Billito Faces Tough Choices At Rillito Park
Sports editor George McLeod notes Rillito Park faces a $58,000 deficit and must choose between cutting expenses or boosting revenue. New owners study options on admissions policy, concessions, and purses while weighing impact on racing quality and staffing.
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Tucson
Oklahoma State golfer leads NCAA medalist chase in Massachusetts
Smooth-swinging A Justice of Oklahoma State tops the medalist race at the NCAA golf championships in Williamstown Mass with a subpar 68 in round two, while other sports items note Belmont Park’s Stymie Handicap with 130 pounds, Air Force Academy staff changes, Jack Dempsey’s birthday, Paul Jorgensen’s win over Rocky Randall, and Charles Douglas losing an eye in youth.
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Williamstown
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Belmont Park
Dave Mullaney
Air Force Academy
Dean Smith
North Carolina University
George Simler
Jack Dempsey
Santa Monica
Calif
Paul Jorgensen
Houston
Rocky Randell
Iso
Charles
Whammy) Douglas
Coelumbus Jets
Sun Devils Struggle in NCAA Golf Qualifiers at Williams College
Williamstown reports Arizona State golfers show limited shine as NCAA qualifier rounds proceed. Dirk Prather and Don Bear must deliver strong scores today to approach expected tournament results. Duff Lawrence carded eye par TI to reach 148, two under the 150 target to reach individual competition. Suan Hobert posted 72 for 152 across 36 holes, Jim Bernard 16 for 152, while Prather opened with 76 needing at least 73 to break 180.
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Arizona State College
Tempe
Sun Devils
Dirk Prathers
Don Bear
Duff Lawrence
Nogales Slugfest Sends Cowboys Toward League Gap
Nogales Internationals clobbered Tucson Cowboys in a high scoring game at Nogales field as Rich Morgan and Harry Dunlop each had three hits. Tucson outhit Nogales but fell 5 to 2, widening the Arizona Mexico League standings with Nogales gaining on Tucson and Mexicali. Wade Hammond, 7-1, was set to start the next game on a six game road swing for the Cowboys.
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Mexicali Eagles
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Juarez
Copper Kings
Rich Morgan
Harry Dunlop
Dunlop
Wade Hammond
Tucson Gas Wins 22-0 in Solong Set Thriller
Tucson Gas and Electric crushed San Manuel 22 to 0 as Adolph Farragut led the offense with a home run and strong fielding. Coach Bernie Weinstein praised the team for solid hitting and defense. Hayden Soleng-Tucson opens season tonight at Campbell Ave field against Catalina Pueblo.
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Jim Sphar
Tucson Gas and
Portsider
Gene Stone
Bob Jacobs
Hayden
Tucson Gas
Rose Bjornson
Brun
Sherwin Scott
Bernie Weinstein
San Manuel
Tucson
Scott
Pirates
Anaya
Floyd Wa Fom
Jack Allen
Buddy” Carr
Dave Berg
Bill Dyer
Gene Hammond
Bieler Watt
Huey. Gilbert
Soreng
Fernando Duarte
Larry King
Richard Mortines
John Goodwin
Ken Jones
Dodgers acquire Casanega and Cesar for ten thousand dollars
The Los Angeles Dodgers buy Tucson Cowboys infielders Dave Casanega and Jose Cesar for about 10,000. Cesar will join Reno in July, Casanega finishes this season in Tucson. Jameson cites cash as aid to 1938 finances and notes Casanega and Cesar lead the team in key stats. Cesar is a Cuba rookie. Casanega from Nogales AZ.
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Jose Cesar
Dave Casanega
Los Angeles Dodger
Dodgers
Cowboys
Carl Porter
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tucson Cowboy
Casanega
Cesar
Reno
California
Dodger
Don Jameson
Jameson
Hugh Alexander
Casanoga
Oriente
Lane Lines Up Houston Sign for Brown Title Clash
No. 1 heavyweight contender Kenny Lane of Muskegon arrives in Houston to sign for a title bout with lightweight champion Joe Brown. A lunch at Sam Houston Coliseum organized by Texas Boxing Enterprises is planned, with final terms and a potential Dallas check looming as promoter and NBA rules affect the negotiation timeline. Lane and manager Jack Kearns seek confirmation from Dallas as a responsive step toward the July showdown.
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MacKay Reaches Wimbledon Round Three In Rain Delay
Barry MacKay advanced to the Wimbledon men's singles third round after beating England’s E R Bulmer 6 1 9 7 6 2. Seeded eighth, MacKay fought through a 15 minute rain delay while nursing a taped blister on his racket hand. Mike Green joined him in the third round with a 7 6 1 6 4 victory over Bert Kearney of Australia. Other winners included Ramana Ramnathan, Bobby Wilson, and Jean-Claude Molinari while Krishnan upset Ivor Warwick 12 10 6 0. Wilson defeated Reid 6 0 7 5. Molinari beat Roger Becker 6 3 6 3 6 4. Plucky Don Candy beat Malcolm Fox 6 4 10 8 6 4. Margaret Dupont moved past A Fulton 6 1 6 9. American Margaret Warner lost to Ann Haydon 6 3 14 6 2.
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Mal Anderson
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Braves Rough Giants as NL Lead Grows Fast
The Milwaukee Braves defeated the San Francisco Giants 2 1 to widen their NL lead. Ed Matthews and Joe Adcock homered for Milwaukee while Felipe Alou homered for the fading Giants. Warren Spahn earned the win, their fastest margin of the year, as Cincinnati and Pittsburgh also posted wins in a busy NL slate.
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Warren Spahn
Stu Miller
Ed Mathews
Joe Adcock
Felipe Alou
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Kon Kline
Cardinals
Gene Green
Curt Flood
John Briggs
Ft. Worth
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Philadelphia Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinnati Redlegs
Trout Planted At Lake On Mt Graham Ridge
John Riddick reports trout were planted at Riggs Flat Lake atop Mt Graham near Safford. Arizona Game and Fish says the 12 acre lake will open July 1 and will be stocked on an out and take basis. Biologist Roger Gruenewald notes limited funding will reduce total trout plantings this year as lakes yield higher returns than streams.
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Riggs Flat
Safford
Roger Gruenewald
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Arizona
Grenewald
Game and Fish Department
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Junior American Legion baseball doubleheader at THS Campbell Ave Field M
Calendar note lists Solong Tucson versus Hayden at 4 PM at THS Campbell Ave Field M for Junior American Legion baseball and professional wrestling at Sports Center.
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Solong Tucson
Hayden
Campbell Ave
House votes for immunity bill shielding pro sports from antitrust rules
The House approved by voice vote a measure to grant sweeping antitrust immunity to baseball and major teams in football basketball hockey. It would cover player drafts reserve clause broadcasting rights and preserve collective bargaining. Senate action awaited with mixed reactions from sports commissioners.
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Bert Bell
George Trautman
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Emanuel Celler
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Calhoun Boyd Rematch Set for TV Bout in Chicago
Rory Calhoun and Bobby Boyd, ranked 7th and 8th by the NBA, face off in a return match watched on TV. Calhoun halted Boyd in two rounds last November and vows no lucky punch will decide this bout. Boyd, with more rounds, expects an even fight and aims to swing early, while Calhoun risks a quick finish.
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Rory Calhoun
Bobby Boyd
National Boxing Association
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Boyd
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