Baseball league picks Riney Salmon as president at Globe meeting
Phoenix attorney Riney B. Salmon was named president of the Arizona-Texas baseball league at Sun day’s Globe gathering. H. S. Corbett, Tucson Cowboys president, praised the choice, and George Mickle as vice president and Joe SeMah as secretary also received full approval. Corbett noted Juarez plans to add lights next season and a younger team with new backers. The article also recalls Salmon’s brother Button, UA’s Bear Down gym namesake, and his death in a 1926 car accident after which his teammates were urged to bear down.
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Mohawks Dominate D Division With 25-0 Win Over Pigeons
Roskruge Mohawks stay atop the D division after a 25-0 victory at Eagle Field led by Louis the Flash Pesqueira who connected on three TD passes. Teammates Billy Don, Conrad Romero, and Ray Delgado caught scores while Romero added a pick six.
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Pyles Evil Eye Hexes On Cat Opponents
Column by W Wetwash Pyle claims his presence in the stands helps Arizona teams win and recounts past hexes on opposing squads. He jokes about promotions and even offers a benefit show as Army seeks a new coach or strategy in the wake of recent games.
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Nogales Football Facing Amphi After Key Injuries
Nogales coach Harry O'Mealy battles setbacks as three players are sidelined in prep for the Southern conference clash with Amphi's Panthers in Tucson. Regular end Bob Bristol is out with a broken ankle, fullback Jackie Crowe and quarterback Tavo Carrasco miss time with injuries, but Bill Alexander and Carlos Rivera return to bolster the line. The team hopes a bright outlook persists with many players returning next year.
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Morey
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Chick Preciado
Abe Trujillo
Mealy
Wisconsin
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Arm strong Wins Featherweight World Title at MSG
Ten years ago Henry Armstrong clinched the featherweight world title with a knockout of Petey Sarron in six rounds at Madison Square Garden.
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Robinson Knocks Out Wilson in Seventh Round
Sugar Ray Robinson defended his world welterweight title with a seventh round technical knockout of Jackie Wilson in a nontitle bout at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Referee Abe Roth halted the bout at 1 35 after Robinson’s barrage followed a late warning as 8 500 fans cheered the champion’s decisive finish.
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Jones Exhibit Showcases Bobby Jones Bronzed Shoes in Tucson
On display at El Chico in Tucson a bronzed golf shoe worn by Bobby Jones is shown. The item honors his 1930 slam year when he captured the U S Open U S Amateur British Open and British Amateur titles.
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Writer to Speak at Kiwanis Town Meeting Forum
A special announcement says the writer will join the Kiwanis Town Meeting of the Air this Friday at the Pioneer hotel. The forum features columnists William R. Mathews and Tex Oliver with Senator William F. Kimball as moderator discussing The Pro and Con of Football as it Affects the University of Arizona.
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Sports Column Riffs On Football Formations And Fans
The writer critiques football tactics and formations from a fan perspective. He jokes about the Army team’s long winning streak ending after 32 games and mocks the T formation while praising simpler play. He praises entertainment value and jokes about substitutions and humor in sports writing.
28-1 Horse Wins Big British Race at Newmarket
Fairey Fulmar a four year old chestnut colt shocked spectators by taking the Cambridgeshire handicap at Newmarket England paying 28 to 1. Mighty Maharatta the 5 to 1 favorite finished out of the money in this Irish hospital Sweepstakes event. A star at 100 to 1 placed second with Amiral's Yarn 33 to 1 third and Red Flag fourth in the nine furlong race.
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Jamaica Track Closes Season With Remsen Handicap Finish
A year ago Phalanx captured the $20,000 added Remsen handicap as Jamaica racecourse ended its season. The feature drew strong fields and signaled the close of a busy meet.
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Wildcats Draw 44 300 In Three Home Games
The University of Arizona Wildcats attracted about 44 300 to their first three home football games aided by an enlarged stadium and growing Tucson population. Attendance could rise further as temporary stands fill and the stadium expands toward a horseshoe shape.
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Plans for UA track meet announced for intramural events
University of Arizona track coach Liney Gibbings said fall intramurals will run Monday Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Trials in the 75 and 150 yard dashes and the 70 yard high hurdles and 120 yard low hurdles will be held tomorrow.
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Crowds Pack Opening NHL Games for Hawks and Rangers
The Chicago Blackhawks draw about 17 000 at Chicago Stadium to face Detroit while the New York Rangers bring around 15 000 to Madison Square Garden for their 22nd home season opener against the Boston Bruins As both clubs seek to bolster rosters President Bill Tobin offered 55000 for defensemen Bob Goldham Elwyn Morris and center Gus Bodnar and Toronto and Montreal trade talks continued over Max Bentley.
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New Program At Santa Rita Park Inaugurated
The city recreation department announces a winter program at the Santa Rita recreation area on 22nd Street. Occasional kid league games will be played on the floodlit field. The final two games of the Community Center Touch Football league first round are set for 8 p.m. tomorrow between Oury and Santa Rosa, and Carillo and Estevan centers. Officials in charge are Al Faccio, Gale Bell, Ernie Batiste and Ernie Navarro.
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Badgers Travel to Face Bulldogs in Weeknight Showdown
The Tucson High Badgers prepare to host the Douglas Bulldogs on Friday aiming to avenge last year’s upset loss. Coach Rollin Gridley trains the squad hard as injuries mount with Hal Cunningham out for the season along with Roger Johnson and Johnny Allred. forward progress focus centers on blocking and scrimmage work while the Bulldogs counter with Gib Dawson and a strong line led by Dick Washington.
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Teeny Gaston
Jerry Lorenzen
Toledo
Gib Dawson
Dawson
Dick Washington
John Stewart
Jack Maddox
Clint Dunagan
Conerly Sets Pace In Total Offense And Passes
Mississippi star Charlie Conerly leads the nation in total offense for the second straight week with 911 yards and 10 touchdown passes. Rex Olsen of Brigham Young tops yardage in passing, while Rossides for Columbia racks up 285 yards against Army.
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Lou Little UP Coach Of Week
United Press names Lou Little of Columbia Lions coach of the week after a 21 to 20 upset of Army Cadets. Columbia trailed 20 to 7 in the fourth quarter but rallied with sharp passing by Gene Rossides and clutch plays from Bill Swiacki and Lou Kusserow to snatch the victory.
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Phoenix Open Golf Set for Jan 23 25 at Phoenix Country Club
The $10 000 Phoenix Open golf tournament will be held at the Phoenix Country Club January 23 25, with a pro am best ball event on January 22. Bob Goldwater, golf chairman of the Phoenix Thunderbirds, announced the schedule.
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Ryder Cup Opens as Britons Poised for Victory
Portland reports predict a British win as Commander Roe says the wet course suits the team and notes strong rounds by Charley Ward Reg Horne and Dai Rees. Walter Hagen counters with confidence noting Americans rely on length and potential edge if the course dries.
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Lew Worsham
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Famed Trotter Is Sold For 70000
Mrs H M Nichols Jr and C F Gaines of Lexington Ky buy harness trotter Algiers for 70000 in Chicago. 79 year old Edward J Baker sells his racing stable at auction setting a new record for trotters. Previous auction high was 60000. Arion fetched 125000 in a private sale decades ago.
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Pro Football Player Warrington Suspended Then Placed on Probation
New York October 29 Deputy commissioner O Kessing of the All America conference lifted the suspension of Caleb Tex Warrington a Brooklyn center. Warrington remains on probation for the season after a violent argument with an official during a game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and Buffalo Bills in Buffalo last Sunday. He had been suspended for the rest of the 1947 season and fined 500 dollars.
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California Bears Lead PCC in Offense Despite Loss to USC
PCC statistics show California averaging 349 offensive yards per game to lead the league, with UCLA second at 336 and USC at 335. Washington tops defense, allowing 166 yards per game, while UCLA, Oregon, and Montana excel in punting around 39 yards. Norm Van Brocklin of Oregon leads in total offense and passing yards.
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