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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1964
Page
4
The Scottsdale Progress lists 1964 candidates who played at least two varsity sports from Coronado and Scottsdale schools. Voters are urged to mail postcards by May 24 with name and address on each entry.
South Scottsdale action saw Ponty Williams throw a three hitter with one strikeout as the Burger Chef Yankees defeated Dick's Firestone Red Sox 4-1. Williams hit a homer and two singles in three trips, lifting the Yanks with Randy Kerr and Steve Lopez adding two singles each. Danny Kraus led the Cubs with a three hitter and their 6-3 win over Ricky's Drive In Colts.
Evie Hill captured medalist honors at the Valley Country Club Guest Day golf tournament with an 8-hole low gross score of 82. Ruth Wilson led the member contingent with an 85 as the best low-ball foursome came from Nel McCarthy and guests. About 125 golfers participated in the event with guests from other clubs.
Steve Opperman of San Francisco holds a two stroke lead after a 4 under 68 at the Tucson Country Club in the 62nd Western Amateur. Robert Gardner Bourne Oberlin Meyer Columbus Hopwood tied for second at 70 among 117 players, as the field trims to 50 for Friday's final 36 holes and the low 16 reach match play.
Dolly Heller led Frontier lanes with a 575 series in the Six Shooters League, adding games of 203 201 and 171. Jo Stoner topped Beta Sigma Phi with a 459 series, Beverly Johnson her fourth 500 series at 527, and Papagor Lanes Glen Richter posted an 820 four game set in Sunset Scratch Trio.
The Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department hosts the first annual Girls and Women Arizona AAU Track and Field Meet at Scottsdale High School. June 6 events begin at 9 a.m. with finals at 7 p.m. Officials include L. B. Spacewater, Jack Crews, and Hil Brady. 400 to 600 contestants expected.
The double elimination high school tennis tournament starts May 9 at Scottsdale High and runs to May 23 for boys with entrants Miles Swarthout Dave Castro Bruce Richardson Terry Nicholas Terry Dart Jeff Bull Steve U'Ren Brian Richardson. Girls register at three high school bookstores Arcadia Coronado Scottsdale through May 15. Elementary play starts 10 a.m. this Saturday with entrants Mike Curtis Eric Schilling Linda McKinney Candy Thale Paula Smith Laura Smith Jeannie Smith. elementary registration closes 10 a.m. Saturday.
Barbara McCalister Tal Madge Patsy Willard and Pat Clarke will be guest speakers at the Scottsdale Quarterback Club luncheon. The event Friday at noon at the Safari Hotel includes audience nominations for next year’s officers.
The annual Luke Greenway Invitational track and field meet starts at 7 p.m. Friday at North High. Running events begin at 8 p.m. The venue is located at 1101 E. Thomas Road.
Scottsdale High will hold its annual spring sports banquet tonight at 7 in the school cafeteria. Football and track athletes will be recognized for season achievements with awards handed out by coaches and school officials.
Houston pitcher Ken Johnson, famed for a no hitter that ended 1-0, wins as Colt fends off the Giants 2-1. Johnson, 30, leaves after seventh. Hall-of-Famer Willie Mays strands a 20-game hit streak and breaks a potential perfect game. Giants rally in eighth. Mets top Braves 5-2. rain hits several NL and AL games.
The list names top hitters and RBI leaders in both leagues with players such as Mays Gi ants Stargell Clemente Boyer Banks and Colavito Oliva Hall Cash Allison Wagner and more. Pitching leaders include Marichal Gibson Shaw Ellis Klippstein Pizarro Kline Arrigo Bunker Stock and others with 2 0 records for several clubs.
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