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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1955

Page

7

White Sox hurlers pace AL earned run averages

Chicago pitchers lead the American League in earned run averages with Sandy Consuegra 1.41 Billy Pierce 1.80 and Dick Donovan 1.99 atop the staff Don on and Virgil Trucks have three shutouts. Don Newcombe leads in the National League with 11-1 and the batting race sees Kaline 370 and Ashburn 356 atop the leagues while Mantle and Zernial lead home runs with 15 each.

New York Chicago White Sox Marty Marion Sandy Consuegra Billy Pierce Dick Donovan Marion Consuegra Pierce Donovan Virgil Trucks Chicago Whitey Ford Billy Hoeft Detroit Early Wynn Cleveland Luis Arroyo St. Louis Brooklyn Carl Erskine Johnny Podres Bob Rush Philadelphia Murry Dickson Hal Jeffcoat Don Newcombe al Kaline Richie Ashburn Kaline Harvey Kuenn Kuenn Vic Power Kansas City Sherman Lollar Ashburn Don Mueller Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Roy Camnella Dale My Pittsburgh Mueller Kluszewski Campanella Long Duke Snider Gus Zernial Mickey Mantle Mantle Jackie Jensen Boston Washington Baltimore Skowron N.Y Vale K.C Williams W.shantz Groth Chi-Who Philley Cleve Agganis Bos Lollar Chi Klaus Doby Pope Cl.Balt Vernon Wash Foiles Smith Finigan Runnels Berra Paula Throneberry Nieman Delsing Det Carrasquel Cravett Wash. Rivera Tuttle Zauchin Morgan N. Y Fornieles Konstanty Delock Kucks Pascual McDermott Nixon Stobbs Ceccarelli KC Lary Bal-Chi. Sullivan Byrd Stone Johnson Bal Lopat

Box Score News: Phillies Defeat Cubs In Tight Senior League Ride

Phillies score three late runs to topple Chicago 3 to 2 after a pitching duel. Simmons gets the win, Rush suffers the loss, with Blaylock and Spahn among the documented relievers. Aaron drives in two, Lopata homers for Chicago, and Baker adds an RBI for Philadelphia. Attendance 39,275.

Miksis Neeey Philadelphia Chicago R—Greengrass Jones Lopata Baker E—Baker RBI Chiti Bolger Banks Hamner Sb— Bolger S—Blaylock Fondy Smalley Blaylock Phidelphia Simmons Rush So—Simmons R-Er—Simmons W—Simmons L— Rush U—Gore Donatelli Dixon

American Totals 32 427 a Fouled out for Rivera in 9th

In a baseball game between New York and Chicago, Fox, Dropo, Mantle homer and Donavan earns a win as New York defeats Chicago 2 to 1. Mantle and Dropo supply power while Ford absorbs the loss. Donavan fans seven in eight innings.

Rivera Robinson Rizzuto New York R—Fox Dropo Mantle E—Carrasquel Carey Ford Rbn Kell S—Minoso McDougald Chicago A—Napp Grieve Stevens, Rice Kline Porterfield Carrasq McDogid Fox Minoso Berra Noren Nieman Robinsn Kennedy Leja Lollar Collins Busby c-Skowron Donovan Consagra Ann Aaron Milwaukee Bruton Dark Lockman Logan Mueller Mathews Hofman Amalfino Pafke Williams Crowe O'Conni Rhodes McCall Crandalic Grissom Spahn Mays Gordon Harris Westrum e-Thompsn Antorellio Wilhelm d-Irvin Katt Kansas City Washington Hofman In &Th Runnis Vale Vernon Simpsn Groth Wilhelm Sth Power Courtny Finigan Sievers Lopez Schmkrrf I Astroth Kinness a-Delis Mueller, Mathews Prtocaro

Causey and Coan Homer in Detroit Baltimore Tilt

Detroit tops Baltimore 3 to 2 as Causey and Coan homer lead the offense. Kuenn doubled, Tuttle and Schalock combine for the win. Gromek takes the loss with 11,430 in attendance.

Miranda Detroit Baltimore R—Kuenn Tuttle Causey Coan Schallock E—Huenn Rbi Delsing Malmberg Diering Kuenn Young Triandos Maimberg Torgeson Johnson Gromek Ho—Johnson Rer Pb—Smith W—Schalrock L—Gromek A—Paparelia Honachick Umont Romme Orioles Tigers Abrams Torgesn Dring Kaline Evers Pope House Triands Hatfield Smith Mimbrg Schalick Ical Sa

Tribe Loses Second Game in Cleveland

The Boston lineup fell 3 to 4 in Cleveland as Naragon and Susce driven by Hegan and Kiely led with seven and eight runs driven by White. Narieski and Folies contributed for Boston in a hard fought road interleague contest.

Cleveland Boston Narieski Folies Hegan Naragon Susce Kiely White L— E Smith Goodma Brewer Mitchil Wynn Hurd Strickland Hogan Goodman Avila Ph R Itley Woodling Mitchell Klaus Hatton Piersall Rbi Doby Rosen Zauchin Hr—Kraus Wynnn Wynnr Ho—Brewer W—Brewer L— Wynn U—Summers Hurley Soar Range

Rivals Duel In Trans Miss Golf Showdown Looms

Des Moines reports a Trans Miss golf championship duel shaping between Jimmy Jackson and Rex Baxter as eight players remain. Jackson, defending champ and Walker Cup player from St. Louis, faces George Lee in the quarterfinals after a 1 up win over Sarge Fontanini. Baxter, 19, Houston University, and No. 1 Walker Cup alternate, is tipped to meet Jackson in a 36 hole semifinal if results hold.

Des Moines Iowa Jimmy Jackson Rex Baxter Jackson St. Louis Baxter Houston University Amarillo Tex Cherry Hills Denver Sarge Fontanini George Lee Humbolt Lee Kansas Eddie Langert Minneapolis Fontanini Jimmy

Brown Matches El Tanque Mark at Par 3 Course

Randolph Municipal assistant pro Art Brown tied the El Tanque Par 3 course record with a 23-25-48 round, matching the mark set by Ricki Rarick. Brown played with his father and Lee Olsen, ET pro, as two holes in one were recorded by Dick Holland and Gaylord Hall.

Art Brown Randolph Municipal el Tanque Ricki Rarick Brown Lee Olsen Dick Holland E. Linden Gaylord Hall Tac Hospital Davis-Monthan

City County This Week Softball and baseball schedules

City County This Week lists numerous league games at Oury Park Santa Rita Park and PSTEVAN Park including Boys Brigade versus LDS Hanger Pilots and flow of matches across Monday to Sunday with multiple teams such as Aggies, Chargers, Raiders, Debs, Flirts, and Pirates scheduled at varied times and venues. The entries reflect a dense local sports calendar with clubs like Flowing Wells Rancherettes Cine Plaza Flirts and Western States Insurance appearing as opponents or sponsors.

Boys Brigade L.D.S. Hanger Pilots Oury Park Aggies Oury Park Tigers Tucson Poultry Processors Sino American Jrs Carrillo Shockers Oury Park Chargers Young Insurance Agency Marine Reserves Marana Polecats M & L Market Oury Park Rods 1St Christian Church Palo Verde Baptist Church Oury Park Raiders 1St Nazarene Church Pueblo Gardens Aggies Wakefield L.C.S. 3Rd Ward Santa Rita Park Tucson Salvage Dames Flowing Wells Rancherettes Krueger Cine Plaza Hughes Aircraft Pago Pago

Delaware Oaks Opens as Fillies Countdown Begins

Stanton Del Delaware Park launches a nine furlong Delaware Oaks with 10 three year old fillies vying for a $35 000 added purse The event starts the three part distaff big three ahead of next weeks New Castle and the July 2 Delaware Handicap High Voltage the 1954 top filly leads the field with 119 pounds alongside Myrtle s Jet Lalon and four other hopefuls from top outfits including Max Hirsch Loquacious Rico Romance Rico Reto and San Igual.

Stanton Del Delaware Park New Castle High Voltage Gray Ambioris Dynamo Helen Carnegie Phipps Wheatley Stable Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Eddie Arcaro Maine Chance Stable Myrtle Jet Cain Hoy Lalon Max Hirsch America Rico Reto Rico Romance

Tech rallies to rout Western States in high-scoring baseball game

Darr Tech erased a 6-1 deficit with a seven-run fifth inning as 11 batters earned bases on balls. Tech won 13-6 over Western States Insurance. In other action, the Rascals beat Mt. Calvary 5-4 while Hughes blanked the Telephone Company 6-0 on Homer Brooks no hitter. St. Marys beat Hughes Gals 11-1 and El Sombrero defeated Southern Pacific 16-5.

Darr Tech Western States Insurance Tech Recreation Western Rascals Mt. Calvary Church Western States Goff and McCoy Guthrow Romero MT. Calvary Salas Ramirez Andrews Bingham Hughes Telephone Company Santa Rita Park Homer Brooks St. Mary's Hughes Gals E! Sombrero Southern Pacific Telephone CO Brooks and

Patton Reaches Golf Final in Southern Amateurs

Linville North Carolina Billy Joe Patton from Morganton and 23 year old Charles Harrison of Atlanta meet in the 36 hole Southern Golf Association amateur tournament final. Harrison has three city titles to his name while Patton is a recent Walker Cup player.

Linville N. C Billy Joe Patton Morganton Charles Harrison

Under Lights Midget Cars Set For Racing Show

Tucson hosts United Racing Association midget racing under the lights at the rodeo field with 30 drivers from Arizona and California. Billy Garrett of Burbank eyes the VS midget after 1954 ARA title and 18 wins in 58 races. Local entries include Roger McCluskey, Hank Henry, Wayne Weiler of Phoenix, and more. Time trials at 7:30 p.m. with final 30-lap main at 8:30 p.m. Admission holds steady. kids under 12 enter free and servicemen half price. 1955 Soap Box Derby entrants admitted free with helmets and official T-shirts.

Tucson United Racing Association Rodeo Field Arizona California Billy Garrett Burbank Norm Hall Hollywood Los Angeles Coliseum Allen Heath North Hollywood Johnny Moorhouse Hal Minyard Don Cameron Don Edmunds Bob Cortner Willis Swift Jack Gardner Larry Dunham Harry Stockman Joe DeHart Jack Jordan Roger McCluskey Hank Henry Wayne Weiler Phoenix

Tiger Jones Dominates Durando For Sixth Round TKO

New York welterweight Tiger Jones stopped Eric Durando at Madison Square Garden to earn a sixth round TKO under New York rules as Durando suffered a severe cut and disoriented state. Durando’s trainer and doctor called for the stoppage with Durando dazed and bleeding. Jones, 155½, appeared poised for bigger bouts and possible rematch with Eduardo Lausse after Durando’s two month layoff.

Tiger Eric Durando Madison Square Garden New York Jones Durando Bayonne, N.J Vincent Nardiello New York State Athletic Commission al Bert Ernie Eduardo Lausse Yonkers, N.Y

Averages Compiled by William J Weiss Official Statistician

A compiled list of baseball averages as of Monday June 13 includes notable players such as Steve Mill with two base hits and Joe Christopher with three base hits. Humberto Barbon leads home runs with 16 and Claudio Solano tops RBI at 73. Other leaders include Luis Casablanca in stolen bases with 22 and Gerry Newark in walks with 58.

William J. Weiss P. O. Box San Mateo Calif Bisbee Douglas Globe-Miami Tucson Globe- Miami Nogales Ernie Garcia Can Steve Mill Joe Christopher Humberto Barbon Yuma Luis Casablanca Gerry Newark Claudio Solano Heron McDaniel Rbi Cananea - Eve Phoenix Bis.-Doug Mexicali Cananea Pet. Gonzales Nog J.alfonso Stair Arias Gardner Peete Tuc E.garcia Camacho Garibay Magalion Robinson Carrabba Tuc M.ramirez Rios Baltinger Tyler Vea Guerena H.guerrero J.guerrero E.burton Campbell Tineo F.kennedy Brantley Vitous Sanchez Luna Nog Nunez Denny Fig Eroa Thomas Mansfield Weddle W.neal F.ramirez Fraide Ellison Balcom Miller R.amaro Mex Casanega Kilroy Mazenko GMT Cevalios Alexander Bonaparte M.perez Lowenthal MacKenzie Coughlin Gene Stair

Berg Keeps Narrow Lead Over Bauer In Round Robin

Patty Berg of St Andrews and defending champion shares a shaky lead in the Round Robin golf event as Marlene Bauer of Sarasota shoots a course record 70 to move to a plus 40. Other contenders include Jackie Pung Louise Suggs Beverly Hanson and Betty Jameson with varied margins. Bauer's 70 came on 27 putts and surpassed her sister Alice's mark.

Grossinger N. Y Patty Berg St. Andrews Marlene Bauer Sarasota Fla Miss Berg Miss Bauer Jackie Pung Honolulu Louise Suggs Sea Island Beverly Hanson Indio Calif Betty Jameson San Antonio Tex Alice

Westward Ho’s Lucky Rider Returns in 25000 Dash at Aqueduct

Nick Shuk, rarely seen in New York, will ride Westward Ho in the 28th Shevlin Stakes for 3-year-olds at Aqueduct. Eleven sophomores race 7 furlongs in the $25,000-added sprint with Bunny’s Babe and Westward Ho as top contenders. Others include War Date Informant Ever Best Georgian Aeschylus Hartsville Blue Quest Gold Box and Dark Ruler.

New York Nick Shuk Aqueduct Breckenridge Long Maryland Edmond P. Bixer Bunny Babe New Jersey Shuk Chicago Delaware Park Craigwood Brazen Brat Jamaica Shelvin Hartsville Blue Quest Gold Box Dark Ruler

Results at El Tanque and Wildcat League standings

In El Tanque last night the Arizona League saw Southern Arizona Bank 8s over 7-Up 32 while Howard-Stofft 2 pitched 9 percent and Paulin Motors 24. Standings list Ozark 21 1/2 SAB 19 H-S 2 16 H-S 1 11 1/2 New York Life 9/2 7-Up 9 SAB 1 5 1/2 Paulin 4 In the Wildcat League the Roadrunners 9 crushed Mitchell Furniture 0 Associated Grocers 112 defeated Crystal Coca Cola 42 Bank of Douglas 6 and Young Buick 0.

el Tanque Southern Arizona Bank Howard-Stofft Paulin Motors Ozark Bar New York Life Ozark H-S

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