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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1964
Page
11
Eleven year old John Hawbaker hit a bases loaded homer and a two run double in the first inning to lead the Giants of Ho Ho Kam Little League to a 17 7 victory over the Yankees. Hawbaker went three for four and Jim Normandin earned the win.
Casper jumped from seventh to third on the professional golfers money list after winning the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth. He earned $14,000 for the Fort Worth victory, raising his year total to $30,891.67 while Jack Nicklaus held the lead with $46,925.00 after a modest Colonial showing. Arnold Palmer's $3,160 for Fort Worth placed him at $38,495.75, narrowing the gap to Nicklaus.
Major league results feature St Louis and Philadelphia slugging late, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh trading wins, and top AL teams in pursuit. Notables include HRs by Javier Stargell Rose and Whitfield Brown, with Daniels winning for Baltimore and Elllis besting Pittsburgh. Standings show Chicago New York Cleveland and Baltimore leading their divisions with key upcoming matchups listed.
Coronado senior Dog Walsh led his team to a 14-4 regular season and a first place tie with Mesa, earning a unanimous first-team nod. Arcadia’s Bill Blakley and Bruce Koch headline the first team with Dennis Wolff, Ronnie Barr, Jim Nichols, Eddie Morris, George Varga, Don Walsh and Jim Nichols also on the roster. Second team features Dick McCombs, Don Burger, Dennis McCready, Don Adler, Terry Brenner, Phil Smith, Jeff Richardson, Jim Tingwald and Denis DuNann. Walsh excelled on the mound, posting 8-4 with 93 innings and 1.39 ERA.
Representatives from nine four year colleges in Arizona Nevada New Mexico and Utah met at Grand Canyon College to decide on forming a new athletic conference. Grand Canyon athletic director Dave Brazell said action was limited but stated serious consideration was planned for the day. None of the schools are currently in a conference.
The Phoenix Olympic Club hosts the first Arizona State Open Track and Field Championships on May 30 at Arizona State University. Amateur competitors must hold current AAU registration and obtain travel permits if not registered in Arizona AAU or neighborhood associations. Medals go to top three. ribbons to fourth through sixth.
The Apache Greyhound Club hosts a Friday tribute to actor Dale Robertson in connection with his film Blood on the Arrow. The project, featuring several Scottsdale residents, is being shot near Apache Junction.
Coronado High held its annual Spring Sports Banquet in the cafeteria honoring athletes. Don Walsh was outstanding baseball player, Roger Reinke top track performer, Dick Williams outstanding gymnast, and Dave Colbett outstanding swimmer. Varsity letters were awarded in gymnastics, baseball, track, swimming, golf, tennis and girls tennis with multiple lettermen.
Warren Rust was named one of the outstanding athletes at the University of Arizona during the 13th annual Men's Night. He received the John Salmon Award and the Fred Enke Award for leadership, scholarship, and extracurricular excellence while serving as president elect of the student body.
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