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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1962
Page
7
Colorado State College coaching session at the Garden Theatre features Dick Rees. He argues coaches must be like guardians to their players, ready to tackle many challenges with a broad, disciplined philosophy.
In Plainfield New Jersey AP reports Mickey Wright the favored pro golfer from Dallas trails the field after four rounds at the McAuliffe Women’s Golf Tournament. Mary Lena Faulk of Sea Island Ga and Kathy Whitworth of Dallas lead 27 pros with 7 under par scores as Wright struggles on the Pine Field Country Club course. Prize money totals $9000 in this field.
Obituary notices list Fr. Guyton and Braulio Matrada families with multiple survivors including 24 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services include a rosary Friday at Adnoizon Memorial Chapel and mass Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gil crest with interment at Miznab. another notice for John Manis of 1522 2nd St with arrangements pending, and a companion line noting local survivors and memorial plans.
AP reports Mile High Kennel Club, second busiest greyhound track in the country, opens its racing season Friday with night wagering at Wonderland Track. Mile High has surpassed $20 million in handle last year while Cloverleaf Kennel Club near Loveland posted a spring meet record with an 18 percent wagering boost. The Mile High president says they will not use the twin-quin form of wagering used at Cloverleaf and other tracks.
Barbara MeIntire and Joann Degen reach the championship flight at the Denver Women's Invitational Golf Tournament. Aliss MeIntire defeats Joann Ivkland 4-3 to claim the title, while Degen ousts Paula Sue Griswold amid late drama.
The local American Legion baseball schedule lists games across Cheyenne Greeley Aurora La Salle Louisville and Fort Morgan with start times around 2 to 8 pm. It notes Sunday matchups including Greeley at La Salle and Greeley Elks versus Longmont among others with several venues mentioned.
Italy State discus thrower Jay Silvester vaulted to 206 feet in a Walnut practice throw, surpassing his own world record of 199 feet 2 inches though unofficial. The mark follows recent record breaks, with Russia’s Vladimir Trusengev-l rumored to have posted 200 feet 2 inches at Leningrad on June 4. Silvester, listed as Santa Clara Valley Youth Village representative, competes in AAU track and field championships Saturday.
Dick Jarrard of the University of Wyoming wins the saddle by one riding as opening night kicks off the College Rodeo Finals. California Polytechnical College rider Jack Sparrowko and Casper native Rex Prewitt tie for first in bareback riding. Gary Murphy of Montana State College leads calf roping with 174 points. Myrl Goodwin and Taylor of Northern Montana College post top barrel times. Other events see Pete Hewis, Sul Ross State College, 7.4 seconds in bull riding and Maria Mass of Colorado State University clock 14.2 seconds in goats. Final rounds set for Friday and weekend shows.
The Associated Press reports Greek Money to carry 126 pounds at Helmont Stakes on home ground with J L Hotz aboard. Owner Donald P. Ross and trainer Buddy Riabes highlighted as key names. Other entries include Water Hale and Crimean Saima with varying weights, reflecting a deep field after a standout Derby season.
Kansas City reports Blair Work 34 former Colorado State University fullback named football coach at Wheat Ridge High School succeeding Bill Knuckles who joined Whitworth College. Work led Wheat Ridge to victory by closing the game with a series of outs and has a background in wrestling and athletics.
By Bob Myers Walnut California AP Eightt reporters note the AAU track and field carnival opens with 400 plus athletes at Memorial Stadium San Antonio College near Los Angeles. World record attempts loom as Dallas Long Frank Budd Robert Hayes challenge in events like the 100 yard dash 320 yard hurdles and shot put with top marks from Long 65 feet 0 inches Budd 8.25 Hayes 9.2 and Tarr 13.3.
The American League standings show Cleveland 32 25 with a 49 games tally, Minnesota and New York near .500. Thursday results include New York 3 Baltimore 0 and Boston 3 Cleveland 0, Detroit 6 Washington 2, Chicago 6 Minnesota 2, while other games involve Kansas City and Los Angeles. Upcoming schedule lists New York at Detroit and Washington at Cleveland, among others.
Salt Lake City halted the Rainiers threat in a doubleheader while San Diego kept its title bid alive with a close win over Vancouver. Cincinnati won in Los Angeles as Milwaukee edged San Francisco. Portland split with Hawaii, and Tacoma and Spokane divided games with Spokane taking the nightcap in 12 innings.
Omaha edged Denver 4-1 to break a second place tie. Joe Alto belli and Jim Williams delivered key triples in the fourth and fifth, while Ken Breeden scattered nine hits for Omaha. Breeden improved to 3-0 on the season, with Dallas Fort Worth and Louisville leaders in action later.
Summary of scattered minor league results across the year’s circuits, listing teams like Omaha, Dallas, Louisville, Indianapolis, and Boise with partial scores. Includes references to the Pacific Coast, Texas, and International leagues and several city matchups such as Tulsa versus Amarillo, Buffalo versus Columbus, and Toronto versus Richmond, among others.
Denver Broncos announce a August 31 preseason game at 8 p.m. in Stockton California against the Oakland Raiders due to fan interest in northern California. Bronco officials expect strong turnout and potential promotions. Lions linebacker Dave Lloyd remains missing after a March trade from the Browns, while Packers sign veteran linemen Forrest Gregg Norm Masters and Bob Skoronski to bolster blocking ahead of the 1962 season.
The report notes Belinsky earning his seventh win of the season after a rough period following an all-night party that cost him $250 in trouble with manager Bill Rigney. It recalls his rise from a minor league losing pitcher to fame for a mid May no-hitter versus Baltimore and a 1-0 shutout of Boston on May 20, before wobbling in later starts.
Chuck McKinsey advances to the semifinal round of the Leedom Tepels Championship with a late surge, defeating Newt Fra in a decisive victory. The match featured strong play by McKinsey as Wawtachee-erie 8 2.74 marked a notable performance.
The North Sterling Reservoir reports poor bank fishing but good boat fishing with crappie thriving and several species like white bass walleyes and channel catfish ranging from poor to fair. Many lakes show fair to good fishing while high lakes remain mostly frozen or opening, rivers are high and lively with brook trout in small streams.
Stanford report notes Rafael Osuna the top seed survives with nine match points but three other top seeds fall. Marty Riessen Northwestern and Bill Lenoir Arizona win upsets as Riessen meets Lenoir in semifinal action. Osuna faces Ramsey Barnhart after Barnhart upset Paul Palmer UCLA.
Buffalo Bills announce the signing of Booker Edgerton, a versatile back and defensive specialist. Ken Strang, a former Giants star, is hired as a special kicking coach as New York preps for training at Fairfield University. In Toledo the World Wrestling Championships begin with Turkish star rising after a strong first day, leading the field after six wins and one loss.
Hale Irwin, 17, of Boulder won the Colorado Junior Colt Championship at Boulder Country Club with a 54-hole total of 210 three under par. Tad Polumbus of Cherry Hills defeated Bill Artist of Greeley in a sudden death playoff after 64 holes, final round scores 70 and 71 respectively.
The Weld County Fish and Wildlife Association will host a Sunday fun shoot at its rifle range five miles west and five miles south of Greeley from 12 30 to 4 50 pm. Events include high power .22 scope and iron sight divisions with cash prizes for the winners.
The article praises shiny spoons as versatile lures across fishing styles and regions. It notes their ubiquity in the Midwest and South for bass, and their broad usefulness for northerns and deep sea species, explaining how gradual wobble mimics a wounded minnow and triggers predatory instincts. It also acknowledges other lures but argues spoons remain foremost for universal effectiveness.
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