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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1961

Page

3

Phillies Aim High With Youthful Roster Under Gene Mauch

Gene Mauch, the youngest manager in the majors, targets 70 victories for the Phillies as they lean on young players like John Callison and Tony Gonzalez. He anticipates improved pitching with starters including Frank Sullivan Art Mahaffey Jim Owens John Buzhardt and Chris Short and a bullpen led by Dick Farrell and Jack Meyer. Clay Dalrymple and Jim Coker share catching duties unless a trade adds a new catcher.

Leo H. Petersen Clearwater, Fla Gene Mauch Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Mauch John Callison Tony Gonzalez Buffalo Jim Owens John Buzhardt Chris Short Farrell Jack Meyer Ruben Gomez Miami Jack Baldschun Columbia Dallas Green Clay Dalrymple Jim Coker

Group Tries Unsuccessfully To Buy Lakers

A syndicate led by Al Bloomingdale of the Diners' Club and Cap Reeves of the Los Angeles Rams failed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for 700000. Laker owner Robert Short, a Minneapolis St Paul trucking executive, refused to sell, saying he hadn't changed his mind.

Los Angeles UPI al Bloomingdale Diners’ Club Los Angeles Rams Cap Reeves Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Examiner Laker Robert Short Minneapolis-St. Paul Hese

Summer City Events Target Youth Baseball and Softball

Scottsdale Parks and Recreation announces a summer program of softball and baseball with leagues for boys under 12 12 to 14 and 14 and over and girls under 16. Men may join a baseball league and women may use softball facilities. Signups at the Adobe House or by calling WH 5 7890.

Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department Scottsdale High School Supai School Parks and Recreation Adobe House

ASU Golfers Rally To Take Second In Tourney

Santa Cruz California Arizona State University fought to a second place finish in the Far Western Intercollegiate golf tourney final round standings John Lotz of San Jose State led Kent Winton of Stanford and Chuck Courtney of San Diego State in a tight race Fresno State captured the team title by three strokes 592 595 after building a big early lead.

Santa Cruz Calif Arizona State University John Lotz San Jose State Kent Winton Stanford Chuck Courtney San Diego State Fresno State Arizona State Sun Devils

April Fools Day Pranks Sweep Sports World

A spoof list runs through sports headlines as eight Cubs coaches resign, college aid ends for athletes, boxing confessions surface, and other jokey claims from figures like Carbo Stengel Moore and Durocher swirl. The piece closes with the reminder that it’s April Fool’s Day.

San Francisco UPI Chicago Cubs Phil Wrigley Cubs Frankie Carbo

Drabowsky Windiness May Be Trade Key

In a deal with the Chicago Cubs the Milwaukee Braves acquired Moe Drabowsky and Seth Morehead for infielders Andre Rodgers and Daryl Robertson. Drabowsky showed past strong relief form and a promising 0.09 ERA despite a 32-41 career record. Morehead, 2-9 with the Cubs in 1960, adds bullpen depth for Milwaukee.

Bradenton Fla UPI Moe Drabowsky Milwaukee Braves Braves Drabowsky Seth Morehead Chicago Cubs Andre Rodgers Daryl Robertson Cubs Houston Milwaukee Charlie Dressen Morehead Don McMahon Dressen

Williams Sees Glowing Future for Carl Yastrzemski

Ted Williams, longtime Red Sox star and batting instructor, praises 21 year old Carl Yastrzemski. He predicts Yastrzemski will hit .320 in his first major league season as he trains at Scottsdale Arizona. Yastrzemski, from Bridgehampton New York, hit .377 in his first year with Raleigh in 1959 and recently played for Minneapolis.

Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Ted Williams Boston Scottsdale Ariz Yastrzemski Bridgehampton N.Y Raleigh Minneapolis

Wisconsin Beats ASU to End Sun Devils Winning Streak

The Wisconsin Badgers defeated Arizona State 11 to 9 in Tempe to hand the Sun Devils their first loss of the season. Four ninth inning runs shattered ASU's 21 game winning streak as Pat Richter led Wisconsin with three singles and a double. Barnson took the loss. Hemming earned the win in relief.

Tempe UPI University of Wisconsin Badgers Arizona State University Sun Devils Arizona Skein Tom Hanford Mike Tatum Roger Barnson John Kleinschmidt Devil Wisconsin Kleinschmidt Pat Richter Badger Barnson Dick Hemming Badgers Arizona State ASU Krohn Hemming Hanford Slaughter Cook Tatum Gorman

Paret Eyes Title Defense Against Griffith in 15 rounds

World welterweight champion Benny Paret defends his title tonight at Convention Hall in a 15 round bout with Emile Griffith of New York. The telecast begins at 8 p.m. MST with about 6,000 expected in attendance and a live gate near $40,000. Paret is a slim favorite at 7-5.

Miami Beach UPI Benny Kid) Paret Emile Griffith New York ABC Florida Chris Dunc2e Paret Griffith Virgin Islands Manhattan Cuba Don Jordan Federico Thompson Denny Moyer Gaspar Ortega

Dodgers Open Season With Exhibition Against Reds In Florida

Los Angeles Dodgers play Cincinnati Reds in an exhibition at Al Lopez Field in Tampa while Don Drysdale and Stan Williams stay in Vero Beach. Johnny Podres seeks to end a three game skid as the Dodgers wrap Grapefruit League play and head to Arizona for two games in Phoenix and two in San Diego before their April 11 Coliseum opener. Manager Walter Alston expresses cautious optimism about a versatile, potentially deep roster with Don Drysdale John Roseboro and Maury Wills among key players and a strong bench including Willie Davis Duke Snider and Gil Hodges.

Merce Arizona California Monte Carlo Tel Aviv Elisabethville Hong Kong Tokyo Tahiti Hawaii Las Vegas Leo Durocher Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Billy Pearson Tampa Fla Ker Orlando Minnesota Twins Phoenix San Diego Coliseum Walter Alston Carrtown Ohio Alston SOF Don Drysdale John Roseboro Norm Larker Charlie Neal Tommy ‘Davis Maury Wills Duke« Snider Wally Moon Willie Davis Jim Gilliam Frank Howard Don Derheter Ron Fairly Gil Hodges

Canadiens and Black Hawks clash in pivotal fifth game

Montreal and Chicago meet for the fifth game in their best‑of‑seven Stanley Cup semifinal series with Montreal holding a 3‑1 edge. Bern ie Geoffrion is out with a knee injury while Eric Nesterenko and Ab McDonald are available for Chicago.

Montreal Canadiens Chitago Black Hawks Dick Moore Canadiens UPI Montreal Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Chicago Mer Waatien Maurice Rocket Richard Bernie Geoffrion Rudy Pilous Eric Nesterenke Ab McDonald McDonald Pilous Toelake Toronto George Punch) Imlach Toronto Maple Leafs Imlach Detroit Red Wings Wings Leafs

Paradise Valley Stakes At Turf Paradise Preview

The Paradise Valley Stakes for two year olds, a $2500 added race at Turf Paradise, will headline Sunday's card over 4 furlongs. Early favorites include Roman Sentinel and Second Fleet with Cathy Lo and Wire Gold also promising entries among a large field headed to the Arizona Futurity prospect.

Phoenix Paradise Valley Cathy Lo Wire Gold Susan Queen Curt Canal Moolah Bull Tulip’s Dandy Tower Watch Naval Air Ring Con Splendored Thing Rotsoruck Tony Pit

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