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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

6

Stars Defeat Cowboys 6-4 on Five Hits in Arizona-Mexico League

Phoenix beats Tucson 6-4 as Olie Nelson earns his 11th win while Tucson suffers fifth loss in eight games. Bonaparte and Wilcox hit back-to-back homers in the third. Wilkerson misses start due to illness. Cowboys travel to Nogales for a three-game series with the Yaquis after a single game tonight.

Tucson Cowboys Nogales Yaquis Pokes Phoenix Stars Mexicali Cananea Mineros Tucson Ralph Wilkerson Globe-Miami Bob Bonaparte Ralph Wilcox Bonaparte Hugh McMullan McMullan Chuck Lybeck Lybeck Olie Nelson Joe Joshua Cananea Mineros

New York Firemen Keep Casey Happy

New York Yankees won 3-2 over Cleveland to extend their lead in the American League. Tom Morgan and Jim Konstanty relieved, with Konstanty sealing the win as the bullpen held late. In the National League, Brooklyn defeated Chicago 7-4 and New York beat St. Louis 2-1.

Casey Stengel New York Yankees Cleveland Tom Morgan Jim Konstanty Morgan Tommy Byrne Yanks Konstanty Stengel Yankees Chicago White Sox Yank Frank Sturdivant Indians Boston Ted Williams Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Brooklyn Carl Erskine Chicago Cubs Brooks New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati

Golf Notes Tucon Gas and Electric Defeats Associated Grocers

Tucon Gas and Electric defeated Associated Grocers 3-9 at El Tanque in a playoff between league winners.

Tucton Gas and Electric Associated Grocers el Tanque

Prichett Captures Oaks Open Golf Crown

John Prichett of England won the Oaks Open Golf Tournament at Sunningdale finishing with a 72 hole total of 275. Welshman Dai Rees was runner up at 279 and Max Faulker of England placed third with 281.

Sunningdale England John Prichett Dai Rees Max Faulker

Arizona Wildcats suffer first round jolt in College World Series

In Omaha, Arizona baseball faces a tough path after Western Michigan defeats the Cats 4-1 in the opening round. Carl Thomas struggled on the mound as Arizona hopes to rebound against Springfield College with Benny Rincon slated to pitch if needed. The winner advances to face the Wake Forest-Colorado State loser, with more games scheduled as the double elimination format continues.

Omaha Neb University of Arizona Omaha Municipal Western Michigan Cats Holy Cross Missouri Texas Penn State Arizona Springfield College Tucson Springfield Oklahoma A&m Tom Borland Ariona Carl Thomas George Ulrich Maroons Thomas Bryan Tex Texas A&m Big Carl Aggies Ua-Springfield Benny Rincon

Rain Cancels Two Round Games at College World Series Omaha

Rain wiped out all second round games at Municipal Stadium. Wake Forest faces Colorado State at 5 p.m. and Western Michigan meets Oklahoma A&M at 7 p.m. Arizona loses 4 1 to Western Michigan as Donnie Lee struggles in the loss. WM builds on four double plays and a three run fifth.

Omaha Municipal Stadium Frank Quinn Yale Arizona Western Michigan Broncos Donnie Lee Gary Graham Dee Lee Donnie Sara Zivkovich Rudy Castro Zivkovich Tom Czuz Charley Maher Leland David Graham Wolverine State al Nagle Lowell Johnson Quicktes Carl Thomas Minneapolis Bill Lajoie Russ Gragg Tommy Tomooka Tom Wright Ted Lazovich Southern Cal Wake Forest Springfield Ohio State Buckeye Arizona Myers Lajoie Gragg Gile Czyz Smith Arizona Sorensen Stiles West Michigan Krings Sorensen Grana Arizona Wright Johnson Castro Myers David West Michigan Messner Wright Nagel Krings Grang Granada

Arizona vs Western Michigan baseball play by play innings

Arizona and Western Michigan exchange runs through six innings as Zivkovich and Nagel key late rallies. Final: Arizona one run four hits one error six left. Western Michigan four runs four hits one error four left.

Arizona Myers Zivkevich Krings David Smith Lajoie Graga West Michigan Tom Tomooka Wright Czyz Gragg Messner Tom Tellier Castro Graham Tellez Tomoeka Lee Arizona Myers Zivkovich Western Michigan Johnson Talle Sorensen Don Swaim Swaim

Basilio Seeks Cash After Welterweight Title Win

Basilio, the 28 year old Canastota native and new welterweight champion, plans a fishing trip while his camp pursues immediate non title bouts for cash. DeMarco earned about 60000 with Basilio receiving around 30000 as 9170 attendance plus large broadcast take. The fight ended in 1 52 of the 12th round with Basilio delivering the decisive right hook.

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Mexicali, Stars Fight For Second In Arizona-Mexico League

Mexicali kept second place bid alive with a 16 to 4 win over Bisbee Douglas after a 17-hit attack. Narro Cortez hit a two-run homer and Moises Camacho added a fifth inning homer with two on. Meanwhile Phoenix beat Tucson 6 to 4 as Olaf Nelson posted his 11th win. Cananea widened its lead with a 5 to 4 victory over Globe Miami, Nogales erased Yuma 6 to 5 with a ninth inning rally.

Mexicali Phoenix Bisbee Douglas Tucson Cananea Globe-Miami Nogales Yuma Globe- Miami Narro Cortez Moises Camacho Olaf Nelson Ralph Willcox Bob Bonaparte Stars Bob Miller Frosty Kennedy Clobe-Miami Renteria Flores Garibay Bynge Kilroy Miller Goff Alfonso Matthews Zazueta Fraide Kennedy Caballero Bisbee-Douglas Arizona-Mexico GUE Ween Pet G.B. Cananea Eereree Pacific Coast League W & Pet Oa Mexicali Wee San Diego Teeneeee Yuma Ener Seattle Wee O Oakland Ween Hollywood Seree San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Sacramento Seattle San Diego Hollywood Oakland

Skeet Club Plans First Shoot of Year

A guest day shoot Sunday marks the Tucson Trap and Skeet Club's program start for the year. Targets will be registered, officials said.

Tucson S Club

Favorites Trimmed At Omaha In NCAA Baseball Opener

The opening NCAA World Series games saw two favorites fall and two win. Arizona upset 4-1 by Western Michigan while USC lost 2-1 to Colorado State. Wake Forest beat Colgate 1-0 and Oklahoma A&M defeated Springfield 5-1. Colgate faces USC and Arizona plays Springfield today, with Wake Forest vs Colorado State and Oklahoma A&M vs Western Michigan on the slate tonight.

Wake Forest Colorado State Western Michigan Oklahoma A&m Colgate USC Borland Springfield Omaha Southern California Arizona Oklahoma A Mass College Tucson Oklahoma A. & M

Trabert Favored To Stop Flam In Kent Final

Beckenham England Davis Cup star Tony Trabert of Cincinnati is a heavy favorite to defeat Herb Flam of Beverly Hills in the All American finals of the Kent Lawn Tennis Tournament. Louise Brough meets Mary Carter in the women's title round after Trabert secured a 6 2 6 1 win over Don Fontana in 45 minutes.

Beckenham England Tony Trabert Cincinnati Herb Flam Beverly Hills Calif Kent Louise Brough Mary Carter Australia Trabert Don Fontana Canada

Phoenix Junior Captures Title

Corky Stahlberg of Camelback High School won the Arizona State junior golf championship by defeating Payne Palmer III 3 and 2 in the final. He earlier reached the final with a 4 and 3 semifinal win over Phil Brignall.

Phoenix Corky Stahlberg Camelback Payne Palmer III Stahlberg Phil Brignall Palmer

Santee Wins In 880 Event

Wes Santee, the fast miler from Kansas, won the special 880 at Baxter Stadium in Stockton defeating Arnie Lowell of Pittsburgh in 1:49.1 to 1:49.4. The crowd of about 5,000 watched despite no record being broken.

Stockton Calif Wes Santee Cowboy Kansas Pittsburgh Arnie Lowell Santee Baxter Stadium Lowell Panther

Baseball Standings and Scores From Major Leagues

National League race results show Brooklyn leading with a .65 record and Chicago at .593. Yesterday Brooklyn shut out Chicago 7-0 while New York beat St. Louis 2-1. Today's games include Chicago at Brooklyn and St. Louis at New York with ace pitchers listed.

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