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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1961

Page

2

Devils Await Playoff Game At Border Conference Showdown

Arizona State University readies for Saturday BC playoff on the Sun Devil gym floor but builds a practice base at Tempe High as the inauguration of Dr. G Homer Durham closes the home court. Aggies led by Billy Price and George Knighton clash with ASU as fans await a pivotal, bench-influenced game with tickets selling at 2.50 and general admission at the door.

Arizona State University Sun Devil Gym G. Homer Durham Ned Walk Tempe High Arizona State Aggie Billy Price Price Hardin-Simmons University Presley Askew George Knighton von Knight Gary Ward Dave Brown Sun Devil Demons Aggies Texas Western New Mexico Askew Bob Rogers Walk Raul Cisarufino Larry Armstrong Tony Cerkvenik Ollie Payne Gerry Hahn

Kirkland Topic In Court Suit

San Francisco judge threatens to jail Willie Kirkland if he appears late for contempt citation in paternity case with Mrs. Margaret Edwards Coronado. Kirkland has unpaid support and legal fees totaling about 1 3, 6 0 0, while blood tests await the newborn’s paternity ruling.

San Francisco UPI Willie Kirkland California Cleveland Indians Joseph Karesh Kirkland Emmet Hagerty San Francisco Giants Margaret Edwards Karesh

Cards Sign Red Schoendienst to St Louis Contract

Red Schoendienst, 38, won a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals worth about 25000 dollars after an intra-squad game showing he can still play. General manager Bing Devine and manager Joe Hemus voiced cautious optimism about his return and potential lift to the club. The veteran, who battled tuberculosis and missed most of 1959, also rejected coaching offers from the Milwaukee Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Red Schoendienst Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinal Bing Devine Sally Hemus Cardinal Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Devine Red Duke Snider Don Drysdale Tokyo Giants Snider Drysdale

Indians Sprint Drills Under Jim Dykes Coaching

Tucson UPI reports manager Jim Dykes put the Cleveland Indians through a gruelling sprint routine. Players ran bases three times at top speed causing several to drop to the grass near home plate before continuing with the workout.

Tucson UPI Jimmie Dykes Cleveland Indians Indians

Bears Down Imps In Extras In Phoenix

Phoenix College beat Arizona State University Sun Imps 8 to 7 in the season baseball opener. Dennis Starkins delivered a 380 foot bases loaded single in the 10th inning to win for the Bears. ASU outhit Phoenix College 10 to 8 as Bear starter Mike Barnhart struggled before being relieved by sophomore Ron Shinn.

Phoenix UPI Phoenix College Arizona State University Sun Imps Dennis Starkins Bears Mike Barnhart Ron Shinn ASU

Titans Open Track Season

Carl Granzow led Arcadia Titans to a 67 46 win over Phoenix Union JV. He won four events including the 88 yard relay in 1 40.2 and posted top marks in discus 126 8 and shot put 43 6 inches. Granzow also ran 100 10 5 and 220 23.1 while placing third in the broad jump 19.0. Arcadia hosts Agua Fria Friday.

Carl Granzow Arcadia Titans Phoenix Union Jv’s Granzow Quentin Gregory

Ingemar Johansson Adopts Close-Quarter Style For Monday Fight

Ingemar Johansson 28, trains for a defensive shift from long-range to a pressure attack aimed at Floyd Patterson in Miami Beach. During Tuesday sparring he showed a semi-crouch, bol weave, and forward presses though his left jab appeared ponderous and close-quarters hooking struggles were noted.

Palm Beach Fig UPI Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Miami Beach Inge Ingemar Patterson Ingo Floyd

Craft To Manage Cubs Saturday For Opening Game With Boston

MESA UP I Coach Harry Craft former Kansas City Athletics manager will direct the Chicago Cubs against the Boston Red Sox Saturday in the opening exhibition game. Charlie Grimm leads another Cubs squad vs Los Angeles Angels in Palm Springs the same day.

Speed driving season opens in Pau on April 3

The newspaper notes the start of the driving season in Pau with events and activities announced for April 3, detailing local involvement and schedules for spectators and participants.

Pau

Scottsdale Sewer Bond Election Ordered for 1961

City of Scottsdale to hold a special bond election April 4 1961 on a $700 000 sewer improvement plan including a treatment plant and extensions to the sewer network. Ballots to include Bonds Yes or Bonds No with real property taxpayers as voters. Election officers named and posting and publication details set.

Scottsdale Maricopa Arizona Maricopa County Town of State of M. E. Kimsey Ceey Council Maricopa Cty Ae Satamou Cae Sekovinre OTN Apposne CICYT Auzuia Sho Salt City City of Scotesdale City of Scottsdale Rosa. Lindsey Nancy Palmer Jane Lund Katherine Donn Virginia Cockrill Edgar Taylor M. BE. Kimsey

Beaver Baseball Hosts Mesa Jackrabbits Tomorrow

Beaver baseball opens its home season tomorrow at 3 30 p m hosting Mesa Jackrabbits. Coach Boyd Hatch names right hander Butch Riggs to start and also to work a few innings in this afternoon’s road game with Camelback. The Beavers are defending Class AA I champions with all but one starter back, but Hatch says they will play each game one at a time.

Scottsdale Beaver Baseballers Mesa Boyd Hatch Butch Riggs Riggs Beavers Hatch

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