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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1958
Page
17
Arizona-Mexico League promoters push a flashy deal seen as a confidence game. The piece mocks star buyers like Casanega Cesar and Dodger links while warning of inflated bonuses and minor league chicanery. It hints at Don Jameson and Dave Kelly maneuvering PCL ties to lure talent to Tucson.
New York reports Ortiz, born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York, faces Johnny Busso tonight at Madison Square Garden. Ortiz, undefeated in 27 professional starts with 26 wins, seeks a title shot as he nears the top five. Ed Ferguson guides his rise.
Young Barry MacKay led the last four American men into third round matches at Wimbledon as one Yank must exit. Gardnar Malloy meets Mike Green while MacKay takes on Bob Mark. Budge Patty faces Torben Ulrich. In women's action, top seed Althea Gibson and others remain in contention.
Nogales Internationals fall as Tucson Cowboys win 15-6 to take a one-game lead in the Arizona-Mexico League. Pitcher Kowalk suffers head injury but is not seriously hurt and joins team to Mexicali after the game. Rays Sorenson relieves Kowalk in the later innings.
Jerry Stratton claimed the trophy dash and main event while Ramsower won the first and fourth heats. Mike Mansfield won his first quarter-midget feature in a close semi-main as Stewart Brown III and Jerry Anderson took other heats, with David Ramsower winning the consolation and Mike Griffith posting the fastest time.
Tokyo reports Olympic featherweight wrestling champion Snow Sasawara has accepted a coaching position with the Tulsa Wrestling Association in Oklahoma. He plans to depart next month and spend about a year in the United States to guide athletes and develop programs.
Joe Gordon former Yankees star flew to Cleveland to manage the Indians for tonight’s game with Baltimore and for 1959. General Manager Frank Lane fired Bobby Bragan after a string of issues including Bragan’s lineup choices and a players meeting, citing a need for overall club improvement. Bragan said his relations with Lane remained good and prepared to move to Fort Worth. The Indians, 31 36, sit 12 games behind the Yankees and three games ahead of Baltimore, with ace Herb Score sidelined by arm trouble and Vic Wertz injured.
The 2 day AAU Open Swimming Championships begin at Himmel ark with 100 plus entrants from Phoenix Mesa Chandler and Tucson. Thirteen events on today’s schedule with finals in 12. Diving winners judged morning and perform during intermission tonight. Tomorrow morning heats and 7 pm finals. Tucson YMCA boys seen as favorites to defend title. Other teams include Dick Smith Swim Gym Encanto Park Mesa Country Club Mesa Aquatic Club Highland Vista Tucson Aqui wenoue.
Ted Williams did not make the starting lineup for the July All Star game as the team picks its 25 man roster. Williams, 19 year old Red Sox slugger, is expected to be named to the squad for Baltimore later as managers finalize selections. Williams, 19, has appeared in 13 prior All Star games and remains a strong candidate despite missing the start.
Arizona State College at Tempe suffered two early exits in the NCAA golf tournament as Duff Lawrence fell 3 and 2 to Phil Rodgers of Houston University and Dirk Prather lost 6 and 4 to Bernie Magnusson of Stanford.
Rillito Park announces a new three-officer chain of command for the 1958-59 meet led by Joseph F. Pulte. Denny Smith becomes director of racing and racing secretary. Jimmy Benjamin remains in concessions and finances but returns for a bidding role. Most staff back, track opens Oct 25 for a 46 day meet. purse starts at $900. field size 10 horses. gate options discussed.
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