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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1942

Page

4

Long home run by Salcedo angers baseball fans at Randolph

Baseball notes report Salcedo of the Southern Pacific hit a left field homer at Randolph against the Quartermasters. The piece compares tactics in City league play, praises McGraw style, and recalls Ty Cobb and other era stars while noting modern player conduct and crowd appeal.

George Salcedo Southern Pacific Randolph Quartermasters Billy Callaghan Laundry Lions John McGraw

Hogan Cuts 10 Strokes From Ridgemoor Par

Ben Hogan blasted 10 strokes off par at Ridgemoor to move from 49th to second place in the Hale America tournament. He fired eight birdies and an eagle in a 30 32 round, aided by 11 one putts. Mike Turnesa led at midtournament with 151 after a 66 65, while Horton Smith and Lawson Little shared third at 136.

Tommy Devine United Press Chicago Hogan Ridgemoor Country Club Ben Hershey Mike Turnesa Elmsford N. Y Golf Mike Turnesa Horton Smith Pinehurst N. C Lawson Little Monterey Cal Smith Herman Barron White Plains Jimmy Demaret Bedford Mich Oteg Crisman Selma Ala Coleader Mike Sipula Ottawa Denny Shute Wilford Wehrle Racine Wis William Dear West Orange Johnny Dawson Hollywood Dick Metz Oak Park Harold (Jug) McSpaden Philadelphia Bobby Jones Atlanta

Pro Tennis Meet Returns to Forest Hills for Nationals

The national professional championships opened at Forest Hills New York with 32 players entering after Fred Perry’s retirement. Top seed Don Budge leads the field, backed by second seed Bobby Riggs in his return to pro competition. The doubles also features Budge and Riggs as a favored pair. Other seeds include Frank Kovacs Wayne Sabin Bruce Barnes Robert Harmon Johnny Nogrady and John Faunce.

New York Forest Hills Fred Perry Perry Don Budge Bobby Riggs Budge Riggs Frank Kovacs Wayne Sabin Bruce Barnes Robert Harmon Johnny Nogrady John Faunce

Chavez Decisions Olivera in Hollywood Bout

Carlos Chavez of Los Angeles won a ten round decision over Tony Olivera of Oakland at the American Legion stadium. The bout was close throughout with Chavez gaining a margin in the early rounds to seal victory.

Hollywood Carlos Chavez Los Angeles Tony Olivera Oakland American Legion Stadium Chavez

Baseball Roundup Highlights Stars of Yesterday

Yesterday's Stars feature Hal White of the Tigers who pitched six hit ball to defeat the Senators. Pete Reiser of the Dodgers stole home in a standout play against the Cardinals. Cris Hackett of the Indians drove in two runs with a homer and a triple to power a win over the Yankees. John Niggeling of the Browns shut out the Athletics on four hits.

Associated Press Hal White Tigers Senators Pete Reiser Dodgers Cardinals Cris Hackett Indians Homer Triple Yankees John Niggeling Browns Athletics

Witler Wins Again in Chicago Golf Triumph Over Krejci

Tall Bill Witler of Dixon Illinois defeated Jack Krejci of La Grange 2 and 1 to claim another golf victory. The win adds to Witler's recent successes in the western junior and Illinois college conference titles.

Witzler Chicago Bill Witler Dixon Jack Krejci la Grange

New Records Set In AAU Track Meet

In New York at Tri Borough Stadium Leslie MacMitchell faces a strong field defending his 1 500 meter title as 72 champions compete across 19 events. Senior winners Lieut Joe McCluskey and John Connelly claimed 10 000 meter and 3 000 meter walk titles, while junior records went to Beile Kaiser and Jimmy Smith amid standout performances from Beierle Kaiser Smith and Watson.

New York U.P Leslie MacMitchell Triborough Stadium Little Leslie Bobby Ginn MacMitchell Don Burnham Dartmouth Mighty Mac Deacon Gil Dodds Thundering Theological LeRoy Weed Southern California Hal Davis San Francisco Olympic Club Archie Harris North Carolina A. & T. College al Blazis New York A. C Irv Folwartshny Boyd Brown Frank Berst Joe McCluskey Fordham Navy John Connelly NYAC McCluskey Fred Wilt Indiana Bob Beile Wisconsin Frank Kaiser Sacramento Junior College Jimmy Smith A. A Beierle Kaiser Smith Big Bill Watson Michigan Watson Russ Peck Stanford Luther Nichols California Chicago Doches

Babe Herman Returns to Lead Coast League Hitting

Baseball notes hail Babe Herman at 39 reclaiming first base and leading the Pacific Coast League with a .582 average for Hollywood Stars, while veteran stars waning in major leagues move over to make room for him. Boxing features a Cleveland Bomber for MacArthur show with Bettina-Bobo and Maxim-Bivins bouts. Horse racing favors Shut Out in the Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct amid Derby connections. Track and field touts a national AAU event at Randall’s Island with substantial proceeds for Army relief.

New York W.P Major League Social Security Club Paul Waner Charlie Gehringer Ted Lyons John Cooney Ray Starr Floyd Caves Herman Hollywood Stars Brooklyn Holman Flatbush Cleveland MacArthur Melio Bettina Harry Bobo Joey Maxim Jimmy Bivins Johnny Colan Anton Christoforidis Lem Franklin Sgt Joe Muscato Maxie Shapiro Harry Teaney Mike Jacobs Aqueduct Alsab Sun Requested Apache Devil Diver Shut Out Lochinvar Randall's Island Army Relief Fund Sears Roebuck

Milwaukee Colins face tough A A baseball results

The American Association standings show Milwaukee 3 5, Columbus 4 6, Kansas City 2, Toledo 12, indicating shifting positions and possible season impact for multiple clubs.

American Association Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo

International League standings brief

Buffalo leads with 10 wins and 6 losses while Newark stands 9 9 tied with Syracuse 4 3 and Toronto 3 Jersey City 5 Montreal 3 Baltimore 5 Rochester 3 indicate a mixed midseason table across teams Montreal and others.

Buffalo Newark Syracuse Toronto Jersey City Montreal Baltimore Rochester

Pacific Coast League standings update

In current play scores Seattle leads 5 3 Seattle beat San Diego 2 2 Sacramento dominates at 5 1 Portland 3 3 Oakland 2 Hollywood 1 Los Angeles 6 San Francisco 5 in a busy period of Pacific Coast League action.

Seattle San Diego Sacramento Portland Oakland Hollywood Los Angeles San Francisco

Texas League Scores Melt Houston Dominates Dallas 10 to 1

Houston defeats Dallas 10 to 1 in Texas League action while Fort Worth upends San Antonio 7 to 3 and Shreveport beats Tulsa 1 to 0. Oklahoma City posts a 6 to 2 win over Beaumont.

Houston Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Shreveport Tulsa Oklahoma City Beaumont

Southern Association scores and results update

Atlanta defeated Memphis 8 to 4 while Nashville won 9 to 6 over Birmingham. Little Rock fell 2 to 6, Chattanooga led 14 to 3 over Knoxville, and New Orleans won 2 to 0 in the listed games.

Southern Association Atlanta Memphis Nashville Birmingham Little Rock Chattanooga Knoxville New Orleans

Seals Bow To Los Angeles In 6 5 Loss

The diving Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the San Francisco Seals 6-5 as a sequence of Seals errors and lapses allowed four unearned runs. Key hits included Ed Watkus and Johnny Moore doubles, Al Todd’s fielding miscue, and Bruce Ogrodowski’s seventh inning double. Ray Perry homered for the Seals.

Los Angeles Angels San Francisco Angels Paul Gehrman Jigger Statz Ed Watkus Johnny Moore Seals al Todd Bruce Ogrodowski Tom Seals Ray Perry Seattle San Diego Hal Turpin Ed Carnett Turpin Carnett Bill Strickler Rainier Earl Torgeson Torgeson Dick Guselman Portland Sacramento Linday Brown Jack Sturdy Debs Garris Clarence Beers Ted Norbert Johnny Gill Rupe Thompson Wayne Osborne

Talbert Advances In Net Tourney

William Talbert, 23, of Cincinnati, seeded No. 1, moved into the quarterfinals of the national clay court championship in St. Louis by defeating Bob Smith of Chicago 7-5 6-4 7-5. He climbed from 16th to 10th in the year’s rankings and looms as a strong contender for Forest Hills.

ST. Louis William Talbert Cincinnati Bob Smith Chicago Talbert Forest Hill

Surge of Entries in Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament

In New Orleans on June 20 nineteen colleges and universities entered 39 players for the national intercollegiate tennis tournament starting Monday. Pacific entrants include Ted Schroeder and Larry Dee of Stanford and Ted Olewine of Southern California.

New Orleans Pacific Ted Schroeder Larry Dee Stanford Ted Olewine Southern California

Sixty Thousand Tung Oil Trees Planted in South Africa

A government project reports that sixty thousand tung oil trees have been planted across South Africa to boost local oil production. The initiative targets later harvests and aims to support rural economies and industrial supply.

South Africa

Aztecas Edge Dons To Reach Second Place Stand

Nogales Internats prep for 8 pm showdown with league leading Laundry Lions after a 6-2 win over El Centro Dons. Key performances include Mickey Espinosa with a fourth inning double and Babe Hall going 3 for 5 for the Aztecas, while Ernie Faccio struck out eight.

Mickey Espinosa Dons Ernie Faccio Wareriors Eddie Gallego Pesqueira Espinosa Gallego The Aztecas Babe Hall el Centro

Nogales Internationals to Open Semi Pro Season on Road

Manny Nevarez, star right hander, will start for Nogales Internationals in Tucson against Laundry Lions in their league debut. Pancho Saenz keys relief, while Oscar Tavizon stays with ill mother in Sinaloa until June 23. Box score shows Aztecas 6 El Centro 2 in a non league tilt.

Laundry Lions Aztecas Cavalry S. P el Centros Eeneseweeers Io ‘Quartermasters el Centros Nogales Internationals Dry Lions Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Paaedtaeines New York Pittsburgh Chicago Tse Eetewer Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Cleveland Washington Detroit Nogales Pete Abadie, Jr Gene Devine Lions Dons Sonora Mex Manny Nevarez Tucson Gene Lefty) Devine el Centro Pancho Saenz Oscar Tavizon Sinaloa Abrhoase Aree Ipischo Faccio Genung de Aztecas FE. Faccio Espinosa Fuentes Matthews F. Ares Gallego G. Carrillo Mills Aros Williams Valenzuela

Mayer Defends National Fencing Title in Five-Match Run

Helen Mayer of San Francisco successfully defended her women's national fencing title in New York last night. She won five straight victories in the final round, being touched only four times in the five matches. Madeline Dalton and Heleny Mroczkowska of New York finished second and third respectively.

New York W.pi Helen Mayer San Francisco Miss Mayer Madeline Dalton Heleny Mroczkowska

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Nogales Internats Jack Lords Claude Passeau Davis-Monthan Field Hayden Corp Joseph Cohen Gino Camilucci Frank Binder Clarence Hovis Elvis McCann Irwin Niemann Walter Lakics Nordgren Joseph Maisto Steve Janoso Leonard C. Houde John F. Carter Joseph Bill Lucas Hoyle Fred Moreno League Mexico University of Arizona Culiacan Hermosillo Chihuahua Joe Medwick Clouter Creepy Crespi Medwick Tyrus Raymond Cobb Polo Grounds Yanks Dizzy Dean Dick Jerome Randolph Park Ridgemoor Olivera Jack Guenther Tex Mineola George Kirksey Army Air Corps Brooklyn Dodgers Arky Vaughan Billy Herman CCNY Pardner George McAfee Chicago Bear Jacksonville, Fla., Naval Air Station Gene Handley Solon Henry Pippen Bill Raimondi Pippen Roy Joiner Intercollege el Centro Dons
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