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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1956
Page
4
Mexicali swept Tucson in a doubleheader 6-5 and 5-2 as the Cowboys lost ground in the first division race with three weeks left in the season. Manager Don Jameson condemned a lack of hustle after the defeats and called for renewed effort.
In a rough two game set the Cowboys and Pokes produced big hits and shaky defense. Haley surged with his 22nd homer while Barton praised pitcher Bob Pita, as Green and Brien steadied the mound in a loss.
Arizona Game and Fish Commission approves eight day unlimited deer season in Zone 1 from Nov 5 to Nov 12 with Oct 26 opening in general Zone 1. Zone 2 hunts run Nov 17-Dec 2 for whitetail and Nov 26-Dec 2 for desert mule deer with various antler and permit limitations across Kaibab North and other management units.
Amphi travels to Hayden in the featured American Legion game as the two Tucson teams host home games. Willcox faces Tuc at Campbell Street Field, and Pueblo meets San Manuel at Pueblo High. Hayden seeks a 22 mark while Pueblo sits at 232, San Manuel 0-4. Willcox lingers 2-4 after a loss to Amphi.
Curry and Hinojosa dominate trainer and jockey standings at Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico. Curry leads with 82 points while Hinojosa holds 116 points, a 42 point advantage over Harold Baker. Kennedy trails by 16. Recent win includes Letitia's Boy formerly owned by Rod Fenton.
New York reports unbeaten middleweight Rory Calhoun, 22 straight wins, aiming for a top ten ranking with August talks about facing Gene Fullmer or Bobby Boyd. Calhoun, a 20 year old from White Pine, Utah, impressed in a recent win and seeks a clash with Fullmer to prove the NYSAC ruling wrong.
Jane Brisack and Mary Acton will compete in the four day College Girls Tennis Championships in St. Louis Missouri. The meet runs Wednesday through Sunday and is sponsored by the Missouri Valley Tennis Association and sanctioned by the resident of Tucson.
Three local teams head out on road trips tomorrow. Pas a Flirts and the All Staters travel to Bisbee for a softball doubleheader. L and L Drive Inn journeys to Nogales facing the All Staters and the Bisbee Copper Queens after an upset win by L&Ls over Belser Inelty Class A Baseball last night.
The Tijuana Colts remain near the cellar as they hold a 25 percent mark in the Arizona Mexico League. They lost a makeup game to Cananea and a night game in Douglas 12 to 5, with George Perez and Manny Magallon contributing in the pursuits.
Philadelphia star Stan Musial addressed rumors by stating he is not discouraged and has no plan to retire. He affirmed willingness to play any position, including first base, and promised to handle whatever role the team assigns.
Ernie Oosterveen, a right handed pitcher who won one and lost one in the College World Series, has signed with the Reds. He was assigned to Nashville in the Class AA Southern Association and may be optioned to Savannah in the Class A South Atlantic League for more experience.
At the 1906 AAU championships in baremap eld the meet saw world records fall. Jack Davis of USC set a high hurdles mark before losing in the final to Lee Calhoun of North Carolina College. Robby Morrow of Abilene Christian tied a 10.2 in prelims and won the final 10.3, with Seamon King second and Thane Baker third. The day also featured javelin and shot put efforts and final U.S. team qualifiers for Los Angeles.
Fred Haney, Milwaukee Braves manager, says the law of averages is at work after seven straight wins since taking over a week ago. He downplays personal credit, noting the club is performing better than expected and that pitchers and hitters like Mathews have fueled the surge.
The University of California Board of Regents avoided formal action on UCLA football troubles. President Sproul urged the pact Coast Conference presidents to handle the situation within the conference. Chancellor Raymond B. Allen's report remains as the potential consequence.
Southern Arm AAU Age Group Swimming and Diving Championships set at Himmel Park pool. Ka Both Street hosts Micro-Midget Racing. Track events listed with Baseball shows Mexicali or Tucson matchups at Hi Corbett and Campbell Street Fields. Pueblo High hosts San Manuel in Junior American Legion action this afternoon.
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