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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
8
Arizona-Texas league leaders emphasize cooperation to weather Bisbee's financial crisis. Tucson and El Paso agreed to rescind the visiting team $35 guarantee rule. Albuquerque may follow. Bisbee's debt near $2,000 prompts reconsideration while three other clubs resist wiping the rule entirely.
Philadelphia June 27 Big Al Blozis remains the odds on favorite to defend his national AAU shotput crown at Fresno but Ed Beetem Penn junior captain of next year’s Penn track team believes he can upset the Georgetown star Beetem notes his 16pound shot put practice efforts at Franklin Field and his best official mark of 51 feet 9 14 inches while Blozis has a 55 feet 3 eighths inch best from last year Both Blozis and Beetem are also entered in the discus with Blazis still a strong contender in that event Elsewhere Fred Walcott Rice Institute defends 110 and 200 meter hurdles titles with Ed Dugger Tufts Bill Cummings Rice and Joe Batiste Sacramento among challengers Harold Davis Salinas leads sprint rivals Barney Ewell Penn State tops in IC4A and national college competition as the meet unfolds.
Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb meet in a high stakes golf charity match at Fresh Meadow Country Club to support the United Service Organizations. Cobb relies on precise iron play and steady putting while Ruth aims for power off the tee, hoping for a comeback after their Boston duel. If Ruth wins, a Detroit rubber could follow with Tris Speaker possibly joining the winner.
Speedy Dado recalls his boxing prime and contrasts era earnings with current prize money. He notes main events paid $1,000 to $2,000 while boxers today take $50 to $75. Outside Wilmington Bowl a lone figure sold a boxing magazine at 10 cents.
The year ago record shows Don Lash winning the National A A U 10 000 meter run in 32 minutes 29.2 seconds. Three years ago Navy varsity crew ended western dominance with a four mile time of 18 19. Five years ago the New York Yankees hit six homers to boost their American League lead over the St. Louis Browns and Red Sox.
Baltimore Bill Poland of 198 pounds stopped Harry Bobo of 212 pounds in New York. Waterbury light welterweight Vicky Harkins outpointed Irwin Kaplan in Los Angeles. Johnny Hutchinson of 135 pounds stopped Eddie Bello in Sacramento.
In Boston the two golf contenders plan a strategic warm up. Cobb will be advised by Jimmy Demaret while Ruth has Craig Wood as his brain trust. Both aim to gain edge if tied and need sound guidance.
Marius Russo pitched a one hit ball for the Yankees against the Browns. Bob Johnson powered the Athletics with two home runs while driving in two runs to beat the Tigers. Roy Weatherly led the Indians with a homer triple and single against the Red Sox. Jim Bloodworth singled home the winning run in the 16th for the Senators against the White Sox. Whit Wyatt of the Dodgers allowed five hits in an 11th win of the season against the Braves.
The Rocky Mountain Gold Medal softball contest between Porters' Saddlers and Coolidge is rescheduled for Sunday night at Eaglefield. Fred Porter, manager of the local team, announced the change today.
Central Press notes Joe DiMaggio extends his 38 game hitting streak for the New York Yankees surpassing Rogers Hornsby’s 33 games and closing on George Sisler’s 41 game mark with Bill Dahlen and Wee Willie Keeler as historic benchmarks.
Daniel's Jewels softball team meets the Seattle Cuties at Riverside Park for their first inter state game of the season. First pitch 5 30 admission 25 cents Charley Fowler strengthens with Ann Mahilich Eleanor Roberts and Alita Beauchamp plus a line up of Emma Salgado Mary Martinez Ann Rogers Marie Lansan Julia Aguirre Irma Aros Lucy DuPont Virginia Salgado Carmen Martinez Angelina Ruiz and others. The Seattle squad is among the northwest's best and poses strong competition.
Milwaukee June 27 Lou Nova California's exponent of the cosmic punch and Billy Conn Pittsburgh were classed as logical contenders for the heavyweight title in quarterly ratings of the National Boxing Association. Buddy Baer Abe Simon who lost recent fights with Louis were placed in the outstanding boxer class with Alberto Lovell of Argentina claimant of the South American title.
Thirty five coeds from twenty colleges travel to Columbus for the first annual women's national intercollegiate golf championship. The qualifier begins Monday at 9 am with plans for match play over 18 holes, though some push for a low 16 in title flight and a 36 hole final on Independence Day. Eleanor Dudley of Chicago is seen as a standout by some, with entrants like Betty Putnam and Millie Johnson from the University of Arizona also competing.
Turf fans saw two odds on favorites fall as Big Ben finished second to Xenomay in the seventh and Welcome Pass placed third behind long shots Gallant One and Whichwins. Gallant One paid $29.80 to win and Xenomay paid $11.20.
Williams leads batting with .412 for Boston and 63 runs. Heath of Cleveland leads hits with 93 while DiMaggio of New York has 90. DiMaggio and Johnson pace home runs with 16. Keller and York top RBIs with 59. Feller of Cleveland shines on pitching with 16 wins and a 3.
Reiser of Brooklyn leads with a .356 average. Mize of St Louis hits .349. Moore of St Louis extends 55 runs and 83 hits while Slaughter has 88 hits and 49 RBIs. Ott leads with 17 homers and Frey swipes 9 bases as Riddle and Krist pace pitching.
About 4 000 men who turned 21 since Oct 16 1940 will register in Arizona on July 1 for selective military service. Local boards prepare plans and may add staff where needed. Registration places open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Last Oct 16 about 60 000 Arizona men aged 21 to 36 registered.
Brig. Gen. Robert O. Van Horn 64 a native of Whipple Barracks Arizona and veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars died in Letterman hospital after pneumonia. He entered the hospital June 12 from Monterey and funeral services were set for tomorrow at the Presidio chapel.
The Arizona-Texas league faces a season finish amid disputes over a $35 road-trip guarantee. Bisbee seeks to rescind the rule for its club while Tucson El Paso back the change. Albuquerque warns of a possible collapse if demands are unmet.
An Albuquerque official comments on the Arizona Texas league clubs amid ongoing discussions. He outlines positions, concerns, and potential impacts on local sports schedules and community support.
The Vanity stakes at Hollywood heads a crowded feature day with Davneast Wail, Nail Stalanthe, Barrancosa, and Omelet in the mix for a $10,000 purse. Whirlaway targets major races including Arlington’s Stars and Stripes and the Travers as he attempts to surpass Gallant Fox’s all time earnings. Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct draws a strong older division led by Your Chance with rival Cory don and Feneion. Del Mar's August meet is shaping up with a 40 stall C S Howard Stable plan and other horses shipping from Hollywood.
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