Arizona Wildcats Credit Desires Over Doubt in 1959 CWS Run
Arizona coach Frank Lancet praised the Wildcats for finishing second in the 1959 College World Series while stressing their first place in desire and effort. Comparisons to the 1956 team highlight differences in defense and power, with Matt Encinas noting the team defied expectations.
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Jack Davis
Tom Toomoka
Larry Hoffman
Lee Myers
Pereee
Jesus Russ
Craig Sorenson
Chuck Shoemaker
Dick Wilson
Dave Baldwin
Matt Encinas
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Best Kept Secret Car Gift For Frank Lancet At Tucson Event
Frank Lancet, UA baseball coach, received a 1959 Chevrolet Impala as the Frank Lancet Appreciation Fund gift during a Kiwanis luncheon in Tucson. The presentation, kept secret by teammates and officials, surprised Lancet and was publicly praised for his years of service to the University of Arizona and Arizona State.
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Morrow's AAU bid may mark end of storied sprint career
Bobby Morrow, 23, failed to qualify in the 100 meters at the National AAU championships in Boulder, finishing last. He cited no snap as his leg felt fine, while Norton and Poynter led the quick 100 field. Morrow will attempt the 200 meters today as rivals challenge his status.
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Whitey Ford
Unheralded Aussie Grabs Edge In Canadian Open Golf
Bruce Crampton from Australia held a one stroke lead after 36 holes of the 50th Canadian Open with 68 67 135. Al Balding led after 18 with 66 but posted 75 for the day, while Art Wall Don Finsterwald and Bob Rosburgh were projectors for the co leadership. Crampton birdied the 18th to seal a narrow advantage on the Islesmere course.
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Don Finsterwald
Bob Rosburgh
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Griffiths wins at A Mountain quarter midget races
Mike Griffith wins the senior main event and takes the trophy dash at A Mountain track. In junior division Jerry Anderson wins the main while Chet Ramsey earns the trophy cash. Novice heats see Pat Horton top the first heat with Horton second.
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Danny Hurst
Skip Thompson
Phoenix
Jim Nichols
Jerry Anderson
Chet Ramsey
Ronnie Hughes
Ramsey
Ted Palmer
Hughes
Mike Horton
Pat Horton
Horton
Tucson Gas To Play Ajo In Hi Corbett Field Tilt
Eddie Aguirre will start his first American Legion game for Tucson Gas and Electric against visiting Ajo at Hi Corbett Field. The Tucson Gas Ajo contest features 1-1 clubs and is the only local Legion game tonight with Nogales at Safford in other action.
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Johansson in Unimpressed Camp Notes Ahead of Patterson Fight
Ingemar Johansson after a seven-round drills session says he needs a rest to avoid overtraining and plans light activity before Thursday’s heavyweight title bout with Floyd Patterson. Promoter Edwin Ahlquist claims the Swede is better now than after the Eddie Machen knockout. Joe Baksi, visiting, doubts Johansson’s chances and hints at a Patterson comeback if the champ wins.
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Floyd Patterson
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Joe Baksi
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Joe Louis
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Olie Tandberg
Big Joe
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Tucson Y Wins Junior Swimming Meet at Perry Pool
Judy Champeau of Mesa Aquatic Club and Steve Weber of Tucson YMCA each won two events in the 13-year-old division with Champeau taking the 100 yard backstroke and 100 yard freestyle and Weber winning the same events for boys 13. Tucson YMCA and Phoenix Country Club led team titles for age 13 and 14 as tomorrow features 15 and 16 year olds. Other winners include Peggy Willard and Ann Likosar in open events, Judy Jeffrey, Judy Russell, Paul Ostroy, Bill Downey, and Kim Marton in various 13 to 14 year old and open races.
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Encanto
Judy Jeffrey
Judy Russell
Paul Ostroy
Bill Downey
Kim Marton
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Scoreboard highlights for American League leaders and results
Yesterday New York and Cleveland won while Detroit and Washington split in 11 innings. Chicago and Boston rained out. Kansas City beat Baltimore earlier. Today’s starters feature Maas, Lary, Wynn, and Brew er across Cleveland New York Detroit Washington Chicago Kansas City Baltimore. Tomorrow’s schedule lists multiple matchups including Philadelphia Chicago and Cincinnati Los Angeles with pitchers Purkey Drysdale and Burdette McCormick.
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Giants Rally In 10th Beats Braves 4-3 To Top Standings
The San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Braves 4-3 in 10 innings as Jackie Brandt delivered a bases loaded single after Willie Mays walked and Orlando Cepeda singled. The win moved the Giants to within a half game of first place and snapped Milwaukee’s hold on top.
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Giants Top Braves 4 3 to Stay Near NL Lead
San Francisco Giants beat Milwaukee 4 3 as Jackie Brandt drove in two in the 10th after Willie Mays sparred with a fan over Bill Bruton’s disputed homer. Lew Burdette to oppose Mike McCormick next in Milwaukee series. Rigney said the win keeps them in first place by a half game.
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