The Bull Pen and Local Sports Notes
Dr Ed Updegraff and his brother Charles, both doctors and golfers, are credited in regional sporting chatter with Ed finishing third in a national Amateur Tournament while Charles wins a Boone Iowa club event. Skin diving gets a boost in Tucson with Sturges Sporting Goods adding a compressed air station. Other notes include track and college sports mentions and a grand jury witness in a horse racing case.
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Ed Updegraff
Johnstown
Charles
Boone
Brother Bill
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Bill
Charles Sr
Tucson
Tom
Waterloo
Bob
Des Moines
Arizona
Sturges Sporting Goods
S. 6Th Ave
Tom Sturges
Phoenix
Sturgess
Rocky Point
Cholla Bay
Guaymas
Jim Richmond
Centennial Park
Colorado
Jim
Billito Park
Gene Gibson
Texas Tech
Warren Woodson
University of Arizona
Bob Griffis
Woodson
Whitey Lewis
Cleveland Press
al Lopez
Indians
Williams
Lewis
Red Sox
Fourth Place At Stake In Tucson Phoenix Tilt
Tucson’s John Ivory Smith leads the Cowboys against the Phoenix Stars at Hi Corbett Field in a pivotal bid for the Class C Arizona Mexico League first division. The Stars won 15-12 in 10 innings last night aided by a big King hit and Blash scoring in extra frames.
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John Ivory Smith
Tucson
Satchel Paige
Phoenix Stars
Hi Corbett Field
Cowboys
Stars
Phoenix
Twinks
Don Jameson
Smith
Harold Hacker
Poke
Pete Marti
Dave Brien
George Blash
Zeke King
Patterson Hope Tied To Rocky Marci ano Comeback
Floyd Patterson may fight Archie Moore in Yankee Stadium in late September if his right hand heals quickly. Charley Goldman cites Rocky Marciano’s 1948 injury as a roadmap, noting Marciano boxed again in about three months after a similar break. Manager Cus D'Amato calls Patterson's return time uncertain but optimistic, with four to five weeks to confirm healing before mustering training for the title bid.
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New York
Floyd Patterson
Archie Moore
Charley Goldman
Rocky Marciano
Goldman
Patterson
Cas D'Amato
Rocky
Moore
Yankee Stadium
Tommy
Hurricane) Jackson
the Garden
Floyd
Gilley Ferron
Ferron
Johnny Pretzie
D'Amato
High Priced Salons Clash in Washington Baseball Match
The top paid players from 46 officials, 20 Democrats and 26 Republicans, converge at Griffith Stadium tonight for a bipartisan baseball game. Despite $22,500 yearly salaries, they may not resemble typical players as they take the field amid political clash and spectacle.
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Washington
Washington Senators
Griffith Stadium
House
Classic Clash Cowboys Press To Duel Tonight
Exhibition three innings at Hi Corbett Field pits the Tucson Cowboys against the press in a beer duel before the Cowboys host the Phoenix Stars. Manager Don Jameson eyes a target-practice night as he faces beat writers and broadcasters in a pre game showcase with lineup listed including Tucker Perlin Mackey Goodman Gensichen Casey Flaum Tufts Porter.
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Don Horn
Cowboys
Ernie Choukalos
Jameson
Whitey Burton
Globe-Miami
Hi Corbett Field
Tucson Cowboys
Tucson
Phoenix Stars
Press Corps
Don Jameson
Press-Radio-Tv
Dick Casey
Arizona Daily Star
Bernie Perlin
Kopo-Tv
Hal Gensichen
KTUC
Dick Mackey
Tucson Dely Citizen
PCC Heads Review Stiff Bans and Fines
Berkeley report says Pacific Coast Conference college presidents instruct faculty representatives to review Rose Bowl penalties against Washington and UCLA. Washington faces 52000 dollar fine and two year bowl ban. UCLA 95000 dollar fine and three year ban with one year eligibility loss for players taking money. Review due by Sept 1, 1956 after six hour UC campus session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Calif
UCLA
University of Washington
Washington
University of California
Tebbetts Reshapes Reds Pitching for NL Lead
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts using an off beat pattern to mix starters and relievers, guiding the Redlegs to a 7-4 10 inning win over the Philadelphia Phillies to regain first in the National League. Hal Jeffcoat started, then Buster Freeman and Brooks Lawrence finished, with Ray Jablonski and Roy McMillan contributing key hits. The Braves also won to move within a half game, while the Yankees topped Detroit 7-4 in the American League as Mantle hit his 25th homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Tebbetts
Cincinnati Redlegs
Birdie
Philadelphia Phils
Hal Jeffcoat
Buster Freeman
Brooks Lawrence
Tebbetts
Jeffcoat
Redlegs
Milwaukee Braves
Fred Haney
Pittsburgh
Pirates
New York Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Detroit
Briggs Stadium
Tigers
Chicago
White Sox
Baltimore
Kansas City
Washington
Phils
Ray Jablonski
Harvey Haddix
Roy McMillan
Braves
Dick Groat
Warren Spahn
Jack Shepard
Spahn
Bucs
Haney
Charlie Grimm
Ron Kline
Joe Adcock
Grimm
Adcock
Brooklyn
Ebbets Field
Rams Begin Court Fight Over Rams Ownership Split
Los Angeles Rams ownership dispute heads to court as Daniel Reeves seeks to purchase out Ed Pauley Fred Levy and Hal Seley for two million dollars and to reorganize ownership with Tex Schramm advising operations. Levy Pauley Seley respond that Reeves prefers court aid over majority-led decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOS Angeles
Los Angeles Rams
Daniel Reeves
Dee
Ed Pauley
Fred Levy
Hal Seley
Reeves
Rams
Levy
Levy-Paley- Seley Group
Tigers captain Kuenn again found unfit for induction
Detroit Tigers captain and shortstop Mil Walker Harvey Kuenn was ruled unfit for military induction by his draft board. Fellow Tiger Billy Hoeft completed a new physical exam with results pending about a week. In London, Mal Anderson of Australia beat Sam Giammalva of Houston 62 63 in the Wimbledon tune up at Queen's Club.
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Associated Press
Mil Walker
Harvey Kuenn
Detroit Tigers
Wisconsin
Billy Hoeft
London
Mal Anderson
Australia
Sam Giammalva
Houston
Tex
Young A
Queen's Club
Garcia Earns Seventh Round TKO In Tucson Comeback
Rudy Garcia, ranked top ten before a year off due to a car crash, scored an eighth round TKO over Collier Cox in Tucson. He returns June 26 in Sacramento against Flash Elorde with July 2 as a target, promoter Mallis reports, as a rematch plan grows alongside a potential Arizona featherweight title bout.
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Rudy Garcia
Sacramento
Tucson
Collier Cox
Phoenix
Tucson Sports Center
Garcia
Flash Elorde
Eeacoee
California
Los Angeles
Fannie Dares
Arizona
al Mallis
Lenny Flynn
Oscar Koenig
Cox
Koenig
Garecia-Salas
Bobcat Torrance
Kid Zacatecas
Mexico City
Bobcat
Mallis
Dick Goldstein
Jimmy Martinez
Turkey Thompson
Kid Montejo
Tombstone
Montejo
Cliff Gray
Regi Moore
Tim Lee
Bobby Ross
Odds Favor Ezzard Charles In Phoenix Heavyweight Bout
Ex champion Ezzard Charles favored to win as he faces Bob Albright in a 10 round prelims and main event at Phoenix Softball Park. Albright and Charles last met in a December split decision in San Francisco with a cut over Albright’s eye. Albright replaces Zora Folley who broke a thumb in training.
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Phoenix
Ezzard Charles
Bob Albright
Tommy Fields
Chicago
Cliff Gilchrist
Gilchrist
al Andrews
Jimmy Martinez
Nathan Ish
Turkey Thomas
Luke Field
Joe Valle
Tucson
Clifford Gray
Los Angeles
Charles
Albright
Cananea Stays In Loop Lead After 11 6 Win Over Tijuana
Cananea Mineros maintain a one game edge in the Arizona Mexico League with an 11 to 6 victory over Tijuana. Tijuana directors Lorenzo Ruiz and Antonio Leon resigned after the loss citing unpaid back pay, as local businessmen plan to operate the team and raise funds immediately to meet payroll.
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Cananea Mineros
Tijuana
Lorenzo Ruiz
Antonio Leon
Phoenix
Tucson
Douglas
Yuma
Nogales
Mexicali
Zeke King
George Blash
Stars
Lead At Stake In PCL Tonight
Seattle relies on Elmer Single ton, veteran pitching ace, against San Diego for a chance to catch league-leading Los Angeles in the Pacific Coast League. Dave Hoskins is the Padre choice. The Angels, one game ahead, face the San Francisco Seals in a day game at home. Bob Thorpe starts against R W Smith for San Francisco. Rain washed out Monday's only scheduled game, San Diego at Vancouver.
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Seattle
Elmer Singleton
San Diego
Los Angeles
Dave Hoskins
Angels
San Francisco Seals
Bob Thorpe
R. W. Smith
San Francisco
Vancouver
Baseball doubleheader at Hi Corbett Field tonight
Sportswriters and Sportscasters meet Tucson Cowboys at Hi Corbett Field at 6:45 PM for a baseball game. Phoenix hosts Tucson Cowboys at 8:00 PM at Hi Corbett Field as another baseball matchup.
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Tucson Cowboys
Hi Corbett Field
Phoenix
Schedule notes for tomorrow's games and scores
Baltimore at Chicago Washington at Kansas City Detroit at New York Boston at Cleveland Denver at Louisville rain in forecast Charleston 2 Omaha 1 Minneapolis at some enemy ped. rain Wichita 9 St Paul 5 Chattanooga 11 Little Rock 6 New Orleans 6 Atlanta 4 Mobile and Birmingham 8 observed in Southern division results
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Baltimore
Washington
Ka City
New York
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
American Assoc
Denver
Louisville
Charleston
Omaha
Minneapolis
Wichita
St. Paul
Southern Reece
Chattanooga
Little Rock
New Orleans
Atlanta
Mobile
Birmingham
Amsens OS Lescue
Chicago
Ledmore
Kansas City
Todey's Pitoners Altimore
Moore
Va. Pierce
Stewart
Antiago
Oclock
Ve. Lemon
Grim
Ee Lary
Aviemes
Cincinmati
Nan Lee
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Lewis
Dickson
We Koufen
Rush
Va. Antonelli
Phladelpnia
Va. Simmons
Bar- Gatte
Friend
Omorrow's
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Cindy
George Mcleod
Tucson Phoenix
A— Cardenas
Castillo
Balcom
Marti
Brien
Samford
Angelo
Jiminez
Eithier
Biash
King
Snyders
E — Cardenas
White
RBI
Choukalos
Capps
HA — Marti
Cardenas
Hacker
Horn
Johnson
HO — Hacker
Rer — Hacker
W— Johnson
L — Horn
U~ Peretti
Levenworth
Marv Blaylock
Redleg
Ed Bailey
Bailey
Marciano
RBI Ava
Mart
Haley
Hairston
Wilkerson Wer So
Hern
Barton Cy
Bud
Pudge) Tucker
Tucson Citizen
Bernie
Porky) Perlin
Yogi) Mackey
Lee
Goodman
Arizona Star
Hial
Gensichen
Dave
Flash
Flaum
Pete
Slugger
Tufts
Carl
Preacher
Porter
PCC
Robert Gordon Sproul
College Leaders’ Group
Yanks
Dy Associated Press
L. A. Rams
Bad Tucker
Cananea
United Press
Walt Tyler
Joe Rovana
Valdez
Olivas
Gueman
Bachelier
Strata
Barnes
Perez
Orain
Mills
Pettis
Talani
Thiyana
Galinde
Martel
Terrazas
Alcanter
Chaparre
Bustamante
Caretia
Arizona-Mexrico
Phoenia Ete
Mexical
Cananes
Ile
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