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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1944

Page

10

Saint Thomas Upsets Dorazio For Technical Knockout

Saint Thomas, a 23 year old heavyweight from Harlem, defeated veteran Gus Dorazio by a fourth round technical knockout at St Nicholas Arena. Dorazio led early rounds with cuts to his eye and brow but Thomas dominated, earning a possible Madison Square Garden main event against Tami Mauriello. Thomas previously known as Tommy Reed under Father Divine, and his post fight comments stressed he remains in the same corner.

New York Saint Gus Dorazio Philadelphia Saint Thomas Kave Dorazio St. Nicholas Arena Brother Joe Lewis Billy Conn Thomas Dayton Gus Frankie Fullam Fullam Father Divine Harlem Madison Square Garden Tami Mauriello Tommy Reed Ft. Thomas Divine Fred Irvin Joe Richard

Tuck Stainback To Be Sidelined For Month

Philadelphia May 3 report says New York Yankees centerfielder Tuck Stainback will miss a month after breaking a small bone in his leg while stealing second in a game with the Philadelphia Athletics. Stainback was batting .400 at the time. Acting Manager Art Fletcher announced the diagnosis.

Philadelphia Tuck Stainback New York Yankees Art Fletcher Philadelphia Athletics Stainback

Novel Sports Program To Promote War Bonds

New York May 3 UP novelty tri cornered baseball game will feature the Yankees Giants and Dodgers to promote the fifth war loan drive. The program aims to raise six billion dollars through events from June 12 to July 8 as announced by a special committee.

New York Yanks Giants Dodgers Metropolitan

Big Bill Seeks Extension Of Hitless Streak

Davis-Monthan Mustangs pitcher Big Bill Clemensen aims to extend his hitless innings streak at Randolph Park opening night in the Tucson Semipro league. He already has 11 hitless innings pitched and 12 putouts, after a no-hit no-run effort and a six-inning stint against Consolidated followed by a Pyote game.

Tucson Randolph Park Bill Clemensen Davis-Monthan Mustangs Bill Consolidated Pyote Bomber-Builders

Mustangs Open Season With Home Opener Versus Marana Hosses

Davis-Monthan the defending champions host Marana Hosses in the 1944 lid lifter as buses run to Randolph Park for game night. The lineup remains largely intact with Rovello sidelined by a pulled muscle and Jerry Ott stepping in, while McMaster sends Ken McMaster to the mound to start the campaign.

Davis Monthan Mustangs Marana Hosses Davis- Monthan Tony Rovello Jerry Ott Rovello Clemensen Cecil (Butch) Scheffel Elmer Cone Keystone Davis-Monthan McMaster Lewis Winkle Marana Ken McMaster Southern Pacific Consolidated Azteca Warriors Espees American Legion

New York City Reports 75000 Deaths and 100000 Births Annually

City data shows about 75 thousand deaths and 100 thousand births each year in New York City. Health officials note trends in mortality and fertility rates across boroughs and age groups.

New York City

Tucson High to Meet Superior in Baseball

Tucson High faces Superior in a Friday baseball opener at 1 30 p m with the winner meeting Phoenix Union or Thatcher at 4 p m for the state title. The event also features tennis and track events at the University of Arizona as part of University Week.

Tucson High University Tucson University of Arizona Nis Phoenix Union Thatcher Superior Badgers Phoenix Bill Bogers Bob Whites North Phoenix Russ Rogers Jack Frakes Frank Iaccino Gail Elson Katherine Kraft Charmaine Guthrie Mesa Garls Toni Rudolph Virginia Grose Old Pueblo Shirley Dingle Jean Graham Betty Blackwell Audrey Toncray

Sumatra Brides Chosen for Pearly White Teeth

In Sumatra, selections for marriage partners emphasize dental whiteness, as eligible brides are judged by their bright teeth. The practice reflects local beauty standards and social expectations within traditional communities.

Sumatra

Ho Hum Durocher Fined Again After Dodgers Lose

New York May 3 Leo Durocher was fined $100 by the National League for arguing with umpire Tom Dunn during the first game against the New York Giants. Ford Frick, NL president, cited his conduct and delay of the game. The Dodgers lost 26 to 8.

New York Leo Lip) Durocher National League Ford Frick Brooklyn Dodgers Tom Dunn New York Giants Frick Duracher Dodgers

Baseball Leaders Named In Final Standings Shortlist

American League top hitters Hostetler Detroit .462 Etten New York .441. Pitchers Kramer St. Louis 3-0 Borony Yankees Browns Berry Philadelphia 2-0. National League Batting Musial St. Louis .4 3 Walker Brooklyn .426. Pitchers Lanier Cardinals 3-0 Raffensberger Philadelphia Davis Chipman Brooklyn Brecheen Wilks Munger St. Louis 2-0.

Hostetler Detroit Etten New York Kramer St. Louis Borony Yankees Sandra Browns Berry Philadelphia Musial Walker Brooklyn Lanier Cardinals Raffensberger Davis

Ferry Command Marana Capture Softball Games

The Marana base softball team defeated the Marana Liners 9 to 1 at 22nd Street Park as Hap Wells held the Liners to one run. Ferry Command rolled past the Dodgers 22 to 5 with two big innings in the third and sixth.

Marana Base Marana 22Nd Street Park Ferry Command Dodgers Hap Wells Air Base Minigin Brady Consolidated Field Operations Consolidated Chargers Consolidated Armament Gas House Boys South Side Wells and Mathieson L. Schweppe Cuevas Ehrling Grainger, Acosta Thomas Demko Komorowski

Net Club To Hold Doubles Tourney

The Tucson Tennis club launches a blind bogey mixed doubles event May 6 and 7 with 50 cent entry, trophies for winners and runners up, and A or B classifications. Draws pull partners after 8 p.m. Friday. play starts 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the high school gym.

Tucson Kathryn Young Virginia Caldwell University of Arizona J. D. Tickle Tennis Club

Rising U S Purchasing Power Surges By 1943

The text notes that America's purchasing power grew from 48 billion dollars in 1932 to an estimated 140 billion dollars by 1943, indicating a substantial economic expansion over the decade.

America

Hay Fever Peak Lies Between August Midpoint and Frosts

The article notes the hay fever season runs from mid August to the first killing frosts. It highlights the period as the most troublesome time for sufferers and underscores the impact on daily life.

Portia Faces Life and News Highlights Schedule

A daytime broadcast slate lists Portia Faces Life at noon followed by News Today’s Children at 12 15 and Young Dr Malone at 12 30 Then Stella jas appears at 2 15 and Two Thirty Tunes airs at 2 30 with local radio partners KVOA KTUF and KT.

Portia Life Guiding Light Dr. Malone Light Stella Jas

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