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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1967
Page
19
Goose Tatum, the clown prince of basketball, died at his El Paso home at age 45 after a two year battle with a chronic liver ailment. Fans worldwide mourn the Harlem Globetrotters legend who kept playing despite laughter.
Entries for tonight's program at Phoenix Greyhound Park include multiple grades and courses. Notable dogs listed include Gigi Might, Rockaway Spin, Loaded Doe, Noble Steve, Pepper's Sister, and Mark Martin with various odds and weights across ten races and two New Park Course events.
Tatum planned a Dallas trip for a Goose Tatum Day benefit with the Harlem Road Kings. He aimed to perform despite orders to rest six months, saying many needed laughter. Marquis Haynes and Sugarfoot Johnson join. Haynes will sub for Tatum. Funeral services were set for 10 am Friday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Tatum served in the Army 1942 to 1945.
TUCSON UP I Gary Grouwinkel, a coach from the University of North Dakota, was named to the University of Arizona football coaching staff under head coach Darrell Mudra. Grouwinkel will recruit in Chicago and report February 3. Eddie Wilson, ex Arizona QB, joins as quarterback coach during spring drills.
Go Millie, the track sensation at Phoenix Greyhound Park, won the feature race in front of Final Effect and Gork Lindsay. Go Millie clocked 41.16 seconds for 5/16 miles, extending her winning streak as Lindsay trails with two spring victories.
Middleweight champion Emile Griffith and challenger Joey Archer sharpen for a big title showdown at Madison Square Garden after two postponements. Both fighters remain confident as they taper training and spar four rounds apiece amid anticipation of a tremendous bout.
TEMPE UP I news: Paul Kemp quits ASU after nine years to join Iowa State as backfield coach replacing Tom Steigleder. Kemp, 35, played quarterback for Iowa, earned a masters in physical education, and previously coached at North Dakota State Teachers College and Ball State before coming to ASU.
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