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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

5

Reds and Tigers Ride Surging Starts Into Early Lead

Cincinnati’s Joey Jay pitched a one hitter in a 4-0 win over Philadelphia as Detroit’s Don Mossi tossed a two hitter in a 6-0 victory over Washington. Jay lowered his ERA to 2.67 and Mossi to 1.91, while San Francisco’s Giants beat Chicago 9-3 and Atlanta downed Los Angeles 10-6 on Joe Adcock’s 10th inning slam. Yankees topped Minnesota 5-2. Orioles beat Los Angeles 8-7 in 13 innings as Mantle extended his homer streak to nine and Ford earned his fourth win in relief.

Joey Jay Cincinnati Reds Don Mossi Detroit Tigers Jay Mossi Milwaukee Braves Reds Philadelphia Phillies Messi Chicago Cubs Sam Jones Braves Los Angeles ‘Dodgers Joe Adcock New York Yankees Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Los Ange Johnny Callison Gordy Coleman Adcock Carlton Willey Dodgers Gil Hodges Lee Maye Frank Bolling Hank Aaron Roy McMillan Norm Larker Mickey Mantle Whitey Ford Yankees Twins Mantle Jim Coates Ford Ron Hansen Orioles Baltimore Los Angeles Ted Kluszewski Angels Hoyt Wilhelm

Jay Leading Field In Desert Inn Tourney

Jay Hebert tops the first round of the $52 000 72 hole Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas with a six under 66 at Desert Inn, one stroke ahead of Bolt Boros Ford, while his brother Lionel receives credit for the assist. Arnold Palmer and Stan Leonard tie for third with 69.

Las Vegas UPI Jay Lionel Hebert Lafayette Desert Inn Tommy Bolt Julius Boros Doug Ford Arnold Palmer Stan Leonard Vancouver B.C Art Wall Pocono Manor

Saturday Scores from Major League Matchups

The scoreboard lists games including Los Angeles at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Milwaukee Chicago at St Louis San Francisco at Philadelphia Washington at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago Boston at Minnesota Baltimore at Kansas City and New York at Los Angeles at night.

Los Angeles Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee Chicago St. Louis San Fran Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston Minnesota Baltimore Kansas City New York W. L. Pet San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee Washington Los Angeles

Arizona and ASU reopen baseball duel with doubleheader

Arizona State and Arizona resume their season with a day night doubleheader at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The Wildcats need a split or better to force a District Six playoff and reach the College World Series, following Arizona’s 2-10 and 2-7 wins in Tucson last weekend.

Arizona State University University of Arizona Phoenix Municipal Stadium Sun Devils Tucson U of A ASU Wildcat Arizona State Arizona University of Texas Devils Omaha Neb Mike ‘Tatum U of Race Gus Zeller Zeller Bobby Winkles Sterling Slaughter Marv Dutt Winkles Roger Barnson Harley Anderson Cook Wildcats Joel Skaisgir Bob Maxwell Ken Hunt Chuck Shoemaker Ed Littleton Roger Tomlinson Paul Runge KXIV

LaRue to Speak at Tucson Alumni Roundup Thursday

UPI reports Arizona coach Jim LaRue will speak at an alumni roundup in the Casa Grande area on Thursday night May 11. The event is part of a Tucson area series featuring University of Arizona staff and fans.

Tucson UPI Jim LaRue University of Arizona Casa Grade-Elay Area

Bums Trade Demeter and Smith for Farrell and Koppe

Los Angeles Dodgers acquire Farrell and Joe Koppe from Philadelphia for outfielder Don Demeter and infielder Charlie Smith. Koppe headed to Spokane. Farrell hoped to bolster the relief staff as Dodgers chase post season success similar to the Moon deal.

Dodgers Don Demeter Charlie Smith Philadelphia Phils Farrell Joe Koppe Koppe Spokane E.J Buzzie) Bavasi Walt Alston Bavasi John Quinn Philadelphia Phillies Demeter Smith Alston Pittsburgh

Directors Meet Decide Fate Of San Juan Team

The Inter national League board of governors meets with league president Tommy Richardson to decide the fate of the San Juan Triple A franchise. Directors' poll urged removing the team from San Juan and assigning it to Miami Charleston or Montreal due to poor attendance and heavy travel costs.

San Juan New York UPI International League Board of Governors Tommy Richardson Miami Fla Charleston W. Va Montreal

Good Fishing Weekend Across Arizona Lakes and Rivers

Anglers report strong bass and trout bites statewide as summer stocking ramps up. Streams in Flagstaff area host good trout action on worms and nymphs, with lakes like Roosevelt, Lake Mary, and Saguaro offering heavy bass, while rivers from the Colorado to Salt show lively catches and ample camping.

Ashurst Kinnikinick Flagstaff Colorado River Woods Canyon Lake Payson Nelson Lake Lakeside Lake Show Low Lake Luna Lake Whitehorse Lake Lake Mary Colorado Tonto Roosevelt Lake Canyon, Apache Saguaro Lakes Canyon Lake Saguaro Lake Salt River

World Champion Jack Chrisman to race at Phoenix drag strip

UPI reports World Champion Drag Racer Jack Chrisman of Los Angeles will compete in the NHRA Regional Championship at the Phoenix Drag Strip this Sunday.

Phoenix UPI Jack Chrisman Los Angeles National Hot Rod Association

Beavers and Titans Lead District Track Qualifiers

District qualifying meets shift to ASU cinders with Arcadia and Scottsdale High in contention. Beavers athletes Kit Smith Joe Contreras E Brown Larry Steward posted marks, while Scottsdale fields an 880 relay squad seeking state berth. Arcadia sends a strong North Chandler-bound lineup led by Grantow Greery Parker and others. Finals begin at 6 30 p.m. with Agua Fria Chandler as main rivals.

Arcadia Scottsdale Arizona State University George Vemich Kit Smith Joe Contreras E. Brown Larry Steward Smith Contreras Dave Matland Mike Crutchfield Ed Brown Dave Young Arcadia High Howard Amerson Chandler Carl Grantow Quentin Greery Tom Parker Clark Livermore Les Rhuart Bob Williams John Hickman John Seescholtz Don Evans Bill Ostermeyer Nick Nichols Jack Smith Jim Faltermeier Tom Neus Jack Quick Howard Hall Mike Rosselie Titans Agua Fria

Pony League Opens 1961 Season In Scottsdale

Steve Miller will start for Johnny's Sport Giants in the 1961 Pony League opener at Scottsdale Stadium at 3 p.m. A ceremony with Mayor Mort Kimsey precedes the game. Rich Goodman and Rich Graham headline the Optimist Club Giants lineup against Pirates manager Harry Brenner and Giants manager Gib Jacobson.

Steve Miller Rich Goodman Scottsdale Stadium Mort Kimsey Harry Brenner The Pirates Gib Jacobson Giants

Ramblers Open 1961 Softball Season At Home

The PBSW Ramblers host undefeated Staggs Westerners at Rambler field to start the 1961 season. A preliminary game features the Paint Dudettes and Union Rock Panthers. The Ramblers face Huntington Park Blues Saturday, while the Dudettes meet the Tucson Rainbows in the opener.

Phoenix UPI PBSW Ramblers Staggs Westerners Rambler Field Paint Dudettes Union Rock Panthers The Huntington Park Blues Dudettes Tucson Rainbows

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