Rails and Espees Turnout in Tucson Semi Pro League
The Who's Who Semi-Pro Loop features veterans from Southern Pacific shops and younger players in Tucson. The Espees boast manager Charlie Pellon, catcher Gil Fuentes, and pitchers Carrillo Robles Ortiz, with several players dating back to Tucson high and local leagues.
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Charlie Pellon
Charlie
France
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Motive Powers
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American Legion
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Gil Fuentes
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Manhattans
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Mexico
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Leonard Peres
Peres
Leonard
Groves
Diego Carrillo
Carrillo
Phoenix Union
Roy Drachman
Rialto Theater
Mexico City
Hank Danning
Los Angeles
Tucson Cowboys
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Rudy
Aztecas
Espees
Robles
Art
Ortiz
Paifir
Hermosillo
Carlos Carrillo
Denver
Augie Galan
Syd Cohen
Dick Cox
Cordova
Notable Tucson Athletes Across Local Leagues
Frank Soza from Bisbee began in Tucson in 1939 with El Centro after time with the Aztecas and Espers. Emil Rey, 21, starred at Tucson High and in the Junior Legion leading to Phoenix Thunderbirds and Valdostra in the Georgia Florida league. Augie Acuna, 25, played for the C C C, Legion, Bisbee in AT league, Chihuahua in Mexico, and the Espees for three years.
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Service Men Competing In A. A. U. Meet
New York June 18. Army camps send 18 teams to Randall's Island for the national A A U track and field championships. Former Michigan sailor Charles Hiad and 14 camps compete with Greg Rice and Ensign Cornelius Warmerdam among entrants. Navy’s Ensign Hugh Cannon headlines the discus title chase. Civilians from 35 colleges and clubs also participate.
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Department of War
Randall’s Island
Charles Hiad
Michigan
Greg Rice
Maritime Service
Gunder Haegg
Sweden
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Eulace Peacock
Manhattan Beach
N. Y
Navy
Hugh Cannon
Staten Island
Cronin’s Two Homer Pinch Hit Feat Stuns A’s Series
Red Sox slugger Cronin, 36, belted two pinch hit homers during a key doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics. His late drives clashed with Boston’s losses and wins as AL race shifts unfold with the A’s moving up to third place after the twin bill.
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Skeeter Newsome
Cronin
Russ Christophere
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A's
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Earl Wynn
Luke Appling
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
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St. Louis Cardinals
Elmer Riddle
Walker
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Golf Tourney Shortage Hits Nation's Sports
June column notes lack of major golf events in mid June marking the first June without a full tour since World War II. Mentions weather, Yankees Senators race, Yankees in September, Richmond University football, Navy moves in July, and potential Marine trainees from Minnesota’s 1942 team.
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Senators
Washington
Yanks
Richmond University
Johnny Fenlon
Navy
William and Mary
Midwest
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Northwestern
Hap Burgess On Cubs Faith Amid Patience And Pride
A Sioux City Journal column reflects on being a Cubs fan, comparing enduring patience to Job, insight to Plato, optimism to the average taxpayer, and bold risk akin to Hitler’s wartime gamble against Uncle Sam for a comeback.
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Sioux City
Job
Plato
Hitler
Uncle Sam
Cobb base stealing ahead of Case says Griffith
Clark Griffith argues Ty Cobb out steals George Case, while Case is faster running. He cites Case at 9.8 seconds for 100 yards in a baseball mini meet on July 7. Billy Talbert and Pancho Segura begin a summer rivalry in tennis. Sam Hardy backs Bobby Falkenburg as the season’s top prospect, calling him a natural fighter like Billy Johnston.
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Ty Cobb
George Case
Case
Griff
Billy Talbert
Pancho Segura
Sam Hardy
Bobby Falkenburg
Bobby
Billy Johnston
Book Review Skips Fish Locations in Calculator Guide
A reader from Clay Center Kansas mocks a fishing calculator by noting its pages are filled with charts and timing guidance yet omit any directions on where to locate fish or how to reach spots. The critique questions the guide’s practicality and usefulness.
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Clay Center
Kas
Wylie
Braves Split Doubleheader in Hard Fought Victory
Four hits fueled the Braves in a 3-2 win as Ival Goodman hit a three run homer. Manny Salvo pitched four efficient innings to win the first game 2-0 against Pittsburgh. The Phillies then crushed in the nightcap 7-2 with a 13 hit attack.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia
Boston
Braves
Manny Salvo
Phillies
Spectator Crowd Bets Heavy at Aqueduct Races
The Aqueduct crowd of 16 901 wagered 1 503 135 dollars across eight races. The columnist in the stands noted the red coated outriders rode horses that looked notably sharp.
Why Hurry Wins Newmarket Race
Why Hurry, a seven to one shot, wins the New Oak Stakes at Newmarket by a neck over Ribbon the favorite from Lord Rosebery's stable. The mile and a half race for three year olds ends in 2 33.1 with Tropical Sun taking third place.
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Eng
W.p—J. W. Rank
Ribbon
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Fibles
Mexican lightweight champ Juan Zurita’s manager questioned
Los Angeles June 18 The state athletic commission subpoenaed George Parnassus manager of Juan Zurita to explain post bout charges that Zurita lost a 10 round decision to Luther White on a fix. Parnassus accused officials and judges after the fight while ringsiders trailed Referee Mushy Callahan and the two judges.
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George Parnassus
Juan Zurita
State Athletic Commission
Luther
White
Mushy Callahan
Parnassus
Controversial boxing bout sparks commissioner clash
Officials accuse Col lusion against Zurita as fighter complains fouls and lack of penalties. The quote alleges in every round fouls by White and no points deducted or judge discussion by Callahan.
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Zurita
Callahan
TV Guide Snippet Highlights Nighttime Schedule
A fragment lists KVOA and KTUC airings with 5:35 and 6:45 time slots and a Ted Wweems entry followed by a movie review in the segment. The note resembles a local TV schedule card with brief program markers and a review line.
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Ted Wweems
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