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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1941

Page

5

Arizona Golfers Eye Spring State Meet At El Rio

Arizona amateurs prepare for the state championship at El Rio Country Club from March 27 to 30 marking the first spring edition. Defending titlist Jack Trimble faces strong challengers including Bob Goldwater Bannister Jr. and former champs Barge Pease and Russell Valentine as local players sharpen for the 36 hole final. Committees led by Knox Corbett organize events with a Calcutta dinner and dance planned. near 100 golfers expected.

Knox Corbett State Association Jack Trimble Phoenix Trimble Old Pueblo Niblick Bob Goldwater Kim Bannister Bannister Southwest Arizona Links Barge Pease Russell Valentine Miami Valentine University of Arizona Tom Rasmussen Harold Torren Billy Bell, Jr Ted Darragh Bell el Rio Rasmussen Brown The Coast Guard Corbett George Stonecypher H. S. Corbett H. C. Torren Tucson Herb Askins del Webb Tom Knowles Flagstaff Charles Alden Douglas Ken Melcher Globe Andy Liddell Bisbee Ted Shenhair Cleon Knapp George Harker C. E. Matteson Don Fogg Max Klinger Glen Harrison Roy Drachman J. J. O'Dowd Les Johnson Bryce Wilson Nick Hall Jack Proctor Bob Frick Vic Thornton Hank Squire

Midand wins $10,000 San Juan Capistrano handicap

Craig Wood and Bill Burke win the international four ball golf tournament at Coral Gables defeating Dick Metz and Ky Laffoon 3 and 2. A year ago C. S. Howard's Midand captured the $10,000 added San Juan Capistrano handicap.

C. S. Howard Midand Craig Wood Bill Burke Coral Gables Dick Metz Ky Laffoon

Thomas Knocks Out Miles in Indianapolis Bout

Lou Thomas, age 199, of Indianapolis, defeated Johnny Miles, age 212, of St. Louis, by knockout in the specified round. The match took place in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Lou Thomas Johnny Miles St. Louis

Wildcats Begin Spring Drills At Arizona In Open Practice

University of Arizona coaches gauge early practice week with 50 players in drills. Mike Casteel notes strong effort and the return of six former basketball players as spring drills continue toward a March 28 intra squad game.

University of Arizona Mike Casteel Wildcat Mike Mat Matulis Mike O’hare Bob Ruman John Mellamo Dick Dermody Rudy Nicksic Dermody Nicksic Elmer Butch) Vickers

Mesa Lions Reach State A A U Semi Finals

In Phoenix on March 8 the Mesa Lions join the Phoenix cage team of Peterson Brooke Steiner and Wist in a state A A U basketball semi final. They advanced by beating O B Marston 39 to 34 after St Johns withdrew. Tempe beat Peoria 47 to 33 and Phoenix Optimists edged Father Emmett's Mission 37 to 34 in first round play. Tourney finals set for tomorrow night.

Phoenix Mesa Lions Phoenix Cage Peterson Brooke Steiner Wist Joe Sellah Tempe Lily Ice Creamers Tucson Ash Fork O. B. Marston St. John’s Peoria Father Emmett Mission

Shaughnessy to Speak on T Formation at Northwestern

Evanston reports athletic director K L Wilson said Clark Shaughnessy, Stanford coach, will join Northwestern University’s coaching school August 18 to 30. He will discuss the T formation and the man in motion attack that propelled Stanford to an undefeated 1940 season.

Evanston, Ill K. L Tug) Wilson Clark Shaughnessy Stanford Northwestern University Shaughnessy

Knights of Columbus meet climaxes New York indoor track season

In Madison Square Garden 1941 stars and national champions converge for the 22nd Knights of Columbus meet with 18,000 expected, featuring the Columbian mile with Leslie MacMitchell vs Walter Mehl and Greg Rice in the Bishop Donahue two mile. Fred Walcott and Allan Tolmich clash in the hurdles as Al Blazis prepares to break the world indoor shot put record with an indoor ball.

New York Mar U.P Knights of Columbus Madison Mehl MacMitchell New York A. C Greg Rice Rice Jimmy Herbert Charley Beetham John Borican Borican Jim Kehoe Washington, D. C Fred Walcott Allan Tolmich al Blazis Georgetown Blazis

Indicted figures in early baseball and horse racing rules

Three years ago Rollie Hemsley, then with the Cleveland Indians, was ordered from training camp by Manager Oscar Vitt for a third training rules violation. Five years ago Don Meade, top jockey at Hialeah for E. R. Bradley, was suspended from riding in Florida for betting on horses other than his own.

Rollie Hemsley Cleveland Indians Oscar Vitt Don Meade Hialeah E. R. Bradley Florida

Red Green Edges Baby Ariz Mendi in LA Bout

A 139 pound bout at Hollywood sees Red Green of Los Angeles outpoint Baby Ariz Mendi of Mexico over ten rounds, claiming the decision in a sharp, evenly fought match.

Hollywood Los Angeles Arizmendi Mexico

Cardinals Bid To Build Super-Pitcher In Spring Camp

The St Louis Cardinals train in St Petersburg features a motorized pitching machine and a vitamin program aimed at powering players. Manager Billy Southworth notes scientific methods, while Lon Warneke and Lonnie Bruno boost energy with B1 vitamins. The camp anticipates a three club NL race.

Harry Ferguson ST. Petersburg Fla Billy Southworth Pepper Martin Dizzy Dean Leo Durocher Sam Breadon The Cardinals Sam Lon Warneke Lonnie Brendan Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis

Skeet Shooters to Fire for Trophy at Catalina Club

Catalina Skeet club hosts the first leg of the Dr. H. E. Thompson handicap trophy this Sunday. Any gauge guns allowed with added bird handicaps by past averages. Medals for first second high gun. public invited. gold target contest for ice cream and free throws. Open 10 am to 12 noon and 2 to 5 pm east of El Conquistador hotel on East Broadway.

Catalina Skeet Club Anno Sa el Conquistador Hotel East Broadway

Boxers to Clash as Flagstaff and Tempe Meet in Evening Card

A programs of eight bouts between Arizona State Teachers College boxers at Tempe and Flagstaff opens tonight in Flagstaff. Headline matches feature Ray Pensano Tempe state middleweight ace vs Ross Haskie Flagstaff and Percy More Tempe light weight champion vs Jack Titcomb Flagstaff newcomer in Lumberjack circles.

Flagstaff Arizona State Teachers Colleges Tempe Ray Pensano Ross Haskie Percy More Jack Titcomb

Liberty Flight Favored in Pan American Handicap at Tropical Park

Liberty Flight carrying 126 pounds is listed as a top contender in the $3,000 added Pan American handicap at Tropical Park Miami in March. Potranco at 120 pounds is rated a strong rival as 16 horses contest the first of six spring stakes following Liberty Flight’s Hialeah success.

Miami Fla. March W. F. Mannagh Liberty Flight Tropical Park Hialeah Park Potranco

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