Opening Baseball Night For SHS Titans At Brophy
Scottsdale High beat Camelback 7-1 as Kermit Thompson and Bruce Johnson led the Beavers with three and two hits. Arcadia plans a surprise with Gary Deak starting for the Titans in tomorrow’s Diamond season opener against Brophy, with Rob Mack catching and a lineup featuring B. Keller and others.
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Arcadia High
Scottsdale High
Titans
Brophy
Scottsdale
Kermit Thompson
Beavers
Bruce Johnson
Camelback
Spartans
Skip Schifino
Arcadia
Brophy Broncs
Gary Deak
Four Schools Get Players On BC Team
Four border schools are represented on the 1961 All-Border Conference basketball team led by New Mexico State. George Knighton 6-7 225 lb Aggies was a unanimous pick and top scorer. Also named from NM State are Billy Joe Price and Vincent Knight. Arizona State is represented by Larry Armstrong Kissinger and Ollie Payne along with guard Kissinger. Hardin-Simmons and Texas Western also place players on the teams with Joé Skaisgir Ol lie Payne Tony Cerkvenik Milton Martin and Al Tolen cited as first and second team selections.
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EL Paso
Tex
UPI
New Mexico
State
George Knighton
Aggies
Border
Knighton
New Mexico State
Aggie
Billy Joe Price
Arizona State
Larry Armstrong
Sun Devil
ASU
Baskena Sed Kissinger
Hardin-Simmons
al 'Tolen
Texas Western
Joé Skaisgir
Arizona
Ollie Payne
Tony Cerkvenik
Vincent Knight
Milton Martin
Tribe Sends Perry To Mound Saturday
Cleveland manager Jimmy Dykes named Jim Perry as the starter for the Cactus League opener against the San Francisco Giants in Tucson. Mudcat Grant and rookie Ross Heman will back Perry, with Vic Power at first and Johnny Temple at second. Outfielders Tito Francona Jim Piersall and Willie Kirkland will man the grass, John Romano catching. the 2 p.m. game at Hi Corbett field will be preceded by a 9:15 a.m. parade through downtown Tucson.
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Tucson
UPI
Cleveland
Jim Perry
San Francisco Gigants
Jimmy Dykes
Mel Harder
Perry
Jim
Mudcat
Tito Francona
Jim Piersall
Willie Kirkland
John Romano
Hi Corbett Field
Ball Park
Dressen Exudes Confidence in Braves Ahead of Spring
Milwaukee Braves manager Charlie Dressen expresses strong optimism about the team. He cites improvements at second base and Bolling’s expected boost, says the Braves will beat the Pirates Dodgers and all others, and views Los Angeles as a tough rival.
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Bradenton
Fla
UPIL
Charlie Dressen
Milwaukee Braves
Braves
Tve
Pirates
Tye
Dodgers
Billy Bruton
Hank Bolling
Bolling
Los Angeles Ap
Giants
Cardinnals
Reds
Red Sox Open Cactus League in Mesa Facing Cubs
Boston scouts aim for light workout before season opener as manager Mike Higgins fields an intra squad game. Vic Wertz and Jackie Jensen lead offense with seven RBIs together, Jensen adding three singles and Wertz collecting two hits and a bases loaded double.
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Boston Red Sox
Mesa
Chicago Cubs
Mike Higgins
Yorks
Herman’s
Vic Wertz
Jackie Jensen
Jensen
Wertz
Frontier Bowling Results And Leaders
Frontier Early Birds led by Betty Christensen 470 and Hope Behlinger 454 with Loretta Barbour 408 for the Wrens. Frontier Round-up League saw Emery Lance 587 Floyd Twenter 567 Ted Dodds 553 and Curtis Twenter 540 top the scores.
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Frontier Lanes
Frontier Early Birds
Betty Christensen
Red Birds
Hope Behinger
Roadrunners
Loretta Barbour
Wrens
Frontier
Emery Lance
Floyd Twenter
Kachina Liquors
Ted Dodds
Timbers
Curtis Twenter
ASU Faces New Mexico State in Border Playoff Clash
ASU coach Ned Wulk warns against complacency ahead of Saturday night playoff with New Mexico State. He notes both teams will practice at Tempe High School while ASU’s gym hosts inaugural events and president Durham’s ceremony. Crowd of 5100 expected. tickets on sale.
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Phoenix
UPI
Arizona
Ned Wulk
ASU
New Mexico State
Wulk
Tempe High School
G. Homer Durham
Sun Devil Stadium
Clyde Smith
Williams praised as natural ball player by Doc Fadden
Doc Fadden, longtime trainer for the Red Sox, Harvard, and others, lauds Williams for exceptional eyesight and memory of pitches and parks. He notes Williams trains intensely, can diagnose opponents’ hurlers, and serves as a trusted adviser in the Red Sox organization and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siiggers
Jack
Radde
Boston
Red Sox
Doc
Williams
Ted
Fadden
Harvard University
Burke Quits Arizona Track World Stalwart Withdraws
University of Arizona star Jim Burke leaves the Wildcats track team to take a temporary job as his wife expects a child. He recorded a 56 feet 11 inches shot put and 183 feet 3 1/2 inches discus last season, depriving Arizona of a key scorer for the upcoming events.
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Tucson
UPS
Jim Burke
University of Arizona
Wildcat
Burke
Wildcats
Friedrich Named IIAC M V P for Second Straight Season
Larry Friedrich of Eastern Illinois won the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference MVP for the second straight year. He totaled 268 points in 12 conference games this season.
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M.V.P
Carbondale, Ill
UPI
Larry Friedrich
Eastern Thllinois
Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Little Eddie Favored In Point West Purse At Turf Paradise
Little Eddie is the early favorite for the Point West Purse at six furlongs at Turf Paradise. Bill Luke trains the sprinter, a consistent performer locally, with other entrants including Sarroz Blue Lad Deer Call Bobby Ball and Borneo. Morning Mist won the Powder Puff feature Wednesday as upsets marked a day of racing for 5900 fans and $173 1540 wagered all longshots paying over $10.
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Phoenix
UPI
Turf Paradise
Point West
Little Eddie
Bill Luke
Sarroz
Blue
Lad
Deer Call
Bobby Ball
Borneo
Winrow
Torobu
Morning Mist
Tomorrow's Entries Preview of Ten Thoroughbred Races
A list of names and entries for nine to ten races including First Race with Charlie Time and Meem among others Also Eligible qualifiers Tarquibelle Esma. Second Race features Record Book N Big Mirac le Creek and Wonder Boy. Third Race includes Aiometer Wiscoine Challenge Whisk and Roger Dodger. Fourth Race Upset Book with Whiskey V Choke Em Up. Fifth Race Second Strip Irene's Flash Ebony Man Rebber Star Honey's Gold. Sixth Race Magic Gold How N'Grieve The Spy. Seventh Race Harvest Belle Her Dream Furious Girl. Eighth Race The Point West Purse Sarroz Blue Lad Toro bu Witrow. Ninth Race Fair Dog Little Paul Salbrev and more.
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Charlie
Letty
Meem
Wise
Johnny
Nicked Page
Tarquibelle
Piz‘mar
Esma
Small
N. Big
Miracle “Creek
Wonder Boy
Bow Runner
Su’s Girl
Sa‘end
Challenge
Roger Dodter
Volador
Flying
Judy
Parla Jo
Our Chimes
Sharp ‘Knife
el Fair
Natch and Ward
Fair Champ
Mr. Honey
Romabout
Gladeyes
Flying Orphan
Neat
Bleeb
Irene’s Flash
Ebony Man
Rebber Star
Honey’s Gold
Hobart’s
Gal
Mite’s Mistake
Lady Patcheye
Ruth’s Rascal
Maymont
Quest
Pepper J
How N’grieve
the Spy
Golden Rage
Lo’s Secret
Wise Deacon
Relation
Duncan Gal
Harvest Belle
Her Dream
Furious Girl
Bessie Queen
Bigato
Burning Host
Doc Pepper
Point West
Sarroz
Blue Lad
Torobu
Witrow
Bobby Ball
Borneo
Deer Call
Little Ddie
Fair Dog
Little
Paul
Salbrev
Renfro
Helios
Sean Jack
Nebraska Rose
Cepeda accuses Rigney of having gutsless approach in '59 pennant race
San Francisco giant Orlando Cepeda blasts former manager Bill Rigney blaming him for losing the 1959 National League pennant. Cepeda says Rigney questioned his desire to win and criticized him after Rigney denied the quote. Cepeda recalls Rigney’s remarks during spring talks in Palm Springs, while Rigney defends his assessment.
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Phoenix
UPI
San Francisco
Giant
Orlando Cepeda
Bill Rigney
Giants
Cepeda
Rigney
Orlando
Palm Springs
Calif
Gilbert Coach Resigns After six years at Gilbert high
Hugh Alaspa, coach of Gilbert high school's basketball team for six seasons, resigns effective June 1 for personal reasons but plans to stay in coaching. His team finished third in the Class B tournament, with a 103 33 record over his tenure.
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Gilbert
UPI
Hugh Alaspa
Alaspa
Scottsdale and Tempe High Schools Meet In Track Night
Scottsdale hosts Prescott and Arcadia welcomes Agua Fria as 7 pm opens. Tempe hosts Occidental at Goodwin Stadium at 7 30. ASU and Occidental clash in dual meet. Top performers include John and Don Dressy Lindros Anselmo Spence and Pete Anselmo in sprints jumps and throws.
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Scottsdale
Arizona State ‘University
Occidental
Tempe
George Vermieh
Beaver
Cindermen
Prescott
Rcadia
Agua’ -Fria
Arizona State
Goodwin Stadium
ASU
Joe Conwill
Spence
John
Don Dressy
Pete
Anselmo
Carol
Lindros
Lucas Named Player of the Year for 1961
New York United Press International selects Ohio State center Jerry Lucas as college basketball Player of the Year for 1961. Lucas led with 242 votes (82.9 percent) in a nationwide poll of 292 writers and broadcasters, ahead of Tom Stith and Terry Dischinger.
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New York
UPI
Jerry Lucas
Ohio State
United Press International
Junior
Lucas
Tom Stith
St. Bonaventure
Terry Dischinger
Purdue
Dischinger
Stith
Smith TKO's Ross In Phoenix Fight
Tombstone Smith of Los Angeles used experience and rapid punching to earn a 10th round technical knockout over Rockabye Ross of Phoenix.
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Smith
Ross
Phoenix
UPI
Tombstone Smith
Los Angeles
Rockabye Ross
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Deak
North Loop
Rob Mack
Ray Benny
Rickie Turner
John Propstra
Mike Reese
Don Weeks
Joe Lindsay
Bob Keller
Tom Haney
Propstra
Schifino
Bill Weidemaier
Jerry Dryanovic
Lee Pedersen
Tribe
Dressen
Ahs Forautenmaei
Iri’ Mesa
Trainier
Jack Fadden
Scott&dale
Stadium
Progress
Teibdrest
William's Secret
Doc Fadden
Dick Karamaier
Princeton
Harvards
Graduate Business School
Harvard
Uofa
Los ‘Angeles ‘Angels
Willie McCovey
Puerto Rico
West Indies
Rome
Jessy
Rose
Alex Henderson
Ork
Tim McKowen
Mi View
S. Scottsdale” Rd
Tuc
Paonel
Cae Ae
Greyhound Park
Paris
Valley Transit Terminal
Black Canyon
Bell Road
Donna Reed
Donna Stone
ABC
Channel
KTVK
S. Scottsdale Rd
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