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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1961

Page

2

Titans Lose 60-54 In State Tournament Opener

Scottsdale High Beavers face Central's Bobcats at Camelback High in a first round battle with two 6 3 guards and a 6 6 center. Scottsdale sits 16 4 overall and must win to advance, with potential next opponent Camelback or Prescott at Phoenix Union gym.

Phil McCombs Scottsdale High Beaver Camelback High Central Bobcats Scottsdale Beavers Phoenix Union

UofA Hosts ASU in Final Home Game for Coach Enke

The University of Arizona meets Arizona State in Tucson for a twofold night: a farewell to coach Fred Enke after 36 years and a bid to dampen ASU’s Border Conference title hopes. ASU, at 8-1 in conference play, faces a tough test as Enke’s supporters plan a morale boost.

University of Arizona Ned Walk Arizona State Tucson Fred Enke ASU Demons Devils New Mexico West Texas Walk Enke Joe’ Skaisgir Aggies Sun Devil Tempe Imps

Lions End Proxy Fight to Preserve Lions Control

Detroit Lions stockholders meeting ends a heated challenge as William Clay Ford claims a solid victory and a new era of harmony. The dissident faction led by former president Lyle Fife wins five of 15 board seats, short of a takeover.

Detroit UPI Detroit Lions National Football League William Clay Ford Lyle Fife Fife Lions

Red Sox Begin Spring Practice in Scottsdale

Boston manager Mike Higgins arrived with his staff as the team opened practice at Scottsdale Stadium amid winter preparations by boosters. Morning sessions start at 10 a.m. with pitchers and catchers due first and other players expected later. Don Gile and Frank Malzone are the only players registered yet.

Boston Red Sox Mike Higgins Scottsdale Higgins Scottsdale Stadium Boosters Club Rudy York Frank Malzone Don Gile

Dodgers Hope for Power Hitters Hodges Sees 1961 Strength

Hodges predicts Frank Howard and Duke Snider will form a 12 punch capable of 50 to 60 homers as Dodgers back stronger pitching. Cardinals sign 18 game winner Larry Jackson for about 33000. Washington Senators GM Ed Doherty notes outfielder Gene Woodling offers and will trade only after evaluating talent in exhibitions. Pirates shortstop Dick Groat arrives early for Fort Myers workouts.

Dodgers Los Angeles Frank Howard Duke’ Snider Hodges Snider St. Louis Cardinals Larry Jackson Cardinals Ed Doherty Washington Senators Gene Woodling Mickey Vernon Charlie Milwaukee Braves Andy Pafko Dick ‘Groat Pittsburgh Pirates Fort Myers Fla Fritz Brickell Hector Lopez Tony Kubek New York Yankees Willie McCovey Alvin Dark San Francisco Giants

Gold Stream Handicap Leads Turf Paradise Program

At Turf Paradise, the Gold Stream Invitational Handicap anchors Saturday's 10 race card. The five-and-a-half furlong sprint features top weight at 120 pounds shared by Davy Chic Polly and Martial Rule, with Admiral Van Fleet also heavily weighted. Mer Maiden is among the other runners as racing resumes after a Thursday break.

Phoenix UPI Turf Paradise Davy Admiral van Fleet Mermaiden

Scottsdale wrestlers eye state meet with nine entries

Scottsdale coach Ron Wanderley says the area will be well represented at the state meet opening Friday February 24 at Washington High Glendale. Scottsdale has six entrants Verdon Brown Bobby Cavalliere Kim Udall Dan Smith Rick Schaffer Pat McLaughlin facing Arcadia veterans Bob Beal Jay Rendeau and Bob Keller with standout challengers Katee Mangsing of South Mountain and Darrell Holck of Mesa. Wanderley notes sleeper Dan Smith may upset arcadia favorite Bob Keller with a strong performance.

Washington High Glendale Scottsdale High School Verdon Brown Bobby Cavalliere Kim Udall Dan Smith Rick Schaffer Pat McLaughlin Arcadia Bob Beal Jay Rendeau

Marciano Weighs Buying Liston Contract in Bid for Title

Rocky Marciano and a group of New York businessmen consider purchasing heavyweight Sonny Liston’s contract. Liston, 26, of Philadelphia, is rated the top contender by Ring magazine and the NBA. No bid has been made yet, with talks to begin after offers are considered. a Liston title shot is expected this year against the Patterson Johansson winner in Miami Beach.

New York UPI Rocky Marciano Sonny Liston Liston Philadelphia Ring Magazine National Boxing Association Marciano Allentown Joseph Pep) Barone Eugene J. Gorman Sonny Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson J Miami Beach

Baton Rouge Golf Tourney Opens at Sherwood Forest Course

Arnold Palmer Sammy Snead and 143 pros begin the Baton Rouge Open under soggy conditions at Sherwood Forest. Ground rules loosened with two foot relief in fairways and the par trimmed to 70. Dave Hill leads non pros after Tucson win. practice rounds show 68s from Palmer and Howie Johnson. Snead 70, Whitten predicts 270 may win.

Baton Rouge UPI Arnold Palmer Sammy Snead Dave Hill Snead Sherwood Club Johnny Whitten Palmer Howie Johnson Jay Hebert Louisiana Snesd al Besselink

Thomson Named Head Starter for 97 Day Race Meeting

Chicago UPI reports James Thom son, a long time starter since 1933, was appointed head starter for the 97 day combined race meeting at Balmoral Arlington and Washington parks.

Chicago UPI James Thomson Balmoral Arlington Washington Parks

Agua Fria Upsets Arcadia in Class A North Tournament

Agua Fria defeated Arcadia 60 to 54 to advance to tonight's 8 30 semifinal. Isaac Mason Wayne Bateman and Richard Price led the Owls with strong rebounding and scoring as Arcadia struggled in the third quarter. Other Class A North results included Kingman 57 Chandler 45 Peoria 57 Winslow 49 Snowflake 67 Buckeye 64.

Arcadia Bob Jensen Agua “Fria Richard Price Gary*Deak John Rasmussen Ruben Jimenez Aguaa. Fria Owls Ed Nixon Titans Buckeye Kingman-Peoria Agua Fria Mason Bateman Price Sam Culley Kingman Chandler Peoria Winslow Snowflake Casa Grande Buena Globe Safford Nogales Coolidge Ajo Sunnyside Miami Douglas Eloy Flowing Wells San Manuel Morenci

South Scottsdale LI Plan Meeting Tonight

A Scottsdale Little League meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7430 in the Valley Ho Hotel, with organizer Bill announced.

South Scottsdale Scottsdale Little League Valley Ho Hotel

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