Road Wins Vital To Surging Pokes
The Tucson Pokes beat the Douglas Copper Kings 8-5 at Hi Corbett Field to reach within a half game of fifth and set up a road series in Douglas and Phoenix. Fr d ace Frank Messin to start tonight with relief from Neal Ward in yesterday’s win highlighted by Ward’s late six inning stint and Ernie Choukalos driving in Tucson’s first runs. Tyler extended his hitting streak after a brief pause, Hal Hacker led with three hits, and Tucson swiped eight bases as they chase a pivotal road win and avoid bottom placement.
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Candido Andrade
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Sonny DeRario
Frank Malone
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Hal Hacker
Bob Clear
Walt Tyler
Donnie Dun
Mort Ek
Berne Summers
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Summers
Art Devaney
Dutch van Burleo
Ed Bullock
Honest Press Team Given Win
Tucson's Cowboys nearly toppled a skilled group of sportswriters in the annual 3 inning Press Poke classic but forfeited when umpiring flagged Cowboy manager Don Jameson for a spitball. The game ended 1 0 with the press team awarded victory. Newsreels air on KGUN TV Channel 9 at 6 tonight.
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Cowboy Box Scores A Tight Dual With Tucson
Box score details show Ward credited with the win over Clear in a 11 inning game at Tucson. Pulford and Dunn led with multiple RBIs while Devaney and Sommers split pitching duties. Andrade secured the win in relief for a 7-3 finish, with Umphiett and Alvarez listed in the group for Arizona.
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Sommers
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Alvarez
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Andrade
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Malone
DeRario
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Devaney
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Hardy Hart team nets 35 to win El Tanque Park two ball
Earl Hardy and Bobby Hart teamed up to fire a net 35 to win tourney honors yesterday in El Tanque Park's two ball four some event. Six strokes back were Red Eisenminger and Elanor Kemp. Tied for third were Fred Kennett and Jo Terry with a net 43. The tourney will be held every Sunday starting at 4 p.m. Entries must be made before Friday night preceding Sunday's play.
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Bobby Hart
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Red Eisenminger
Elanor Kemp
Fred Kennett
Jo Terry
Congress Face Antitrust Clash Over Pro Sports
Rep. Keating warned of chaos if Congress extends antitrust laws to baseball and other pro sports, while Rep. Byrnes urged exempting football’s draft and reserve clause. Hearings begin with testimony from Harris, Hansen, and FTC counsel Kintner as bills aim to treat all sports similarly.
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Kid Old Pro Prove Card Bonanza
A United Press report highlights a card game bonanza featuring a kid player and seasoned pro. The event showcases skill challenges, high stakes, and lively competition drawing crowds and spotlighting emerging talent.
Major Baseball Leaders And Cardinals Bullpen Breakthrough
A list of league leaders highlights batting and fielding stats for players like Mantle Williams and Sievers. The St. Louis Cardinals showcase a bullpen duo Hoyt Wilhelm and Von McDaniel as they win 7-6 and 8-4 over Brooklyn, with McDaniel striking out five in his MLB debut.
Open Victory Ends Long Frustration For Happy Mayer
TOLEDO Ohio Handsome Dick Mayer finally won the U S Open Golf Championship to end seven years of fairway frustration for the player known as Happy Mayer.
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Dick Mayer
Mayer Cruises To Open Championship Win At Inverness
Don Mayer defeated Cary Middlecoff by seven strokes on the Inverness course to win the Open and 7200 plus potential endorsements. Mayer led from the 7th hole after a hot start and built a five stroke edge by the 10th as Middlecoff faded. Mayer reflected on his late return, noting a 10-foot birdie at the sixth and improved putting as keys to a career defining victory in Toledo.
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Wranglers Top Stars in Arizona-Mexico League Thriller
Las Vegas beat first-place Stars 10 to 9 last night to complete a three-game sweep of Phoenix and extend an 11-game win streak against Cananea. Cananea won 18 to 14 over Mexicali at Nogales, Tucson beat Douglas 8 to 5, and Cananea fought to a 15 to 15 draw with Mexicali as curfew halted play.
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A's Farm Club Accusations Reignite Across American League
The Kansas City Athletics face renewed charges of acting as a farm club for the New York Yankees. Amid a string of trades since 1954, the A's roster includes 15 ex Yankees and seven ex Yankees in last night’s eight man swap led by Billy Martin and Harry Simpson.
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Bunning Credits New Pitch For Season Breakthrough
Detroit pitcher Jim Bunning recalls Tigers urging him to junk his slider last year. The 25-year-old righty improved to 7-1 after a three hit win over Boston, tying for best AL winning percentage and leading in strikeouts with a 1.62 ERA. He credits adding a sinking fastball and improved curve for his late success. Williams struck out once in yesterday's game after a prior May 16 route.
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Willcox Legion Drops From Willcox District League
Southern Arizona Junior American Legion action downsizes to four teams after Willcox disbands following a forfeit to Selby Motors. Selby remains undefeated after a 2-0 win over Pago Pago with Dick Camelot tossing a one hit shutout. Tucson Gas defeats San Manuel 8-2 as Larry Hessick carries six innings of no hits before a seventh inning rally.
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Mineros Return Home to Cananea Schedule
Cananea's Mineros will move all home games to Cananea after a return arrangement was completed. Ari zona-Mexico League President Chuck Hollinger and Cananea Manager Danny Rios announced the move, noting it isn’t due to Nogales attendance. The team had played last home series in Nogales.
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Movie Role For Ring King Macias In The Works
Raul Macias the Mexican bantamweight will film a movie titled The College Boy after defending his NBA title with an 11th round technical knockout of Dommy Ursua. Promoters mull sites for a world title bout with Halimi, ordered by the World Boxing Council before Oct 1, with Los Angeles or Paris as options. Macias and Ursua earned substantial purses, while manager Luis Andrade predicts a $150000 gate for a rematch at Cow Palace or similar venue.
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Philippines
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Luis Andrade
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George Parnassus
Los Angeles
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Paris
Andrade
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Baseball Scoreboard Roundup With Saturday Results
Hints of Chicago and New York scoring and standings appear with scores from Saturday games. The record lists Detroit Boston Washington Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City and others with results and notes on yesterday and today’s schedules.
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