RBIs. Stirnweiss of New York tops runs with 35 and adds 53 hits alongside Casey of Washington. Holmes of Boston leads batting at .390 and 69 hits, while Lombardi of New York drives in 39 RBIs and 13 home runs. Pitching leaders feature Ferriss of Boston at 8-0 and 1.000, and Cooper of Boston at 4-0 and 1.000 with Mungo of New York at 6-1 and .857.
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Today's Pitchers Showcases Early Season Matchups
United Press lists games with starting pitchers for eight MLB matchups. ONeill faces Bevens, Wolff opposes Newsom, Haynes vs Trout, Hollingsworth meets Klieman, Feldman clashes with Cooper, Sproul opposes Chapman in a night game, Strincevich faces Barrett, and Beck goes against Wyse.
Dante Wins English Derby At Newmarket In A Thrill Ride
Dante the heavy favorite wins the English Derby by two lengths at Newmarket before a large crowd including the king and queen. Midas places second with Court Martial third as northern England celebrates its first Derby winner in 80 years. Jockey William Nevett earns his third Derby in five years amid heavy betting losses. Traffic jams and crowds affect attendance.
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Joyce Triumphs In Upset Over Ike Williams At MSG
Willie Joyce of Gary Indiana upset NBA lightweight champion Ike Williams in a 10 round split decision at Madison Square Garden. Williams weighed 137 1/2 pounds but Joyce weighed 135 1/4, attracting 12,491 fans and a $53,016 gate.
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U.P
Willie Joyce
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Ind
Madison Square Garden
Ike Williams
National Boxing Association
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Trenton
N. J
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Joyce
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Mexico City
National AAU sprint talents eyed forJune meet
Sport Roundup notes possible contenders for the national AAU championships on June 29-30. Perry Samuels of Texas tops current times. Navy Lt. Jimmie O'Reilly, a SoCal frosh alum, starred in Florida with 9.6 100, 20.9 220, 23 ft 7.5 in broad jump, 23.8 hurdles, and a victorious relay.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Dan Ferris
Perry Samuels
Ferris
Navy
Jimmie O'Reilly
Southern California
Chandler promises jobs for ball players after wars
Lynn C. Doyle reports in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin that Happy Chandler pledges employment for returning ball players. He notes some will settle in the devastated Shibe Park area, feeling at home as they rebuild.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Happy Chandler
Shibe Park
Rafferty Faces Harvard Trainee in Exhibition Run
Jim Iron Mike Rafferty travels to Andover Massachusetts for an exhibition mile where he is unfit to run and meets Roland Sink a Navy trainee at Harvard who previously won the national junior title ready to challenge him.
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Mike” Rafferty
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Bainbridge Naval Training Center Sees Five Million Sports Participations
From June 1, 1944 to June 1, 1945 Bainbridge Maryland Naval Training Center logged no fewer than five million participations in various sports. The most popular activity was not swimming.
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Naval Training Ter
Night Baseball Ban In Newark and Jersey City Amid Army Dim-Out Rules
Three years ago Newark and Jersey City imposed a ban on night baseball as new Army dim-out regulations took effect. The stricter rules curtailed evening games to preserve blackout conditions for security and safety purposes.
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