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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1968

Page

9

Five wrestlers reach state semifinals from local team

Five local grapplers survived two rounds to advance to the state wrestling semifinals set for 10 this morning. Jack Black of Scottsdale led locals with two wins to improve to 20 0 for the year, while John Bowen of Coronado reached the 157 pound semis. Bruce Torgerson and Bob Stone of Coronado also advanced, as did Jim Deschler and Greg Ellestad in the 168 pound group. several others exited in the second round. Tonight’s finals begin at 7 with consolation and championship bouts following.

Jack Black Scottsdale John Bowen Coronado Rick Arredondo Tempe Jim Deschler Greg Ellestad Deschler Bob Stone Doug Kelly Arcadia Ruben Enriquez Cortez Steve Silver Saguaro Jim Vaughn Sunnyslope Bruce Torgerson Jack Beck Central Bo Kite Massive Tom Tardy Washington

Olympics Threat to World Peace Spars a Columnist Note

A columnist on the editorial page laments the idea of abolishing the Olympics as a threat to world peace. She notes boycotts by Negro athletes in 1968 and speculates on withdrawals by the Soviet Union and others if apartheid South Africa is allowed to compete. The piece also cites Krug’s study linking gun permits to crime and shares ABC sports ratings, highlighting shifting football conference results and historic team outcomes.

United States Mexico City Soviet Union Britain Central South America Mexico Alan S. Krug Penn State FBI USC Oklahoma Ohio ‘State Minnesota

Coronado Dons Rally Past Beavers 62 50 In Valley Showdown

Coronado Dons overcame Scottsdale Beavers 62 to 50 as Mackey poured in 39 points in the second half to erase a halftime deficit. Palmer disrupted Beavers early but fouled out, while Dave Phillips and Stan Wang sparked Scottsdale with 16 and 10 points respectively.

Mike Reynolds Scottsdale Beavers Coronado Dons Dons Coronado Dave Phillips Stan Wang Kevin McGirr Palmer Rick Cozens Bob van Valer

Arcadia Titans Down Saguaro In Tight City Showdown

Arcadia edged Saguaro 46 41 as guard Jim Hardy led with strong shooting and eight made free throws. The Titans pulled into a two way tie for first in the league as Tempe faced Yuma, while opponents adjusted to the absence of a key starter and the return of John Adler.

Titans Hardy John Adler Tempe Yuma Sian Titan Jim ‘Hardy Lou__lallman Arcadia

Titans edge Wildcats in final period to claim win

The Titans beat the Cats by scoring six straight after Kirk Reinke fouled out with 4:45 left. Adler led arcadia with five rebounds and a go ahead basket at 3:40. Hardy scoring 22 powered the Titans as Reinke and Montezano added 13 each. For Saguaro Mike Clayton led with 12. JV Arcadia won 67-62 and the Arcadia A-Team finished undefeated in freshmen 41-35.

Tempts Kirk Reinke Titans Reinke Scott Scheehle Adler Cats Hardy Dan_Montesano Arcadia Ken Johnson John Lytle Saguaro Mike Clayton Mark Hopper Gary Witherspoon Eddie Morgan Greg Boyd Arcadia-A

Knudson Leads Phoe nix Thunderbird Open at Phoenix CC

George Knudson shot 64 to move to 131 after 36 holes and hold a three stroke lead over Tom Shaw in the Phoenix Thunderbird Open. Dan Sikes, Jack Montgomery, and Tommy Aaron follow, while Phil Rodgers misses the cut amid on-course outbursts and Jack Nicklaus also fails to reach the weekend.

George Knudson Phoenix Country Club Knudson Tom Shaw Golf, Ill Shaw Dan Sikes Jacksonville Fla Jack Montgomery Fort Worth Tex Tommy Aaron Calloway Gardens Phil Rodgers la Jolla Calif Rodgers Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus

Killy Clinches Slalom Gold After Disqualifications

Claude Killy of France wins the Olympic slalom title as two lead racers from Norway and Austria are disqualified for missing gates. Norway’s Mjoen and Austrian Schranz fail the second run, boosting Killy who already owns downhill and giant slalom golds, matching a feat last achieved by Toni Sailer in 1956. Monti of Italy retires after winning the four-man bobsled title and Hoeglin shocks Maier in speed skating.

Mike Hughes UPI Grenoble France Claude Killy Haakon- Mjoen Norway Karl Schranz King Killy Toni Sailer Austria Schranz Mjoen Ole Ellefsacher Eugenio Monti Italy Johnny Hoeglin Sweden Montiy Redshead Monti

Six Vie in Arizona Downs Sprint Championship

Six horses race in the 16th Arizona Downs Sprint Championship at 5 2/5 furlongs with Melmitch Mitty Way and William D sharing high weight. Mitty Way won the Premiere Handicap, William D. has multiple stakes wins, while My First Trip So Disposed and Barbidee complete the field. Mr Morn regarded as favorite in Mountain View Pioneer Hospital Benefit Day Purse, last win on off track by 2 lengths expected under muddy track conditions.

Phoenix UPI Arizona Downs Turf Paradise Meet Melmitch Mitty Way William D So Disposed Barbidee Mountain View Pioneer Hospital Mr. Morn

College scores spread across teams with mixed results

Columbia defeated Dartmouth 82 to 56 while Cornell posted 77 over Harvard 68 in overtime. Other scores include Penn 71 Yale 68 overtime, Utah 97 Wyoming 89, Brigham Young 67 over Weber State 84, and Nevada Southern 87 versus San Diego 83.

Columbia Dartmouth Inceton Brown Nestmaster Bicknell Cornell Harvard Penn Yale N. Caro Clemson Samford S. Alabama Augusta Flag Tech Fila Icksnyle U S. Caro Boas Utah Wyoming Nmex Brigham Young Weber St Tdaho Calif Oregon Nevada So San Diego San Fran Chico

Pro Scores ABA and NBA Result Highlights

ABA scores show New Jersey 130 over Anaheim 119 and Houston 99 versus Minnesota 95 while Dallas defeats Minnesota. NBA results include Cincinnati 125 over New York 91 and Baltimore 147 to Seattle 118 with Boston 124 beating Chicago 108 and Philadelphia 124 over San Diego 108.

ABA Jersey Anaheim Houston Minnesota Dallas Denver Oakland Kentucky NBA Cincinnati New York Baltimore Seattle Boston Chicago Philadelphia San Diego

Phoenix Roadrunners surge past Portland to climb in WHL standings

The Phoenix Roadrunners defeated Portland 3-1 at home to move into fourth place in the WHL, as San Diego topped Vancouver 4-1. Portland led early on Cliff Schmantz’s first period goal, but Dick Lamoureux tied it at 4:15 of the second. Doug Danville and Morris Stefanin added goals for Phoenix.

Vancouver Phoenix Canucks Portland Cliff Schmantz Roadrunners Dick Lamoureux Doug Danville Morris Stefanin

Alhambra tops Phoenix Union 68 63 in arcade score

Scores across the league show Alhambra 68 over Phoenix Union 63. Other games include Saguaro 41 Camelback 80 Carl Hayden 57 Central 59 East 57 Coronado 62 Scottsdale 50 Cortey 72 Prescott 60 Glendale 65 Brophy 57 Maryvale 73. South Mountain at Paradise Valley 63 Moon Valley Rincon 67. Sunnyside 41 Sunnyslope 93.51 Marys 6L Tempe 55 Mesa 54 Washington 67 Flagstaff 63 West 67 North 60 Westwood 78 McClintock 64 Yuma 71 Casa Grande 70.

Alhambra Phoenix Union Arcade Saguaro Camelback Carl Hayden

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