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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1948

Page

19

Browns sweep El Paso as Tucson clings to league lead

Glob-Miami Browns beat El Paso Texans 76 and 135 in a doubleheader at El Paso to pull within a half game of Tucson in the Arizona-Texas league. In Phoenix, Senators split with Bisbee Douglas Miners 7-5 and 11-5 as Earl Chapple lost the first game and Gene Lillard homered in relief to win.

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Seals Hold PCL Lead With Weekend Split Over Oaks

San Francisco Seals edge Oakland in a weekend set to stay one game atop the Pacific Coast League standings. Seals win 5-0 in game one and lose 3-2 in the nightcap after a 4-3 Rainiers Angels split.

San Francisco U.P Seals Old Man River Oakland Acorns Lefty O’doul Oaks Los Angeles Angels Seattle Rainiers Angels Hollywood San Diego Portland Sacramento Beavers Sacs

Stop Boston Red Sox chase erupts in American League

The Boston Red Sox, led by Ted Williams and Vern Stephens with strong pitching from Joe Dobson and Dave Ferriss, surged in June to 17–5–? in starts, closing gaps on the Indians and Athletics. They swept a doubleheader over the Browns in St. Louis for nine wins in 11 games, aided by Williams's 16th homer and a .415 average with 69 RBIs and a 15 game hitting streak.

Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Vern Stephens Joe Dobson Dave “Boo” Ferriss Kea Sox Sox Cleveland Indians Red Sox Indians Philadelphia Athletics Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Bronx Bombers Browns St. Louis Williams Ted Athletics White Sox Chicago Philadelphia Carl Scheib Dick Fowler Washington Senators Bill Tribe Nats Gene Bearden Tommy Byrne Tigers Detroit Yankees Paul Trout Stubby Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Pirate Vic Lombardi Stan Musial Marty Marion Nippy Jones Cardinals Dodgers Brooklyn Musial Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Cubs Phils

Cards Hole-In-One At Tucson Club

Fred Lauber scored the first hole-in-one at Tucson Country Club since the course opened this year. He used a No 3 iron on the 185 yard third hole and the ball rolled five yards into the hole while playing with L T Cox and Al Ament.

Fred Lauber Tucson Country Club

Golfists Seek NCAA Team and Individual Titles at Stanford

Defending champion Louisiana State leads the field as top collegiate golfers begin the NCAA championships at Stanford. Eastern teams show strong form with Hebert of LSU posting a 67 in medal play and Art Wall of Duke leading driving accuracy in the exhibition.

Hal Wood Stanford Calif U.P Louisiana State University Jay Hebert Louisiana State Stanford University Harvie Ward North Carolina Bob Abraham Northwestern Fred Wampler, Jr Purdue Art Bell Duke Mississippi Art Wall Ed Hopkins Texas Chet Goldberg Arizona Don Keith Santa Clara Ed. Pritchard Knox Arthur Ellin Jr Arkansas Jack Futurer Dennison Bernard Logan Georgia Ray Moots California Aggies John Morley Idaho Bob Gardner UCLA Charles “Babe” Lind Denver Lou Stafford Oregon Paul Carter USC Alex Polk Ohio State Walter Peck Cornell Jack Atten Loyola of Chicago Harry Mussatto Illinois State Normal Bill Johnston Utah Jim Boyle New Mexico Bill Sicklen Ted Richards Roy Lee

Hornets rout Jackets 28 1 in city league game

The Hornets defeated the Bluejackets 28-1 at El Rio field. Danny Vega had five hits including a home run and four steals. Manny Miranda Art Bravo and Al Jacobs hit four bags for the winners while Bravo cleared the bases. Bravo, the Hornets set a city league theft record with 21 steals. Gilbert Romero allowed one hit and 10 strikeouts. The team seeks out of town games, especially with American Legion clubs. contact the city recreation office.

Cactus Jack Smitty Smotherman Suarez Carmichael Ramon Mendoza Manolo Fortes Fortes Mickey Hanick Bill Abernathie Indios al Perez Pinky Vargas Melendez Don Bell Lloyd Brown George Aguillar Bluejackets City Recreation el Rio Field Danny Vega Manny Miranda Art Bravo al Jacobs Bravo Hornets Gilbert Romero American Legion

Williams Drives Sox in 6-3 Second Game Victory

Boston wins 2-0 and 6-3 over Browns with Ted Williams driving in a run and hitting his 16th homer with two on. Tommy Byrne earns a 7-0 shutout of the Tigers in his season debut, allowing two hits and eight walks.

Associated Ted Williams Red Sox Boston Browns Sox Tommy Byrne Yankees Byrne Tigers

Phoenix Golfer Enters Tourney

Wichita Kansas June 28 A western amateur golf title likely to go to a western entrant for the second year in a row. Marilynn Smith of Wichita posted a nine hole score of 36 though not eligible for the tournament. she played with Hunter Hick Chicago Bob Goldwater Phoenix and John Butts Wichita.

Wichita Kas Far Northwest Iholes Marilynn Smith Kansas Hunter Hick Chicago Bob Goldwater Phoenix Ariz John Butts

Hogan retires from Inverness best-ball defense

Ben Hogan announced in Toledo that he will not return next year to defend the Inverness best-ball title won yesterday with Jimmy Demaret for the third straight time. The Hershey, Pennsylvania star cited the grueling 126-hole event as too taxing late in his career and said he would decline any invitation next year.

Toledo U.P Ben Hogan Inverness Jimmy Demaret Hogan Hershey Demaret AP Wirevhoro Bob Hamilton Hamilton

U S Advances At Wimbledon

At Wimbledon on June 28 the United States advanced in both women's and men's draws. Margaret Osborne Du Pont defeated Britain’s E W Lawsonscott 6 2 6 2 to reach the women's quarterfinals, while Pat Canning Todd and Doris Hart followed with wins. John Bromwich beat Budge Patty in straight sets to reach the men’s quarterfinals, and Bob Falkenburg defeated Lennart Bergelin to move into the semifinals. Louise Brough and Jean Quertier also advanced in women’s singles, with Nelly Landry defeating Vera Thomas to join the eight.

London Margaret Osborne Dupont Wilmington Del E. W. Lawsonscott Britain Dupont United States Pat Canning Todd la Jolla Calif Downing Mary Halford Doris Hart Miami Fla Joan Curry John Bromwich Budge Patty Los Angeles Bergelin Falkenburg Bob Louise Brough Beverly Hills U.S E. A. Middleton Jean Quertier Sheila Summer South Africa Nelly Landry France Vera Thomas Landry Miss Hart Miss Quartier Todd Shirley Fry Akron Ohio Jean Bostock Miss Fry Suzy Kormoczy Hungary Bostock Mary Muller

Tucson Mermaid Leads Four Events at AUU Meet

Marty Shelton, 17, of Tucson mermaid, swept four events to lift the Tucson girls to 20 points in the Amateur Athletic Union meet in Florence. Florence boys won with 664 points led by Larry Monier with three victories. Tempe claimed the girls title with 45 points. Coronado Phoenix, St Francis Xavier, Phoenix Country Club, and Tucson each scored in the finals.

Florence Marty Shelton Tucson Amateur Athletic Union Larry Monier Tempe Coronado Phoenix St. Francis Xavier of Phoenix Phoenix Country Club University Park of Phoenix Coolidge St. Francis Xavier University Park

Berg forfeits prize money in Western women’s golf win

Patty Berg won the Western women's golf championship at Skycrest Country Club in a 37th hole victory over Babe Didrickson Zaharias. She returned to Minneapolis without the $500 prize, offering the winnings to the Western Women's Golf Association to promote golf among young women.

Chicago Patty Berg Minneapolis Babe Didrickson Zaharias Miss Berg Skycrest Country Club Western Women’s Golf Association

Fritz McKale Quoted in Fullerton’s Column

In Detroit on June 28, three Southern California stars from the college World Series winner have signed minor league deals. Gail Henley Hank Workman and Gordon Jones join the pro ranks with Wally Hood expected to sign soon. J F McKale notes a coach’s view that a son’s dream drives a faster path to pro ball.

Detroit Gail Henley Hank Workman Gordon Jones Trojan Wally Hood J. F. McKale Arizona

Fritz McKale Trades Bad English for Bad Baseball

J F Fritz McKale leader of a Western Michigan college club enforces discipline with odd methods. A past catcher known for crashing high flies once argued over a foul near first base. McKale halted the clash saying he accepts only clean language and good baseball on his team.

J. F Fritz” McKale Western Michigan Fritz Husky McKale

Lions Bosses Await Bo McMillin Contract Details

The Detroit Lions under new ownership have 87 stockholders, requiring Bo McMillin to answer 174 questions weekly from his bosses. McMillin spent two weeks drafting a suitable contract before signing, after being approached following his Indiana A. career.

Detroit Lions Bo McMillin Lions Indiana A

Three-Way Tie In Rifle Loop Shoot In Border League

Tucson Nogales and Benson tied in yesterday's Border league rifle meet. Tucson defeated Benson but lost to Nogales. Benson beat Nogales. W. W. Cassell of Tucson led with high aggregate, followed by Mrs. James W. Davis of Tucson, last year’s league champion.

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City Loop Enter Second Week of Recreation Baseball

City Loop opens its second week of Class C baseball in the city recreation league. Schedule for tomorrow shows American League games at 4 p.m. at Himmel Park and National League games at 10 a.m. at Eaglefield.

City Recreation League Himmel Park Eaglefield Fair ‘Tradethers Bulldogs Huskies Lobos Lions Wed Texaco Service Yanks

Local Softball Cards Monday Night Schedule

Monday events at 6:30 pm Pepsi Cola takes on Chucks at 22nd Street Park in class B city softball. 8 pm Tucson Cowboys meet Juarez in the Arizona Texas league at Randolph Park. 8 pm El Centro faces D M Bombers in class A city softball at 22nd Street Park. 9 30 pm H R Auto Sales vs Smith s Service in class B city.

Pepsi Cola Chucks 22Nd Street Park Tucson Cowboys Juarez Randolph Park el Centro D-M Bombers H & R. Auto Sales Smith's Service

Williams Named Manager of San Bernardino Sunset Team

NAMED MANAGER SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., June 28. UP- Bob Williams, former Hollywood pitcher, today was the new manager of the San Bernardino team of the Sunset league. Club officials also announced the signing of righthand Pitcher Neil Montank and Outfielder Gen Bregjory yesterday.

San Bernardino Calif Bob Williams Hollywood Neil Montank Gen Bregjory

Mathias Takes Olympic Berth

Bob Mathias a 17 year old from Tulare California won the 10 event AAU decathlon title in Bloomfield New Jersey with 7244 points to earn a spot on the US Olympic team joining Mondschein and Simmons. Mondschein finished second with 7101 and Simmons third with 7054.

Bloomfield N. J Bob Mathias Tulare Calif AAU Irv Mondschein New York Pioneer Club Mathias United States Mondschein Floyd Simmons Los Angeles & C

Internats Sweep Obregon in Sonora League Action

Nogales Internationals dominate Obregon Farmers in a two game set at Obregon with Carlos Villareal extending his undefeated streak to eight and Antonio Briones earning his second win Briones also won the Sunday 3 to 2 contest while Obregon took the morning game 5 to 3. Meanwhile Santa Ana crushed Navojoa 14 3 and 6 2 with a 5 3 middle game loss.

Nogales Carlos Villareal Antonio Briones Internats Obregon Farmers Villareal Briones Santa Ana Saints Navojoa

Legion Triumphs In Two Contests

The Junior Legion baseball nine topped Casa Grande 24 to 5 Saturday and routed Florence Prison 15 to 3 yesterday. Dick Keefe opened the prison game with a homer, while Buddy Marpauls had three hits including two homers driving in eight runs. Jim Starkey Don Bacon and Benny Rincon pitched for the Legion.

Junior Legion Las Vegas Nev Casa Grande University of Arizona Florence Dick Keefe Buddy Marpauls Legion Jim Starkey Don Bacon Benny Rincon The

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