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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1961

Page

2

Beavers Face Glendale in Scoring Tight Scottsdale Showdown

Scottsdale High coach Theo Heap says hopes ride on a win against Glendale Tuesday at 8 pm in the Scottsdale gym as Flagstaff and Washington losses sharpen their conference chase. Beavers rely on Winsley Dugan and Brady for scoring while Palmer helps on rebounds. Glendale, 3-8 in AA Division One, earlier beat Scottsdale 55-46 and features Weinberger Snodgrass and Dooley in a high‑scoring mix.

Scottsdale High Theo Heap Glendale Washington Flagstaff Beavers Scottsdale Mac Winsley Boands Winsley Clyde Hee James Dugan Beaver Phil Brady Gat Weinberger Bill Snodgrass Pete Doole Jim Kleinman Jim Palmer Heap Little Harry Luge Flag

Arizona Aims At 6th BC Victory Tonight

Arizona Wildcats seek their sixth Border Conference win against New Mexico Aggies after a 74-65 victory over Texas Western. Al Tolen led Miners with 24 points while Joe Skaisgir scored 18 for Arizona along with 16 by Mary Dutt. Bill Wese had 15 and Don Scurlock 13.

Las Cruces N. M UPI iArizona Wildcats New Mexico Aggies Arizona Aggies Texas Miners al Tolen Joe Skaisgir Cats Mary Dutt Bill Wese Don Scurlock

City Council Leader Calls for Pay TV Share in New York Baseball

New York City Council president Abe Stark said he will press for equal city shares of pay TV profits if the new baseball franchise adopts a pay TV plan. He spoke as talks proceed on how revenue from the plan might be distributed.

New York UPI Abel Stark

Kaline Starts Spring Training After Self Pay

Al Kaline arrives in Lakeland and begins Tigers camp at his own expense checking in for an estimated 39000 and will cover hotel and meals for a week. He kept his salary at a token cut and aims to rebound after a poor 1960 season with .278 and 68 RBIs 19 homers. The Orioles sign Chuck Estrada for 17500 and Jerry Casale Tru man Clevenger Earl Averill join the Angels bringing 21 under contract.

al Kaline Detroit Tigers Kaline Tigers Lakeland Fla Tiger Rick Ferrell Baltimore Orioles Chuck Estrada San Luis Obispo Calif Estrada Cleveland Jim Perry Orioles Jerry Casale Truman Clevenger Earl Averill Los Angeles Angels

Seven Scottsdale Wrestlers Advance To State Meet

A lively Arcadia district meet finish sent seven Scottsdale area wrestlers to the state tournament at Washington High in Glendale. Verdon Brown Kim Udall Bob Cavelliere and Arcadia’s Bob Keller claimed top honors while Rick Schafer and Arcadia’s Beal and Rendeau earned surprise titles. Final standings placed Mesa 94 South Mountain 80 Scottsdale 76 Camelback 61 Arcadia 45 Holbrook 14.

Scottsdale Arcadia High Verdon Brown Kim Udall Bob Cavelliere Arcadia Bob Keller Bob Beal Jay Rendeau Rick Schafer Washington High School Glendale Fae’ Mangosing South Moun Mesa South Mountain Camelback Holbrook

All Stars Offer Butter Weight Bargain

Fragmentary line shows a playful claim about delivering a pound of butter as a wallet weight. The readable text hints at a promotional or humorous exchange but lacks context for a full event or named entities.

Demons Face Texas Western After Border Conference Loss

Arizona State to play Texas Western in El Paso after a 70 to 67 loss to New Mexico tied the Border Conference lead. Tony Cerkvenik had 15 points and 15 rebounds for ASU while George Knighton scored 22 for the Aggies who improved to 4-1 in BC play.

EL Paso Arizona State Texas Aggies George Knighton Devils Tony Cerkvenik ASU Ollie Payne Larry Armstrong Raul Disarufino Sun Devils Knighton Tempe

Vale Wins Governor's Handicap at Turf Paradise

Mr. Vale, owned by Ralph Lowe and ridden by Joe Sherman, captured the $2,500 Governor's Handicap at Turf Paradise on Sunday for his third straight victory. Spinney placed second and Vic Mon third as 3,700 fans wagered $249,940 across 10 races.

Phoenix UPI Mr. Vale Turf Paradise Ralph Lowe Joe Sherman Spinney Vic Mon

Russian runner Momotkov shifts to mile at AAU

Evegny Momotkov who finished third in the two mile at the New York Athletic Club Games last Friday has switched to the mile for the upcoming national AAU championships this week.

New York UPI Evegny Momotkov New York Athletic Club

Forrer Wins Parsena Derby Ski Classic in Davos

Willy Forrer of Switzerland set a record by winning the Parsena Derby the longest downhill ski classic in the world. He finished in 10 minutes 40.7 seconds for the 11.6 kilometer run with a 2000 meter vertical drop.

Davos Switzerland UPI Willy Forrer Forrer

Cubs Open Spring Practice In Mesa Amid Trades And Prospects

Cubs began spring activities in Mesa as pitchers and catchers meet ahead of official camp. Sam Taylor leads a thin catching staff with rookies likely to challenge him. New faces Cuno Barragan and Walt Bales join along with former Arizona Winter League players like Jim Brewer and Dick Burwell. Cleveland Indians also prep with Willie Kirkland and Johnny Antonelli arriving in Tucson as interleague trades reshape rosters.

Scottsdale Chicago Cubs Mesa Sam Taylor Cal Neeman Philadelphia Tony Taylor Ed Bouchee Don Cardwell Cub Phil Wrigley Taylor Phillies Cardwell Cuno Barragan Walt Bales Barragan Sacramento Bales Morristown Jim Brewer Dick Burwell Sam Drake Jim McKnight Mo Morehardt Lew Bishop Nelson Matthews Dan Murphy Brewer Cincinatti Billy Martin McKnight Merehardt Bishop Murphy Wayne “Arlander Los Angeles Dodgers Tucson Cleveland Indians Jinijing Dykes

Lowrey Wins Baseball Players Golf Tourney

Philadelphia Phillies coach Harry Lowrey captured the National Baseball Players Golf championship with a 72-hole total of 295 finishing three strokes ahead of Paul Richards. Al Dark and Jim Hearn tied for third at 301 after closing rounds.

Miami UPI Philadelphia Phillies Harry Peanuts Lowrey Phils National Baseball Players Paul Richards Baltimore Orioles San Franciscco al Dark Jim Hearn Phillies Richards Dark Hearn

Canadiens Take First In NHL With Win Over Red Wings

Montreal Canadiens move into a first place tie with Toronto after a 4-2 win over Detroit while New York Rangers topple Toronto 4-2. Gordie Howe nets his 500th career goal for Detroit as Jean Beliveau scores to seal Montreal’s fourth straight victory. Jacques Plante stops 30 shots.

United Press International Montreal Canadiens Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Maple Leafs New York Rangers Toronto Gordie Howe Detroit Jean Beliveau Jacques Plante Brian Cullen Bill Gadsby Earl Ingarfield Pat Hannigan Rangers Frank Mahovlich Red Kelly Mahovlich Maurice Richard

Javelina Hunting Big Success In Arizona

Arizona hunters wrapped up a 10 day javelina season closing February 13 with strong yields. Apache Trail produced good numbers while hunters reported high success across Four Peaks and San Carlos country. Buck Wallace logged 25 javelina checked near Canyon Lake and Fish Creek Hill as others like Dale Fant and Jerry Allen confirmed solid bag counts east of Roosevelt Lake and from San Carlos. The season highlighted skill over area choice and offered a colorful tale of Larry Mills near Sasabe where a mishap with a rifle led to a near miss with a large boar. The piece also details javelina biology noting average field dress weight around 81 pounds and the collaring white neck band.

Arizona Arizona Game ‘and Fish Commission Buck Wallace Dale Fant Scottsdale’ ‘Sporting Goods Sells Drive Roosevelt Lake Vernon Walker Orange Blossom Lane Jerry Allen San Carlos Reservation Gene Davis Tempe San Carlos Larry Mills Cambridge Ave Baboquivari Sasabe Scottsdale Mill

Hill wins Tucson Open in dramatic sudden death playoff

Davey Hill 23 from Denver defeats Tommy Bolt and Buddy Sullivan in a three way playoff for $2,800 after a five stroke final round comeback. Hill closes with a 13-foot eagle putt on 18 and a 269 total. Bolt and Sullivan each earn $1,650. Charley Sifford finishes tied after a final 71. He started one behind Sullivan.

Davey’ Hill Denver Colo Tommy ‘Bolt Ands Awner Buddy Sullivan O.f Davey Bolt Sullivan Baton Rouge Yuba City Canning Ninefooter Charley Sifford Los Angeles

Fullmer Spars For Title Fight

LAS VEGAS Nov preliminary workouts begin for Gene Fullmer as he trains for the middleweight title bout with Sugar Ray Robinson scheduled for March 4. Robinson arrives from Utah and will train in California before joining in Las Vegas Feb 27. The Nevada commission announced rules for the bout including waiving the knockdown and eight count and using a three way conference to decide a cuts stoppage. Officials will use a five point must system and not announce scoring until fight end with medical exams for both fighters on arrival and the morning of the bout.

Las Vegas Upid Gene Fullmer Sugar Ray’ Robinson Nevada State Athletic Commission Commission

Airline Strike Delays Indians Spring Camp in Tucson

The Cleveland Indians spring training camp in Tucson may be delayed by an airline strike. Only manager Jimmy Dykes, coach Mel Harder, pitcher Jim Perry and catcher John Romano are in town. One player is stranded in Dallas, while publicity man Nate Wallack reached Tucson after a circuitous route via Las Vegas in a rental car. The full squad is not due to begin drills until next week.

Tucson API Cleveland Indians Jimmy ‘Dykes Mel Harder Jim Perry John Romano Dallas Nate Wallack Las Vegas

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