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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
11
Local prep teams head to Jackrabbit Stadium for a high stakes divisionals meet. The Speedster MacMullin led in both division and state meet hopes with a 59:1 month best, but Arcadia’s defending state champion suffered a dislocated right shoulder in Monday practice and will miss fall competition.
Westwood’s Warriors, back-to-back division champs, are favored to win the spring title as Arcadia and Saguaro jockey for second and fourth. MacMullin’s injury could open doors for Ken Johnson and Rob Schmidt to reach the top four, while Wayne Mattingly of Saguaro moves toward a state lead alongside Randy Dotson of Tucson in a crowded 12-team field.
In a preview of the upcoming state track meet, McClintock’s Jay Hills faces stiff competition from last year’s runner up Johnson and Schmidt in the shot put and discus. Westwood’s Power and Saguaro’s Scheele and Howard lead the field in throwing events, while Mesa’s Purinton excels in long jump ahead of Arcadia, Coronado, and Scottsdale contenders. Sprint and distance races feature top sprinters Perkins, Hixon, Cloute, Wogan, Wald, and Gladstone, with key showdowns in the 440 and mile as teams like Scottsdale and Coronado push for top division finishes.
The piece previews key contestants in the city track meet with Casa Grande’s Robert Levario as main rival in the two mile and Gary Benn from All City in hurdles. Arcadia, Scottsdale, Coronado, and Westwood relay squads are highlighted for potential podium finishes and record bids.
New Mexico fields a strong gym program as Stormy Eaton from Scottsdale rises to national prominence. Eaton won the USGF trampoline title in Long Beach and placed fourth in the NCAA finals, with future AAU and world championship aims. He and coach Rusty Mitchell plan clinics and tours, while Coronado and ASU links hint at continued high-level talent from Arizona.
The Phoenix Giants beat the Tucson Toros 9-4 in the first game of a doubleheader at Hi Corbett Field. Ed Schroeder and Tito Fuentes each collected three safeties. Chuck Vinson belted a 370 foot homer as Phoenix took a 1-0 series lead. Ossie Blanco and John Matias sparked a fifth inning rally in the nightcap. Phoenix now trails Eugene by two games in the PCL southern division with Tucson three games back.
Houston pitcher Larry Dierker struck out 14 and allowed five hits in a 6-1 win over Philadelphia. Jim Wynn belted a three run homer, aiding a five run fifth inning, while Johnny Callison homered in the seventh for the Phillies. Other NL results included Giants over Cardinals and Dodgers over Cubs.
Eldorado pool opens this Saturday at noon with sessions from 12 to 6 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission costs 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults. Scottsdale Municipal pool opens June 2, and Eldorado will operate on weekends until Memorial Day then daily for the summer.
Phoenix Suns complete collegiate draft adding Neal Walk Gene Williams and a trio of third rounders Floyd Kerr Lloyd Kerr plus Lamar Green with later picks Dennis Stewart Rich Jones Dan Sadlier Bill Sweet Bob Edwards Steve Jennings Paul Abrahamson Fred Lind Bob Miller Andy White Marv Schmidt. Colangelo expects up to five rookies to contend for the Suns squad.
The Saguaro Invitational golf tournament will be held Saturday at Roadrunner Golf Resort starting 1 pm. Competing teams include Coronado Arcadia and host Saguaro from Scottsdale, plus West Alhambra Mesa Westwood Maryvale and Palo Verde Tucson. Tickets are 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children at the school or course.
Mike McGinnis lined a two out single to drive in the winning run as the Dodgers rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat the Braves 5-4 in Ingleside Tavan Little League action. Randy Gurkin pitched the complete game to move to 1-0 for the Dodgers after the late rally.
Arizona State University and the University of Arizona travel for Western Athletic Conference baseball. The Sun Devils lead the southern division with a 10-2 record and open the three game set at Texas-El Paso. Arizona sits second at 7-5 and faces New Mexico in Albuquerque, while New Mexico is third at 4-8 and Texas-El Paso languishes at 3-9.
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