Tucson to Host Weekly Wrestling and Boxing Shows
Local promoter Harry Eagles will stage weekly wrestling and boxing events at Riverside Auditorium starting next Tuesday. The program features a women's match headlining Clara Mortenson vs Rita Martinez, with three other bouts including Hardy Kruskamp vs Angelo Cistoldi and Hans Schnabel vs Seelie Samara. If the response is strong, Tucson may host frequent pro events, possibly moving to Randolph Park if Riverside proves unsatisfactory.
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Indianapolis
Bill Peterson
Chicago
Bobby Taylor
Phoenix
Major League Leaders List Conflicting Names and Stats
Baseball leaders across batting runs hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases are listed with players from Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St Louis and Cleveland. Key figures include Walker Bordagaray Musial Hayes Cullenbine Ryan Lupien and Spence with various top counts.
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Amblin Al Lawrence Named Athlete of the Month
LOS ANGELES June 23 USC track star Al Lawrence was named Southern California athlete of the month by the Helms Athletic Foundation. The 18 year old established USC freshman marks in the high and low hurdles with times of 14 4 and 23 7 and previously won the high school track athlete of the year award while a Glendale High School senior.
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Pirates win two as Davis stars with three hits
Spud Davis went three for three with two RBIs and a run scored in a 9 4 Pirates win. Al Rubeling delivered a pinch hit homer with two aboard to seal the second game 7 4.
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Hosses Meet Convair Nine Mustangs Win
Marana's rejuvenated Hosses chase a fifth straight win to keep slim first round title hopes alive in the Tucson Semipro league as they face Convair at Randolph Park. The Mustangs routed Southern Pacific 15 0 as Joe Murphy led the offense and Don Herrell added his seventh homer of the season.
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Butch) Scheffel
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Ryba Lifts Red Sox Past A's In Extra Innings
Mike Ryba pitched for the Red Sox and doubled in the 12th, scoring on Pete Fox's single to win. Roberto Estalella singled with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth to drive in the tying or winning run as the Athletics split the series two games each.
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Haemerle Upsets Berg In Western Open Semis
In Chicago, 18 year old Betty Jane Haemerle defeated Patty Berg 1 up in 19 holes to reach the Western Open final amid a field including Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Jeanne Cline. Berg fought back after a strong start but lost on the 19th hole.
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Walters named probable all star for National League
The article notes Cincinnati pitcher William Bucky Walters is the likely unanimous choice for the National League in the upcoming all star game. It highlights his night game dominance, current form, and strong track record including four shutouts this season and 11 wins with three losses. Walters has five prior all star selections.
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Tobin’s No-Hitter Pushes Over .500 Mark in Fast Five
Jim Tobin of the Boston Braves finally passes the .500 mark at 60–60 for his career after tossing his second no-hitter of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies. The five inning game was called at darkness with a 7–0 Braves lead, continuing Tobin’s run of one and two and five-hitters this season. The day also saw Johnny Vander Meer’s historic two no-hitters in one season referenced as a standard.
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Baseball Scoreboard Highlights From The Leagues
Results show multiple games across leagues with several postponements and rain delays. Notable scores include Philadelphia 3 over Boston 1, Detroit 4 to Cleveland 3, Chicago 10 to St. Louis 3, and Brooklyn 10 over New York 3.
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Joe DiMaggio Hits Four Home Runs After Army Return
Atlanta reports ex Yankee star Joe DiMaggio, age 29, now a staff sergeant in the Army Air Force, has resumed his power hitting. In four games at a central Pacific base he hit four home runs, including a 450 foot blast in a night game.
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Larry Sutton Dies Scout for Dodgers at 86
New York June 23 Larry Sutton 86 longtime scout for the Brooklyn Dodgers died after a long life in baseball He spent a quarter century evaluating players for the club and became known as a colorful figure in the sport.
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Semipro League Davis Monthan Rout Washington 0
Davis Monthan blanks Southern Pacific 15 to 0 in a semipro league game. American League matchups saw New York defeat Washington 4 to 0 and Boston beat Philadelphia 5 to 4.
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Ike Williams Favored Over Shans In MSG Lightweight Bout
In New York on June 23 promoter Mike Jacobs promotes a Madison Square Garden ten round lightweight clash between Ike Williams of Trenton New Jersey and Cleo Shans of Los Angeles With Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery in the Army Jacobs expects about 10 000 fans and $20 000 in receipts Williams a 1 to 2 favorite has run 32 straight victories before Montgomery stopped him in the 12th round in January and has beaten contenders such as Joey Peralta Mike Delia Slugger White and Sammy Angott.
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Pancho Segura Advances to Tri-State Semifinals
Francisco Pancho Segura of Ecuador, winner of the national clay court title, moves into the semifinals of the 43rd tri state tennis tournament in Cincinnati Ohio. He defeated Larry Tinker 6 1 6 1 in the quarterfinals as rain washed out women’s singles and most doubles.
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Pancho) Segura
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Tigers rally as Orengo drives in Metro in eighth
Joe Orengo doubled in the eighth to score Charlie Metro and give the Tigers a 4-3 win over the Indians. The decisive hit followed a tight contest and capped the late rally for Detroit.
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Tobin No-Hitter Draws Tiny Boston Crowd
Boston pitcher Jim Tobin, amid a doubleheader nightcap halted by darkness, recalls two no hitters in months but laments the small crowd of 2,556 at Braves Field. He notes earlier no hitters against the Dodgers and Phillies, while photographers and fans were scarce due to weather and fading light.
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Winners I Cards at Softball Park
The Cardinals and Marana base team won last night at 22nd Street Park as pitchers held opponents to few hits. Busby and Wells limited Silver Streaks and Ferry Command. Braci led Marana with three hits while Lopez homered and doubled. Tonight features South Side Veterans vs Consair Armament, Field Operations vs Chargers, and Consair Queens vs Recreational Center.
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Yankee Dodgers Giants Bond Drive Shifts $100 and $1000 Sales
In New York on June 23, the war finance committee announced bond sales tied to a baseball game at the Polo Grounds. The event raised large sums last year, with about $80,000,000 in bonds sold, and similar figures are expected this year as bonds priced at $100 and $1000 tick up.
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Brooks Dodgers Move Within Half Game Of NL Lead
A year ago today the Brooks Dodgers beat New York twice, narrowing the National League standings to within a half game of the league lead.
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