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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1958
Page
14
Chicago White Sox shut out New York in a tense game, surviving a flurry of early threats to secure a decisive victory. Sano stood out with crucial hits as the teams traded chances but the Sox maintained control late.
Frank Thomas, the Pirates infielder, overcomes years of frustration to surge this season. Once touted to replace Ralph Kiner, his early years lagged, but a strong upsurge by Pittsburgh's youth and Thomas's improved hitting signal a breakout. He recalls four priesthood years and a late career revival after minor league success and a mortgage payoff.
A reader notes a growing silverware collection in Australia with a mix of items valued at 70 4/5 and other pieces. The report highlights expanding numbers and potential additions to the display.
New York light middleweight Willie Greaves from Edmonton Alberta scored a unanimous ten round decision over Otis Woodard at St Nicholas Arena. It was Greaves sixth straight win and his claim to the Canadian middleweight title improves his standing in the division.
Promoter C. W. Smith maps a fast rise for the rival as a crack at British Empire champion Dick Tiger with September targets in London or Montreal. A Calgary Rodeo appearance in late July or August pits Wie against Ralph Jones or Chico Vejar, while past opponents include Gene Fullmer and Joey Giardello as the riser reflects on fast steps and learning curves.
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission lists planting totals for many lakes and creeks including Kinnikinick Lake Cataract Lake Crescent Lake Fool's Hollow Lake and Oak Creek with rainbow trout mostly 10 inch or 4 inch sizes. Rigas Flat Lake will open to fishing July 1 after heavy stocking. White Horse Lake remains open to fishing but prohibits outboard motors.
The 195459 hunting regulations show more deer any sex as legal game. The Kaibab hunt offers 10000 permits split 5000 per northern and southern zones. First hunt opens Oct 15, second session Nov 7, with unsold permits available first come first served. Some hunters may kill two deer this season. The Tucson Rod and Gun Club meeting at Roskruge School Auditorium covers hunting films and a talk by Roger Gruenwald, open to the public at 8. Sunday includes a men’s picnic at Sabine Canyon Rifle Range. The Tucson Trap and Skeet Club operates Sundays summer starting at 1:30 p.m.
Local sports brief notes city and county weather disruptions impact Little League games and schedules. Officials urge teams to verify lineups and fields as rain probabilities linger.
Seventy seven players with batting averages above .300 will be on the Pacific Coast League southern team roster for the All Star game against the Northern squad in Vancouver in June. Fans selected the featured players, including standout hitters and stars from the western leagues.
The House moves toward debate on whether professional baseball’s antitrust immunity should end. The measure would apply anti trust laws to four major sports with a limited exemption for reasonably necessary operations. Key figures include Rep. Emanuel Celler advocating restriction and Rep. Kenneth Keating proposing an alternative. Baseball officials support Celler’s approach amid committee approval by a narrow margin.
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