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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1961

Page

5

Heart Over Size: Scottsdale Little League Standouts

Two Scottsdale Little League players, Steve Uren, 12, and David Phillips, 11, prove heart beats size. Both, though small at 4-7 and 4-5, star as infielders and occasional pitchers, lead in walks, miss no games, and practice daily with older peers.

Bill Doyle Scottsdale Steve Uren David Phillips Steve Les-Uren Kalamama Bob Westlund David Frank Phillips S. Monte Vista Maryland Whrey Indians Giants Bill ‘Smith Del Steve “Uren Phillips Little le Twest

West tops East in All American Bowl through passing duel

In Buffalo New York the West defeated the East 30 to 20 as West quarterbacks Bob Schloredt and Bill Kilmer linked with Marvin Luster who had 130 receiving yards on six catches and a 47 yard scoring play. Kilmer and Ditka connected on scores with Kilmer adding a late 8 yard toss to Tom Mason and Schloredt breaking a 5 yard run for the final West TD.

Buffalo N.Y UPI Washington Bob Schlorest Bill Kilmer UCLA Marvin Luster Kilmer Tulane Tom Mason Schloredt

Girls Softball Resumes Tonight in Phoenix

The Westerners meet the Tucson Rainbows in a pair of girls softball games at Rambler Field. Tonight’s pitchers are Dahlia Olivas of the Westerners and Panky Leon of Tucson, with Rosemary Artuzuste gui hurling for Phoenix. Sunday’s game starts at 7 30 pm and features a Miss Softball contest won by Mary Lin Wray and others.

Phoenix OPD Westerners Tucson’ Rainbows Rambler Field Dahlia Olivas Panky Leon Tucson Rosemary Artuzuastegui The Mary Lin Wray Shirley Irving Barbara Hubbard Kathy Coyle Barbara‘ Rood Buristine Neville Carol Melandert

Cardinals Tie for First With Giants Win

The Cardinals beat the Giants 131 to move into a first place tie in the Ingleside-Kai bab-Kiva Little League. Bill Markham pitched all nine innings, allowing four runs. Richard Smetana had four hits including a home run, while Steve Lombard and Richard Coate contributed strong at bats. Barry Van Patten took the loss, surrendering 16 hits.

Cardinals Giants Bill Markham Richard ‘Smetana Yankees Steve Lombard Richard Coate Barry van Patten Los ‘Ing

Palmer and January Pace Western Open Golf Leaders

Arnold Palmer kept pace with a 70 in the third round at Blythefield Country Club as wind and rain slowed scoring. January, opening with 66, tied Palmer at 135 after 36 holes while Butch Biard carded 136 and Al Geiberger slipped to 141 with a 76.

Grand Rapids Mich Arnnold Palmer Don Blythefield Country Club Course Palmer Gary Player South Africa Abe Latrobe Fred Butch Biard Galveston Tex Young al Geiberger Santa

Banks sits out first Cubs game in five seasons

Ernie Banks voluntarily benched himself for the Chicago Cubs, ending a 717 game consecutive streak. He will decide next week on left knee surgery after doctor Dr. Arthur Metz advised the operation to remove a loose cartilage, seeking a long career ahead.

Chicago UPI Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Banks Cubs Braves Milwaukee Arthur Metz

Gonzalez Trials Bahama On TV At Madison Square Garden

Jose Gonzalez 21 faces 28 year old Yama Bahama in a nationally televised 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Even money betting. Bahama profiled as taller with a left jab and power, while Gonzalez relies on pace and pressure. The ABC telecast starts at 7 p.m. MST.

New York UPI Jose Gonzalez Puerto Rico Yama Bahama Madison Square Garden Gonzalez Garden Bimini National Boxing Association Bahama Yama ABC

Advanced Sales For Grid Games Tickets Good

University of Arizona football fans show rising demand as of June 1 1961 season ticket orders exceed 1500 more than last year with nearly 6000 tickets sold surpassing 5600 in 1960. Total home attendance last season reached 156700 with an average 22336 per game. Over 30000 ticket applications were mailed to alumni statewide and Tucson area addresses for six home games priced at 21 dollars each.

Tucson University of Arizona Athletic Chuck Magness Magness Wildcat

National League scoreboard and upcoming games

Baseball standings show Cincinnati at .636 and Pittsburgh at .563 with key matchups listed for night games. Probable pitchers include Mizell for Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Koufax for Los Angeles at Cincinnati, plus Hobbie versus Cloninger in Chicago Milwaukee.

Cincinnati Ae Pittsburgh Cincinnati Los Angles Chicago Milwaukee Bat “Louis San Fran Philadelphia Mizell Los Angeles Koufax Maloney Hobbie Cloninger Francisco St. Louis Lemay Gibson San Francisco St Louis W. L Petox Detroit New York Cleveland Boston Baltimore Washington Kansas City Minnesota Lary Grant Donovan McLish Sheldon Kralick Delock Archer Hall Moeller Klans City Pacific Coast League Seattle Tacoma San Diego Portland Vancouver Gawaii Spokane Salt Lake W. LI. Pet Columbus Charleston Buffalo Rochester Jersey City Toronto Richmond Syracuse

Eight champions set for national AAU track crowns in New York

The first day of the 73rd National AAU track and field championships in New York features eight champions favored to win trips to Moscow and other meets. Top contenders include Ralph Boston, Frank Budd, John Thomas, and Hayes Jones as trial heats and multiple finals begin the two day program. A possible sub four minute mile looms in Sunday's anticipated Beatty Burleson duel, with 11 other finals and 20 events overall.

New “York UPI Moscow Ralph "Boston Frank ‘Budd Villanova John’ Thomas Hayes Jones Jim Beatty Cyrol’ Burleson

Braves Hand Arizona Manor Red Sox First Setback in Round Two

In Optir Pony League action the S H Green Stamp Braves beat the Arizona Manor Red Sox to snap their 2-0 start. Sims pitched all nine, surrendering seven hits and four homers while Carity allowed nine runs and eight hits as the Braves moved to 2-1 with homers from Matthews Uhleman Garman and Smith.

S&h Green ‘Stamp Braves Arizona Manor Red Sox Ronnie Sims Braves Tuns Bob Matson Billy Matthews Ken Uhleman Bob Garman Phil Smith

Callaway Sisters Lose Tennis Match in San Jose

In San Jose California Laurie Callaway fell 6 0 6 2 to Jane Albert 15 daughter of ex 49er coach Frankie Albert in the girls under 18. Paula Callaway 11 lost the finals of her class to Denice Carter of Carmichael California.

Callaway San Jose Calif UPID Phoenix California Laurie Callaway Jane Albert San Francisco 49’Er Frankie Albert Paula Denice Carter Carmichael

Nazarene Tops Methodist In Open Round Softball Clash

Monte Vista Nazarene jumped to an early lead in the YMCA Church softball second round. Mo Summers allowed six hits as Nazarene built a lead and stayed ahead while Scottsdale Methodist produced scattered offense led by Elk and a triple.

Monte Vista Nazarene Ymca Church Mo Summers Nazarene Scottsdale Methodist

Baseball Stars Lead In Seasonal Totals And Honors

The list highlights top players across leagues with Hoak Romano and Piersall among others, noting home run leaders and RBIs. Cepeda Robinson and Mays anchor the NL while Cash Maris and Mantle pace the AL in key batting and pitching categories.

Cepeda Giants Robinson Mathews Braves Aaron Bites Moon Dodgers Maris Yankees Mantle Cash Tigers Killebrew Twins Colavito Reds Freese Mays Gentile Orioles Padres Miller Koufax Purkey Hunt Latman Indians Mossi Grant Ford Archer Athletics Schwall Red Sox

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