Badgers Edge Mesa in Thrilling 14-13 Victory
Tucson High Badgers edged Mesa Jackrabbits 14-13 before 9,000 fans as Lee Carey added a late two point effort and perfect extra points. Wilford White scored both Mesa TDs but a missed extra point in the final moments sealed the outcome.
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Bill Lucas Lee Carey
Tucson High Badger
Mesa Jackrabbits
Jackrabbits
Wilford
White
Mesa
Carey
Tucson
Badger
Badgers
Jacks
Mesans
Eddie Jacome
Tucson Reigns As Top Eleven
Tucson Badgers preserved their four year state dominance with a 14 13 win over Mesa after a botched Mesa conversion bounced off the posts. Yuma defeated Glendale 6 0 while Bowie Bears beat North Phoenix 18 6 in nonconference action. Ronnie Coffee and Roy Campbell scored all Prescott Tempe touchdowns in a 34 0 victory.
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Mesa
Tucson High School
Lord of Arizona
Tucson
Badgers
Yuma
Glendale
Cardinals
Bowie Bears
el Paso
Tex
North Phoenix
Texans
Mustangs
Wilford “Whizzer” White
Lee Carey
White
Prescott-Tempe
Prescott
Ronnie Coffee
Roy Campbell
Campbell
Riggs Reaches Coast Tennis Semifinals in Easy Win
In San Francisco on October 19 Bobby Riggs powered past 53 year old Bill Tilden 6-2 6-1 to reach the Pacific coast professional tournament semifinals. Riggs will face Carl Earn after Earn defeated Wayne Sabin 6-2 6-1 yesterday.
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Riggs
Tilden
San Francisco
Bobby Riggs
Bill Tilden
Carl Earn
Wayne Sabin
Referee Rejects Fair Catch Protest In Mesa Contest
Referee Ralph Deal upheld a 15 yard penalty against Mesa after Matt Ford protested a non signal fair catch. Deal cited rule eight section one article three, stating opponents may not interfere with a potential fair catch even if eligible to recover. Analysts listed officials Gardner Stephens and Westervelt.
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Ralph Deal
Matt Ford
Mesa
Deal
Tucson Pas
Gardner Stephens
Ecreee
Ncccecse
Armnosos
W. W. Westervelt
Huskies Dominate Trojans 39 0 At Eaglefield Rillito Track
The Safford Huskies opened strong and shut out the Catalina Trojans 39 to 0 in a class A Touch Football game at Eaglefield. Benny Rincon connected with Robert Hughes Manny Gallardo and Ernest Higuera on multiple long passes as Safford pulled away in the first and fourth quarters.
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Safford Huskies
Catalina Trojans
Eaglefield
Husky
Benny Rincon
Robert Hughes
Rincon
Manny Gallardo
Ernest Higuera
Gallardo
Manny Valdez
Higuera
Roskruge Spiders
Safford Black Hawks
Mansfeld
Catalina Cats
Johnny Pfrimmer
Raymond Jones
Dunbar Skyliners
Estevan
Roskruge Flashes
Robert Arcchederra
Gilbert Quiroz
Record crowds set betting world mark in Jamaica show
A Jamaica program drew 46 715 fans a year ago and generated 4 349 835 dollars in wagers on a seven race card. Five years back John Borican claimed the AAU pentathlon title becoming the first athlete to hold both pentathlon and decathlon crowns in the same year.
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Jamaica
John Borican
18 000 000 Fans See Ball Games
New York spectators filled major league parks during 1946 totaling 18 612 704 for both leagues. The New York Yankees set a new individual record with 2 309 029 attendees, while the American League drew 9 666 421 and the National League 8 946 283.
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New York
New York Yankees
Associated Press
Chicago Cubs
Mixed football scores from colleges and high schools across events
A wide list of football results across colleges and high schools includes Findlay over Morris Harvey 7 to 6, West Va Wesleyan 6, Murray 6, Chattanooga 34, Ohio Earlham 13, Wilmington 20 to Detroit 14, Tulsa 14 to West Virginia 0, Atlantic Christian 19 Campbell 6, Muskingum 33 Centerbury 132, St. Lawrence 7 Ithaca College 2, Washington State College Jayvees 24 Idaho Jayvees 20, Mesa Junior College 26 Snow College 0, Bethany 31 Bethel C Howard Payne 24, Austin College 0 Illinois Wesleyan 0, Northern State Teachers Dekalb 20, Haskell 6, Northeastern Oklahoma A M 27, East Central Oklahoma State 7, Cameron ? , Mankato Teachers 21 Bemidji Minnesota Teachers 12, Lock Haven 13, West Chester Teachers 6, Hardin Simmons 49 New Mexico, Tucson 14 Mesa 13 Globe 6 Bisbee 0 Benson 58 St David 32 Prescott 34 Tempe 0 Florence 7 Coolidge 0 Bowie El Paso 18 North Phoenix Din v Clarkdale 27 Williams 6 Casa 20 Ajo 13 Gman Flagstaff 12 St Johns 6 Snowflake 34 Round Valley 0 Six Man Ft Thomas 24 Willcox 24 Hyden 22 Cr y 0 Anes Peoria 2 Tolleson 54? Gilbert 26 Tie Litchfield Park 21 Wickenburg 19
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France
Findlay
Morris Harvey
West Va
Wesleyan
Murray
Chattanooga
Ohio Earlham
Wilmington G. U. of Detroit
Tulsa
West Virginia
Zemple
Atlantic Christian
Campbell
Muskingum
Centerbury
Ind
St. Lawrence
Ithaca College
Washington State College Javees
University of Idaho Jayvees
Mesa Junior College
Utah
Snow College
Bethany
Bethel
Mankato
Bemidji Minnesota
Lock Haven
West Chester
Hardin-Simmons
New Mexico
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Benson
St. David
Prescott
Tempe
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Coolidge
Bowie
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Tex
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Williams
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Ajo
Gman Flagstaff
St. Johns
Snowflake
Round Valley
Thomas A
Willcox
Hyden
Cry
Peoria
Tolleson
Gilbert
Litchfield Park
Wickenburg
Betz Favored In Mexican Tourney Final
In Mexico City Pauline Betz US and Wimbledon champion was favored to win the Pan American women's singles title by defeating Margaret Osborne California in the final. Osborne eliminated Doris Hart 6 0 6 2 while Hart was cooled by a cold. Men's doubles and singles results also noted with Parker Falkenburg and Segura advancing to key matches.
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Mexico City
Pauline Betz
U. S
Margaret Osborne
California
Miss Betz
Louise Brough
Beverly Hills
Calif
Miss Osborne
Doris Hart
Miami
Miss Hart
Frank Parker
Bob Falkenburg
Miss Brough
Jean Bostock
England
Barbara Krase
San Francisco
Osborne-Brough
Parker
Segura
Los Angeles
Armando Vega
Wildcats Hold Early Basketball Drills at U of A
The University of Arizona Wildcats begin afternoon workouts in the university gym from 4:00 to 5:30 p m Monday through Friday. Nine returning lettermen join many newcomers under coaches Marvin Borodkin Stewart Udall and George Genung. Fred Enke will miss workouts until November due to football duties. The season opener is set for early December.
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University of Arizona Wildcat
U of A
Marvin Borodkin
Stewart Udall
George Genung
Fred Enke
Bartell Named Coach for Sacramento Solons
Sacramento reports Dick Bartell ex Giants star signed a two year contract to manage the Sacramento Solons of the Pacific Coast League. The club board announced the deal and Bartell will represent the team at the Coast league meeting in Los Angeles. Bartell has previously stints with Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago National League clubs and the Detroit Tigers.
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Sacramento
Dick Bartell
New York Giant
Sacramento Solons
Bartell
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Iladelphia
Chicago
Detroit Tigers
Giants
Top college grid slate as season ends with key matchups
New York Oct 19 The grid season closes with Tennessee vs Alabama at Knoxville and Texas vs Arkansas at Austin. Army vs Columbia and Navy vs North Carolina also on slate. Detroit upsets Tulsa 20 14. Maryland edges VPI 6 0. Temple defeats West Virginia 16 0.
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Volunteers
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West Point Cadets
Lou Little
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Michie Stadium
Earl Blaik
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Stagg Eleven In Good Shape for Arizona Tilt Tonight
A crowd of over 13 000 fans is expected at 8 p m as Mike Casteel's Wildcats meet Amos Alonzo Stagg's College of the Pacific in a Mother s and Dad s night game The Tigers carry a lone defeat this season 7 6 to Oregon while Arizona lost 14 7 to Utah Key players are sidelined by injuries but Stagg plans a first string lineup Strong CAT and COP lines are noted with several top scorers and punters The Grand Old Man of football is highlighted for his long career and innovations
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Jupiter
Ashwood
Red Wagon
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Albuquerque
Cinco de Mayo
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del Week
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Joe II
Annetta
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Ruban
Mr. Orchard
Sethelloma
Thixton
Jef Counsel
Cal Naishapur
King Cargo
Speedy
English Manor
Conrad F
Sir Larkmead
Wamous Kitty
Flash
Art Converse
Wildcat
Prescott
Arizona State College
Flagstaff
Army
Converse
Reggie Russell
Arizona
Mike Casteel
Wildcats
Amos Alonzo Stagg
College of the Pacific
Tigers
Oregon
Cats
Utah
Stagg
Casteel
Varsity
University of Chicago
Walter Camp
Yale
Springfield College
Madison Square Garden
Coutchie Resigns as Arizona State Football Coach
Tempe Oct 19 Steve Coutchie head football coach at Arizona State college offers resignation citing disappointing season results. Officials say resignation not accepted and action awaits athletic committee meeting next Tuesday. Tempe has tied Williams Field 6 6, beat Pepperdine 13 12, lost to Arizona 67 0 and Nevada 74 2. Coutchie a former Illinois star and Mesa coach for 17 years states his intent to step down at contract end.
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Tempe
Steve Coutchie
Arizona State College
Arizona State
Williams Field
Pepperdine College of Los Angeles
University of Arizona
University of Nevada
Coutchie
Red Grange
University of Illnois
Mesa
Portland University
R. H. Lavik
College Athletic Department
Rockets Crush Miami Pros In All America Conference Game
Chicago Rockets dismantled the Miami Seahawks 28 to 7 as Miami failed to gain a first down in the first half. Bob Hoernschemeyer and Elroy Hirsch starred for the Rockets with a scoring pass, a key assist, and decisive rushing. Steve Nemeth added four conversions.
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Miami Seahawks
Seahawks
Chicago Rockets
Rockets
Miami
Rocket
Bob Hoernschemeyer
Elroy Hirsch
Hoernschemeyer
Frank Guillen
Steve Nemeth
Maine Chance Sends 26 Horses to Santa Anita for Winter Meet
Arcadia Calif Oct 19 Twenty six thoroughbreds from the Maine Chance stable have arrived at Santa Anita for the winter racing meet opening December 28. Notables include Knockdown Lord Boswell Colony Boy and Star Pilot the first Maine Chance division to reach the coast. An Elizabeth Arden Stable division led by Beaugay will follow from New York later this fall.
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Arcadia
Calif
Maine Chance
Knockdown
Lord Boswell
Colony Boy
Star Pilot
Santa Anita
Elizabeth Arden
Beaugay
New York
Arizona Field Hockey Exhibition for Mother and Dad's Day
Two varsity squads from last year's Arizona women field hockey teams will play an exhibition at 2 45 p m today on the women's athletic field. Captains Nora Keen and Maxine McCain lead the teams with Harriet Leece as sports leader and Miss Betty Jacklin guiding the program.
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University of Arizona
Nora Keen
Maxine McCain
Harriet Leece
Betty Jacklin
Starting Lineup for Arizona vs Pacific Teams Listed
The lineup includes Spilsbury Rohde Varner Ker Wuertz Campora Corbitt Hall Marsh Frances'i Morrison Giannini Crum Brumm Hogan Torvick Enke Orvis Penn Hardin Levin Klein with officials Referee J. A. Thayer Umpire Del Se crist Field judge Jack Taylor Head linesman B. C. Doolen
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Pacific
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LE Rohde
Varner
LT Ker
Wuertz
LG Campora
Corbitt
C Hall
Marsh
RG Frances’i
Morrison
RT Giannini
Crum
RE Brumm
Hogan
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Enke
LH Orvis
Penn
RH Hardin
Levin
FB Klein
J. A. Thayer
Buena Vista
del Secrist
Wash
Jeff
Jack Taylor
Daniel Baker
B. C. Doolen
Illinois
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