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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1946

Page

4

Wildcats Face Mines In Border Conference Showdown

Arizona will host Texas Mines at Varsity Stadium tonight at 8 as the Wildcats seek a 3rd win to build on a 0 loss start in Border Conference play. Coach Mike Casteel lineup includes Pollard Enke Hogan and Ruman with Levin injured. Miners trio Salem Wardy Stevens Robhin out injured. orange and white uniforms vs blue and gold.

University of Arizona Texas Mines Varsity Stadium Cats Tempe Arizona Mines Miners Muckers Utah Utes Arizona Wildcats el Conquistador Forfight Mike Casteel Art Pollard Fred Enke Shanty Hogan Bernie Ruman Bill Levin Albert Salem Texas Miners Salem George Wardy Kenny Stevens Horacio Robhin Jack Curtice

Charley Tripp Regains Form in Georgia Kentucky Win

Georgia crushed Kentucky 28 to 13 as Charley Trippi starred with two touchdowns, 69 and 43 yard runs, a fumble return for a TD, and a 31 yard pass. Other results: SMU upset Oklahoma A&M, Miami beat Texas Christian, Boston College routs Kings Point, Georgetown edges Fordham, Wichita State beats Drake, Denver defeats Colorado A&M.

New York Charley Trippi Georgia Kentucky Trippi Johnny Rauch Southern Methodist Oklahoma A. & M Bob Fenimore Aggie Miami Texas Christian Boston College Kings Point Merchant Marine Georgetown Fordham Wichita Drake Denver Colorado A. & M Cole A. & M. D. Denver Davis Elkins Moravian South Carolina Durham South Methodist Baker University Be College Lindsborg Kas New Britain Trenton Kings Point Presbyterian Erskine Wittenberg Wilmington John Carroll Xavier South Dakota Univ North Dakota Univ Moorhead Minn Bemidji Maryville Minoteachers George Washington Rollins Wichita Kas Washburn Univ Iowa Wesleyan Southwestern Tech Southwestern of Kansas Southeastern State Central State Okla East Central State College of the Ozarks Boise Junior College Lewiston Normal Kansas Wesleyan Ottawa Univ Ottawa Eas Midland York Eastern Washington St. Martin’s

Football Scores Across Cities This Week

Football results from multiple Arizona towns show Tucson 28 over North Phoenix 6, Safford 40 over Phoenix Tech 0, Prescott 45 over Flagstaff 7, Mesa 28 over St. Marys 6, Benson 39 over Willcox 6, Bisbee 20 over Nogales 9, Douglas 43 over Tombstone 0, Chandler 7 over Ajo 19, Globe 37 over Thatcher 0, Phoenix Union 26 over Glendale 13, Yuma 34 over Calexico California, Casa Grande 34 over Superior 13. St Johns and Snowflake tied 6 to 6. Globe and Thatcher shutouts noted.

Tucson North Phoenix Safford Phoenix Tech Miami Tempe Holbrook Williams Prescott Flagstaff Mesa St. Mary’s Benson Willcox Bisbee Nogales St. Johns Snowflake Douglas Tombstone Ajo Chandler Globe Thatcher Phoenix Union Glendale Yuma Calexico Calif. C. Clarkdale Kingman Casa Grande Superior

College football scores from multiple teams across the nation

A summary of college football results showing Loyola Los Angeles, Texas Christian and others with various scores. Notable games include Boston College over Kings Point 56 to 7, South Carolina 14 over Durham 7, and Georgetown 8 over Fordham 7. The list also records ties and shutouts across multiple small colleges.

Zaharias Favored To Beat Hicks In Texas Open Final

Fort Worth Tex Oct 12 Mrs Babe Didrikson Zaharias seeks her sixth victory of the year as she meets Betty Hicks in the Texas Women s Open final. Zaharias beat Betty Jameson 2 and 1 in the semifinals while Hicks edged Dot Kielty 2 and 1. The two led from the start in a tense showdown with Zaharias ahead most the way.

Fort Worth Tex U.P Babe Didrikson Zaharias Betty Hicks Zaharias Texas Denver Betty Jameson Miss Hicks Long Beach Calif Dot Kielty Los Angeles

Hot Rod Event Racing Feature at Tucson Tracks

A hot rod race on the big Tucson rodeo track highlights tomorrow's racing program, with midget races on the smaller track. Events include time trials, trophy dash, four eliminations, a match race, and the main event starting at 2 p.m. Phoenix racers Bob Millit Bud Ball Bud Reiber and Bob Hornbrook compete against Tucson drivers. Tucson’s Matt Golav, recovering from a dislocated shoulder and four broken ribs after last Sunday's crash, will not race soon.

Tucson Bob Millit Bud Ball Bud Reiber Bob Hornbrook Phoenix

Shriners Meet Knights In Randolph Park Showdown

Rival managers announced the Shrine club and Knights of Columbus softball teams are in top shape for tomorrow night’s game at Randolph Park at 7 p m. veteran pitcher Dr William J Hillas will start for the Knights with either Hi Corbett or Reuben Gold for the Shriners. Shrine roster includes Corbett Gold Hoefle Minarick Watson Drachman Brewster Goodell Buehman Martin Grauman Hayhurst Cummings. Knights’ starting lineup may feature O Dowd Narciso Salvatierra Mayer Felix Reidy Pacheco Rauscher Robles Laos Krzyzanowski and Hillas.

E Shrine Club Knights of Columbus Randolph Park Wiliam J. Hillas Jon Knights Hi Corbett Reuben Gold Shriners Shrine Club Corbett Gold Mel Hoefle al Minarick Billie Watson Harry Drachman Chick Brewster Fred Goodell al Buehman Jerry Martin Sam Grauman Darrell E. Hayhurst William A. Cummings John J. O'Dowd John J. Narciso Robert Salvatierra Paul M. Mayer Louis J. Felix James Reidy Art Pacheco John Raus

San Francisco Triumphs Over Seattle In Coast Cup Final

A year ago San Francisco defeated Seattle 6 to 5 in the sixth game to win the Pacific Coast League Governor's Cup playoff four games to one.

San Francisco Seattle

Mesa Defeats Knights 28-6 in Friday High School Football

The Mesa Jackrabbits beat St. Mary's Knights 28 to 6 while Tucson Badgers overwhelmed North Phoenix Mustangs by the same score. Prescott Badgers crushed Flagstaff 45 to 7. Phoenix Union topped Glendale 26-13. Clarkdale defeated Kingman 53 to 7. Safford beat Phoenix Tech 40-0. Tempe edged Miami 7-2. Yuma defeated Calexico 34-0. Casa Grande topped Buckeye 25-6.

Associated Press Mesa Jackrabbits Tucson Badgers Jackrabbits St. Mary’s Knights Badgers North Phoenix Mustangs Glendale Cardinals Kingman Bulldogs Cardinals Phoenix Union Coyote Kingman Clarkdale Prescott Flagstaff Eagles Eagles Badger Wilford Whizzer Puma Safford Bulldogs Phoenix Phoenix Tech Tempe Buffaloes Miami Yuma St. Mary’s Calexico Calif Casa Grande Buckeye

Baum & Adamson lead Old Pueblo bowling records in league

Baum & Adamson tied with Arizona Cigar rollers for high team series 2889 and high game 1043 after one month. Charley Brouse posts high individual series 641 with 208 211 222. Johnny Goosert and Eddie Mockey tie for high single game 247, Mockey adding a 629 series. Team standings mention five years ago New York defeated Philadelphia 16-0 and Chicago Bears beat Cardinals 53-7 in NFL.

Baum & Adamson Old Pueblo Arizona Cigar Rollers Charley Brouse Johnny Goosert Charley Fowler's Eddie Mockey ABC Beer Kegler Mockey New York Philadelphia Chicago Bears Cardinals

Brecheen Masters Sixth Game For World Series Bid

The 1946 World Series nears a deciding moment as Harry Brecheen faces Boston in St Louis with the Cardinals trailing 3-2. Joe Cronin’s Red Sox need one more win, while Brecheen seeks a pivotal performance. Ted Williams drives in a first inning run, Don Gutteridge and Leon Culberson deliver key hits, and Boston builds a lead before late Cardinals pressure.

Jack Hand ST. Louis Harry the Cat) Brecheen Boston Red Sox Sportsman’s Park St. Louis Cardinals Joe Cronin Sox Brecheen Don Gutteridge Bobby Doerr Leon Culberson Dobson Howie Pollet al Brazie Boston Ted Williams Pollet Gutteridge Roy Partee Partee Joe Garagiola Terry Moore Lee Ballanfant Garagiola Dyer Birds Harry Walker Johnny Pesky Walker Culbertson Joe Dobson Coolidge High

Tempe Bulldogs Face Nevada Wolf Pack in Tough Test

Reno Nevada October 12 The Arizona State Bulldogs from Tempe Ariz are heavy underdogs as they meet the University of Nevada Wolf Pack in a college football game The Bulldogs seek a second win in four starts after beating Pepperdine 13 12 and tying Williams 6 6 while falling 67 0 to Arizona Wildcats.

Reno Nev Arizona State Bulldogs Tempe Ariz University of Nevada Wolf Pack Bulldogs George Pepperdine’ College Williams Field University of Arizona Wildcats

Series At A Glance Bese ALD

Baseball series at a glance for the ALD stretch shows sixth game on Sunday October 13 in St Louis with Brecheen 15 15 facing Harris 17 9. expected attendance 35000. weather sunny in 60s. Mutual broadcast begins 1 15 CST. If needed seventh game Tuesday October 15 in St Louis. First five games receipts 741252 with commissioner share 11118680 and clubs share 81730 each.

Sun St. Louis Ap Trmance Onte Eee O Piewers

Bison Fall Short as Miami Edges Buffalo 17-14

The Buffalo Bisons remained winless in the All America conference after a late 17-14 defeat by Miami. Two Bison fumbles set up Miami touchdowns, and Little Johnny Vardian kicked a 15 yard field goal to seal the game. Glenn Dobbs sparked Brooklyn early as Chicago rallied with two late touchdowns and a tying drive from a 64 yard lateral to force the 21-21 result with the Dodgers.

Buffalo Bisons Mijami Seahawks Buffalo Brooklyn Chicago Rockets Dodgers Miami Bisons Johnny Vardian Glenn Dobbs Chicago Bob Hoernschmeyer Ralph Reywood Dodger Ned Matthews Steve Nemeth

Bertelli To Call Signals For Dons

Angelo Bertelli, former Notre Dame All American, will call signals for the Los Angeles Dons tonight against the San Francisco 49ers at Gilmore Stadium. This marks his first appearance as signal caller after joining the Dons via a court decision and his action versus the Rockets in Chicago last week.

Los Angeles Ur— Angelo Bertelli Notre Dame Los Angeles Dons San Francisco 49Ers Gilmore Stadium Bertelli Dons Chicago Rockets

Dobson Thrills Coolidge Fans

In Boston Fenway, Joe Dobson pitched a four hit World Series win dedicated to his late father. The Coolidge High School star, who once skipped classes to hear games on the radio, rose from humble beginnings in Florence grammar school to hero status as his family in Coolidge listened, hoping for more glory next month.

Phoenix Coolidge High School Clinton M. Mangum Boston Joe Mangum Mangan Detroit Coolidge Joe Dobson Fenway Park Fay Glenn

Leading AP poll teams list three years ago

The Associated Press poll three years earlier ranked Notre Dame Army Navy Penn Purdue Duke Iowa Pre Flight Southern California Michigan and College of Pacific among the leading football programs.

Associated Press Notre Dame Army Navy Penn Purdue Duke Iowa Southern California Michigan College of Pacific

Carey Scores Three Times On Long Runs In Easy Game

Tucson High beats North Phoenix Coyotes 28 to 6 as Carey launches a 65 yard run, a 65 yard dash, and a 23 yard TD plus four extra points. Eddie Jacome adds the other Tucson score, while coach Rollin Gridley rests reserves after early advantage.

Carey Bill Lucas Lee Carey Tucson High Phoenix Coyotes Tucson Eddie Jacome Badger Rollin T. Gridley Mustangs Vernon Lovett Gridley Badgers Mesa Bob Bailey Mustang del Taylor Jacome

Huskies Defeat Cossacks 54 to 0 in After School League

Safford Huskies routed Mansfeld Cossacks 54 0 in a class A game at Mansfeld highlighted by a 45 yard pass from Bill Farra gut to Ernie Higuera and three rushing TDs by Manny Gallardo.

Safford Huskies Mansfeld Mansfeld Cossacks Bill Farragut Ernie Higuera Manny Gallardo Safford Eaglefield Mansfeld Red Devils Safford Comets Red Devil Tom Meehan Craig Drachman Ed Brown Lee Kenner Oscar Fisher Comet Devil Chew Law Coyote Kids Gophers

Italian ace wins Vanderbilt cup in Roosevelts Raceway race

Ten years ago Tazio Nuvolari dominated the Vanderbilt cup at Roosevelt Raceway, easily winning the $60,000 auto trace by covering 300 miles in 4 hours 43 minutes 44.04 seconds. Foreign drivers swept the top positions with Mauri Rose of Columbus, Ohio, finishing sixth.

Tazio Nuvolari Roosevelt Raceway Mauri Rose Columbus

Yankees Trade Gordon to Indians Shifts in 1946 Roster

The New York Yankees traded star second baseman Joe Gordon to the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Allie Reynolds and cash. Beckman goes to Cleveland as part of the deal, tied to manager Bill Dickey’s resignation and a reorganization after a disappointing season. Reynolds, a fireballer from Bethany Oklahoma, led the American League in strikeouts in his first season with Cleveland and has a 51–47 career record. Gordon, 31, batted .210 in 1946 with 48 RBIs, down from .278 lifetime, and is expected to be 32 in February.

Ted Meier New York New York Yankees Yankees Joe “Flash” Gordon Cleveland Indians Allie Reynolds Yanks Joe Edward Beckman Dickey Johnny Neun Reynolds Bethany Okla Cleveland Wilkes-Barre Gordon Los Angeles

Rare Tucson Mustang rally falls short at end

Eluding tacklers, Carey scores three times as North Phoenix edges Tucson 68 yards from finish. Del Taylor passes to Hilary Johnson and Matteson, while Allred and Zehr make big gains for Tucson. Final seconds see a backfield motion penalty nullify a Mustang TD as Tucson threatens.

Carey North Phoenix Jack Waugh Mustang Dave Askins Tucson Herman Bingham Badgers Mustangs Badger del Taylor Hilary Johnson Johnny Allred Taylor Matteson Allred

Tempe Bulldogs Add Track Star From Southgate

Tempe head coach Don Kinzle praises Arizona State prospects with the enrollment of Joe Payne of Southgate California, the national scholastic shot put champion with a 53.5 foot best, and Joe Batiste, former scholastic hurdles champion, joining the squad as a notable addition.

Tempe Don Kinzle Arizona State College Joe Payne Southgate Calif Kinzle Joe Batiste

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