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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1961

Page

4

Scottsdale Beavers Rally Past Tempe To Close Regular Season

Scottsdale Beavers beat Tempe 9 to 7 to cap a 13-3 regular season, with Phil Brady and Kermit Thompson leading hitting. Tempe scored late but Riggs secured the win, as Scottsdale advances to the state tournament facing North Phoenix High after a potential Friday start.

Jon Morris Scottsdale High Tempe Buffs Phil Brady Kermit Thompson Beavers Scottsdale Buffalo Pete Wood Jack Buffaloes Butch Riggs Bob Burger Thompson Ber Lee Smallsteed Riggs Tuscan North Phoenix High North Scottsdale Downs

Derby Faces Rain as 87th Run Draws 15 Contenders

Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs runs under rain threat with 15 horses in contention for a $163000 purse. Carry Back leads Florida-bred entries owned by Mrs. Katherine Price of Miami and trained by Jack Price amid forecasts of showers and a damp track.

Louisville UPI Churchill Downs Carry Back Katterine Price Miami Jack

Jensen Under Hypnosis May Return to Red Sox

Boston outfielder Jackie Jensen is undergoing hypnotic treatment since midweek to address his fear of flying. Hypnotist Arthur Elien said Jensen is not yet cleared to return, while sportscaster Tom Harmon suggested a possible early next week comeback. Jensen, sidelined after missing 1960, has been with the Red Sox this season and remains uncertain about his future.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Boston Red Sox Jackie Jensen Arthur Elien Jensen Boston Tom Harmon Red Sox Ellen

National League and American League Baseball Scoreboard

National League standings show San Francisco leading with 13 wins while Philadelphia trails. Friday results include San Fran 4 Philadelphia 2 and Los Angeles 10 Pittsburgh 0. Cincinnati beat Milwaukee in 12 innings. Sunday schedule features several exchanges including Chicago at St Louis after rain postponement.

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

Yanks Rally Late To Beat Angels In LA

New York Yankees win 5-4 over the Los Angeles Angels on Clete Boyer’s ninth inning homer, extending a late inning surge that keeps them tied with Detroit for the AL lead. Roger Maris walked Tex Clevenger, Boyer homered, Danny McDevitt got the win as NYY snap a skid.

Babe Ruth Los Angeles Clete Boyer Yankees Angels Detroit Tigers Yankee Casey Stengel Roger Maris Tex Clevenger Boyer Fritz Brickell Danny McDevitt New York

Major League Lin Scores Show Rivalry Slugfest Action

Baseball brief records multiple games with tallies and key moments. Key players include Callison, Sul livan, Ferrarese, Dalrymple, Podres, Post, and various relievers. The slate features extra innings, home runs, and late dramatics across leagues.

Hebert Tightens Lead in Vegas Tournament

Jay Hebert, 38, shot five under par 67 at Desert Inn to reach 36 holes at 135 and lead the $52,000 Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas. Sam Snead 135 and Stan Leonard Doug Ford Tommy Bolt tied at 136 behind. Palmer faltered with 76.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Jay Hebert Louisiana Bayou Ben Hogan Lionel Desert Inn Country Club Hogan Sam Snead Hebert Jay Snead Stan Leonard Vancouver B.C Doug Ford Crystal River Fla Tommy Bolt Arnold Palmer Jerry Barber Los Angeles

Major League Leaders Include Mantle, Aaron, Mays Standouts

Baseball rankings show Mantle and Yanks tied for 7 players at four runs batted in lead the AL, while Aaron and Mays pace the NL RBIs with 18 and 16 respectively. Pitching leaders include Wilhelm and Spahn posting solid marks, with a mix of other starters noted across leagues.

T. Davis Dodgers Aaron Braves Mays Giants McCovey Moon Mantle Yankees Gentile Orioles Cash Tigers Throneberry Athletics Francona Indians Elston Cubs Padres Cardwell Friend Pirates Spahn Purkey Reds Jones Wilhelm Mossi Lary Ford Turley McClain Senators United Press International National League Cunghm Moon L.A Mathews Mil T.davis Bolling Gonziz Phil Clinnte Pitts Virdon Post, Cin Temple Clev Sievers Chi Boros Det Battey Minn Balt Bos N.Y Kaline Romano Boyer Cards McCoy

Patterson rules out New York September title defense

Floyd Patterson will not defend his heavyweight title in New York in September. He also excludes Sonny Liston and Eddie Machen as challengers, cites scheduling to stay in shape, and lists six likely contenders including Zora Folley, George Chuvalo, Alex Miteff, Mike DeJohn, Tom McNeeley, and Robert Cleroux. He may defend in Europe against Cooper or Johansson if persuaded.

New York UPI Floyd Patterson New York City Sonny Liston Eddie Machen Floyd Henry, Cooper England Ingemar Johansson Sweden Zora Folley Chandler, Ariz George Chuvalo Toronto Ont Alex Miteff Argentina Mike DeJohn Syracuse N.Y Tom McNeeley Boston Robert Cleroux Montreal

Pierce JC Dominates Multi School Track Meet in Los Angeles

Pierce Junior College edged Phoenix College and five other rivals to win the meet with 8742 points. Phoenix scored 6642, followed by Glendale 64, Los Angeles City College 63, Cerritos 62, Pasadena 45, Compton 31, and Ventura 14. Richard Haywood swept the hurdles, taking both the lows in 24.3 and highs in 14.8.

Los Angeles UPI Pierce Junior College of Phoenix College Pierce Glendale Los Angeles City College Cerritos Pasadena Compton Ventura Dutch Hoy Richard Haywood Hurdies Bears

San Juan Keeps Team Amid High Costs

The San Juan baseball franchise will stay in Puerto Rico for now after IL directors vote to give owner William McDonald more time to judge the operation. League President Thomas H. Richardson said the request was reasonable, with decision tied to attendance during a May 12 10 day home stand. Marlins relocated from Miami averaged 1000 to 1500 per game this season.

William McDonald San Juan Puerto Rico McDonald League Thomas H. Richardson Marlins Miami Fla

Giambra Seeks 12th Straight Win in Bahama Fight

New York UPI reports Joey Giambra from Buffalo aims for his 12th straight victory in a nationally televised middleweight bout against Yama Bahama of Bimini Island Bahamas at St Nicholas Area. Giambra is favored at 13 10 over Bahama.

New York UPI Joey Giambra Yama Bahama St. Nicholas Giambra Buffalo N.Y Yama Bimini Island Bahamas

Yama Set For 7 P.M. Boxing Showdown In Phoenix

The 27-year-old Yama tops Giambra in a bout touted for sharpness despite Giambra's recent layoff from a Dec 6 hand fracture. Yama fought twice this year finishing Shaw in eight rounds in Nassau and Garbelli in Milan, while Giambra last fought December 6. Yama holds 65-11-4 with 21 KOs. Giambra 62-5-2 with 30 KOs and a noted near title shot in 1955.

Yama Giambra Ralph Tiger) Jones Yuma Bobby Shaw Nassau Bahamas Giancarlo Garbelli Milan Italy Bob Olson Olson Sugar Ray Robinson Sugar Ray Joey

Wildcats and Sun Devils Ready for Dual Meet Clash

Arizona and Arizona State baseball and track teams clash in Phoenix and Tucson. Arizona baseball favors Zeller and Dutt against Tatum and Slaughter with ASU needing a sweep for a playoff shot. Track could see eight dual meet records fall as Baldy Castillo and Carl Cooper eye key marks.

Phoenix UPI University of Arizona Arizona State Diamond Stars Cindermen Tucson Arizona Wildcat ASU Maate Tha Dawile Im ‘Aatric Gus Zeller Marv Dutt Mike Tatum Sterling Slaughter Baldy Castillo Sun Devils Carl Cooper

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