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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1961
Page
3
The Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants sit in first place shaping the 1961 season while Leo Du Rocher faces scrutiny over his delayed return to a familiar role. Fans wonder how long the manager will stay under fire as the teams push for continued success.
The Twins swept Baltimore 10 5 and 6 4 in 11 innings to seize a half game atop the American League while the Giants defeated Philadelphia 5 2 to move a half game ahead in the National League. Dodgers crushed Pirates 13 6 in Los Angeles as Leo Durocher and umpire Jocko Conlan clashed. Indians edged Senators 3 2 in the AL and Cardinals beat Reds 5 3 in the NL. Weather caused three postponements. Bob Allison and Zorro Versalles starred for Minnesota with seven and four RBI respectively as Pedro Ramos earned his second win.
Arcadia travels to Washington for a 3 30 p m baseball meet as coach Skip Schifino aims to extend a four game win streak and a 9 4 record against the Rams. Sc удаle dale has beaten Washington twice this year and seeks a third win to even the score. Starting pitchers unclear after Deak pitched last Friday and Propstra on Wednesday. Friday features a home game against Phoenix Indian School. In track, Howard Amerson leads a bid for a fifth straight dual meet victory with Jim Faltermeir, Jack Queck, and Howard Hall the expected leaders after last week’s Buckeye win.
University of Arizona, coming off its sole doubleheader loss, prepares to host Arizona State College Lumberjacks. Gene Graves and Ed Hite each earned their seventh win to boost Fresno State to 24 5, while Arizona sits at 30 5 after a rough ninth inning rally and a shaky finish by Gordon Bergthold.
Mike Souchak, former Duke ace, shot eight under par 276 to win the Greater Greensboro Open by seven strokes over Sammy Snead, taking first prize of 3200 dollars.
Leo Durocher clashed with umpire Jocko Conlan in a Dodgers Pirates game. Durocher kicked dirt toward Conlan after being ejected, countered with a shin kick, and four umpires intervened. NL president Warren Giles to decide penalties, likely a fine or suspension.
USC edged Arizona State 99 1/3 to 31 1/3 as Rex Cawley anchored a 3:07.9 mile relay to tie Abilene Christian’s mark. Cawley also set stadium and meet records in the low hurdles. Mel Spence and Mali Spence led ASU with quarter and half mile wins, while Hubie Watson took the 100 for ASU. The meet ended ASU’s home season ahead of Mt. San Antonio Relays in Los Angeles on April 29 where USC and ASU may clash again.
Hershey Pa. UPD reports Springfield Indians, hailed as the greatest AHL team, capture the Calder Cup for the second straight year by defeating the Hershey Bears 3-0. Coach Pat Egan’s squad set two records in their title run.
Little Moon with jockey Bradley Rollins wins the Paradise Handicap at Turf Paradise in 1 41.3 a fifth off the track record. Spinney places second with Vale fourth as over 15,000 fans wagered 224735 dollars.
DETROIT UP I The Chicago Black Hawks won the Stanley Cup with a 5 1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit Sunday night completing a six game series. Chicago ended Montreal’s six year hold on the title and began a new era in NHL pace with two young clubs ready to improve for years.
In game one Antonelli wins as Cleveland beats Washington 3 to 2 with Francona homering. Second game goes 11 innings with Ramos earning the win for Minnesota over Baltimore 6 to 5 as Allison Green and Gentile homer. National League action features Milwaukee at Chicago postponed by rain, Cincinnati beating St. Louis 7 to 3, Philadelphia topping San Francisco 5 to 2, and Pittsburgh defeating Los Angeles 6 to 13 with HRs by Davis Moon and Sherry.
University of Arizona freshman Bill Lenoir defeated Hugh Stewart of Pasadena in three set final 6-2 4-6 6-3 to win the men's singles crown in the third annual Arizona Open Tennis Tournament. Nancy Neeld beat Nancy Pennies 6-2 6-0. Hal Lowe won the boys 18 and under title over John Johnsrud 6-2 6-2.
San Francisco manager Alvin Dark planned a special batting practice for the league leading Giants after Sunday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia. Cepeda and Alou will skip practice as they hit well, while rookie second baseman Charlie Hiller struggles with a .048 average. Dallas Green outpitched Juan Marichal Saturday, Jones struck out nine before a wild pitch in the ninth allowed Tony Gonzalez to drive in two as Giants toppled the Reds in the latest setback for Marichal era.
National League standings and results show St Louis Cincinnati San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Milwaukee with varying records. Sundays results include St Louis 5 Cincinnati 3 and San Francisco 5 Philadelphia 2. Milwaukee at Chicago postponed due to snow. Monday pitchers Gibson vs Padres.
Jack Pettijohn of Phoenix blasted to a world record speed in his hydroplane at Lake Carl Pleasant near Phoenix marking 121.62 mph, beating the prior mark by 0.62 mph. Later he unofficially hit 125 mph as racers competed in the Homes Memorial Regatta.
Tempe report notes Arizona State University's baseball team carries a 27-5 season record as it heads on the road this week. The squad aims to maintain momentum against upcoming opponents.
Brazil's Carlos Fernandez defeated Australia’s Barry Phillips-Moore 6-1 2-6 6-0 to win the Beaulieu men's singles title in the final round Sunday.
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