Waddies Edge Texans in 8 7 Victory Over El Paso
The Tucson Cowboys beat El Paso 8 7 to open a three game series. Smitty Smotherman led with three singles and a triple while Doug Hansen and Bacatete Fernandez added three hits apiece for El Paso. Catcher Jack Trench left with a brain concussion and was out of the lineup for a day or two. Brownie earned the win, improving to 4 1, while Carmichael remains 7 2.
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Johnson Recalled by Chicago Cubs from Des Moines
Don Johnson, 38 year old second baseman, has been recalled by the Chicago Cubs from Des Moines and sent to Los Angeles on option. He hits .267 for the Des Moines Bruins and will depart after Sunday doubleheader vs Denver. Elm er Mallory to replace him, sold to Des Moines.
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Williams Drives In Seven In Red Sox 12 4 Win
Ted Williams drove in seven runs for the Boston Red Sox with three doubles a single and a walk in a 12 4 victory over Chicago. Herm Wehmeier earned his fifth win without a loss as the Reds crushed Philadelphia 12 1 on five hits.
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Illini win outdoor track title at Marquette carnival
Illinois captures the Central Collegiate Conference outdoor title at Marquette Stadium before 6000 fans, scoring 58 percent of points in 16 events. Norman Wasser, Waldemar Karkow, Dwight Eddleman and George Walker headline victories as Big Nine athletes set two meet records and Illinois regains the Knute K Rockne trophy.
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Citation Seeks Belmont Today
Belmont stakes looms as Citation aims for a $100000 Belmont after Derby and Preakness wins. About 60000 spectators expected. eight rivals listed including Coaltown and others from Glen Riddle, Belair, Whitney, and King ranch. Post time 4 45 p m EDT with Arcaro pursuing a historic two triple crown feat.
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Better Self
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Matulich Signs with Los Angeles Rams
Mississippi State halfback Wallace Eagle Matulich signed a professional football contract with the Los Angeles Rams today in Los Angeles.
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Braves Take Lead in NL with 7-3 Win Over Cards
Braves move into first in the National League after a 7-3 victory over St Louis as Billy Southworth’s club gains momentum from a six game winning streak. Ted Williams drives Boston’s 12-4 rout of Chicago, lifting his average toward .395 with seven RBIs. Williams’ pace matches a wide open early season race across divisions.
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Baseball Stat Leaders Roundup From Major Leagues
A summary of league leaders in batting runs and hits across the American and National Leagues. Williams of Boston tops AL batting with .395 and 68 hits. Boudreau of Cleveland leads in RBIs with 55 and doubles with 14 tied. diverse leaders include Musial in NL batting and runs, Sauer and Kiner in RBIs and homers, and Jansen/Branca top strikeouts.
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Elks and Cowboys Exhbition and League Games Tonight
At 7:30 p m the Tucson Elks face Phoenix Elks in an exhibition softball at 22nd Street Park. An 8 p m Arizona Texas league matchup pairs Tucson Cowboys against Globe-Mima Browns at Randolph Baseball Park. Sunday features a 1:30 p m trapshooting event at Tucson Trap and Skeet Club near 22nd Street and Pantano Wash.
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Old Pueblo Legion Defeats Douglas in opener
The Tucson Junior American Legion team crushed Douglas 10 to 0 in the season opener. Tucson led 3 0 3 0 3 three innings and used Starkey Rincon Bacon Tolle Marques Moore Lawrence Elias and Keyes Durazo in the win. The rematch is set for Wednesday in Tucson with Bisbee following.
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Pearson Stars In D-M Victory In City Softball Clash
Davis-Monthan Bombers beat Goodmans Supply 6-4 after Pearson hit a late grand slam with two on and two out in the seventh. The Negro southpaw pitched six hit ball with 11 strikeouts and earned the win, aiding D-M to 7-2 and second place as Sino-Americans rolled to a 26-7 win over Southern Baptists.
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Softball Slate For Coming Week In City League
City Class A softball opens Wednesday with Eagles facing Elks at 8 p.m. A revised schedule lists games at 6:30, 8, and 9:30 p.m. Monday features 419th Reserves vs H&R Auto Sales and other matchups. Tuesday includes Flirts and Queens. midweek shows Sav-On Furniture against Bluejackets and Sino-Americans vs Naval Reserves.
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Kramer Favored In Pro Tourney at Forest Hills
New York June 12. Thirty two players head by Jack Kramer and Bobby Riggs open the 21st annual professional tennis tournament at Forest Hills today. Kramer seeded No 2 is favored to assume the title from defending Champion Riggs as he has repeatedly defeated Riggs on their cross country tour. Don Budge, runner up to Riggs in 1946 and 1947, is seeded third with Frankie Kovacs seeded fourth.
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Jack Kramer
Bobby Riggs
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Riggs
Don Budge
Frankie Kovacs
Snead Grabs Open Lead With 138 in Final 36 Holes
Slammin Sammy Snead shoots 69 69 at Riviera to tie the Open record with 138 and lead by one stroke over Ben Hogan and Bobby Locke. Worsham sits three back at 141 as Hogan and Locke chase, while former champs like Sarazen Evans Dutra Wood Manero miss the mark.
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Hershey
Bobby Locke
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Charley Congdon
Tacoma
Wash
George Schneiter
Ogden
Utah
Gene Sarazen
Olin Dutra
Craig Wood
Tony Manero
Lawson Little
Americans Retain Wightman Trophy Tennis Victory
Louise Brough of Beverly Hills defeated Mrs. Jean Bostock 6-2 4-6 7-5 to help the United States retain the Wightman Cup in London. It was the fourth U.S. win in seven matches. Earlier, Margaret Osborne DuPont beat Betty Hilton 6-3 6-4 in straight sets as the Americans captured two of yesterday's three matches.
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Louise Brough
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U.S
Margaret Osborne DuPont
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Graham Slams 29th Home Run in Pacific Coast League Action
San Diego star Jackie Graham slugged two homers to push his season total to 29 and drive in four as the Padres beat Seattle 11 to 5. The victory moved San Diego a notch ahead of Los Angeles in the PCL standings while Hollywood, Oakland, and San Francisco split results in a day of tight pennant chasing with Rex Cecil and other pitchers delivering wins.
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Bourland Dominates Pasadena Games Sprints and Hurdles
Cliff Bourland of the Los Angeles Athletic Club swept the sprints at the Pasadena games, clocking 9.7 in the century and 21.1 in the furlong. UCLA's Craig Dixon won the high hurdles in 14.1 and the 220 yard lows in 23.4. Bob McMillian of Glendale College posted a 9:17.3 two mile, while Dr. Steve Seymour of LAAC won the javelin at 220 feet 6 3/4 inches.
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Nation's top swimmers enter Far West event
More than 200 swimmers compete in the Far West AAU meet at Fleischacker pool. Ann Curtis leads the field as a UC Berkeley standout aiming for national marks in 100 200 and 400 free. rivals include Marilyn Lahner Joyce McCrae and Suzanne Zimmerman. Strong men's squads from San Francisco Olympic and Pasadena clubs vie for team honors.
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Sugar” Lahner
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