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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1944

Page

8

Davis-Monthan Beats Marana 1-0 in Semipro Tilt

Davis Monthan Mustangs edge Marana Hosses 1-0 to extend their winning streak to seven in the Tucson semipro league while Ken McMaster limits the Hosses to seven hits. Scheffel’s clutch defense and Clemensen’s late outburst anchor the victory before 1200 fans.

Davis-Monthan Mustangs Hosses Big Bill Clemensen Cecil (Butch) Scheffel Hoss Ashley Gus Mills Bob Carroll Ashley Tony Merletti Scheffel Elmer Cone Ken McMaster Mustang Johnny McCarren Davis- Monthan Marana McMaster McCarren Clemensen Bobby Fontaine Williams Don Herrell Jerry Ott Fliers Stringer Williams Field Lou Stringer Chicago Cub

Baseball leaders and team stats in the American League

The data lists top players and leaders: Batting Tucker Chicago .395. Runs Johnson Boston 29. RBIs Tabor Boston 33. Hits Doerr Boston 12. Triples Gutteridge St. Louis 5. Home runs Seerey Cleveland and Hayes Philadelphia 6. Stolen bases Stirnweiss New York &. Pitching Leonard Washington 40. In the National League Walker Brooklyn .424. Runs Bordagaray Brooklyn 27. RBIs Schultz Brooklyn 33. Hits Walker Brooklyn 50. Doubles Holmes Boston 14. Triples Barrett Pittsburgh 6. Home runs Schultz Brooklyn. Stolen bases Macon Boston 6. Pitching Lanier St. Louis 6-0.

Tucker Chicago Johnson Boston Tabor Doerr Gutteridge St. Louis Seerey Cleveland Hayes Philadelphia Stirnweiss New York Leonard Washington Walker Brooklyn Bordagaray Schultz Holmes Barrett Pittsburgh

Speedway Ghostly Track As May Race Nears

Indianapolis officials predicted the 500 mile race would resume after a three year halt. Grass grows on the track at Speedway City and grandstands need repairs, but executives believe operations can return once wartime restrictions ease.

Indianapolis Speedway Indianapolis Speedway City Theodore Pop) Myers Speedway Corporation al Rickenbacker Speedway

Show On The Road Likely After Tigers Lose Title Pace

Steve ONeill weighs options after Detroit Tigers drop to an .082 home mark at Briggs Stadium. Cincinnati at New York and St. Louis at Brooklyn timed night tilts. St Louis Browns gain on the Yankees with a 4 2 win. Frisch’s three hits pace Philadelphia past Detroit 2 0 as Javery breaks win drought.

Jack Hand Associated Press Steve O'Neill Detroit Tigers Briggs Stadium Bengals Detroit Motor City Tigers Johnny Gorsica Cleveland

Semipro and National League baseball matchups listed

Syracuse Newark postpones. Southern Association has no games. Probable pitchers Consair versus Azteca and Marana versus Williams. National League games feature Cincinnati at New York Feldman, St Louis at Brooklyn Gregg, Pittsburgh at Boston Andrews, Chicago Derringer at Philadelphia Gerheauser, New York Zuber at Chicago Lee, Philadelphia Newsom at Detroit Trout, Washington Wynn at Cleveland Kennedy, Boston Judd at St Louis Potter.

Tully Azteca Aros Marana Fontaine Williams Hyland Gregg Pittsburgh Roe Boston Andrews Chicago Derringer Philadelphia Gerheauser New York Zuber Lee Newsom Detroit Trout Washington Wynn Cleveland Kennedy Judd St. Louis Potter

Pirates Beat Dodgers 174 In A Summer Showdown

In a past sports mirror, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers by 174 runs as Vince DiMaggio blasted two home runs. The recap notes a historic offensive outburst and DiMaggio's power performance.

Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Vince DiMaggio Billy Conn Buddy Knox Pittsburgh Randalls Island John Woodruff Louis Zamperini Bob Peoples

Tarpon: A Mighty Fish Reaching Great Lengths and Weights

Tarpon, a large torpedo shaped fish allied to the ring family, can grow to substantial lengths and often weighs over 200 pounds. Readers note its powerful size and presence in sport fishing lore.

Lake Tanganyika Named Longest Fresh Water Lake

Lake Tanganyika in East Central Africa is identified as the longest freshwater lake in the world, stretching about 450 miles. The designation emphasizes its vast length and location in the East Central Africa region.

Lake Tanganyika Central Africa

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues

Results list from yesterday include Davis Monthan 1 Marana 0 and Boston 1 Pittsburgh 0 with several postponements. Philadelphia 2 Detroit 0. St Louis 3 Boston 2. Washington 4 Cleveland 2. Other scores feature St Paul 2 Toledo 0. Indianapolis 6 Kansas City 5. Louisville 7 Milwaukee 5. Pacific Coast League tallies include Hollywood 5 Portland 1. San Francisco 7 Seattle 4. San Diego 6 Los Angeles 3. Oakland 9 Sacramento 3. International League Jersey City 11 Baltimore 4. Toronto 5 Rochester 0. Buffalo 16 Montreal 1.

Davis-Monthan Aztecas Marana Anette Ene Eneeteeteeseeren Convairs St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston New York Brooklyn Chicago Los Sana Sacramento Davis Monthan Marana Detroit Washington Cleveland New York-Chicago St. Paul Toledo Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis-Columbus Hollywood Portland San Francisco Seattle San Diego Los Angeles Oakland Jersey City Baltimore Toronto Rochester Buffalo Montreal

Major Leagues Have 17th Team At Great Lakes

At Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois a 17th major league level squad is operating. The Bluejackets, led by Mickey Cochrane, have won six straight with players who once played for the Phillies Red Sox Cubs and other big clubs. Eleven scheduled games against majors this season include notable ex majors and minors infielders catchers and pitchers.

Great Lakes Ill Great Naval Training Center St. Mickey Cochrane Bluejackets Philadelphia Phillies Boston Red Sox

Heavyweight Lineup Hints From Boxing Writer

By Hugh Fullerton Jr says Walter St Denis expects the next heavyweight champion from civilian ranks rather than the armed forces. He cites Joe Baksi and Freddie Schott as prospects on Friday's Garden card, arguing active ring experience as key to reaching the top.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Walter St. Denis Mike Jacobs Joe Baksi Freddie Schott Baksi Schott Walter

All American Girls League Honors Players After Personality Course

The league reports players will be recognized for poise and charm after completing a personality course. They are praised for walking the street, conversation, and clothes, likening them to Shufflin' Phil Douglas Leo Durocher and Lefty O'Doul in tone.

All- American girls professional _ ball league Shufflin Phil Douglas Leo Durocher Lefty O’doul

Missing Navy Lieut J Norman Anderson tied to Hoboken tennis fame

Lieut J Norman Anderson once a Dartmouth star who helped put Hoboken on the tennis map is reported missing in action in the Pacific. The same draft notes recall polo star Winston Guest who rose from private to second lieutenant after a hunting accident damaged a finger, nearly derailing his service.

J. Norman Anderson Dartmouth Hoboken N. J Pacific Winston Guest

Grand Canyon hailed as world’s most remarkable erosion record

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is described as the foremost example of river erosion on Earth, a testament to natural forces shaping deep canyons over time. The article emphasizes its scale and longevity as a record of geological activity.

Grand Canyon Arizona

Word sybarite traces to ancient Sybaris city

The term sybarite derives from the Greek city Sybaris famed around 700 B C for wealth and splendor. It notes the origin of a word linked to luxurious living and opulence.

Sybarite Sybaris B. C

Kiefer Sees Peak Ahead as Backstroke King Competes

Ensign Adolph Kiefer, holder of 40 world swimming records, says his peak hasn’t arrived and he could compete at top level for five more years. The Navy instructor at Bainbridge underwent a cold and sinus attack but still posted near record times in a Bainbridge invitational, underscoring his claim he hasn’t peaked yet.

Bainbridge Adolph Kiefer Kiefer Bainbridge Naval Training Station Wort Navy Harry Holiday

Three Softball Games Highlight Evening Schedule

Tonight at 22nd Street Park the Davis-Monthan club faces the Dodgers at 6 pm followed by the Chargers vs Gas House at 7:30. The gals contest is set for 9 pm after Ferry Command’s 5-2 win over Marana highlighted by Wells five-hit effort and a late three-run burst.

22Nd Street Park Davis-Monthan WAC Dodgers Chargers Ferry Command Marana Wells Flyers Walter Demko Command Moundsman Walter Tennich Schweppe Clarence Minigan Hank Podogorski Demko Komorowsik Johnson

Braves Weitelmann and Javery Stifle Pirates In Shutout Bid

Yesterday's Stars Billy Weitelmann and Al Javery engineered a double play to stall a Pirates rally and preserve a shutout with a sensational stop in the fifth. Javery earned his first victory by blanking Pittsburgh 1-0 with three singles. Luman Harris limited Detroit to scoreless baseball on three hits and delivered the winning run with a single in a 2-0 Browns victory. Bob Muncrief fueled St Louis with the first-inning run and yielded seven hits in a 4-2 win over Boston. Mickey Haefner earned his fourth win as Washington rallied for three in the ninth to beat Cleveland 4-2.

Frisch Sum Harris Detroit Philadelphia al Javery Pittsburgh Boston Javery Frankie Frisch Babe Pinelli Pete Coscarart Cincinnati New York St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Browns Yankees Mel Harder Washington Associated Press Billy Weitelmann Braves Weitelmann Pirate Luman Harris Athletics Tiger Bob Muncrief Browns Red Sox Mickey Haefner Senators Cleveland

Arkansas Leads Nation in Hardwood Production

Arkansas emerges as the top hardwood producer in the United States, surpassing all other states. The report highlights its prominent role in the timber industry and notes the state’s substantial output and employment tied to hardwood forestry.

Arkansas Union

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