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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1961

Page

2

Imps Edge Sun Devils In High-Scoring Home Victory

Arizona State closes undefeated home slate with a 114 80 win over sister school Arizona State College led by Larry Armstrong 26 Ollie Payne 25 and Gerry Hahn 26. Don Buttrum 18 and Richard Pacheco 12 guided Kerr Sporting Goods in a preliminary 114 77 win.

Arizona State Arizona State College Billy Pryor Devils Ollie Payne Larry Armstrong USC Sun Devils Nogales Gerry Hahn Tony Cerkvenik Sun Imps Kerr Sporting Goods Phoenix Kerr Paul Howard

Youth Movement On Bums Doesn t Worry Moon

VERO BEACH Fla. UPI The Dodgers spring camp shows focus on youth but veteran outfielder Wally Moon, nearly 31, expects to earn a spot. Moon says he will be ready if manager Walt Alston calls. Musial advised rookies formerly, and Moon plans to pass on wisdom after his playing days.

Vero Bhach Fla UPI Dodgertown Wally Moon Los Angeles Dodgers Wally Walt Alston Cardinals Stan Musial Musial Moon Walter O’malley Buzzie Bavasi Dodgers

Wilson Garis Elected Captains For Wildcats

The University of Arizona selects captains for year Eddie Wilson of Chandler will lead the offense at quarterback Bob Garis from Tucson will captain the defense on the gridiron Phoenix athlete Harry Lucky heads the track squad Lucky is a three letter man and Border Conference hurdles champion and record holder He also won the Santa Barbara Easter Relays and belongs to the 440 yard relay team

Tucson UPI University of Arizona Eddie Wilson Chandler Bob Garis Phoenix Harry Lucky Lucky Santa Barbara Calif

Cubs Sign Young Pitcher Flynn From Daytona Beach

The Chicago Cubs announced the signing of Robert Laurence Flynn an 18 year old right handed pitcher from Daytona Beach Florida He stood six feet tall weighed 170 pounds and was assigned to Carlsbad of the Sophomore League under contract.

Chicago Cubs Robert Laurence Flynn Daytona Beach Fla Carlsbad Earl Wilson Wilbur Wood Don Schwall Wood Schwall Minneapolis Higgins Mesa

McKeever Signs with Rams After Record Minutes

Southern California end Marlin McKeever, who set a school record with 505 playing minutes last year, signs with the Los Angeles Rams as the No. 1 NFL draft choice. The 21 year old joins the NFL club after his standout college season.

Los Angeles UPI Marlin McKeever Southern California Los Angeles Rams McKeever

Dark Move Aims For 5th TP Win

Dark Move owned by H. E. Donovan seeks his fifth victory of the Turf Paradise meet in the Cherchez La Femme Purse at five furlongs. Topweight Moment's Notice leads entries, with Copper Cap River Maid Hash Acres Scrappened Clever One and Miss Independent also drawn.

Phoenix UPI H. E. Donovan W. C. Schram Copper Cap River Maid Hash Acres Scrappened Clever One Miss Independent Gene Fox Hay Roan Johnny Bright Galia Fun Able Ann Holly’s Gent Wire Bam Nicalo Mr. Sport Endurance Red Clown Mixed Request Hell’s Tarquistack Esma Necker Gamblin Flying Cutie Moolah Bull Camp Here Greek Gem Howdah Challenge Whisk Argenta Jr Tiny Eddie Curt Canal Rambling Rose Star Port Chief Kilchis Little Juan Quilty Air Academy el Mondace Cherchez la Femme Dark Move Moment’s Notice Punkin Young Ike Noahlaude Sandhill Punch Bulltress Sampie Case Ainsworth Spookaloo

Beaver Hoopsters Head For Diamond

Scottsdale Highs Beavers shift from hoops to baseball with a March 8 game against Camelback. The team finished 16 5 overall and 9 3 in AA I, second to Washington, after a 55 47 state first round loss to Central. Key players include Dooley Kleinman Palmer Brady and Luge.

Scotsdale High Cagers Central Scottsdale Beavers Washington Mesa Gilbert Pete Dooley Jan Kleinman Jim Palmer Phil Brady Harry Luge Palmer Luge

Mantle answers Houk with two homers in Florida

Mickey Mantle accepted Ralph Houk's leadership idea, training early and delivering two 400 foot homers in a Florida test. The camp news also notes Lew Burdette and Mike Fornieles joining camps, Nicholson's head injury, Baker's knee strain, and other spring moves across MLB clubs.

Archie Moore to spar four rounds in Phoenix exhibition

UPI reports at Phoenix Madison Square Garden Archie Moore the world light heavyweight champion will spar in a four round exhibition. The 10 round main event features Dave Fordh versus Dutch Big Boy Wilson of Oakland with a six round semi final pitting Henry Olea against Babe Starr.

Phoenix UPI Madisott Square Garden Archie Moore Dave Fordh Big Boy Wilson Oakland Henry Olea Babe Starr Moore

Valley CC Dinner Thursday Plans and Trophy Night

The Valley Country Club will sponsor its annual dinner for the men and women golf association Thursday night at 7 30 in the clubhouse. Trophies will be presented to the winners of the two classes and the men's 72 hole Presidents Cup will draw to a finish today as announced by manager Zeke Browning.

the Valley Country Club Zeke Browing

Ingleside Kiva Kaibab Little League Registration Opens

The Ingleside Kiva Kaibab Little League invites eligible boys from the three school districts to register Saturday at Ingleside School starting 9 a.m. Forms are available at the schools. Eligibility requires birth after July 31, 1948 and ages eight to twelve for most, with Pony League players aged 13 or 14 born after July 31, 1947 and before August 1, 1948.

Ingleside-Kiva-Kaibab Little League Ingleside School Pony ‘League

Kentucky Eyes NCAA Postseason Bid Amid SEC Drama

Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp steers the Wildcats to a 16 7 record as they chase an NCAA playoff berth. Mississippi State clinched the SEC title, but Kentucky hope rests on their 77 51 win over Auburn and Georgia Tech’s loss. Kansas State, Rice, Iowa, and several others post wins in a day filled with tight races and key upsets.

Wildcat Adolph Rupp Kentucky Mississippi State Tulane Wildcats Ruppmen Auburn Vanderbilt Vandys Georgia Florida Georgia Tech Ned Jennings Kansas State Nebraska Cedric Price Rice Texas Tech Steve Smith Owls Tech

Ohio State Tops UPI Hoops Rating for Fifth Time This Season

Ohio State remains the unanimous No 1 pick in the UPI major college basketball ratings for a fifth time this season amid a 27 game winning streak. St Bonaventure falls to runner up after an 87-77 loss to Niagara, while Cincinnati moves to third with Bradley dropping to fourth.

NEW York UPI Ohio State United Press International Buckeyes UPI Board of Ohio State St. Bonaventure Niagara Bonnies Cincinnati Bradley Bearcats Kansas State North Carolina Duke Iowa St. John’s Southern Callifornia West Virginia Mountaineers Utah Louisville Dayton UCLA Memphis State Kentucky Vanderbilt Wichita Texas Tech

Forlorn Phillies No Longer Exist

Clearwater Florida United Press story quotes Gene Mauch predicting the Phillies will win at least 70 games this season. The young manager says adaptation and early corrections should lift a club that finished last with 59 victories last year. He recalls taking over after Eddie Sawyer quit following the season opener.

Clearwater Fla Gene Mauch Phillies Mauch Eddie Sawyer

Yastrzemski Aims To Start In Left For Red Sox

Carl Yastrzemski arrived at Boston spring training aiming to start in left field with Mike Fornieles. The rookie impressed Ted Williams and competes for the left field job alongside Lu Clinton and Jackie Jensen as the team plans rotations and positions for opening day.

Yastrzemski Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Mike Fornieles Fornieles Havana Cuba Florida Bob Heffner Allentown Pennsylvania Ted’ Williams William Minneapolis Lu Clinton Jackie Jensen Jensen Williams Scottsdale Stadium Swift Nevada Mike Higgins Pete Runnels Bosox Vic Wertz Pumpsie Green Chuck Shilling Army Don Gile Wertz Runnels Don Buddin Dave Hillman Chet Nichols Billy Muffett

Arizona high school basketball tournament schedule released

The schedule covers Classes AA to Cc across Arizona arenas. Class AA opens Friday with Camelback versus Union in Tucson and Catalina against Washington at 8:30 p.m. Class A games include Bisbee at Arcadia and Snowflake versus San Manuel in Case Grande with multiple 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. starts. Class B shows Benson at Flagstaff and Page against Parker at 8:30 p.m. Class Cc features Thatcher and St David plus Pima Fredonia and Ft Thomas. All games begin Thursday except Class AA.

Phoenix UPI Arizona Tucson Phoenix Camelback Phoenix Union Tucson Catalina Washington Case Grande Bisbee Arcadia Snowflake San Manuel Agua Fria Ajo Casa Grande Kingman Flagstaff Benson Wickenburg St. Johns Marana Gilbert Clifton Page Parker

Arthur Winther wins Australian springboard diving title

Arthur Winther a former Olympic swimmer captured the Australian spring board diving championship on Friday night in Brisbane Australia edging competitors to take the title and add another national achievement to his career.

Brisbane Australia Arthur Winther

Prove It Wins 24th Santa Anita Handicap At Arcadia

Favored Prove It captured the 24th Santa Anita Handicap at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia before 52,346 spectators, earning $145,000 for the victory.

Arcadia Calif

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