Pyle Reflects on Coaching and Coffee in Satirical Column
The writer laments columnists coaching and recalls a Saturday game featuring Texas Western. He riffs on coffee drinkers and idiosyncrasies at a local dispenser, then shifts to a humorous football guide on end play and blocking, recalling Florida normal coaching memories and a joke about Texas Tech winds.
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Badgers Prep For St Mary's After Rough Scrimmage
Tucson high varsity is held by third stringers in a rugged drill as coach Jason Greer reshuffles the line and QB rotation. Frank McDaniel moves to right tackle, Charlie Delfosse to left tackle, Richard Ford returns to practice but doubtful for Friday. Badgers carry a 2-2 record heading into the showdown with unbeaten St. Mary's Knights in Tempe.
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Arizona
Louis to Referee Main Event at Olympic Auditorium
Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis referees the main event on the wrestling card at the Olympic Auditorium. The feature tag match pits Gino Garibaldi and Leo Garibaldi against Lee Henning and Marvin Jones in Los Angeles.
Charles Breezes Through Andrews in Exhibition Bout
Ezzard Charles overwhelmed Sonny Andrews in four exhibition rounds at Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles with swift left hooks and right crosses. Andrews bled from the ear and wore a puffed left eye, while Charles dominated the action with ease. A two round exhibition for Charles’ stable mate Al Smith was canceled. Rudy Garcia defeated Joey Clemo by unanimous decision in the featured 10 rounder, extending Garcia’s undefeated streak to 17.
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Sonny Andrews
Olympic Auditorium
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al Smith
Cincinnati
Rudy Garcia
Joey Clemo
Portland
Ore
Garcia
A New Excuse For Not Riding Winner
In the Remsen Handicap at Jamaica, Lights Up edged Cornwall by a neck after a late surge. Jockey Bobby Strange said a string snagged in his collar when he tried to raise the whip, preventing a whip strike in the final moments.
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Hall Leads UA Eleven In Rushing But Steady Ground Gains Define Him
Arizona fullback Charlie Hall tops the team in rushing this season with 168 yards on 34 carries through four games, edging teammate Eddie Wolgast by 11 yards. Hall maintains a conference rushing average above four yards per attempt, with punting totals also highlighting his steady all around contribution.
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Czechs Curtail Sports Against West Countries
Prague reports blunt curtailment of athletic competition with Western nations by Czechoslovakia. Only necessary travel to defend world championships or high ranking chances allowed. One Western visitor invited next year, a Swiss soccer team. Russia and other socialist states receive expanded events. Desertions of stars Drobny and Cernik cited as reducing chances for honors.
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Boxing Results From United Press Roundup
Fight results list by city with KOs and decisions. Boxers include Tommy Yarosz of Monaca against Charlie Affif of Pittsburgh. Jimmy Flood of New York winning by disqualification over Armando Amanini of Italy. Anton Raadik of Estonia defeating Tony Di Micco of Chicago. Johnny Cesario of Boston over Sonny Bunn of Washington. Dom Saia of Boston over Sonny Shade of Boston. Paul Roche of Boston over Manuel Batista of New Bedford. Hermie Freeman of Eagle Lake over Jean Richard of Montreal. Bill Petersen of Chicago stopping Hardrock Gordon of Roseburg. John L. Davis of Oakland defeating Harold Jones of Detroit. Also a note: Tennessee beat Alabama to end a 16-game streak three years ago.
Stanford Indians Top PCC in Total Offense
Stanford Indians lead Pacific Coast Conference in total offense with 378.6 yards per game, ahead of Oregon and passing and rushing averages. California tops defense allowing 201.4 yards per game, while Oregon State’s Ken Carpenter leads in total offense at 1,091 yards over five games.
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Southern California
Jim Powers
Oxford Coxswains Accept Cambridge Boat Race Challenge
Oxford university coxswains accept a challenge to row against Cambridge, set for Saturday. Cambridge first issued the challenge 18 years ago.
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Onslow Awaits Word On Post With White Sox
Anxious manager Jack Onslow waits for a verdict from a two man jury on whether he will coach the Chicago White Sox in 1950. Vice President Charlie Comiskey and General Manager Frank Lane weigh a replacement list including Del Baker Paul Richards and a third unidentified candidate.
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Billy Henderson Wins Late TKO Over Ortega in Lubbock
Billy Henderson of Leveland Texas scored a 10th round technical knockout against Manny Ortega of El Paso in Lubbock. It was Hendersons 27th win in 29 professional bouts after a closely contested start that turned in his favor after the fifth round.
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Amphi Gridmen Set to Break Superior Jinx
Amphitheater high prepares for Friday’s clash with Superior high as the Panthers seek to end a two year losing streak to the mining region squad. Amphi tech McCain hopes to test new lineups while missing two starters and awaiting key players’ returns.
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Max Baer Abandons Comeback Plan in Sacramento
Former heavyweight champion Max Baer ends his comeback attempt citing financial prospects as a referee. He notes being over 40 and mentions plans for a television program with Jack Dempsey. Baer did not disclose his exact age and says his wife opposes the comeback.
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Riesgo's Cats Win Golf Center Match
Riesgo's Cats defeated KOPO 12-0 to lead the Major league at Tucson Golf Center. Ed Herreras led winners with 46 while Frank Eyman posted 48 for Rykker Four as they earned seven of twelve points against City Police.
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Bierman Named U P Mentor of Week for Minnesota Gophers
New York Oct 19 United Press honors Bernie Bierman of Minnesota as coach of the week after his Gophers routed Ohio State 27 to 0. Bierman stresses traditional smash tactics and questions Rose Bowl plans while eyeing a Big Ten title and a potential Pasadena trip. He notes Michigan’s rebound as a concern and praises linemen Clayton Tomemaker and Les Nomellini as top players.
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San Diego Pilot Harris Rejoins Senators As Manager
Washington, Oct 19 Bucky Harris agreed to manage the Washington Senators for three years. Harris returns after a prior tenure that included pennants and a World Series title with the club. He previously led San Diego in the Pacific Coast League to the finals before this signing.
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Ducats On Sale For Fight Card At Local Ring
Tickets for Monday night’s boxing card at the Tucson Sports center go on sale with prices 1 2 and 3 dollars plus tax at Crescent Smoke Shop Ray’s Fur Shop and the arena. Main event features Watson Jones Los Angeles and Lloyd Marshall Cleveland in a 10 round light heavyweight bout. Marshall and Jones both veteran fighters with wins over Jimmy Bivins and a knockout win by Marshall over Ezzard Charles. Marshall has fought since 1937 and defeated names like Overlin Risko Yarosz Brouillard Christoforidis Sheppard Williams and Berger. Jones ruled as light heavy west coast champion for two years and faces Nick Barone next month in Syracuse. Barone ranked sixth to world light heavyweight champ Freddie Mills.
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Chester Hayes Wins Local Wrestling Grudge Match
Chester Hayes of Springfield defeated Sammy Menacker of New York in a 20 minute one fall grudge bout at the Tucson Sports Center. The night also featured a three fall draw between Eric Pederson and Karl Kolkowitz with a disputed finish and Al Baffert winning the opener against Jose Macias.
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Telephone Team Defeats Flashes in City Softball Series
The Telephone Numbers beat the Oury Park Flashes 53 to last night at Santa Rita park to take a 1-0 lead in a best-of-three for the class B city championship. Clayton Niles, the winning pitcher, allowed 3 hits. El Rio's Rascals led 1-0 in class C by routing the Tucson Raiders 15-10, with games slated again tonight at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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68 Year-Old Man Bowls 791 Score
Detroit, Oct. 19. Ed Easter, a 68 year-old bowling veteran, rolled a 791 series last night. It is the highest score in the United States this year according to available records. Easter counted 277 288 226 in the Detroit All-Star Classic league. ABC records credit Max Stobba of West Allis Wis with 767 as the previous sanctioned high.
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Barbs Rally In Close Intramural Cage Win
Rudy Delgado scored 17 as the Barbs edged Kappa Sigma 39 38 in University of Arizona intramural basketball. Brad Tolson led Kappa Sigma with 11, Don Howell had 9 for Pi Kappa Alpha in a 43 23 win over Lambda Chi Alpha.
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Injury Sidelines Ace Horse Jockey
Gordon Glisson the nation's leading jockey will be sidelined for at least four weeks after a spill at Jamaica race course. He suffered a fractured clavicle and facial lacerations when thrown from Marine Compo in the third race. The 19 year old had won the previous race for his 249th win of the year.
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Alexander Kaye
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Packy McFarland Heads 10 Round Main Event
Packy McFarland of Davis Monthan air base aims to extend his unbeaten pro run to 10 in a 10 round bout against Chino Alonzo of Agua Prieta at Phoenix next Wednesday. McFarland has eight wins and one draw since turning pro earlier this year. Palomo Corrales of Tucson meets his stablemate in a six rounder with Jimmy Campbell of Phoenix after scoring a third round KO in their prior clash.
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