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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1965
Page
9
Some of the Southwest's top super modified drivers converge on Manzanita Speedway for a seven-event program after 7 30 qualifying on the half mile dirt track. Len Pratt of San Diego leads a Pacific Coast group in a new 1965 Ford powered super with a string of regional wins.
Sue Maxwell of Tulsa shot 72 to reach 145 and lead the Women's Western Golf Open at Beverly Country Club with Mar lene Hagge two strokes back. Sandra Haynie totaled 149 and Judy Torluemke 150, while Car ol Sorenson and Janesville’s own entered with 154. In racing news, Will Schmink ended a six race win streak by beating Huebner in a 30 lap event, with Schmink joining Gene Brown and other Phoenix drivers in the program.
Ten days remain for the Paradise Civitan Club golf tournament at Cubia City Driving Range. Hours are 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. on weekends and 7 to 10 on weekdays. First prize is 250 dollars. nearest to the pin if no ace. Proceeds aid a two week August camp for handicapped children.
Central High extends its three game win streak to 3-3 with a 10-1 victory over IBEW behind Tyler Youngkin two hitter eight strikeouts Magna Plate climbs to 3-2 with a 10-1 win over Maryvale in Phoenix College action Chandler remains unbeaten in East Central by beating Westwood 4-2 Ely defeats Morris Sporting Goods 2-1 Three Friday games at South Mountain High Thunderbird Freight vs Marston's Supply at Perry Park 7:30 Tri City Owls vs L L Smith 6 South Mountain Realty vs Sanderson Ford 8:30
Paul Purtzer of Moon Valley CC won the Arizona Golf Association junior championship with a 7 and 5 win over Mike Motte of Maryvale GC at Papago. The 16 year old, who earlier won Governor's Cup honors, now eyes the state father son title at Antelope Hills in Prescott. Jeff Van Wagenen earned the President's Flight win, with Steve Lake prevailing in the consolation.
Phoenix College Bears place fourth in the National Junior College golf championship led by JoE Porter who lost a playoff to Odessa's Jerry Smith for medalist honors. Smith birdied the first playoff hole while Porter tied with a 55-foot chip on regulation's last stroke. Smith won with a 15-foot putt on the 73rd hole.
Aaron, 28, in third round of the Cleveland Open, shot 67 to reach 135 after 36 holes and hold a two stroke edge toward the $25,000 top prize. Gordon Jones posted a 66 to surge, while Palmer and Lema chase at 137, with Venturi, Bolt, Jacobs, and Sanders among those cut after 36 holes.
Ramblers host a reunion game at Rambler Field with about 10 original 1933 Rambler players expected, including Mickey Sullivan and Louise Curtis. Former Ramblers coach Ford Hoffman will coach the oldtimers as the 1933 team members attend a reunion during a seven inning showdown with the current Ramblers.
Quite a Dude rallies in the final strides to capture the Bertex Pore 6 at Arlington Park in a photo finish. Solazo edges Gamin to win Hollywood Park feature by a nose. Knightly Manner leads Mango Handicee late at Aqueduct over Hot Dus Del. Turn to Talent wins the Wats New Purse at Delaware Park by four lengths. Sister Carol shines in Pine Brook Purse at Suffolk Downs. Rosemary Urtusuastegui and Cecelia Garcia noted for pitching wins. PBSW Ramblers host Rice Rebels in exhibition tomorrow night at Rambl er Field.
The Phoenix Fire Department defeated the Police Department 11 to 7 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in the annual charity game. Firefighters opened with strong first and second inning barrages totaling eight runs, extending their good run to 13 wins in 15 games. The Firebelles then beat the Police Sirens 3 to 2 in a brief preliminary.
Goyen shot 69 to lead the Southwest PGA pro am at Sun City North yesterday. He held a one stroke edge over Bill Johnson Brad Wilson and John Schlee with team honors going to Schlee and Clint Laubach at 61.
A fragmented OCR of leader tables shows names and stats for batting, runs batted in, home runs, and pitching. It lists Coleman Cin Cincinnati and Torre Milwaukee among national batting leaders, with figures around .337 and 19 homers, plus Koufax and Drysdale among strikeout leaders, and American leaders like Davalillo and Horton with top averages and RBI totals.
Mesa Metro League All-Stars defeated University Park All-Stars 7-3 as their offense scored all runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Hays Roofing ace pitcher Jerry Wells started for University Park and took the loss.
Scores and postponements across the Pacific Coast and International and Southern leagues. Notable mentions include Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and Denver with varied wins and losses, plus Rochester Toledo Syracuse Columbus Atlanta Toronto Buffalo Jacksonville and Montgomery with several games completed or postponed due to rain.
Twelve year old Scott Docky Scott from Mesa Aquatic Club shatters national and state age-group marks in the 11 12 category at the East Mesa Junior High 25 meter pool. He swam 1 08 3 in the 100 meter butterfly and 2 14 5 in the 200 meter free as he challenges more records tonight alongside Claudia Clark and other Phoenix area swimmers.
Attendance 25,828. Handle $2,549,275. The page lists results across nine races with winning horses, trainers, jockeys, and top payouts. Notable finishes include Prairie Jet, Watch the Birdie, and Paisley Print among others with varying lengths and times.
Attend eleven races with Daily Double wagers on races one and two and Quintela bets on all races plus the Big Q on races ten and eleven. Reserve a clubhouse or trackside table by calling 964-2971 and enjoy under the Arizona stars tonight.
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