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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
3
Scottsdale begins Olympic Torch Week with a non-AAU open swim meet at 8:30 a.m. at the municipal pool. Mayor B L Tims will light a ceremonial torch and sign a proclamation, launching a nationwide drive to fund American athletes for the 1968 Mexico City Games.
The Phoenix Roadrunners ticket office at 1826 W. McDowell will reopen Tuesday from 9 to 11:30 am and 1:30 to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, to serve west side fans. First home game is Thursday against the Portland Buckaroos.
Arizona State University’s 1968 football defensive line loses Curley Culp but coach Jerry Thompson believes the unit can improve. Sophomores Ted Olivo and Ken Coyle are ready to step in alongside returning ends Dennis Farrell, Chuck Osborne, and Bob Griffin. Thompson reshuffled tackles with Bobby Johnson and Helton to boost potential.
The Arizona State Sun Devils face replacing All American Curley Culp with 5-11 207 pound sophomore Ted Olivo who shows poise in spring drills. Junior Seth Miller backs up Olivo and could move to receiver if needed while Ron Pritchard anchors the line behind them. Olivo aims to live up to big shoes as ASU builds depth in both defense and receiving corps.
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