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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
10
Dodgers defeat Cardinals 8 to 3 in Brooklyn as a brawl between Leo Durocher and Mickey Owen sparks the showdown. Medwick's case develops with DA O'Dwyer to investigate Bowman, while Ebbets Field draws 31,249 fans.
Albuquerque defeated Tucson 7-3 at Municipal Park. Gardner led Albuquerque with a homer and four RBIs while Hal Johnson struggled early with four walks and a wild pitch before Stapenhorst held the Cowboys without a hit. Gardner drove in a pair early and Tucson received two hits from Hal Clements and Sal Sparacino.
The column lists standings for Arizona and nearby towns with scores for Albuquerque and El Paso. It notes Albuquerque 7 to 11 and Bisbee 7 in last night results. Tonight's games include Albuquerque at Tucson and El Paso at Bisbee.
Hank Squire predicts Joe Louis should beat Arturo Godoy by knockout, possibly in six rounds, noting Louis's anger from a poor prior showing and Louis's improved offense and defense. He argues Louis will be highly motivated to erase the memory of their first fight and secure a clear decision or stoppage.
In a Class A league game at Eaglefield the United Sash and Door Cowboys edged the Latin-Americans 4 to 2 after a late two run rally. Frankie Casanova pitched a four hitter while Willie Cocie allowed seven hits as a triple double and single broke the deadlock. Tucson Steam Laundry forfeited.
Tommy Lough defeated Ray Impellitteri after ten rounds in Philadelphia. Lough scored a technical decision at 188 pounds after being floored for a nine count in the ten round bout.
In a scheduled Class B game the Pioneer Hotel team faced the Pima High way with a 6-1 outcome against Allied Printers in a Commercial league contest. Tonight’s schedule includes 6:30 Porters versus Mountaineers 7:30 De Molays versus Quality Feed and Fuel and 8:45 Latin-Americans against Manhattan Chargers.
Albuquerque beat Tucson 7 3 as Arizona teams stumble in last night action. Stapenhorst pitched two scoreless innings for Tucson after Hal Johnson was pinch hit for in the seventh. The Bees lost 11 7 to the Texans. Bisbee attempted to bolster its faltering lineup by signing Tony DeGomez and Don Cantrell, with Cantrell coming from the Phoenix Thunderbirds.
The Cooperative Dairy team defeated Patagonia Muckers 10 to 0. Alex Kellner pitched brilliantly allowing two hits and striking out 17. Kellner plays for the American Legion junior team.
A year ago today the Cincinnati Reds defeated Brooklyn 4-2 increasing their lead to six games. Three years ago Bobby Riggs won the U S clay court title for the second straight time.
The 1940 NCAA track meet at Memorial stadium in Minneapolis is expected to be won by Western schools, likely USC or Stanford, as they led a 96 to 40 Big Ten victory in Evanston. Star athletes include Clyde Jeffrey of Stanford, Louis Zamperini of Southern California, and challengers Paul Moore of Stanford and John Munski of Missouri.
Portland's Beavers captured a 3-2 victory over San Diego behind Byron Speece four hits and Lindsay Brown's ninth inning double driving in Frank Hawkins. The win followed by a tight 3-2 Los Angeles win over Oakland in a pitching duel. Ripper Collins was examined after being hit by a pitch. Norbert Kleinke shut out Seattle 2-0 as Sacrament o halted the Raniers' streak.
Helen Jacobs the former national and Wimbledon champion advances to the Philadelphia tennis championships quarterfinals after a swift 24 minute victory over Ruth Valentine. She will face Bunny Harshaw who defeated Frances Bancroft in straight sets.
In Tulsa Oklahoma Bob Goldwater of Phoenix Arizona advanced in the 40th trans Miss golf meet as he faced Walter Emery of Tulsa today in a bid to reach the quarter finals. The field totals 32 players with hopes of adding a cross state title.
Sports roundup notes Pepper Martin’s beard stay as the Cardinals win and Joe Medwick’s beaning sidelines. Tigers fans hear Tiger Rag in Detroit and Hold that Tiger as season moves along. Red Cross fundraiser idea at Rockville Country Club and Josh Cody leaves Temple to escape Philly heat.
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