University Week Ends For Arizona High School Sports
The Arizona Interscholastic Association executive board ended the long standing University Week program and set sites for major events. The Class AA baseball tournament is scheduled May 20-21 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium and the AA track meet May 21 in Mesa. All Class A and B sports will be in Tucson. The group will assume sponsorship from the University of Arizona and rent facilities. The Class AA basketball tournament is planned for March 4-5 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the football title game on December 3 will be at the University of Arizona if a Tucson team is involved. otherwise it will be at Arizona State University.
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Boxing probes may reveal deep boxing truth in Washington
Sports editor notes Congress could interview Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston after a chaotic night in Lewiston. He imagines hearings exposing boxing's underworld, calls for accountability, and learns that figures like Liston and Clay will face tough questions while others tied to the sport may also testify.
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League channels urged to address football league complaints
A university club member urges using league channels to address Phoenix Soccer League issues, rejects newspaper dueling, and notes ASU and Iowa State connections. The piece references BYU teams touring abroad, a regional TV bid with Arizona State, and speculative 500 race outcomes with a rear-engine Offenhauser car.
ASU Seeks WAC Title With Narrow Victory
Arizona State University tops Utah 3-2 in Phoenix as Pavlik earns his ninth win backing Dyer and Bando. The win puts ASU in line for a Western Athletic Conference title and a chance at NCAA District 7 play against Colorado State College next week.
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Indy Drivers In Last Tests Before 49th 500 Mile Race
Three hours of carburetion testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway served as a final track run for 33 drivers before the Monday 49th 500 mile race. Ford engine teams sought full race distance on two pit stops, weighing fuel blends and horsepower, while veterans Parnelli Jones and Lloyd Ruby faced setbacks. Rodger Ward, the 14 straight 500 starter, failed to secure a spot and will instead commentate the race. The 500 festival advanced toward its twilight Saturday parade through Indianapolis with a large crowd and long bleacher line.
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Closed circuit TV showing Indy 500 draws Phoenix crowd
Nearly 5,000 Phoenicians will view the Indianapolis 500 via closed circuit TV Monday morning. Tickets remain at the Fox Theater and the Towne House, with Fox seating for about 1,800 and Towne House able to seat over 3,100 using two screens. Prices range from 6 to 10 dollars depending on venue.
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Stolle Wins French Open in All Australian Final
Fred Stolle, 26, beat Tony Roche 3-6 6-0 6-2 6-3 to claim his first major title in Paris. Australians Margaret Smith and Lesley Turner reached the women's final with Smith defeating Nancy Richey 7-5 6-4 and Turner beating Maria Bueno 2-6 6-4 8-6.
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Pace for SCO Mile Race at Indianapolis Speedway Heights
Facts and figures for the 49th SCO mile at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Start at 9 p.m. Phoenix time after parade and pace laps. Field of 33 cars from 68 entrants includes 17 rear-engine Fords and 19 rear-engine Offenhausers. Foyt on pole in Lotus Ford. race record 3 hours 23 minutes 35.83 seconds set by Foyt last year with a $150,000 purse. Crowds estimated at 250000. safety record notes 54 fatalities since 1909."
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Bears Fiope For 2nd Win in NJCAA Baseball Tourney
Phoenix College aims for a quick, complete win over Wingate JC in the NJCAA tournament following an easy first round victory over Grandview Iowa. The Gazette reports from Grand Junction Colorado on the progress of the Cougars' bid for a second straight win.
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How They Stand and Baseball Night Schedule
Scores and standings for multiple major and college teams across cities including New York at Chicago and Minnesota at Washington. Multiple upcoming matchups are listed with players and pitchers noted, plus a college baseball recap from Phoenix youth competition and a prelude to a regional double elimination tournament.
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Golfers Vie In Semis At White Mountain Invitational
PINETOP Arizona golfers Goldwater of Phoenix Country Club and M T Johnson of Midland Texas meet Bill Anderson and Jerry Littell in a White Mountain Memorial Day Invitational semi final. The other semifinal pairs Jim Berridge LaPrade against Keith Brown Fred Boice. Earlier, Goldwater Johnson beat Neely Arnett 1 up, and Anderson Littell beat Redburn Byars 1 up.
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Willard Set for All-America Game in Buffalo
North Carolina halfback Ken Willard will play in the fifth annual All-America football game June 26 at War Memorial Stadium. Willard joined the East team yesterday for the Buffalo event.
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