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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1967
Page
7
Speed tests show new records during time trials with all set to start the race. The field of 33 starters posted an average of 164.178 miles per hour in the session.
The Cardinals and Mets battled eight innings ending 10 10 in Pima Navajo League action. In the minor league Randy Muceller hit a grand slam and two triples as Cardinals routed Mets 42 6. Scottsdale League Indians beat Giants 11 9 behind Maccharoli and Kirby. Osback took the loss. Giants defeated Indians 16 8 in minor league with Clark Tomlinson and White winning on the mound.
Pete Rose extended a 25 game hitting streak with five hits in eight at bats as the Reds split a Memorial Day doubleheader with St. Louis to stay atop the NL. Tony Perez added a 16 game streak and the ninth inning triple that set up Dick Simpson's sacrifice fly for a 7-6 win in game two.
The Scottsdale Lite League hosts a charity game tonight at Soloma School where major league team mothers face minor league mothers in a 7:30 p.m. contest to raise funds for the league treasury. Admission for adults is 25 cents, children admitted free.
The Washington Senators acquired Mike Epstein and Frank Bertain from Baltimore in a three player deal centered on Pete Hichert. Epstein becomes the Senators regular first baseman once he reports to Washington while Hichert and Bertain bolster Baltimore's rotation after lingering injuries. Epstein expressed shock at the move but indicated readiness to adapt to new opportunity.
The Phoenix Giants host the Indianapolis Indians to start a three game PCL set. Previously the Giants led the Eastern Division with Jin McKnight hitting .619 in a standout stretch. Cesar Gutierrez and Koh Burda follow with strong averages as Ladies Night offers 50 cent admission for women at Municipal Stadium.
Wet weather threats could halt or slow the 600 mile Indy race with rain plans including resuming on Wednesday. favorites include Mario Andretti Parnelli Jones Graham Hill and A J Foyt among many stars watching a potential record purse of 725000.
AAU long course meet draws nearly 200 swimmers to the Scottsdale Pool for a two day event sponsored by the Parents Club Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Dept and the Camelback JayCees. No heats, races begin 6 30 p m Friday and Saturday with ages 8 and under through 7 and over competing. Medals awarded to first to third and ribbons to fourth through seventh place finishers.
Scottsdale High School recognized spring athletes at the annual banquet. MVPs were named in six sports. Jeff Bull won tennis MVP, Don Palmer was top runner in track, Greg Brown earned field man honors, Wayne Steele was golf MVP, Mike Ryan led gymnastics, Roy Muller and Phil Vetter led baseball with Muller as MVP and Vetter as top defender.
Entries open Saturday for the Camelback Jaycees junior golf tournament in Scottsdale June 14 and 15. For ages 13 to 18 the 36 hole event at Indian Bend Course with 7 am tee times. last year about 60 youths entered and as many as 100 expected this year. $3 entry fee. registration at Indian Bend Country Club pro shop.
A vintage ad-like fragment touts PASTELTH denture powder for comfort and odor control. It claims easier eating and speaking with non acidic formula and urges readers to try VASTRETH at drugstores.
Meadows defeats Hustle Inn 2 0 in a late rally denial. Del Stillwell earned the win, Rudy Aranda took the loss as Buddy Smith Dale Hunter each went 2-for-2 for Meadows with Ron Bates adding a single. In Scottsdale Merchants vs Pera Club 1 Charlie Smith had two hits. Koehlers routed Fronter 24 1 in slow pitch.
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