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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1968

Page

4

Feigner’s Blindfolded Softball Show Loops Scottsdale

Eddie Feigner leads a nine man traveling softball troupe in an exhibition at Scottsdale Stadium on Sunday at 2 pm to raise funds for the Scottsdale Swim Team. He pitches blindfolded and with dozens of windups while claiming 3 453 career victories and over 65 thousand strikeouts since 1946. Local nine will oppose the act in a charity appearance highlighting Feigner’s legendary feats.

Pines Superman Zorro Eddie Feigner Harlem Globetrotters Sandy Koufax Walla Walla Wash Edgie Scottsdale Stadium Scottsdale

Pirates blank Astros in Scottsdale seniors action

Jeff Straine pitched for the Pirates and led with seven RBIs as the Pirates defeated the Astros 26-0. Straine had four hits in five at bats and struck out nine with no walks. Randy Bryan took the loss for the Astros. In other games, the Angels beat the Giants 9-5 in a bases loaded homer rally by an Angels pitcher driving in three, and the Indians defeated the Yankees 7-1 behind Dave Wombacker’s 13 strikeouts and two hits by Wombacker and Miller. Redlegs topped Cubs 10-5 with Joel Turner four hits and two RBIs and Matt Matson adding two hits.

Pirates Astros Scottsdale Jeff Straine Rick Diveley Straine Randy Bryan Angels Giants Indians Yankees Dave Wombacker Redlegs Cubs Joel Turner Matt Matson 89Ers Mike ‘Sinnerud Tom Johnson Denver Jerry Crider Jim Glover San Diego Hawai Bo Belinsky Islanders Walt Williams Jose Ortiz Tacoma Portland Seattle Indianapolis Vancouver Tulsa Beavers John Felske Bob Tiefenauer Boston Red Sox Washington Senators New York Panies Paul Popovich Bob Bailey Dodgers John Billingham Pete Rose Claude Osteen Jerry Koosman Dick Sélma Mets Ed Kranepool Ron Swoboda Art Shamsky Denis , Menke Lee Thomas Bob Aspromonte Mike Cuellar Ron Reed

Indians dominate Pirates 10-1 as Kaiabab win

Kiva Kaibab majors beat the Pirates 10-1 led by Gary Benjamin with two hits and three RBIs. Jack Lawson earned the win allowing two hits seven walks and five strikeouts. John Osback had one RBI and two hits while Rick Leidner added one hit.

RBI John Osback Rick Leidner Indians Pirates Gary Benjamin Jack Lawson

Bonds hits fourth homer as Giants rout Spokane 8-0

Phoenix outfielder Bobby Bonds delivers his fourth homer of the season with three hits and five RBIs to pace the Giants to an 8-0 win over Spokane. He homered with the bases loaded, boosting his team in a crowded Eastern Division race as Oklahoma City and Denver games affected standings.

Bobby Bonds Phoenix Giants Spokane Bonds

Cubs to honor Banks Santo and Hundley at homestand

The Chicago Cubs announce awards for Ernie Banks with Phi Delta Theta’s Tou Gehrig Award for outstanding play and character. Ron Santo and Randy Hundley receive Gold Glove honors for defense with Santo earning his fourth straight Gold Glove and Hundley setting a major league record with four errors in 152 games and tying the NL record for fewest passed balls.

Chicago Cubs Ernie Banks Ron Santo Randy—Hundley Ernie Phi Delta Theta Santo Hundley

Carlton Remains Powerhouse As Cards Rally To End Slump

Steve Carlton, a 6 foot 4 left hander with standard pitches, ignores slider interest to post a 6-1 record and 2.00 ERA as the St. Louis Cardinals halt a four game skid. Michael Shannon and Tim McCarver homer in a four run first inning against Ray Sadecki, while other NL results include Dodgers over Reds 5-3, Mets sweeping Pirates, Astros blasting Braves 11-0.

Steve Carlton St. Louis Cardinals Walter Johnson Lefty Grove Dizzy Dean Cardinals Carlton Billy Muffett Muffet Muffett McCarver Ray Sadecki Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Reds New York Mets

Unser wins Indy race amid turbine car debate and gear woes

Bobby Unser edged to victory in Indianapolis piloting a turbo Offenhauser after three hours and sixteen seconds of tension. He criticized turbine powered cars as unfair and revealed a broken transmission limited him to one gear in the final stretch.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Speedway Bobby Unser Victory Lane Unser Pike’s Peak Parnelli Jones Andy Granatelli Andy Joe Leonard

Weiskopf Leads Atlanta Golf Classic After Round One

Tom Weiskopf holds a one stroke lead after a 4-under 68 in the opening round of the $115,000 Atlanta Golf Classic. He chases the $23,000 first prize as a field that includes Jack Nicklaus, Don January, Tommy Aaron, Chris Blocker, Ray Floyd, Bert Lancey, and Eldridge Miles competes. Weiskopf is trying to capitalize while awaiting draft board news amid sports money totals for the year.

Atlanta UPI Tom _ Weiskopf Jack Nicklaus Weiskopf Anand Weisopf Atlantia Billy Casper Wieskopf Don January Tommy ‘Aaron Chris ‘ Blocker Ray Floyd Bert Lancey Eldridge Miles

Collinge signs with Sun Devils

Jack Collinge, Mesa Community College second baseman, signed a letter of intent to attend Arizona State University next fall. A first team all conference pick, he hit .345 in league play and .320 this season, and led his team with 20 RBIs. He carries a 3.75 GPA in biology and physical education and was named to the Men's Honorary.

Jack Collinge Mesa Community College Arizona State University Scottsdale ASU Jim Brock Mesa Collinge Raco Jack AJCAC RBI

Arizona extends quail season into January 1969

Arizona Game and Fish Commission sets a continuous quail season from October 1 to January 31 1969 with Gambel's and scaled quail legal first two months and Mearns quail opening December 1. Deer season Oct 25 to Nov 11 Kaibab hunt limited to 2000 permits. Elk permits total 6925 across three hunts. Bull Basin added Sept 7 18 early elk hunts. First pheasant season planned Nov 2 3 with 225 permits by draw. Javelina results show Units 24A and 32 strong, bullfrog season opens June 1 ends Nov 30 with 12 limit. waterfowl nesting condition bleak in northern prairie regions.

Arizona Game and Fish Commission Gambel Mearns Game Management Division Bull Basin Arizona Cen

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