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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1964
Page
5
Arcadia beat Westwood 57 to 54 in a hard fought holiday game. Howie Freise led Arcadia with 17 points while John Van Reusen had 12 and transfer student Freise starred in crucial moments. Arcadia improves to 4 1 and 1 with Tempe loss earlier in the schedule.
Scottsdale Beavers beat Casa Grande 56-39 on the visitors' court to start the year. Mike Lambert led with 16 points followed by Tom Luge 13 and Bob Garmon 12 as Scottsdale built a big first-half edge.
Beaver Luge career high scoring helps build lead to 30-20 at half. In second half Paul Larson Mike Lambert and Luge add points as Garmon Lukavics and Haden pace Scottsdale scoring. Lukavics caps game with a buzzer tip and Casa Grande’s Dixler scores 21 Brown 10 for 39 points.
The Coronado Dons beat the Yuma Criminals 54 to 43 boosting their season to 41 with the win. The victory ties them for second in Division 1 with Mesa and Arcadia. They stay in Yuma for a game against the Kofa Kings before returning to Scottsdale.
Beaver High School freshmen overwhelmed Casa Grande 54 to 22 on the Cougars home floor. Steve Wheeler led with 15 points, Lee Zavala added 14, while Andy Ernst and John Peck scored 12 each. Carl Cox had 3 and Rod Dunseath 2.
Friday results show Scottsdale 56 over Casa Grande 39 Chandler 53 over Kofa 49 Coronado 54 over Yuma 43 Tempe 69 over Mesa 68 Arcadia 57 over Westwood 54 Tonight’s games feature Tempe at Scottsdale Mesa at Arcadia Westwood at Casa Grande Coronado at Kofa Chandler at Yuma
Scottsdale driver Tom Muller and partner Sanders enter a new 64 Plymouth Ultra Stock automatic with a 426 Stage II engine sponsored by Town and Country. Muller, a Motorola engineer, serves as technical advisor. Also on Sunday, Potillo Roemer F Fuel dragster with a new six cylinder engine and Del Blade's undefeated C stock 60 Chevy. Beeline Dragway lies four miles north of E McDowell on Hartline Highway Arizona 87. The track closes January 12 for Phoenix International Raceway opening and resumes January 19.
Cincinnati Reds president Bill DeWitt cried after learning manager Fred Hutchinson has cancer. DeWitt said Hutchinson is confident and plans to be ready for spring training in Tampa on February 29. He praised Hutchinson’s personality and leadership and noted no major disputes with players.
Reds manager Fred Hutchinson announced he would start two months of chest cancer treatment at Swedish Hospital Tumor Institute in Seattle. He planned to rent a house nearby and return to Florida for spring training in Tampa on February 29, optimistic about his recovery.
Bob Dwyer, a prominent local polo player, represented Arizona on an interstate team that beat the Mexican squad 7 to 6 during El Paso Sun Carnival New Year’s week. The Sun Carnival features the Sun Bowl parade and football game along with basketball and polo events.
Jimmy Brown of Cleveland and Jimmy Taylor of Green Bay meet in the NFL Playoff Bowl to determine bragging rights and prize money for the fullbacks. Green Bay and Cleveland finished second in their divisions, with Chicago and New York ahead in the title chase. Brown and Taylor enter the game as top rushers, seeking pride and a modest payout while Frank Ryan and Bart Starr start at quarterback.
Arizona State University, 5-4, aims to extend its 53 game home court winning streak against Seattle University tonight. Seattle brings a lone loss to BYU and will counter with a lineup featuring John Tresvant Greg Ven million and Charlie Williams among 16 point scorers. Joe Caldwell may return from a muscle injury to lead ASU alongside Luther Harper in the backcourt.
East NYAC 76 Siena 56 and Queens 86 Montclair St 79 lead a list of college games. Other results include Georgetown Ky 85 Ital Nats 77 and Tenn St 95 MacMurry 65 with multiple regional tournaments and consolation rounds noted.
Arizona State ranks tenth in NCAA basketball offense with 733 points in 8 games and a 91.6 average, behind UCLA. Morehead State leads the nation at 100 points per game after 5 games.
Ground was broken for a $100,000 diving tank and platform tower to train Arizona aspirants for America's Olympic Team. The project is by the Phoenix Olympic Club led by Frank Costentino, with land water labor and materials donated. U S Olympic Diving Coach Dick Smith praised it as the greatest training facility in the United States and perhaps the world.
San Diego and Boston clash in Balboa Stadium for the AFL championship. The Chargers, led by Tobin Rote and Lance Alworth, seek their first title after dominating offense. Boston, boasting top defense, looks for a first league crown. The game airs 5:30 p.m. EST on ABC.
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