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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1961

Page

2

Red Sox Camp Gathers Full Roster for Spring Training

Boston's rest of squad led by Jackie Jensen arrives at Scottsdale Stadium for spring workouts. Ted Williams joins as batting coach while pitchers report progress. battle for starting roles looms with many infield and outfield candidates including Yastrzemski and Schilling. workouts run Monday to Saturday at 10 30 with Sunday sessions at noon to allow church.

Bill Doyle Boston Red Sox Jackie Jensen Scottsdale Stadium Jensen Ted Williams Bob Heffner Carl Yastrzemski Arizona Sunshine Gary Geiger Rip Repulski Lu Clinton Carroll Hardy Pete Jernigan Yastrzemski

Tight Race In National League Predicted For 1962

National League spring sheet predicts a crowded pennant race with four clubs favored including defending champion Pirates projected to repeat alongside Milwaukee Los Angeles St. Louis and San Francisco as contenders. Highlights note Dick Groat leads hitters for Pittsburgh while Warren Spahn Hank Aaron and Frank Howard are cited among top performers. New clubs in Houston and New York expected to join the 1962 lineup.

New York UPI Pittsburgh Milwaukee Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco Alvin Dark Yankees Bobby Shantz Bucca Chuck Dressen Frank Polling Tigers May McMillan Billy Martin Cincinnati Andre Rodgers Warren Spahn Hank Aaron Braves Aaron Eddie Mathews Joe Adcock Lew Burdette Lippy Leo Durocher Frank Howard Dodgers Los Angeles Coliseum

Phoenix College star Troy Collier named Player of the Year

Phoenix College center Troy Collier was named Player of the Year in the Western States Conference. The 6-7 freshman broke the Phoenix College total point record with 642 points and a 22.9 point per game average.

Phoenix UPI Troy Collier Bob Howard David Wright Collier Phoenix Union Phoenix College

Arcaro Slated For TP Sunday

UPI reports famed Santa Anita jockeys including Eddie Arcaro will ride at Turf Paradise for Sundays Cerebral Palsy Handicap and the $2500 Maricopa County Sheriff's Posse Handicap. Jockeys travel from Santa Anita after Saturday races, with proceeds aiding Cerebral Palsy. Harry James will be honored Friday as part of a weekend at the track.

Phoenix UPI Santa Anita Turf Paradise Eddie Arcaro Walter Cluer Cluer Quinella Harry James King Sisters

Jacks Open Spring Football Practice

Arizona State College Lumberjacks begin spring football drills under coach Max Spilsbury. He notes a rebuilding year with nine seniors graduated, but expects returning lettermen at every position and may add transfers for depth. Newcomers include Marshall Piercentkowski and Boy Hall from Idaho State.

Flagstaff UPI Arizona State College Lumberjacks Max Spilsbury Beyer Spilsbury Marshall Piercentkowski Arizona Boy Hall Idalo State

UofA Spring Sports Open This Weekend In Tucson

Arizona hosts a weekend of spring sports with baseball vs Long Beach State, a 3:30 p.m. track triangular with Texas Western and New Mexico Western, and golf at Moon Valley Country Club against Phoenix College Bears. Also on schedule are swimming vs Air Force at 11 a.m. Saturday, and basketball and wrestling trips to the West Coast to close seasons.

Uofa Tucson University of Arizona Long Beach Texas Western New Mexico Western Fred Enke Phoenix Phoenix College Bears Moon Valley ‘Country Club Air Force Academy Arizona U Ofa Air Force West Coast Santa Barbara Los Angeles State Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Seattle Nazarene’s Ascension Lutheran Y.M.C.A

Patterson Johannson Preview Rivalry Ahead of Fight

In Miami Beach Patterson and Ingemar Johansson discuss training, fan support, and confidence ahead of their upcoming bout. Johansson says the camp strengthens him mentally and physically and plans to return as both fighter and tourist.

Patterson Johannson Ingemar Johansson

Schmeling’s faith inspired Palm Beach title camp host

In Palm Beach the host of the Patterson vs Schmeling title bout notes how Max Schmeling inspired his boxing drive. The talks at the Palm Beach camp, ahead of the March 13 Miami Beach fight, shape his workouts and memories of Schmeling’s belief in him.

Palm Beach Fla Max ‘Schmeling Max Floyd Patterson Miami Beach Schmeling

Roberts To Take Auburn Line Coach Post

Auburn Alabama reports J. D. Roberts will assume duties as line coach succeeding C. L. senn and is expected to report before March 15. Roberts played college football at Oklahoma and has coached at Denver Oklahoma and Navy.

Auburn Ala UPI J. D. Roberts C.L. Senn Roberts Oklahoma Denver Navy

Angels Begin Inter-Squad Camp Game In Palm Springs

Los Angeles Angels stage a first camp game featuring the Elliotts versus the Kresses. Red Kress leads a lineup with Albie Pearson in center and Eddie Yost at third, joined by McAnany Cerv Bolko Bridges Hamlin and Rodgers. Bob Elliott uses Kluszewski Aspromiente Leek Fregosi infield with Averill Hunt Throneberry and Sadowski in the outfield and catcher. Pitchers include Garcia Morgan Harshman McBride and Hannah. Exhibition season starts March 11 at the Polo Grounds against the Cubs.

Palm Springs Calif UPD Los Angeles Angels Elliotts Kresses Red Kress Albie Pearson Eddie Yost Jim McAnany Bob Cerv Steve Bolko Rocky Bridges Ken Hamlin Bob Rodgers Bob Elliott Ted Kluszewski Ken Aspromiente Gene Leek Jim Fregosi Earl Averill Ken Hunt Faye Throneberry Ed Sadowski Bill Rigney Bill Garcia Tom Morgan Jack Harshman Ken McBride Jack Hannah Angels Polo Grounds Chicago Cubs Arizona-California Mesa

Johansson Battles Tax Fight as Patterson Title Looms

Ingemar Johansson resumed training for his March 13 title bout with Floyd Patterson while the U S government won a temporary injunction freezing his share of the purse. IRS sought 598181 in back taxes tied to 1959 and 1960 fights and U S television earnings. The case names Seanart S A Feature Sports Teleprompter Corp and officers Roy Cohn Thomas A Bolan and Humbert Fugazy.

Palm Beach, Fila UPI Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson U.S Johansson Internal Revenue Service IRS Emnett Co. Choate Miami Patterson United States Seanart, S. A Feature Sports, Inc Teleprompter “Corp Feature ‘Sports Roy Cohn Thomas A. Bolan Humbert Fugazy

Van Brocklin Names West Line Coach

Norm Van Brocklin of the Minnesota Vikings named Stan West as defensive line coach for the new NFL club. West, a former All-America guard from Oklahoma, joined assistants Harry Gilmer and Pete Brewster as staff fills and indicates the offensive line coach position remains to be named.

MPLS ST. Paul UPI Norm van Brocklin Minnesota Vikings Stan West University of Oklahoma Harry Gilmer Pete Brewster Viking

Moore defies Sweden age ban ahead of Rinaldi bout

In Phoenix UPI report boxer Archie Moore scoffs at a Sweden official who calls him too old to fight. Moore, ready for a Madison Square Garden bout with Julio Rinaldi on June 10, argues his age does not bar him and cites an upcoming title defense.

Phoenix UPI Archie Moore Sweden Moore Swedish Boxing Federation Paul Arwen Archie Julio Rinaldi Madison Square Garden New York Rinaldi Awren

Maple Rocker Living Room Set Discount Offer

Houseful of maple furniture including Mr and Mrs Dresser mirror bookcase handboard and lamps. New England rock maple living room suite with sofa chair and rocker maple tables plus dining set with four captain chairs. Sale offers buy all or part at $650 from original $1795 with weekly payments and credit options. See Discount Furniture 909 East Indian School Road.

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