Professional Wrestling Returns To Tucson Tonight
The Tucson semipro league plans a second round with five teams in 16 games over 10 weeks. An all star game is set for July 11 with a fan selected lineup if timing allows. Davis-Monthan Mustangs lead the standings and eye the first round pennant with Marana Hosses close behind.
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Southern Pacific
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All Star Game Plans Build For Forbes Field Show
Rodger R. Nelson previews the twelfth annual major league All Star game set for Forbes Field Pittsburgh on July 11. He notes expected NL and AL lineups, possible mound choices by Walters Hughson and Weintraub, and recalls last year’s 5 3 junior circuit win. Attendance comparisons show semipro leagues drawing strong crowds.
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Shibe Park
Emil
Dutch) Leonard
Washington
Mort Cooper
Cuddy
Phil Weintraub
Giants
Connie Ryan
Boston
Slats Marion
St. Louis
Whitey Kurowski
Walker Cooper
Mel Ott
Stan Musial
Dixie Walker
Walters
Musial
Walker
Marion
Ott
Weintraub
Big Phil
Funs
Semipro Averages Three Years Ago
A baseball note recalls Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees hitting safely in his 39th consecutive game three years ago as New York faced the Athletics.
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Yankee
Three Match Event Carded At Riverside
Promoter Harry Eagles brings a three match show to Riverside Auditorium in Tucson tonight. Headlining is a 45 minute two out of three falls bout between Clara Mortenson and Rita Martinez for the women’s 135 pound title, followed by a Negro heavyweight match Seelie Samara vs Hans Schnable over the hour, and a Hardy Kruskamp versus Angelo Cistoldi heavyweight bout. Ringside seats $2.50, reserved $1.65, gallery 85 cents. Mike Nelson named referee. arena cooled for spectator comfort.
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Riverside Auditorium
Eagles
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Rita Martinez
Miss Martinez
Miss Mortenson
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Rassling
Hans Schnable
Texas
Hardy Kruskamp
Ohio State University
Angelo Cistoldi
Old Pueblo
Tucson Boxing and Wrestling Commission
Mike Nelson
Convair Armament Dominate Streaks In 7-1 Softball Victory
Convair Armament erupted for seven runs in the first inning and rolled to a 7-1 win over Convair Silver Streaks at 22nd Street Park. Frank Lloyd settled after a rough start to pitch five scoreless innings, while Tony Blas yielded five hits for the Streaks. Joe Urquides went 2 for 3 for Armament as Streaks committed eight errors. A Davis-Monthan forfeit to Armament was recorded when the Davis squad failed to start.
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Convair
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Tony Blas
Joe Urquides
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South Side
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Convair Chargers
Daniel Jewels
Lioyd
Chandler
Elas
Arnold
Al Hostak Regains Middleweight Crown in Seattle Knockout
Five years ago Al Hostak reclaimed the NBA middleweight title by stopping Solly Krieger in 46 seconds of the fourth round in Seattle.
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al Hostak
Solly Krieger
Seattle
Baseball Scores From Yesterday's National and International Leagues
In the American Association Milwaukee beat Columbus 6 to 1 and Toledo defeated Kansas City 12 to 11. Louisville topped Minneapolis 10 to 4. St Paul lost to Indianapolis 4 to 1. In the International League Newark beat Buffalo 5 to 4. Jersey City downed Rochester 11 to 7. Syracuse defeated Toronto 9 to 5. Montreal won over Baltimore 6 to 3. Pacific Coast League scores not listed. Southern Association Memphis defeated Knoxville 10 to 0. Little Rock beat Nashville 10 to 6. Atlanta defeated Birmingham 8 to 0. Only games scheduled yesterday.
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Milwaukee - Columbus
Browns Lead in Popularity Poll as pennant chase begins
The St. Louis Browns hold a strong lead on the American League pennant race, four games up on Chicago and four and a half ahead of the Yankees. They open an eastern trip against the reigning world champions in New York, a foe they’ve beaten twice in seven starts this season. The Browns seek their first pennant while facing the Yankee jinx and a grueling stretch with 17 games left against the Yankees and White Sox.
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Yanks
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Yankees
New York
Races in the American and National Leagues Resume Play
Teams like Detroit and Boston have fared well against top clubs, with Detroit weak against St. Louis and Boston sweeping Chicago. The leagues enjoy a second open date before action resumes, bringing American Western teams to eastern parks and National eastern clubs to the west.
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Pancho Segura Dominates NCAA Tennis Play at Northwestern
Evanston June 27 Francisco Segura University of Miami ace leads NCAA singles action entering third round at Northwestern University. Segura, who beat Richard Warner of Utah, faces Utah State’s Dale Lewis as 16 players advance. Doubles also underway with last year’s Texas duo competing. top seed Segura remains favored in Notre Dame’s strong title bid.
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Los Angeles
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Jinx) Johnson
Michigan
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