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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1949

Page

7

Utah Favored Over Cats In Game On UA Field

Arizona hosts Utah in a pivotal intersectional clash on UA field with kickoff at 8 p.m. The series trends favor Utah 7-1 in the last 9 meetings, last year Utah crushed Arizona 47-14 behind Ace Allen. Experts expect Utah by 18 to 30, but Arizona shows resolve with a strengthened roster and strong backfield.

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Monsters Face Dixie JC Away

The Gila junior college Monsters meet the Dixie junior college Fliers in St. George Utah for the third annual clash. Coach Walt Brook's team travels after a long trip and high altitude, aiming for a second win in three starts. Monroes Bull Frank Hughes LaMell John will play despite prior injuries. Gerald Wester and Steve Bakarich are out.

Thatcher Dixie Junior College Fliers Gila Junior College Monsters St. George Utah Joe Pegg Monsters Gila Gila JC Walt Brook Williams Field New Mexico State Packers College Dixie Fliers Palo Verde JC Fliers Monroe Bull Frank Hughes LaMell John New Mexico Gerald Wester Steve Bakarich

Minor Loop Teams In World Series Opens in Montreal

Montreal Royals chase a second straight post season classic as they host the Indianapolis Indians in the opening game of the Little World Series. Royals are 8-to-5 favorites after sweeping Rochester Red Wings and Buffalo Bisons in the IL playoffs. Indiana took the AA Governors Cup by beating Milwaukee. Mississippi State notes 1895 start. 1901 first scoring point.

Montreal Montreal Royals Indianapolis Indians Royals Buffalo Indianapolis Milwaukee Brewers Indians Milwaukee

DiMaggio Voted Greatest Player In Coast to Coast Survey

Joe DiMaggio tops a nation wide poll on the eve of the 1949 World Series as the greatest baseball player today. Ted Williams and Jackie Robinson follow with Williams and Robinson edging Stan Musial and Lou Boudreau. Babe Ruth named greatest of all time with Cobb Gehrig next in rank.

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Stars and Oaks Lead In PCL Play-Offs

Hollywood and Oakland hold 2-1 leads in the Pacific Coast League playoffs as Stars beat Sacramento 5-1 behind Pinky Woods 9-hit support and Frank Kelleher homer. Oakland edged San Diego 6-5 on Billy Martin 10th inning homer while Dick Kryhoski hit a 9th inning homer for the winners.

Hollywood Oakland Sacramento San Diego George Pinky) Woods Pinky Frank Kelleher Joe Marty Bill Raimondi Padres Billy Martin Dick Kryhoski Max West

League Leaders AMERICAN and NATIONAL LEAGUES

Baseball leaders listed by league with top stats in batting runs hits doubles triples home runs stolen bases and pitching. Notable names include Williams Kell Musial Robinson Mize Branca Spahn and Spahn.

Mitchell Cleveland Dillinger St. Louis Williams Boston Stephens Steen Rizzuto New York St. Lowe Kinder Parnell Trucks Detroit Newhouser Kiner Pittsburgh Robinson Brooklyn Hite Musial Innis Philadelphia Hatton Cincinnati Triviter Slaughter Reete Roe Branca Spahn Newcombe

Boxing Results From United Press Roundup

In Philadelphia Ike Williams beat Doug Ratford on points in a routine decision. Beau Jack outpointed Livio Minelli in Chicago. Doc Williams scored an knockout of Willie Bean in North Adams. Ralph Zanetti stopped Bill Daley in Providence. Amelico fe onte halted Johnny Lynn in Syracuse on points.

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Kinder Shuns Bus Privilege After 20-Game Win

Ellis Kinder, a 20 game winner for the Boston Red Sox, defies team rules by riding to town with friends after a victory over the Senators. Manager Joe McCarthy laughs and accepts the stunt, praising Kinder for pulling out the win in Washington. The win moves Boston one game ahead of the Yankees with two games left in the season. A historical note recalls the 1930 Browns first AL title and Detroit’s loss to Washington.

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Giants overpower Buildogs 38 to 14 at Polo Grounds

The New York Giants rebounded from pre season losses with a 38 14 win over the New York Bulldogs before 17704 fans at the Polo Grounds. Gene Roberts scored three touchdowns to erase a 14 10 halftime deficit. In Chicago Frankie Albert threw three TD passes as the Forty Niners beat the Hornets 42 24.

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Joe DiMaggio Leads Leagues in Batting With .381

A decade ago Joe DiMaggio led both leagues in batting with a final average of .381, finishing atop the season’s batting charts and earning headline distinction for his remarkable hitting year.

Joe DiMaggio

Washington Huskies Rose Bowl legacy and 1924 tie with Navy

The article notes Washington's Rose Bowl appearances with the best result being a 14 to 14 tie against Navy in 1924. It frames this outcome within a history of limited success for the Huskies in the Rose Bowl.

Washington Navy Huskies

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