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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1940

Page

8

Cowboys Snap El Paso Win Streak In 11 Innings

El Paso saw its nine game A T league winning streak end as Tucson triumphed 4 to 3 in 11 innings at Municipal Park. Cowboys’ Harry Clements delivered a decisive single in the 11th after Sal Sparacino and Elmer Olsen reached on walks. Leo Gilmore earned the win in relief for Tucson, while Jim Evans pitched well for El Paso until the 10th.

el Paso Texans Tucson Cowboys Municipal Park Harry Clements Sal Sparacino Elmer Olsen Clements Sparaccino Sparacino Leo Gilmore Gilmore Evans de la Cruz Olsen al Lawrence Doug Smith RHOA Pta Secans Lee Ccncsakiacs Cctccasic Benccaks A Ak Williamson Nice AB Rhoa i Raweotice Mit Jonson Cicnaseannasais Moore Bare Morris Lawrence Smith Sparacina Johnson Laforte Skeber Applehans Erickson

A T and T Teams Tie Up in Arizona Texas League Shuffle

The four Arizona Texas League clubs tightened in the standings after Tucson and Bisbee defeated leaders El Paso and Albuquerque. Tucson beat El Paso 8 to 4 in a long 111 inning game, while Bisbee crushed Albuquerque 14 to 4 to move to second place. Bob Clements drove in the winning run in the 11th for Bisbee as Sal Sparacino scored. The Bees pounded 13 hits off Cardinals pitchers French and Garland, with seven runs in the fifth and New Mexicans committing seven errors that aided Bisbee’s win.

A-T Associated Press Tucson Bisbee el Paso Albuquerque Cardinals Bob Clements Cowboys Sal Sparacino Bees French and Garland

Yankees will win again says scout Joe Devine in Tucson

Joe Devine, longtime Yankees scout, predicts a World Series repeat for New York, arguing the team has the strongest organization, tight control over talent, and low costs. He notes Cleveland and Boston as main rivals and emphasizes Yankees dominance despite new rules.

Yankees Joe Devine New York Tucson Joe Cleveland Yanks Red Sox Pittsburgh Ed Barrow George Weiss Yankee Gordon Rolfe Keller Russo Joe DiMaggio

Major League Leaders Batting and Hitting Highlights

The leaders include Danning and Leiber of New York and Chicago for hits and runs with Danning topping two categories. Mize of St Louis and Foxx of Boston lead home runs, Finney tops .395 batting in the American League, and Millnar Newsom share pitching honors with 5-1 records.

Danning New York Walker Brooklyn Mize St. Louis Werber Cincinnati Leiber Chicago Ross Boston Camilli Vaughan Pittsburgh Frey Reese Brown Finney Radcliff Case Washington Moses Philadelphia Foxx Cramer Boudreau Mack Cleveland Trosky Millnar Newsom Detroit

Yankees Win Sixth Game In Seven Starts

The New York Yankees swept the Washington Senators in a doubleheader 12-4 and 3-1 to run six wins in their last seven and nine in 12. They rise to fourth, six and a half games out of first, as Boston leads with gains by beating Philadelphia while Chicago and Brooklyn also posted wins. The White Sox fell twice to the Browns, and Cincinnati lost to Pittsburgh.

New York Yankees Yanks Washington Senators New York Boston Red Sox Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Detroit Yankees Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Cincinnati Reds Bombers Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Phillies Boston Cleveland Detroit Ee Chicago St. Louis Jonences Washington Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Oe Chicago Ee Ess Boston Oars Columbus Louisville Toledo St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Seattle C.s Oakland Hollywood San Francisco Sacramento Ancieeattenss Los Angeles Portland Eonpemeccenssansses San Diego Portland Southern Association Nashville Atlanta Memphis Little Rock

Conn Or Lesnevich May Fight Louis

Detroit May 29 U P Promoter Mike Jacobs gauging options to pair the Billy Conn Gus Lesnevich winner with World Heavyweight champion Joe Louis Johnny Ray Conn's manager said light heavyweight champ must weigh 180 pounds to move up Ray noted Conn weighed 177% pounds at a training finish Vella pressed for a Lesnevich bout if Conn loses next week

Detroit U.P Mike Jacobs Billy Conn Gus Lesnevich Joe Louis Johnny Ray Conn Billy Louis Ray Joe Vella Lesnevich

Printers Triumph In Softball Game

The Allied Printers defeated the Mountaineers 9 to 3 in the only softball game at Eaglefield. Other results include Tucson Steam Laundry forfeiting to Joe Tang's Market and Manhattan Chargers forfeiting to Latin Americans. Memorial Day caused postponements. tonight’s schedule lists three games with Central Auto Sales, County Employes, Time Market, Joe Tang’s Market, United Sash and Door, and Manhattan Chargers.

Allied Printers Mountaineers Eaglefield Tucson Steam Laundry Joe Tang Manhattan Chargers Tully Lawton Central Auto United Sash and Door

Aztecas to Host Bisbee-Douglas in City League Tilt

The Tucson Aztecas host the Bisbee-Douglas Lines tomorrow at 3 pm on the Azteca diamond. Leon Carrillo is set to pitch for the Aztecas against Lefty Tirey, the B D Lines ace. Both clubs belong to the city league. The ancient Greeks believed the earth was the universe center.

Tucson Aztecas Azteca Leon Carrillo Aztecas Lefty Tirey Earth

Johnson Defends State Title In Benefit Show At Temple

Indianap lis May 29. Racer Joel Thorne of Tucson qualified for the 500 mile Indianapolis motor speedway race at 122.432 mph in a show to aid a well at the Preventorium summer camp in Oracle. Proceeds go to development. Event features Johnson defending a title with Villaverde and a semi windup including Ken Smith returning to action vs Eli Katich. The card includes Tommy Brown vs Walter Whitlow and two four round bouts. crowd expected.

Indianapolis Joel Thorne Tucson Ariz Thorne Whirlwind Johnson Ygnacio Villaverde Arizona Johnson Villaverde Ken Smith Tommy Brown Walter Whitlow Superior Walter Allen Whitlow Allen Brown Ernie Lewis Lewis

Arizona Texas League Standings and Tonight’s Games

Standings show Tucson and El Paso in action after last night results El Paso 3 Tucson 4 and Albuquerque 4 Bisbee 14 Tonight games include El Paso at Tucson and Albuquerque at Bisbee.

Tucson el Paso Albuquerque Bisbee

Premiere Handicap Opens Hollywood Park Meet with Big Stakes

Hollywood Park launches its 49 day season tomorrow with the Premiere handicap a six furlong race for three year olds and up with 10000 added. Horses listed include Lavengro First Kiss Jubal Junior Wedding Call Rail Hysterical Don Mike Specify Lassator Carmenita and more. Two days later Haggin stakes a California bred juveniles six furlongs carries 10000 in purses honoring James Ben Ali Haggin the famed Kentucky California breeder and philanthropist whose Rancho del Paso operation shaped west coast racing.

Hollywood Park Englewood Lavengro First Kiss Jubal Junior Wedding Call Rail Hysterical Don Mike Specify Lassator Carmenita California James Ben Ali Haggin West

Haggin silks rise in east with Tyrant Hidalgo stars

The Haggin silks first appeared in the east in 1885 on Tyrant and Hidalgo two smart three year olds. Tyrant won the Withers and the Belmont and in 1886 he won the Kentucky Derby with Ben Ali who had won a year earlier measure.

Haggin Silks East Tyrant Hidalgo Ben Ali

American Loop Clubs Seek End to No Trade Rule

New York May 29 ex publin champ Frank Strafaci will withdraw in favor of Ben Hogan who missed national open. American league clubs angered by the no trade rule want repeal with five ready to vote. Reports from the deep south say Doc Sutherland may replace the coach.

New York Frank Strafaci Ben Hogan Goodall Deep South Doc Sutherland Doc Brooklyn Dodgers

Notable sports notes from New York Sun column

Edward T. Murphy reports on Larry MacPhail juggling outfielder hunts in the American league districts and Olympic style antics. Craig Wood’s record in the Metropolitan Open draws buzz. Joe Vosmik in a corset training for injury. twin tackles at Sulligent high. Vincent Richards recalls a 13 mile bicycle ride for an autograph.

Edward T. Murphy New York Sun Larry MacPhail Larry Joe Vosmik Brooklyn Gardens Charley Moncrief Hollywood Mountain Lions Vincent Richards Phoenix Ariz

Interstate league baseball game postponed in Wilmington

In Wilmington a Reading at Wilmington Interstate league baseball game was postponed due to circumstances described as account circus. No further details were provided in the readable text.

Wilmington

Challedon Sound As Bell Says Trainer

New York May 29 trainer Lou Schaefer of William L Brann says Challedon is sound and ready to run again after seven months off. The four year old son of Challenger II Laura Gal has not started since November. Brann remains noncommittal on plans while Schaefer notes a cautious return with no breakdowns.

New York Challedon Lou Schaefer William L. Brann Belmont Park Kayak Pimlico Hialeah Park Charly Belmont Clockers Repute Saratoga Brann Laura Gal Schaefer Columbia

Haggin's Elmendorf and California Thoroughbred Map

The text notes a wealthy man who died at 93 in 1914 and Elmendorf being sold and split into four breeding farms Greentree Mrs Paye Whithe George Widener C Whitneys and J S Widner's Elmendorf as part of Haggin holdings. It credits James Ben Ali Haggin with popularizing California in the thoroughbred map.

Ben Ali Haggin, Jr Kentucky Elmendorf Greentree Payne Whithe George Widener C. . Whitney

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