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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
10
Davis-Monthan 28 runs in a 46 run, 39 hit, 18 error semipro slugfest at Randolph Park. Cecil Scheffel led with six hits as Davis-Monthan routs Southern Pacific 28 to 18.
The Davis-Monthan Mustangs juggle a heavy stretch with tonight’s game against the Consolidated Liberators at Randolph Park aiming to clinch the first round title. Bill Clemensen starts on the mound as the team pursues strong first-half form and a late-season clash with the Marana Hosses. The team plans a Saturday trip to Alamogordo, then hosts Williams Field as it tests strength across the Second Air Force area. Don Herrell leads Army league hitters at .440 with a .313 team average over 14 games. a failed bid to invite Red Ruffing’s group or Camp Luna’s team leaves the war bond game plans uncertain.
Marana Hosses expect full strength with Capt. Jack Roche returning behind the plate and Lt. Dave Kennamer at second base. Bobby Fontaine seeks Major Arthur Feay’s mound assignment against the Azteca nine after a win with weak catching in the previous 87 victory. Possible Second Air Force sectional foes for Davis Monthan include Dalhart Pueblo Peterson Field Colorado Springs Harding Field Alexandria Galveston Abilene Ardmore with the winner facing the northern sectional champ in a World Series between Aug 12 and Sept 1.
Dick Miller and Bob Blaise, Navy V-12 trainees and former Tucson high school athletes, are in town for a brief leave between semesters. Blaise serves at the University of New Mexico while Miller is assigned to the University of Texas.
A year after his release at the end of the 1942 season Chuck Dres sen is rehired as Brooklyn head coach. This confirms his return to lead the team this season amid ongoing coaching changes.
The Gas House gang outscored Convair Silver Streaks 19 to 18 in a high scoring second game at 22nd Street Park as four home runs helped Gas House secure their first win of the year. Davis-Monthan beat Marana 2-1 in the opener with a seventh inning tally.
At Edgewater Golf Club Chicago June 29 McSpaden shot 29 for nine holes in a pro amateur senior team event. He leaders with Germain and Minkley, while Armstrong and Byrd pace pro-am and pro-woman categories. Hogan Revolta and Nelson among others post low rounds as main event starts Sunday.
Three years ago Joe DiMaggio set a modern major league mark by a 42 game hitting streak. Grover Klem Mer set a world 400 meters record of 46 seconds at Philadelphia.
Sports Roundup notes Ned Irish plans more dates for Madison Square Garden basketball, possible court shows on consecutive nights. Juan Zurita, NBA lightweight champion, slated to begin training in a month and travel east by late August. Dickie Jones aims for pole vaulting glory, idolizing Dutch Warmerdam.
Allen Dillon, once a Drake U. athlete, aimed to kill a bear in Alaska but realigned his plan after discovering a non resident license cost 100 dollars while residents pay two. A year later he qualified as a resident, paid two dollars, and on his first trip harvested a 300 pound brain.
Florida coach Tom Lieb interrupted the SEC gathering to joke about the Alabama Auburn renewal and its possible effect on players. He asked what Me linkovich from Chicago would have against Auburn, highlighting the light tone during the discussion.
The tally shows Tucker of Chicago leading batting at .366 while Doerr of Boston has 81 hits and 47 runs. Stephens of St Louis has 45 RBIs. Lindell of New York and Gutteridge of St Louis top triples with six. Cullenbine of Cleveland and Hayes of Philadelphia lead homers with eight. Cases of Washington has 19 stolen bases. Maltzberger of Chicago records 7-185 pitching.
Swedish star Arne Andersson defeated fellow record holder Gunder Hagg in a 1500 meter race, marking his first victory over Hagg. The result followed Hagg’s pursuit that led to an invitation to tour the United States, though the time was noted as disappointing.
War relief drew an estimated eighty thousand dollars from four major league fund games. Lanier of the Cardinals lost again, six and two thirds innings, in a 4 0 defeat as the suspended game continued. Nicknamed hits and tallies led Philadelphia and Chicago, while Pirates, Giants, and Yankees also contributed to the charity effort with strong performances and standout hitters.
A compilation of game results across semipro and minor leagues including Davis Monthan Southern B eific and National League matchups. Teams such as Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Boston Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia St Louis and others posted varied margins.
Yesterday's baseball notes highlight Atley Donald of the Yankees earning a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Browns with eight hits allowed. Also covered are Dick Siebert's inside the park homer for a 7-3 Athletics win over Cleveland and Joe Cronin's decisive eighth inning double for a 4-3 Red Sox victory over Chicago. Johnny Niggeling and the Senators, Bill Nicholson and Phil Cavarretta powering Cubs wins, and other league results including timely hits from Daii Clay and Ester Crabtree for Reds and Ken Raffensberger blanking the Cardinals 4-0.
In Stockholm stadium before 20,000 spectators the fleet Arne was clocked in the rather disappointing time of 3 48.
University of San Francisco withdraws from intercollegiate football per Kezar Stadium schedule. Graduate Manager Jimmy Needles cites limited personnel as reason. USF would not play unrestricted football. schedule lists Coast Guard and Fourth Air Force teams at Shoemaker Field Pleasanton. Pitching Munger from St. Louis noted with 10-1 line.
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