Clarkson signs with Cubs. Arizona star pursues quick major league path
Tommy Clarkson, star for Arizona who hit .446 this spring, signs with the Chicago Cubs after studying farm systems. He evaluated rivals Red Sox Tigers and Giants, but chose Cubs citing their 10 farm teams and rapid ladder to the majors. Clarkson and AA teammate Craig Sorensen view Cubs’ farm-system weakness as the fastest route.
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Veterans Face Off in National Open as Youth Debate Grows
The 57th National Open at Inverness tests age and skill with Demaret and Sarazen arguing veterans’ edge over rising players. Ken Venturi Harvie Ward and Campbell weigh in on when younger golfers will challenge Hogan Snead and Ford, while top names Hogan Snead Ford contend for the $7,200 prize.
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Basilio–Robinson bout threatened by Basilio managers
Co managers Joe Netro and Johnny De John warned promoters against promotion of Basilio versus Sugar Ray Robinson, saying they might scrap the planned middleweight title bout and focus on other arrangements. Hollywood matchmaker Jack Leonard sent a $75,000 guarantee to stage Basilio Ortega in an outdoor defense.
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Three Games Split Top Teams as Chisox Regain AL Lead
National League tightens with a three game spread among five leaders. Bob Buhl beat Brooklyn 3-1 on a four hitter as Pittsburgh's Vern Law won 5-2 over Cincinnati. In the AL Chicago White Sox widened their margin to five games over the Yankees with Detroit 9-4 and Boston 11-4 over Kansas City.
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Miteff to fight Bob Baker in 10 rounds at St. Nicholas Arena
Unbeaten Argentine heavyweight prospect Alex Miteff, winner for the ninth straight time last night over Willie Besmanoff, is matched for a 10 round bout with former heavyweight contender Bob Baker at St. Nicholas Arena on July 8. Promoter Teddy Brenner hailed Miteff as the best young heavyweight contender since Rocky Marciano and said he looked stellar last night.
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Musial Near Milestone In 822nd Straight NL Game
The St. Louis star Stan Musial eyes Gus Suhr's NL iron man record by playing his 822nd consecutive game. He carries 774 straight games to start 1953 and has 1,525 RBIs and 1,607 runs scored with 1,114 extra base hits.
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Suhr
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Everett Scott
Joe Sewell
TBC Kicks Off New Ticket Drive After Boxing Show
Tucson Boys Club launches season ticket sale after 1 600 fans attend last night’s bi weekly boxing card at Tucson Sports Center. Salas earned best fighter of the evening with a first round KO over Carrasco. ringside tickets $15 general admission $5.
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Tommy Sorio
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Dean Mace
Armando Gonzalez
Dickey Leon
Richard Castro
Larry Brothers
Ramon Benetes
Tommy Lopez
Tony Landers
John Bartz
Three teams tied for second in A M league
Las Vegas beat Cananea 10 to 2 and Mexicali topped Tucson 8 to 4 to force a three way tie for second place in the Arizona Mexico League. Phoenix beat Douglas 21 to 12 to remain atop the standings as Barry Shetrone collected five hits and three RBIs.
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Martinez Falls to Holt in Johannesburg Boxing Card
Jimmy Martinez of Glendale Arizona was stopped by South African middleweight Mike Holt in Johannesburg after Holt floored him twice in the fourth round. Martinez weighed 161 pounds 4 ounces while Holt weighed 164 pounds.
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Pro Wrestling Showdown at Tucson Center Tonight
The sports calendar notes a pro wrestling event at Tucson Sports Center scheduled for 8:30 this evening. Local fans are invited to watch wrestlers showcase moves in the arena setting.
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Tucson Cowboys Arrive for Three-Game Set in Las Vegas
Tucson arrives in Las Vegas for a three game series with the Wranglers after an 84 loss to Mexicali. The Pokes remain hot with 9 wins in 14, despite star Candido sidelined for a week or more and errors hindering play.
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Semifinals Set in European Zone Davis Cup Race
The Davis Cup European zone semifinals match Belgium versus England and Sweden against Italy were decided, with finalists due by July 23 and completion by August 6. Monmouth Park opens a 50 day summer meet led by top horses while Herb Score may return to pitching for the Indians. Glenn Hall is being shopped by Detroit as Sawchuk returns, and construction on the 1960 Squaw Valley winter Olympic site is slated to begin soon.
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Home Run King Homeless Dick Stuart Cut By Atlanta Cracker
Dick Stuart, famed for his 66 home runs in Lincoln, has been released by Atlanta after a stint with the Cracker squad. He voiced frustration over not finding a position and hinted at Hollywood work, while Pirates officials consider his next move.
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Harris Faces Biggest Test In Gulf Coast Boxing
Roy Harris and Willie Pastrano meet in a 10 round heavyweight bout in Houston seen as a test of eagerness against experience. The show is billed as the gulf coast’s biggest boxing event with ticket sales near forty thousand dollars, surpassing the prior Houston record of twenty three thousand two hundred dollars. Harris is a 23 year old school teacher from Cut and Shoot Texas, facing the nation’s third ranked challenger Pastrano.
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Tucson Little League Opens Amid Rain Rush of Scores
Rain did not stop Tucson Little League from kicking off a 42 team schedule as 12 games started. Eagles Oliver Drachman Kal Rubin Allen and McCune Fraternal Order of Police KTUC posted early wins while Cine Plaza Flirts Sally Meyer and Helen Fuentes led a 7 3 softball win over Porter's Rancherettes and Elks beat First Nazarene 9 5. Lamppost forfeited to Telephone Company.
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Falcons Award Lipscomb Letter
Mike C. Lipscomb of Tucson was among 207 cadets awarded intercollegiate athletic recognition at the United States Air Force Academy for fencing achievements Saturday night.
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Cal Shows Way In NCAA Tourney
California rolled to three straight wins in the NCAA College Baseball World Series beating Penn State 8 0 after routing Iowa State 8 2 in the second round. Notre Dame toppled Texas 9 0 as Iowa State pitcher Jim Kudlinski limited Connecticut to five hits.
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Scores and schedules from today’s major leagues
Baseball scoreboard lists multiple games across the majors with results in Texas League Southern Association Western and South Atlantic leagues plus the Arizona Mexico League International and American Association. Notable results include Tulea over Fort Worth 4-2 in 10 innings Austin over Houston 6-4 and Dallas 7 Oklahoma City 1.
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