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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1961
Page
2
Scottsdale High hosts Washington in a first place tie break, each with one conference loss. Beavers lead 15-2 overall and 8-1 in conference. Rams sit 16-2 overall and 9-1 in conference. Doom and gloom quotes contrast with resilient defense and deep reserves.
Maryland defeated Duke 76 to 71 on Thursday night in a tight ACC clash. Duke played without top scorer Art Heyman who was suspended after Feb. 4, and Cincinnati kept rolling with a 67 to 64 win over Wichita, extending its MVC lead.
Chicago manager Al Lopez predicts the White Sox will win the AL pennant this season behind pitching comebacks by Cal McLish and Herb Score. He cites Score and McLish as key to a strong rotation, notes Yankees’ pitching losses, and expects solid support from Wynn Shaw Pierce Bauman Pizzaro and Kemmerer with a tough bullpen.
Cleveland manager Jimmy Dykes announced pitcher John Antonelli will be a frontline starter after being acquired from San Francisco in the Harvey Kuenn deal. He said Antonelli is in good shape despite past San Francisco problems and will compete for a 20-game role. Dykes also plans to use Valmy Thomas as catcher and will give Willie Kirkland a full shot in right field as camp opens.
Arcadia High hosts five schools for Area III wrestling with 13 weight classes. Semis and finals set for tomorrow. champions advance to state at Washington High. Arcadia wrestlers V. Brown, Cavalliere, Udall: top prospects. Keller undefeated at 12-0 leads Titans.
Phoenix College Bears leave for a two game basketball set with Pasadena City College. They are virtually assured second place in the Western States Conference behind powerhouse Los Angeles City College.
Stottsdale Highs varsity tennis edged Glendale 4 3 for their second win of the slow season. They won’t play again until Feb 23 at Sunnyslope in their third official match as Coach Richard Moody experiments with doubles after losing second player Rob Upson. Dave Sinovic and Mike Weidner are seen as top candidates to pair with Jan Powell.
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