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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1965
Page
9
Open by Jerry McElfresh over the Fourth of July weekend highlights local happenings, regional events, and featured performers. The column notes festival schedules, parades, and community gatherings across town and nearby areas.
The Fourth of July weekend served as a trial for the Forest Service fee system in Arizona with low complaints about the 25-cent per person picnic, 50-cent camping fees, and $7 unlimited-use stickers. About 2,000 picnic fees were paid at Saguaro Lake, though figures exclude those under 16 or non-payers, and a deputy noted reduced lake usage and few citations. Fees apply at Saguaro and Canyon Lakes, higher at Canyon due to camping facilities. Wildlife and fishing notes follow with quail calls predicting better hunting, Roosevelt Lake bass expectations, and statewide fishing conditions showing mixed results across regions.
Maury Wills swipes four bases in a 9-4 Dodgers win over the Pirates, boosting Los Angeles to first in the NL race. The game features his 54th steal in 85 games, helping him chase a historic season while Roger Maris and Ty Cobb era notes echo in the background. Willie Davis adds two steals in the win as Howie Reed earns the victory. In other action, Phillies split with Giants and Braves outpace Astros.
Scottsdale Little League spokesman Bob McGuire announced plans to organize a Senior Little League next year to serve 13 through 15 year old players. Eligible boys and parents can leave names at the Saloma snack bar with Charlotte Sather or contact Mel Sather or Rick Van Glahn.
Baseball results show Cleveland beating Baltimore 10 to 2 and Kansas City 6, Detroit 6, New York 1 in night games. Boston hosts San Francisco while Los Angeles visits Pittsburgh. Pitchers McDowell, Siemen, Bunning, and Fiser are noted with records and upcoming pairings.
Pirates beat the Scottsdale Sunsteebact Club 7-2 as Bob Hactten pitched two innings and Johnny Lucero, Randy Burt excel at bat with multiple hits and RBIs. Cardinals defeated the Tigers 16-3 with Mike Kline earning the win as Paul Mord and Steve Martin posted multiple hits.
Bennie Caderia singled home Bernie Webber in the seventh to lift the Scottsdale Merchants to a 4-4 tie with Tee Pee Mexican Food. The game was halted by darkness and to be completed later. Tee Pee led early until the Merchants tied it in the seventh. Ganis Liquors defeated Mag's Ham Run 8-3 with key hits from Lindsey and Roland.
Gary Ward pitched a one hitter as the Papago Plaza Indians defeated the Burger Chef Yankees 6 to 1 in South Scottsdale. Terry Perkins fueled the offense with two hits, while Bob Love contributed a double for the losers.
Scottsdale Presbyterians won over Valley Plaza Methodist No. 1,712-10 in YMCA Church League action. Bremner starred with two doubles as the club faced a tense patrol for the night. Ascension and Tu Baptist later played in other action.
Scottsdale all stars announced for the first local loop tournament with Jim Hart as manager and Clay Brian assisting. The roster includes Traig Burns Bob Flick Greg Grainger Jim Nari Joe Janis Chick Jos lyn Jerry Kralevic Chad Mears Carl Prange Ricky Schmidgall John Schuldt elt Straine Doug Zedon. Alternates are Bruce Biehler Larry Beesner Les Armstrong and Jim Selby.
Peter Thomson shot a one under par 72 to take a third round lead at 214, one stroke ahead of Lema and Devlin. Arnold Palmer stood two back at 216 with O Connor and De Vicenzo tied. Nicklaus slumped to 77 and Gary Player withdrew from final rounds with neck strain.
KRUX rolls to an 8th win in a row beating Mesa 5-0 last night. Jay George pitched a two hitter with nine strikeouts and one walk to earn win honors. Four runs came in the first inning aided by a sequence of errors and walks, followed by two singles by Bob Wade and Mike Smith.
National League selects veterans Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax along with Juan Marichal and others for the July 14 exhibition. In the American League, six first time All Star pitchers join holdovers Milt Papas Jim Gran and more as Al Lopez finalizes rosters. Drysdale leads NL choices with six prior selections and a 1.93 ERA in limited innings.
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