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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1941

Page

9

Cleveland And Cardinals Stretch Winning Streaks

Texas golfers receive Cowboys backing for next month's national open in Fort Worth as top-flighters from the state head to the event. The piece also references baseball figures Bob Feller and past derby picks, noting bets and entertainment ties around the sports scene.

Eddie Brietz New York Special News Service Texas Fort Worth Sam Snead Larry MacPhail Gallahadian Bob Feller Eddie Cantor

Electricians Shine In Southern Pacific Bowling Roundup

In the Southern Pacific loop the Electricians led with a 39 85 line while Sand House, Round House, and others posted scores. Oscar Carrillo impressed with steady play and a high 620 total, while Dardis topped nerves with 542 and Nagel delivered a 241 first game before fading.

Southern Pacific Loop Tucson Pipes Aa News Service Sand House Round House

Cowboys Tie Bisbee Bees For Loop Lead

Arizona league leaders Tucson Cowboys and Bisbee Bees share first in the standings after nine wins against six losses. Tucson defeated Albuquerque 10 to 4 to force the tie, in the first and only completed game of their four game set.

Cardinals and Indians ride hot streaks early in season

The Cleveland Indians notched their 11th consecutive win 2 1 over the Washington Senators as Rapid Robert Feller struck out a dozen in three hitters. The St Louis Cardinals won their 10th straight at Boston 1 0 behind Ernie White as Enos Slaughter hit a two run homer.

St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Indians Indians Washington Senators Robert Feller Cardinals Boston Braves Ernie White Pacolet Mills, Sr. C American Association Feller Chicago White Sox White Maxie West Enos

Griffith Tops In Bowling With 614 Series

Griffith rolled 222 in the first game and followed with 184 and 208 for a 614 total. He had four misses but gathered enough strikes to overcome them, proving greatness comes with a steady strike game.

Griffith

Citi zen Pressmen Narrowly Defeat O K Case In Alley Triumph

The Citi zen Pressmen held top position but edged O K Case by one pin after a tie at 890 in the last game. Oscar Carrillo started slowly with two splits and four misses before striking four times. Bob Perez reportedly set a modern record by rolling four consecutive strikes.

Citizen O. K. Case Oscar Carrillo Cherries Bob Perez

Novikoff Rivalry Shifts as Bench Role Grows

Chicago fans see the famed Russian Novikoff benched with reduced playing time. Once feared for winter dominance he now watches from the sidelines as teammates gain chances.

Novikoff Chicago

Derby Aftermath and Jockeys on Whirlaway

Derby fallout highlights Eddie Arcaro riding Whirlaway as a leading jockey pick for the year. Neil Stanley of the Santa Ana Register and Bud Burmeister tie for top predicting effort with a Whirlaway best-possible outlook.

Conn McCreary Eddie Arcaro Whirlaway Staretor Neil Stanley Santa Ana Calif Bud Burmeister Porter Arcaro

Conn vows June 18 payoff in neck line

Wilbur Kinley reports Billy Conn taunts opponents and fans as he promises a decisive outcome on June 18. The piece captures gritty bravado and anticipation surrounding the bout.

Wilbur Kinley Jackson Miss Daily News Billy Conn Brothers

Short Stories Denver Faces Organized Baseball Resume

Denver resumes play in the Class D Western league with a larger population than several minor leagues teams. Freddie Fitzsimmons proclaims the Dodgers superior to the 1933 Giants who won pennant and series. Clark Griffith bans beer at Washington Park yet allows liquor ads if paid.

Denver Texas Loop Watson Freddie Fitzsimmons Dodgers Giants Freddie Clark Griffith

Derby Dope Promoter Holds Steady Derby Picks

Derby pundit Tom O'Reilly of New York boasts a .500 batting average after Porter’s Cap finishes fourth by ten lengths. He remains confident in his Derby record and adds that Porter’s Cap would win by ten lengths.

Tom O'Reilly New York Porter Cap Hoss Tom

Gleeson Hits .313 Then Traded Twice in Career

Reds outfielder Jimmy Gleeson posted a .313 batting average on two occasions and each time was involved in a trade soon after.

Omigosh Jimmy Gleeson Reds

Tempe to Host Greenway Track Events at Tempe Stadium

Plans show the 16th annual Greenway track meet moving from Phoenix Union to Arizona State Teachers College at Tempe Stadium. Freshman high school and junior college divisions begin trials at 10 a.m. with junior college events at 3 p.m. The shift follows a postponed Masque of the Yellow Moon pageant.

Phoenix Arizona State Teachers College Tempe Stadium Phoenix Union High School Ford Hoffman Met

Substitution improves play as Gee steps up in games

In a rough game ending with four straight misses, Gee emerges as a capable substitute while Clay struggles and the Sword and Key are noted for a miscue. The team keeps moving despite late hiccups and 562 points mentioned as a milestone.

Clay Gee

Whirlaway Seeks Preakness Victory at Pimlico Amid Sparsity

The Pimlico track near Baltimore hosts the Preakness as Whirlaway, trained by Ben Jones with Eddie Arcaro riding, aims to overcome racing nerves and avoid backsliding. Contenders include Curious Coin Dispose King Sole Attention Choppy Sea Our Boots Porter's Cap Kansas Ocean Blue.

Whirlaway Ben Jones Eddie Arcaro Porter Kansas

Track conditions ease as obstructions removed

The old course still shows familiar trees and a former lump near the far turn. The lump was cut through and horses could run freely, though it often caused viewers to feel a lump in their throats. Now the infield is clear and you can see a horse run last all the way.

Whirlaway Eyes Preakness in Triple Crown Quest

The Preakness stands as the middle jewel in the Triple Crown with Derby and Belmont. Whirlaway could join Omaha Sir Barton Gallant Fox and War Admiral in history by sweeping all three. The mile and three sixteenths distance makes the race perilous for tired horses. Two fillies have won the Preakness Rhine Maiden and Nellie Morse.

Whirlaway Omaha Sir Barton Gallant Fox War Admiral Nellie Morse

Preakness Race Pursuit and Baltimore Venue Size

The article notes Pimlico’s capacity near Baltimore, hosting the Preakness stakes. It mentions the yearly event offering a $75,000 purse and highlights history of the race running without a purse for many years.

Pimlico America Baltimore Maryland

Murder Spur Lock Sales in Kansas City

The slaying of Miss Leila Adele Welsh in her home bedroom sparked a rush for locks and latches as residents rushed to secure doors after the murder. Hardware dealers reported increased sales as fear of intruders spread through the community.

Kansas City Leila Adele Welsh

Phoenix Golden Gloves Tourney Opens Tomorrow

Boxers from schools and amateur clubs across Arizona arrive in Phoenix for the Arizona Golden Gloves tournament which starts tomorrow night. Contenders include Cheney Balderman Prescott C C C welter Ellis Ross Phoenix Ray Pisano Catsy Morago Tempe Mike Moreno Nogales now at Prescott with the C C C Moreno is Pacific coast bantamweight champion Ray Roseboro Tucson University of Arizona flyweight Bill Richey University of Arizona light heavyweight prospect Charley Mass Phoenix welterweight among others.

Phoenix Cheney Balderman Prescott C.C.C Ellis Ross Phoenix Welterweht Ray Pisano C.C.C Catsy Morago Tempe Mike Moreno Nogales Aad Prescott

Cubs Trade Herman to Brooklyn Dodgers for Gil Bert and Cash

The Chicago Cubs shipped Billy Herman, a standout NL second baseman, to the Brooklyn Dodgers for outfielder Charlie Gil bert and cash. The Cubs also purchased infielder Johnny Hudson from Montreal for 25000 dollars, with Hudson sent to Montreal earlier this year by the Dodgers. Three years ago Fighting Fox and Bull Sea were among Derby entrants in a limited field of ten horses.

New York U.P Chicago Cubs Billy Herman Brooklyn Dodgers Charlie Gilbert Cubs Johnny Hudson Montreal Hudson Dodgers Fighting Fox Bull Sea

United States Retains Curtis Cup After Tie With Britain

Five years ago the United States women's golf team retained the Curtis Cup as a result of a tie with Great Britain.

United States Great Britain

Notable Baseball Box Score Fragments

Ortega leads with four balls. Thompson adds three. Hetki one. Struck out by Thompson seven times, Ortega seven, Hetki two. Ortega pitches eight innings allowing nine runs on fourteen hits. Hetki surrenders one run on one hit in one inning. Hit by pitch occurrences credited to Ortega Beeler Benevich and Hetki.

Ortega Thompson Hetki Beeler Benevich Bezdek

Dartmouth Library Receives Melville First Editions Gift

New York author and collector George M. Adams has donated a 26 volume set of Herman Melville first editions to Dartmouth College Library. Adams previously gifted a rare collection of Joseph Conrad first editions to the college.

Hanover N. H Herman Melville Dartmouth College George M. Adams New York Adams Joseph Conrad

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