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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1961

Page

5

Farrell Fires Dodgers Past Phillies In Extra Innings

Dick Farrell pitched four scoreless innings in relief to earn the Dodgers a 4-3 10 inning win over Philadelphia. Willie Davis and Gil Hodges delivered key hits as Los Angeles moved to within two games of the idle Giants. Farrell, acquired May 4, has three wins this season. The Angels beat Boston 6-5 as Jack Jensen homered. San Francisco-Pittsburgh game was rained out.

Fred Down United Press International Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Larry Sherry Dodgers Dick Farrell Farrell Sherry Phillies Los Angeles Angels Boston Red Sox Jackie Jensen San Francisco Pittsburgh Willie Davis Gil Hodges Davis Hodges Norm Larker Chris Boston

Arcadia High Wins A North Title in Big rout of Agua Fria

Arcadia High sophomore Propstra pitched a complete game guiding the Titans to a 10 1 victory over Agua Fria for the Class A North crown. Propstra improved to 9 0 with six scattered hits allowed and five strikeouts while Arcadia supported him with early offense including Dendy’s key RBI and Turner’s walk and steal. Arcadia and Scottsdale High advance to the state baseball tournament at University of Arizona Friday with Arcadia facing Class A South runner up and Agua Fria facing the southern district winner.

University of Arizona Arcadia The Owls Titan Wildcat Scottsdale High Beavers North Phoenix Propstra John Garrison Agua Fria Rickie Turner Don Weeks Bill Weidemeier Ray Dendy Owl

Box Score Highlights from Agua Fria at Arcadia

Garrison and Petersen hit doubles while Turner slugged a triple. Sota and Garrison contributed on the mound with Jefferies and Propstra handling key innings. Errors by Vallejo Garrison and Turner marked the defensive miscues in a 9 1 loss.

Garrison Petersen Turner Bateman Jimenez Sota Weidemeier Deak Temple Vallejo Agua Fria Arcadia Jefferies Propstra Dendy

Cats Meet Sul Ross Friday

The University of Arizona baseball Wildcats will play Sul Ross Friday and Saturday at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson as tune-up games. Arizona, 37–7, earned an at-large NCAA District 6 playoff bid for the 12th straight year after taking three of four from Arizona State. They will face the Southwest Conference winner, likely Texas, in late May in a best-of-three series, possibly in Austin.

Tucson UPI University of Arizona Wildcats Sul Ross Hi Corbett Field Frank Lancet Arizona Arizona State University University of Texas Austin Tex

Jensen Returns to Red Sox After Short Retirement

Jackie Jensen rejoined the Boston Red Sox at Wrigley Field and went 2 for 2 with a home run and stellar fielding in a loss to the Los Angeles Angels. His comeback marks a rapid return after a brief retirement amid a troubled season, his second return since 1960.

Los Angeles UPI Jackie Jensen Boston Red Sox Jensen Wrigley Field Los Angeles Angels Red Sox

LaStarza Considers Retirement After Defeat by Ratliff

In San Francisco, Rolando LaStarza contemplated retirement after a 10 round unanimous decision loss to Monroe Ratliff at Kezar Pavilion. Ratliff, a Los Angeles sacker, dominated late rounds as LaStarza, nearly 34, showed resilience yet failed to win. Ratliff earned the official decision 6-4 from Downey. Silver and Zidich had 5-4 and 6-5 scores.

San Francisco UPI Roland LaStarza Monroe Ratliff Ratliff Los Angeles New Yorker la Starza Becky Marciano Kezar Pavilion Jack Downey Jack Silver Matt Zidich

New York Mets Name Sparks Emblem Contest Prize

New York owner Mrs. Charles Payson formally named the National League club the Mets. Commissioner Ford Frick NL President Warren Giles and GM George Weiss attended. Payson knocked a champagne bottle from Don Grant’s grasp in ceremony. She offered a $1000 prize for a winning emblem design judged by three sports cartoonists.

NEW York UPI New York “Mets Mets Charles Payson Ford Frick Warren Giles George Weiss Payson Stan Musial Don Grant Grant

New Global Triple Crown Proposed by Racing Chief

E E Dale Shaffer, head of the Thoroughbred Racing Association, proposed a worldwide triple crown. He urged annual races for older handicap horses across Europe the United States and Australia or Japan. Shaffer spoke before departing for Paris to meet racing bodies globally.

New York UPI E.E. Dale Shaffer The Thoroughbred Racing Association Europe United States Australia Japan Shaffer Paris

Ryer Elected President of Eastern Amateur Ski Group

Charles Ryer of Glen Rock New Jersey was chosen president of the Eastern Amateur Ski Association at its 40th convention held Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh UPI Charles Ryer Glen Rock N. J Eastern Amateur Ski Association

Baseball Leaders Across Leagues Highlight Top Performers

In the National League and American League, pitchers and hitters lead in home runs RBIs and wins. Moon and Mantle pace with nine homers, while Mays and Cepeda, Aaron and Sievers top RBIs. Pitchers Elston, Mossi, and Lary post strong starts.

Moon Dodgers Mays Giants Coleman Reds T. Davis T.davis Cepeda Aaron Braves McCovey

Bonnies Lose Two Key Players to Illness and Coaching Departure

St Bonaventure University announced major losses as coach Eddie Donovan left to join the New York Knickerbockers on a two year deal. Star sophomore Fred Crawford has pulmonary tuberculosis and is hospitalized, joining teammate and roommate Tom Stith who is already in a hospital for the same illness. Crawford is expected to miss next season with hope of return in 1962 63.

Olean N. Y UPI St. Bonaventure University Bonnies Eddie Donovan Fred Crawford Crawford Tom Stith Donovan New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association Mt. Mor Stith St. Francis General Hospital

iTRACK COACH DIES NEWARK NJ

Funeral services will be held here Wednesday for Harry A. Coates track coach at Providence College since 1948. Coates 76 died in a Providence R. I. hospital Saturday after a brief illness.

Newark UPI Harry A. Coates Providence College Coates Providence R. L

Donovan Gets Free Hand With Knicks

Ed Donovan, 38, appointed new coach of the New York Knickerbockers with broad control, replacing Carl Braun. The Knicks, 21 58 last season, missed the NBA playoffs amid internal questions over personnel and management structure at Madison Square Garden.

NEW York UPI Ed Donovan New York Knickerbockers Donovan St. Bonaventure Carl Braun Knicks National Basketball Association Ned Irish

Major League Scoreboard: Rain Postponements and Night Games

Baseball schedule shows Los Angeles at Philadelphia postponed by rain. Night games list Drysdale Ma HAffey and McCormick Mizell matchups, with Simmons Jay and Hobbie Buhl noted. Standings include Detroit New York Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Boston Los Angeles Washington Chicago. Probable pitchers listed for several matchups and revisited tonight’s and tomorrow’s games.

Los Angeles Philadelphia Drysdale Mahaffey San Francisco Pittsburgh McCormick Mizell St. Louis Cincinnati Simmons Jay Chicago Milwaukee Hobbie Buhl W. L. Pet. GB Detroit New York Minnesota Baltimore Washington Cleveland Kane City Boston Los Ang

Williams wins duel as Flyers edge Dodgers in 10 innings

In a 10 inning National League game at Los Angeles, Williams earns the win for Farrell while Short takes the loss after a late Philadelphia rally. W Davis hits a homer as Philadelphia edges Los Angeles 4 to 3. San Francisco at Pittsburgh was postponed by rain.

Los Ang Phila Williams Farrell Roseboro Green Short Coleman W. Davis San Fran Pittsburgh

Yankees Trade Duren For Cerv

In a six player deal the New York Yankees send Ryne Duren Johnny James Leroy Thomas and an unnamed player to the Los Angeles Angels for Bob Cerv Tex Slevenger. Cerv may debut against Kansas City tonight as Duren heads to join the Angels.

LOS Angeles UPI Ryne Duren Bob Cerv New Frontier New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels Yankees Duren Johnny James Leroy Thomas Cerv Tex Slevenger Angels Thomas James Kansas City Yankee Ralph Houk

Norlin Hurls Cubs Victory In Openers

Norlin hurled a four hitter to lift the Cubs over Western Floor Covering Dodgers 13 2 and move into a first place tie with the Optimist Club Giants after two season openers. Curtin Parkington and Hamlet each homered as Cubs pitchers limited Dodgers to three. Norlin went all nine innings fanning eight. Tomorrow the Dodgers meet Johnny's Sport Shop Pirates at Scottsdale Stadium at 5 30 p m.

Malous Enterprises Cubs Mike Norlin Dodgers Giants Curtin Parkington Hamlet Dodger Norlin Johnny’s Sport Shop Pirates Scottsdale Stadium

How Dol Out of 5 Women Make Their Housework More Pleasant

In the text extension phones spread in western homes rising from about 10 to 25 percent in five years. It touts usefulness beauty and economy with nine color choices and three styles making an extra phone a practical inexpensive addition. Customers are urged to call a friend for insight and then contact the business office or a telephone serviceman to order.

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