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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1963
Page
7
Wally Dwyer notes Boston baseball writers in Scottsdale enjoy first class hotels, lavish meals, and paid travel funded by papers. He chronicles the temptations and drudgery of following teams, including a digression on a Polo Tournament and Red Sox exhibition success in town.
Boston plans to use Monbouquette Wilson and Radatz against Los Angeles in a Scottsdale Stadium finale. Manager Pesky backs front line pitching after a 13 3 loss to the Cubs as Dodgers star Maury Wills and others prep for the AL season. A near record crowd of about 4000 is expected for the 1 30 p.m. game.
Lakeland Florida reports Roger Maris may miss the Yankees opener on April 9 due to a severely pulled left hamstring. He left the field after a diving catch against Detroit and was joined by other injuries in the Yankee lineup including Whitey Ford, Tony Kubek and Tom Tresh.
Duke Snider, 36, is sold from the Dodgers to the New York Mets for about 40 000 dollars, with a Gentlemen's Agreement promising extra pay if he regains sluggers form. Dodgers receive potential bonuses at season end based on Snider's performance, while no minimum games or home run totals are set. Mets hope to draw Brooklyn fans to Polo Grounds and value a left handed power hitter.
Augusta Georgia UPI Arnold Palmer remains the favorite to win a fourth Masters title as the field of about 82 tees off on the 6980 yard layout. Palmer worries about his driving but believes improved form can seal the victory. Art Wall Julius Boros Gary Player and others note Palmer's dominance and warn outsiders must catch him at the greens.
Montreal Canadiens seek to avoid 0-4 hole against Toronto Maple Leafs as odds favor home ice in the fourth game. Detroit Red Wings host Chicago Black Hawks with Hull Murphy and MacNeil out for Chicago and Stasiuk sidelined for Detroit, replaced by Lowell MacDonald.
The St. Louis Hawks trail the Lakers one game to none in the Western Division series and return to the Sports Arena. Los Angeles welcomes back Jerry West from a two month injury layoff, scoring 27 in the opener. Elgin Baylor adds 21 despite a cold while Jim Drews plays with taped fingers after a dislocation.
Paradise Valley Country Club hosted Blind Bogey with a tie between Nelson Davis and Dortmund Duke scoring 77. Arizona Country Club tallied 11816 in the event with Mesa and Encanto teams listed among participants.
Multiple spring games reported with results from Bradenton Lakeland West Palm Beach Orlando St Petersburg San Jose and San Bernardino. Players noted include Jay Pena Stafford Berra and Clendenon with winners Jay Stafford Hannan Lee and Buhl. HRs by Maris Pepitone Robinson Santo Banks Tillman.
In Nogales Sonora U S and Wyoming meet after Wyoming shut out Arizona 3 0 in Tucson Monday Don Cadman pitched all nine for his second win in three starts Cadman fanned 10 and walked four while Arizona was held to five hits by four Wyoming hurlers and the Wildcats extended their scoreless streak to 19 innings
In Baltimore Dick Turner from Philadelphia outpointed Isaac Logart of Cuba at 146 pounds. In Hialeah Honey Boy Whitney from Miami outpointed George Edwards at 147 pounds. In Hollywood Kid Rago from Nicaragua outpointed Frankie Belma of Los Angeles at 149 pounds.
Sul Ross of Texas defeated Arizona State 9-4 as Mike Merelez earned his fourth win with Larry Smith taking the loss. Sul Ross used a five run frame in the fifth and added four more in the seventh to seal victory. Daryle Gibbons homered with three runs driven in while Merrill Hyde led ASU with three of four at the plate. The Sun Devils drop to 18-4.
Gov. Sanders plans to reveal findings of a state inquiry into alleged rigging of a 1962 Alabama Georgia football game. The investigation centers on Wallace Butts and Paul Bryant with testimony from Alabama players and timing amid libel actions and broader federal inquiries.
Jerry Lambert named Jockey of the Week for the fourth time at Turf Paradise. He rode 10 winners last week with a 28-mount slate and currently has 46 firsts 38 seconds and 28 thirds in 222 mounts this season. Arterburn trails in mounts with 228 and 37 wins 44 seconds 25 thirds. Trainer standings list Richard Hazelton leading with 16 firsts 7 seconds 9 thirds followed by Wayne Branch and George Hazelton Jr.
Cadet Richard Gieseler son of Mr and Mrs Ernest O Gieseler of Scottsdale Arizona has been awarded an intramural basketball letter at Wentworth Military Academy The award was approved by the Wentworth athletic council on recommendations from the coaching staff and reported by Major John C Rendecker athletic director
Bill Vale answers reader questions about greyhounds including weight does not determine speed color not a factor origins in Egypt typical racing ages and retirement ages costs for dogs and pups with examples from matches and purchases.
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