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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

6

Milk Fund game draws Cowboys vs Cardinals tonight

SID FEDER notes a Cowboys meeting with the Cardinals in a Milk Fund game tonight while discussing Arturo Godoy possibly exporting the heavyweight title to Argentina if he defeats Joe Louis in Yankee Stadium. Weill hints at a South American defense, plus a $25,000 forfeit and $150,000 gate estimate for the Thursday bout.

Sid Feder New York al Weill Weil Weskit Arturo Godoy South America Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Louis Fistiana United States Primo Carnera Paulino Azcudun Rome Godoy Argentina Alberto Lovell Bob Pastor Weill John Hancock Mike Jacobs Arturo

Young Tucson outfielder Elmer Olsen shows big league potential

The story centers on 18-year-old Elmer Olsen, a Tucson outfielder, devoted to baseball and eager to learn. He wins praise for work ethic while facing early flaws in hitting and base running, with manager Pat Patterson and scout Mickey Shader backing his chance to rise to the majors.

Elmer Olsen Tucson Pat Patterson Cowboys Bisbee Elmer Patterson Tucker Bare Clements Lawrence Pat Mickey Shader Mickey Seattle Ball Club

Louis Godoy final tune up before Thursday title fight

Joe Louis and Arturo Godoy completed final workouts at different camps for their return title bout in Greenwood Lake and Carmel New York. Odds trimmed to 4-1 as Godoy’s backers push the price lower. Donovan to referee under protest. Promoter Mike Jacobs says ticket sales boom with a projected gate above $200000.

Jack Cuddy New York WUP Joe Louis Arturo Godoy Godoy Arthur Donovan Greenwood Lake N. Y Carmel Eddie Borden Louis Borden Louis Kaye Price Donovan Yankee Stadium The Boxing Commission al Weill Anabal Jara Magazin

Fisherman Lands Trout With Hands in Quick Catch

In Rawling Wyoming Tom Connelly, fishing for the first time, felt a 32 inch 1334 pound Mackinaw trout bite his line. He abandoned rod and reel, waded in, and wrestled the fish ashore by hand stating it was the fastest method.

Rawling, Wyo Tom Connelly

Professional Ace Helps Marquette Football Kicks

Ward Cuff, New York Giants placekicker, tutored Marquette kickers this semester. His return to campus aids the team as they prepare for placement kicks next fall.

Milwaukee Wis Marquette Ward Cuff Cuff New York Giant

Inverness Four-Ball Victory At Toledo

Johnny Revolta and Henry Picard claimed the fifth annual Inverness four-ball golf tournament in Toledo a year ago, marking a notable win in the history of the event.

Johnny Revolta Henry Picard Inverness Toledo

Louis Godoy bout promoter Mike Jacobs opinions

In an interview at Mike Jacobs office, promoter Jacobs offered no prediction on the Louis Godoy fight but said Louis hates Godoy and will likely fight again despite retirement rumors. He estimated potential gate at about 200000 dollars and defended continuing shows despite hard times. He noted Louis would keep fighting while victorious and financially able.

Godoy Joe Jacobs Mike Hitler

Boxing results from Garfield and San Francisco cards

In Garfield New Jersey Pete Lello 133 beat Jimmy Vaughn 136 in eight rounds. In San Francisco Little Pancho 111 fought Little Dado 111 to a draw. Pancho is recognized by the NBA as flyweight champion with both fighters from the Philippines.

Garfield N. J Pete Lello Gary Ind Jimmy Vaughn Cleveland San Francisco Little Pancho Philippines Little Dado

Stanford Team Leads West To Track Victory

Stanford dominates Pacific coast athletes in a 96 to 40 win over Big Ten foes at Evanston. Led by Clyde Jeffrey, Stanford captures four of the coast's 11 firsts, boosting its claim as favorite for the NCAA meet in Minneapolis.

Evanston Ill U.P Stanford Archie Harris Indiana Jack Salzman Ohio State Jack Leutritz Michigan Roy Cochran Warren Breidenbach Paul Moore Lou Zamperini U.S. C Phil Leibowitz Idaho Carl McBain Jim Buck Organ Ken Dills Bil Trout Stan Andersen Don McNeill Brown Martin Biles California Hugo de Groot Turner Jack Robinson Bill Lacefield D.C Lee Orr Jeffrey Johnny Wilson Guinn Smith

Woman Proud Of Two Horse Stable

Collinsville Illinois feature on Mrs. Ethel M Flaherty a gypsy owned two horse stable owner who trains and cares for her horses at Fairmont track She campaigns for a Derby hopeful and her favorite Ito who nearly died as a foal before thriving into a race winner.

Collinsville Ill Ethel M. Flaherty Flaherty Ito

Australia Buys Over Eight Million in Aeronautical Goods

Australia reports purchases of Ameri can aeronautical products totaling more than 8 million dollars in the first four months of the year.

Australia

Baseball stars pace wins as pitchers dominate week

Paul Dean of the Giants held the Cubs to six hits to beat them again in a week. Lloyd Moore of the Reds silenced the Phillies after a shaky start, allowing only two hits the rest of the game. Clyde Shoun of the Cardinals limited the Dodgers to four hits in a one sided win, first since 1938. Bill Posedel and Al Picchota of the Bees shut down the Pirates on six hits to complete a doubleheader sweep.

Associated Press Paul Dean Giants Cubs Lloyd Moore Reds Phillies Clyde Shoun Cardinals Dodgers Bill Posedel al Picchota Bees Pirates Boston

Yankees Have Prize Infielders In Kansas City Opener

Kansas City fans witness the Yankees infielders Jerry Priddy and Phil Rizzuto, hailed as top minor leaguers, now playing under a lingering recall restriction. Rizzuto leads with a .307 average and 13 steals. Priddy hits .322 as both defend the keystone, forming a double play threat alongside Johnny Sturm and Billy Hitchcock. Tonight Tucson Cowboys meet Albuquerque Cardinals in a charity opener, 8:15 PM, with Frank Lane watching the farm clubs and 16 and under admitted free in a youth-boosting event.

Kansas City New York Yankees Jerry Priddy Phil Rizzuto Keystone Caps Kansas City Blues Yankees Blues Yankee Pie Traynor Pittsburgh Pirates Rizzuto Brooklyn Priddy Philip Antonio Rizzuto Johnny Sturm Billy Hitchcock Tucson Cowboys Cardinals of Albuquerque Junior Chamber of Commerce Frank Lane Cincinnati Tucson National League Organization Lane

Alabama Coach Backs Athletics Commissioner Move

Alabama coach Frank Thomas endorses a Southeastern Conference athletics commissioner. The piece notes a $45,000 purse for Louis versus Godoy and mentions pundit forecasts on the Yankees and Stan ford fullback Norman Standlee praised by Clark Slaughter?ghnessy for 26 years of football perspective.

New York Cardinal Frank Thomas Alabama Louis Godoy

Youngster Hooks Monster Carp on East Pier

Conneaut report recounts nine year old Johnny Sabo a four foot tall boy weighing 60 pounds landing a three foot long carp of about 40 pounds after a half hour tussle using a worm and a birthday gift fishing pole from his father. The fish appeared older than Johnny.

Conneaut Johnny Sabo Johnny

Hubbell Endures Sixth Reliever Loss In Giants Rout

Three years ago Carl Hubbell of the Giants left the mound after a sixth straight defeat as Cincinnati beat New York 53 to something, the game highlighting a rough stretch for Hubbell and the Giants.

Carl Hubbell Giants Cincinnati

Rollie Hemsley Still Shines Behind the Plate

Rapid City Journal notes Rollie Hemsley, Cleveland catcher, who recovered from a winter illness and performs with big style behind the plate proving punch remains without rum.

Dom McDowell Rapid City S.C Rollie Hemsley Cleveland

Left hand hitters rule in Southern Association title chase

Curt Davis explains his rough Brooks debut by saying he briefly forgot his surroundings after two batters hit safely and no relief pitcher came. He recalled feeling disoriented and thinking he was back in St. Louis as the game began.

Southern Association The Brooks Curt Davis St. Louis

Cleveland Uprising Ends After Fray

Insurrection note remarks on the Cleveland uprising concluding, with a quip about Oscar's actions and his handling of the Indians, whether aiding Witts or overreaching himself.

Cleveland Oscar

Southworth on Medwick in One Ball Game

In a one minute interview, Billy Southworth quips about Medwick saying he saw enough of that player in a single ball game. The exchange highlights tension between the two during their matchup.

Billy Southworth Medwick

Parker And Riggs Tennis Favorites In Clay Court Round

Defending champion Frankie Parker and top ranked Bobby Riggs were heavy favorites in the second round at the national clay courts tournament in River Forest Illinois. Parker, seeded second, faces Charles T Matman of Los Angeles after beating Arthur Marx. Riggs meets W Reedy of Los Angeles.

River Forest Ill Frankie Parker Bobby Riggs Parker Charles T. Matman Los Angeles Arthur Marx Son Fee Pn Namye Ronee Riggs W Reedy

Five Years Ago Twenty Grand Raced in England

Five years ago Twenty Grand owned by Mrs Payne Whitney finished seventh in its first race in England.

Payne Whitney England

Solons Slump And Fall Into League Cellar

Washington's Senators slump to eighth in the American League amid a brutal losing streak. Poor pitching and fielding, plus slumping hitters, leave manager Bucky Harris scrambling. Rookie Jake Early leads with 375 in 29 games as others struggle.

Eddy Gilmore Washington Senators Bucky Harris Clark Griffith Jimmy Wasdell Buddy Lewis Jimmy Potahl Minneapolis Lewis Buddy Myer Gerald Walker John Welas Rick Ferrell Jake Early Harris Sidney Hudson Hudson Joe Krakaukas Ken Chase Joe Haynes Dutch Leonard

Feed And Fuel Team Is Winner In Softball Action

Quality Feed and Fuel defeated Bautista's Shoe Shop 7-4 while Construction Labor Union beat De Molays 11-4 in Class B play at Eaglefield. Pima Highway routed Central Auto Sales 8-0 in Commercial league. Tonight's schedule lists United Sash and Door vs Mitchell Furniture 6:30, Joe Tang's Market vs Time Market 7:30, Manhattan Chargers vs Columbus 8:45.

Bautista de Molays Eaglefield Pima Highway Central Auto Sales United Sash and Door Mitchell Furniture Joe Tang Manhattan Chargers Ts of Columbus

Father Lytns Chosen as Typical American Father at Exposition

Charles Francis Lytns, a musician and father of three, was selected as a typical American father in a Father’s Day program at the Golden Gate exposition. He is currently unemployed.

San Francisco Charles Francis Lytns Golden Gate Exposition

New Umpire Hired For A-T Circuit In Bisbee

R E Souers, president of the Arizona Texas league, announces Jack Hill of Los Angeles hired as umpire to replace Helmer Ericson. Hill arrives Saturday. Tickets 50 cents. advance sale brisk. Bisbee hosts El Paso tonight as Dallas Cardinals visit for opening game of series with Pat Patterson pitching Harley La Fevers.

Tucson Dairymen's Association Chamber of Commerce Municipal Park Cowboys el Paso Texans Pat Patterson Harley Doc) LaFevers Albuquerque Cardinals Diamond Patterson Bisbee el Paso

Teams To Practice Twice This Week At Eagle Field

A combined practice of the Athletes and the Chargers is set for Wednesday afternoon at Eagle field. Drills start at 4 40 and link the two Manhattan clubs as the Chargers compete in the second half of the Class B city league while the Athletes will play at Fort Huachuca Sunday.

Manhattan Chargers Eaglefield Fort Huachuca

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