Cowboys Move Into League Lead By Beating El Paso
Joe Medwick lifts the Dodgers to a 3 1 edge in a Broadway books pick while Cleveland Indians return from the reserve. Loyala Chicago star Alex Wilson is Notre Dame track favorite and sports writers split on Demaret Oliver and U S G A deals. Banks McFadden weighing coaching role over pro football with Brooklyn Dodgers.
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New York
Cleveland Indians
Alex Wilson
Loyola
Chicago
Notre Dame
Jimmy Demaret
Ed Oliver
Banks McFadden
Clemson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Joe Medwick
Dodgers
Young Tucson pitchers join Cincinnati Cowboys lineup
Tucson sending three new pitching prospects to the Cincinnati organization. Gene Stapenhorst arrives after Dayton university tenure, Floyd Gibbons stands 6'4" 204 pounds awaiting big league chance, and 17 year old southpaw George Burpo, from Ogden in Pioneer league, Portland to Muskogee season with improving control and a key role for the Cowboys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Tucson Cowboys
Bill McKechnie
Tucson
Gene Stapenhorst
Dayton University
Frank Lane
Floyd Gibbons
la Pryor
Tex
Bobby Wallace
Mickey Shader
Hank Severeid
Shader
Gibbons
George Burpo
Ogden
McKechnie
Standings And Schedule For Softball Leagues
Standings and next week schedule released by Tully Lawton for three leagues. Latin Americans lead Class A with first title. Joe Tang's Market tops Class B. Porters' leads Commercial with nine wins and two losses. Leading hitters include Ayup Latin Americans and Erdhaus Knights of Columbus. Next week’s games list Monday through Friday with matchups and times.
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Tully Lawton
Joe Tang
Porters
United Sash and Door
Knights of Columbus
Manhattan Chargers
Ayup
Erdhaus
L. Gutierrez
Castillo
McGannon
Yrm
Pima
Mitchell Furniture
Mountaineers
Central Auto Sales
Jorgenson
Holmes
United Sash & Door
Armstrong
Court House
Time Market
Allied Printers
Pima Highway
Tucson Steam Laurery
Pioneer Hotel
Latin- American
DeMolay
Quality Feed & Fuel
Joe Tang’s
Tucson Steam Laundry
Const. Labor Union
Chaos and hype swirl around boxing and sports events
The column grouses at Dempsey fighting a wrestler and a proposed Max Baer Buddy Baer bout, notes Paul Schreiber paid for batting practice, mentions Mickey Walker's Kingston opening drawing police, and reports over 150 youths travel nationwide for next week's marble king tournament finals.
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Jack Dempsey
Max
Buddy Baer
Paul Schreiber
Mickey Walker
New
Kingston
N. Y
Curtis Davis, Dodger Pitcher in Record Cash Deals
Harold Parrott notes Curtis Davis, new Dodger pitcher, has joined trades totaling about 400000 since 1934 when he left the Phillies by draft. Parrott says no other player has attracted so much money in baseball history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Parrott
Brooklyn Eagle
Curtis Davis
Dodger
J. Pierpont Morgan
Phillies
Davis
Indians to Oust Vitt Amid Ragtime Uproar
In a ragtime era note the Indians vow to remove Oscar Vitt, while Dempsey plans a foray into wrestling. Joe Medwick joins the Dodgers as baseball revisions loom. Frank Overmire and Harry Bailey throw no hitters for Western State Teachers against Iowa State Teachers.
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Indians
Oscar Vitt
Dempsey
Joe Medwick
Dodger
Frank Overmire
Harry Bailey
Western State Teachers
Kalamazoo
Mich
Iowa State Teachers
Revolta And Picard Hold Lead In Golf
In Toledo Ohio on June 15 the Inverness four ball golf matches begin with Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta leading after three rounds of the six day event. They hold a five point edge over Lawson Little Harold McSpaden and other top pros as the double header starts with Little and McSpaden chasing plus five while Demaret Metz Snead Gulda Sarazen Heafner plus four to minus nine pairs trail.
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Toledo
Inverness
Henry Picard
Johnny Revolta
Jimmy Demaret
Dick Metz
Sam Snead
Ralph Guldahl
Gene Sarazen
Clayton Heafner
Ed Dudley
Billy Burke
Horton Smith
Jimmy Thomson
Walter Hagen
Byron Nelson
Zinc Mines in Mexico Struggle Amid War-Era Pressures
zinc mines in Mexico face severe disruption due to European war duties and demand shifts. Production decreases as logistics and labor challenges mount, impacting nearby communities and regional output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Europe
Randolph Club Summer Price Starts Monday
Randolph Golf Club sets summer rate of 25 cents after 4 PM starting Monday. Del Urich, city course pro, says the reduced charge applies every day except Saturdays Sundays and holidays when the regular 75 cent fee remains in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Golf Club
del Urich
George Seeley
Dono van criticized for Liberty piece on Louis Godoy bout
New York June 15 Arthur Dono van faces criticism after a Liberty article that questions Joe Louis vs Arturo Godoy a Thursday bout. The piece sparks debate about his neutrality as referee with claims he favors Louis and could color his judgments.
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New York
U.P
Arthur Donovan
Liberty
Autor
Joe Louis
Arturo Godoy
Arthur
Donovan
Joe
Lincolnshire Farmers Protest Slaughter Pigs Transport
Lincolnshire farmers protest new government livestock rules requiring pigs to travel long distances without food. They warn pigs arrive emaciated, highlighting welfare concerns and potential supply implications for local farms.
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Lincolnshire
England
Blind Players Rely On Sound In Ball Game
In Minneapolis vicinity a modified form of blind baseball, played entirely by sound, showed St. Paul United Blind Workers defeating United Blind Workers of Minneapolis 7 to 0. The game uses a 4 inch steel ring on a 100 foot cable, with pitches and runs judged by noise and timing, all players blind and fielding by ear.
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Minneapolis
Minn
St. Paul
St. Paul United Blind Workers
United Blind Workers of Minneapolis
Chris Blankenburg
Fielding
Japan Fails to Replace Beef with Whale Meat
Efforts to substitute whale meat for beef in Japan have failed, highlighting ongoing resistance to the practice and challenges for whaling proponents. Public appetite and regulatory concerns continue to shape food sector choices and marine conservation discourse.
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Japan
Manhattans to Play Clubmen in City League Clash
The Manhattan Athletes meet Elder Bray A A T in a Sunday 3 PM city league tilt at Riverside Park with 1000 seated under shade. Pina, local pitching ace, faces Rueben Villegas who has eight wins for Manhattan this season in what should be a keen sandlot duel.
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Manhattan
Dick “Lefty” Pina
New York
Wence” Garcia
Rueben Villegas
Pina
Villegas
Manhattans
Riverside
Daniel’s Jewelry Carlista Lions
Oury Park
Tigers
Aztecas
Tucson Groves
Eagle Field
Riverside Aces
Carrillo Lobos
Azteca Field
Panthers
Chargers
Boxing Results Roundup From Across the Nation
Boxing results from Hollywood and New York report George Latka stopping Nick Peters in California. Maxie Shapiro defeats Pat Foley in Boston. Jackie Manley defeats Bull Santos in Shenandoah area with 10 round decision.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Calif
George Latka
San Jose
Nick Peters
San Antonio
Tex
New York
Maxie Shapiro
Pat Foley
Boston
Wilkes-Barre
Jackie Manley
Old Forge
Bull Santos
Shenandoah
Rodeo Entry Lists Close Early for La Fiesta Event
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros executive committee met with M H Sharkweather presiding to close rodeo entry lists a full week before opening. Attendees included Pete Waggoner, Jake Meyer, and Earl Thode, former world champion and Tucson arena director.
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la Fiesta de Los Vaqueros
M. H. Sharkweather
Pete Waggoner
Jake Meyer
Earl Thode
Casa Grande
Tucson Rodeo
May Takes Hitting Lead In National
In New York on June 15 Merrill May of the Philadelphia Phillies surged to a .354 average to lead the National League. His two week rise from .274 puts him atop NL hitters while Hank Danning dropped from first to fourth. Lou Finney remained strong in the American League with a .379 week.
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New York
Boston Red Sox
Lou Finney
Merrill May
Philadelphia Phillies
New York Giants
Joe Moore
Brooklyn
Dixie Walker
Cincinnati
Frank Mall
Hank Danning
Giants
May
Finney
War On Gamblers Declared By Mack
Private detectives hired by Connie Meek of the Philadelphia Athletics filmed gamblers at Shibe Park. The gamblers used advance bets and hedging, remaining inside the park until they move to settle outside. Evidence will be shown to suspects listed as common gamblers and barred if they admit betting.
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Philadelphia WP
Connie Meek
Philadelphia Athletics
Shibe Park
Tucker Leads Hitters in Arizona Texas League
Bob Tucker posts a .377 average to top the league as six Tucson regulars hit above .300. Other Tucson notables include Len Rice .364 Burman Bare .362 Hal Clements .361 Elmer Olsen .341 and Al Lawrence .301. Fay Starr paces RBIs with 54. Tucker and Morris tied for second with 47. Rice and Brovia each 46. Olsen leads runs with 64 through June 9.
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Bob Tucker
Tucson
Eddie Miller
Len Rice
Burman Bare
Hal Clements
Elmer Olsen
al Lawrence
Fay Starr
Bisbee
Tucker and
Morris
el Paso
Rice and Brovia
Olsen
Albuquerque
Rbiso PO A E Pet
Curtis Les
Beriman
Joratz
Parks
Hjort
Adams
Gardner
Farmer
Lazaretti
Estrada
Santich
Glasby
Ortega
Garland
Bisbee Name
AB TB
Harriso PO
Jerome Severe
Maddern
Varrelman
Starr Seeeenee
Powell
Hardin «Eeee
Williams
Morris Enocce
Brovia
Johnson
Skeber
Reyes
Williamson
DeLa Cruz
Moore We Eeee
Evans
LaForte
Raines
Rice
Seeweeeee
Clements
Jisen
Patterson
Lawrence
Monk
Smith
Petit
King
LaFevers
Oe A
Silmore
Aie
Tucson Wins Opening Game Of Series 4-3
The Tucson Cowboys beat the Texans 4-3 to grab the league lead and move into first place. Hal Johnson earned his sixth win of the season in a pitchers’ duel, as Tucson erased a 3-2 deficit with two runs in the fourth inning.
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Pat Patterson
Cowboys
Burpo
Jenkins
Harlan County
Cincinnati
Jimmy Wilson
McKechnie
Hank Gowdy
Cincy
Muskogee Club
Western Association
Patterson
Muskogee
Pat
Tucson
Tucson Cowboys
Hal Johnson
Paso
Municipal Park
Texans
Leo Gilmore
Doc LeFevers
Gilmore
LeFevers
Lefty Johnson
Jim Evans
el Paso
Major League Leaders of the league Batting and Pitching
A compact tally of top leaders in batting hits runs and pitching for the American and National Leagues. Notable performances include Finney Boston leading AL batting with .379, Foxx Boston and Mize St. Louis hl. Moore New York and Danning New York pace NL RBI. Newsom Detroit and Smith Cleveland top pitchers with 61 wins.
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Associated Press
Finney
Boston
Radcliff
St. Louis
Case
Washington
Moses
Philadelphia
Boudreau
Cleveland
Williams
Foxx
Walker
Wright
Chicago
Cramer
Greenberg
Detroit
Keller
New York
Trosky
Newsom
Smith
Moore
F. McCormick
Cincinnati
Danning
Mize
Whitehead
Ross
Camille Brooklyn
Frey
Werber
Melton and Lohrman
Bees Drop To Basement In Arizona Texas League
Bisbee falls behind after a 9 to 3 loss to Albuquerque as two Bees players hit homers and a three run double. Ortega limited Bisbee to few hits while Totaro pitched well for Albuquerque. Tucson moves to first after a 4 to 3 win over El Paso with Joe Brovia delivering key hit in fourth.
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Bisbee
Associated Press
Bees
Albuquerque Cardinals
Ortega
Albuquerque
Frank Totaro
Hal Johnson
Jim Evans
Mexico Projects Record Tobacco Harvest This Year
Mexican agriculture officials forecast a record tobacco crop for the coming season with expectations of higher yields across major growing regions. Factors include improved pest control and favorable weather, boosting production outlook and export potential.
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Feller
Hank Squire
Bob Feller
Vitt
Luke Sewell
Logitime Cleveland
Witt
Alva Bradley
C. C. Slapnicka
Slapnicka
Revolta
Picard
Randolph Club
Henry McLemore
Godoy
al Weill
Boxing Commission
Weill
United States
Louis
Mack
Tucker
Vaqueros
Doug Smith
Bob Clement
Joe Brovia
Sal Sparacino
Horton
Abrhoa Rodriguez
Nein
Skelter
Lara
BIG
Sencusee Ectsdienstnas
Rodriguez
Abrhoa Olsen
Sparacine
Bare
Sparacino
McMahan
McGrath
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