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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1965
Page
8
Coronado student Lee Charest becomes the first to qualify for gold shorts in the school’s fitness program after completing a long series of feats including pull ups bar dips burpees sit ups shuttle run rope climb and a 5 54 mile run. He trained after school with weight lifting to prepare.
Baltimore swept a doubleheader 7-3 and 8-3 against Detroit as Brooks Robinson and Boog Powell were sidelined. Jackie Brandt led the offense with four hits and five RBIs to raise his average to .319, while Steve Barber and Dave McNally earned their second wins. The National League slate saw Chicago win in 16 innings over the Dodgers and St. Louis rally to beat the Mets 8-7 in 12 innings.
Cassius Clay arrives in Lewiston Maine for his first heavyweight title defense against Sonny Liston. Police protection is planned around the arena though Clay downplays danger calling it propaganda. A New York Police unit shadows the bus intrusively while Clay remains focused and calm. The bout airs Tuesday night on KPHO Radio with a 7 p.m. first round.
New Mexico won the Western Athletic Conference meet with 79 points, edging Brigham Young's 65. Arizona finished third with 45 as six records fell including Clarence Robinson’s 52-11 2/3 in prelims and 52-11 2/3 in the long jump, Jon Cole’s 180-11 discus, Ted Winfield’s 6-10 high jump, and the 440 relay by New Mexico at 40.8. Ulis Williams won the 440 with 46.3 seconds.
American League leaders include Mantilla of the Red Sox with 31, Howard and Senators at 29, Colavito of the Indians 27, Thomas of the Red Sox and Kaline of the Tigers tied at 26. The standings reflect strong power and run production across clubs.
Scores from both leagues list multiple games with results such as New York beating Washington 6 0 and Boston vanquishing Cleveland 8 to 4. Night matchups include Washington 7 New York 3 in the first game and New York 3 Washington 2 in the second.
Local auto racing fans plan to watch the Indianapolis 500 on closed circuit TV at the Del Webb Towne House in north Phoenix. Promoters Tom Breen and Mel Martin report more than half the seats reserved for the Memorial Day telecast. The grand ballroom will hold two back to back screens with four hours of race action starting 8 40 a.m. on Monday May 31. Seat prices are 6 8 and 10 dollars and can be reserved at the Indy 500 ticket desk or by calling 274 6048. Phone and desk hours are daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
In East Scottsdale last Saturday the White Sox swept the Cardinals across major farm and minor leagues. The major White Sox won 7-5 with Dave Williams the winning pitcher and Mike Grandy three scoreless innings in relief. Mike Goes and Neal Spero led hitters for winners and losers respectively, while farm and minor squads posted 10-9 and 37-6 victories.
Nationally ranked heavyweight Zora Folley headlines a Wednesday boxing benefit at the Phoenix Star Theater with all proceeds for the Boys Athletic League of Arizona. He faces Sam Pride in a six round exhibition as part of a 31 round program across weight classes. The league aids boys aged 16 to 20 who have juvenile records or were detained at Fort Grant and runs baseball basketball and boxing activities.
Ford leads an all out field of 27 rear engine cars among 33 starters for the $500000 plus Indianapolis 500. The field includes 17 Ford rear engines, 14 Offenhauser four cylinders and eight cylinder supercharged Novi engines. Rodger Ward failed to qualify on third try while Bill Cheesbourg posted fastest time of 153.627 mph in a wide spread trials.
Scottsdale city league all-star softball team selects starting lineup to meet King and His Court at 2 p.m. Sunday in Scottsdale Stadium. Game benefits local Pony Leagues and Little Leagues. tickets $1 available at Parks and Recreation and Scottsdale Plumbing, with gate sales also. Starting pitcher Don Dykes leads lineup with Lou Watkins Bob Yount Hank Legge Matt Hyland Lyle Johnson Dave Blomdahl Karl Spangler Charles Smith. after three innings a new lineup will be used.
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