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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1960
Page
2
Stallings won the half mile in 2 08 59 and took the 120 yard high hurdles. Jesman captured the discus and shot put, while Smith and Hervey won the pole vault. Siward Brown McBurney and Cleek led an 880 relay victory in 13 38. Beavers earned four seconds and five thirds.
A 16 year old Scottsdale High junior was beaten by two older youths Monday night. A dark car dragged him to Fifth Avenue where assailants dragged him from the car and beat him. He had a foot injury from swimming earlier and required treatment. he identified no suspects. He crawled to the marshal's office and was taken to St Joseph’s Hospital, now convalescing at home. The note adds a line about Arizona’s first big silver mine, the Silver King near Superior in 1876.
Scottsdale High varsity trackmen, undefeated in duals, travel to Mesa for a final season meet led by Don Cleek and Jim McBurney. McBurney aims to regain form after local 40-yard dash record close call. Bud Jesman and Rex Short pace field events and sprints as the Beavers chase wins against West High and others.
High point winner Steve Hills 13 scores 21 points with three first places. Richard Kearney, Robert Macneil and Gary Farrelly also place highly. Other winners include Bill Connors Eddie Noriega James Macneil Bob Naughton Reggie Ortega and Bill Kovacs. They and alternates will face Phoenix unit clubs in dual and sectional meets.
Town marshal reports minor damage from Monday morning collision on 68th Street at Thomas Road. Liewelyn M. Bowe 7426 East Hubbell cited for following too closely after his 1958 Buick hit a pickup driven by Carl E. Hilliker 6907 Fast Pinchot. Buick damage about $10, truck $30.
Joh E. Staggs has taken over the Embers at 24th Street and Camelback in Phoenix from Max Penton who reopened it as a family theatre restaurant. Staggs plans to run the venue as a night club with local entertainment and previously led the Koko clubs once partnered with Jerry Lewis.
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