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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

10

Dodgers And Reds In Tie For National League Lead

Washington notes compare presidential candidates by their sports interests. Big Jim Farley leads with boxing ties, while Dewey, Wheeler, Garner, Vandenberg, Gannett and McNutt display varied golf, fishing and yachting hobbies. Roosevelt opens the season with a ceremonial baseball toss.

Senators John Nance Garner Texas Washington Hank Bonura Garner Arthur Vandenberg Frank Gannett

London Meets Tony Felletti In Season Finale Mat Match

London the Detroit roughster returns to face Tony Felletti in the Labor Temple main event to close the season. The program will suspend weekly shows until late September or early October. Frankie Hill fights Jack Gagen in the semi main, Puma Balderama faces Gorilla Pogi in the curtain raiser.

Mike London Tony Felletti Ernie Lewis London Detroit Temple Frankie Hill Jack Gagen Puma Balderama Gorilla Pogi Pogi Billy McEuen

Overlin Garcia Bout Tests Training Doctrines Tonight

Ken Overlin, 11-5 underdog, meets Ceferino Garcia for the world middleweight title in New York. Garcia relies on a fast bolo punch while Overlin argues against overreliance on clubs and shadow boxing as the New York boxing commission enforces a training camp.

Harry Ferguson New York U.P Ken Primrose Path Overlin Ceferino Garcia Philippines New York Boxing Commission Garcia Henry Ford Harry Greb Greb Tropics Mr. Overlin

Junior Not Meet To Be Held Here

A three day tournament begins June 7 at the high school as part of the United States Tennis Association junior development week. Tucson officials Burdetta Kines and the Tucson Tennis Club organize with the city recreation department. Participants under 15 compete in boys and girls events while ages 15 to 18 enter the junior division. Entries are taken at Howard and Stofft and Porters. The event runs Friday through Sunday June 7 to 9.

United States In Tennis Association Burdetta Kines Tucson Howard and Stofft Porters

Golfer Lit tle Reaches Quarter Finals in British Amateur

Five years ago W Lawson Little Jr. reached the quarter finals of the British amateur golf championship defeating H G McCallum of Scotland 2 and 1 and J L Black of England 2 up.

W. Lawson Little,Jr H. G. McCallum Scotland J. L. Black England

Brooklyn Pitcher Van Lingle Mungo Fined for Hotel Fight

Three years ago Brooklyn pitcher Van Lingle Mungo was fined $1,000 and suspended three days after a fight with teammates in a hotel.

Brooklyn van Lingle Mungo

Arizona-Texas League Standings Note and Results

The report lists standings and results for the Arizona-Texas League with noted games yesterday and tonight. Albuquerque shows a 37 to 485 score listing. Tucson defeated Bisbee 4 to 5 yesterday while tonight Tucson travels to Bisbee for the only scheduled game. Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn 3 to 1 and Cincinnati beat New York 6 to 4. St Louis faced Boston in cold conditions and Chicago played Philadelphia with rain.

Ade Abbott D&m Barbers Lula’s eBauty Ee Tucson Motor Service Fred Tregaskes Halstead Lumber Ereese Hearn-Neon Boston Oo Net Erees Rent Eseeesree Cleveland American Radeels Detroit Aereeeeee Western Boots Ee Washington Socneeenereernes Philadelphia Eeereerenees Esseseeees the Big Five Chicago Mansfield Eee New York Steeweees Swartz Se St. Louis Detroit Boston Dixon Washington Rochester Toronto Buffalo Montreal Jersey City Syracuse Baltimore-Newark Southern Association Nashville Wemnstanivececncecese Texas League Memphis Houston Aeecceceee Sess Ceecesee Atlanta Onan Managinnes Little Rock San Antonio Knoxville Oklahoma City New Orleans Dallas Birmingham Beaumont Chattanooga Wees Fort Worth Shreveport West Nashville Hoston Atlanta Chattanooga Shreveport Tulsa American Association Kansas BP Pacific Coast League Eenseeeeee O. Teeeee San di Milwaukee Seattle Indianapolis C-Eereerveemeee San Francisco Columbus Gl EE Sacramento Essanaaieeeelctaie Ae Toledo San Diego Louisville Los Angeles Minneapolis St. Paul Oakland Kansas City Milwaukee Fl Paso Albuquerque Tucson Bisbee Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Etese Hoops

Brooklyn Dodgers Seize Lead as Reds Stumble in NL Race

The Dodgers win nine straight as Cincinnati slips toward a July 4 lead. both vie atop the National League with 18 games won and eight lost. In the American League Boston, Cleveland, New York and Chicago jockey for position while New York overwhelms Detroit 8-2. Hal Trosky Weatherly and Keltner spark Cleveland’s 9-6 win. Fat Freddy Fitzsimmons shuts out Pittsburgh 3-1 for Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Reds Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Cincinnati Paul Derringer New York Giants Bill McKechnie Freddy Fitzsimmons Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Red Sox Hal Trosky Roy Weatherly Ken Keltner Yankees Detroit Tigers White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Ken Chase Washington Senators St. Louis Browns

League Leaders and Award Recipients Highlight Baseball and Bravery

League leaders across the American and National Leagues include Foxx Boston with 39 RBIs and Mize St. Louis with 12 homers. The first two bronze Royal Humane Society medals in Ireland were awarded to Miss Mildred Pemberton and Miss Doris Purdie of the Dublin Girls' Brigade for rescuing a man from drowning at Achill Island.

Royal Humane Society Ireland Mildred Pemberton Doris Purdie Dublin

Striking bowling season spins into summer drills and awards

Fans crowd the cellar loop as D M Barbers led by Zarnke Moser Swartz Carlson and Eager hold four top spots while the rest of the field flounders. Prizes from Red Crown loom unsettled. Eddie Mansfield boasts high average as Lula Beauties falter against D M Barbers.

D&m Zarnke Moser Swartz Carlson Eddie Mansfield

Bisbee Tops Tucson to Lead League Standings

Bisbee edged Tucson 5 to 4 to claim a one game lead as El Paso and Albuquerque were idle due to rain. Dick Jerome starred with seven hits allowed, 12 strikeouts, and a seventh inning homer set up the decisive run. Jimmy Devlin provided the winning RBI in the ninth.

Associated Press Bisbee Tucson el Paso Albuquerque Dick Jerome Jerome Jimmy Devlin Warren Williams Earl Petit Cowboys Bees HO Olsen Clements Tucker Bare Sesemeesesee Smith Sparacino Adams Starr Maddern Case Devlin Hi Bare Acuna Olsen Smith Petit Pitt McMahan McGrath

Latin-Americans Triumph In Softball Tilt At Eagle Field

Willie Cocio pitched five hits and struck out ten as the Latin-Americans defeated the United Sash and Door Cowboys 6 to 3 in a Class A softball game at Eagle Field. Frankie Casanova pitched well for the Cowboys allowing seven hits. The Pioneer Hotel beat Time Market 14 to 11 in Class B action, and Mountaineers forfeited to United Sash and Door in a Commercial league contest. Tonight’s schedule lists Porters' vs County Employes and other matchups.

Willie Cocio United Sash and Door Cowboys Eaglie Field Cocio Frankie Casanova Cowboys Pioneer Hotel Time Market Mountaineers United Sash and Door Porters Construction Labor Union Spanish Wells Knights of Columbus Manhattan Chargers

Aztecas to Drill for Sunday Game

The Tucson Aztecas will practice this afternoon and tomorrow in preparation for a Sunday game against the Nogales Internationals on the Sonora diamond. Coach Chato Carrillo announced the acquisition of two new infielders.

Tucson Aztecas Sonora Diamond Chato Carrillo

Day After Memorial: Montanez Stopped in Eighth Round

A year ago Davey Day stopped Pedro Montanez in the eighth round of a welterweight bout, ending the matchup with a decisive finish. Day earned wide attention for the stoppage as fans recalled the action from the ring.

Davey Day Pedro Montanez

Aguilar and Chappelle Lead Evening Workout at Azteca Field

Aguilar and Chappelle organize workouts at Azteca field starting at five o'clock. Participants will join in a series of drills and fitness routines.

Ers Aggie Aguilar Charlie Chappelle Ae Azteca

Overlin Bets $400 to Beat Garcia This Evening

New York May 23 Kee Overlin wagers 400 of his own money against 1000 that he defeats Cefe rino Garcia in the Garden tonight. Since Henry Armstrong coaches Overlin Garcia has asked the boxing commission to warn Ken against thumbing and butting. Francis E Stan notes Archibald and Scalzo among featherweights with Miller and the National Boxing Association backing Scalzo as top featherweight.

Washington Big Jim Farley FDR Farley New York State Athletic Commission Haverstraw N. Y New York Kee Overlin Ceferino Garcia Henry Armstrong Overlin Garcia The Boxing Commission Ken Francis E. Stan Washington Evening Star Joey Archibald Jeffra-Archibald Onkel Heinie Miller Practical National Boxing Association Petey Scalzo

Adding a leg injury to Bills Dickey amid New York action

As the Yankees travel from Cleveland to Detroit Tuesday night a rock shattered a train window injuring Babe Dahlgren with glass. The Wrestling Equity Association orders strikes and pickets against clubs run by Jack Pfeffer and Rudy Dusek for failing to help clean up the game. Bruce Smith’s spring drills keep Minnesota football in the spotlight. Monte Barnard of Rensselaer hurler fires three straight shutouts then no hits No runs. Tom Lieb, new coach at Florida University, is making a strong impression.

Bill Dickey Cleveland Detroit Babe Dahlgren The Wrestling Equity Association Jack Pfeffer Rudy Dusek Bruce Smith Minnesota Monte Barnard Rensselaer N. Y Tom Lieb Florida U

Sapulpa Names Mayor Police Judge and City Manager

After two weeks of 5-5 voting the Sapulpa commission filled key posts. Following E. P. Mathis resignation J. A. Cargill was appointed. A 64 vote decided Otis Humes as mayor Warren Brown as police judge and Fred Boone as city manager.

Sapulpa Okla E. P. Mathis J. A. Cargill Otis Humes Warren Brown Fred Boone

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