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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1968

Page

9

Tucson Top Despite Challengers Coronado and Maryvale

United Press International power ratings show Tucson High maintaining No. 1 with 7-1, as Coronado and Maryvale close the gap to second and third. Washington and St. Mary’s move up one slot to fourth and fifth while Cortez soars to sixth after a 61-point win over Moon Valley.

United Press International Tucson Coronado Maryvalé United Press International Power Index Dons Panthers Tuscon Badgers Maryvale Washington St.Mary's Sim Knights

Trojans Extend Lead In Top Ten Balloting

California led by the Trojans lengthens its top position in the coaches poll with 27 first place votes and 340 points as Ohio State trails in second with 296. Penn State moves to third after Kansas upset by Oklahoma. Michigan rises to fourth and Georgia fifth. Notre Dame sits 11th as SMU completes the top 20 with Southern California preparing for Oregon State UCLA and Notre Dame amid a rugged November schedule.

California Trojans United Press InternationalBoard of Coaches Ohio State Penn State Kansas Jayhawks Oklahoma Michigan Georgia Missouri Texas Auburn Tennessee Notre Dame Houston Arkansas Sear Alabama Ohio ‘University Yale Texas Tech Southern Methodist Southern California Oregon State UCLA

McKechnie May Return as Phoenix Faces San Diego

Walt McKechnie may rejoin the Phoenix Roadrunners after a call up by Minnesota. He sits tied for ninth in WHL scoring with 3 goals and 11 assists as Seattle star Gayle Fielder leads with 5 goals and 20 assists and Willie O Rea trails with 10 goals and 13 assists.

United Press International Phoenix Roadrunners Walt McKechnie Phoenix Western Hockey League McKechnie Minnesota National Hockey League Gayle Fielder Seattle Willie O’ree San Diego

Kush Won’t Guess Team Play In Arizona State Match

Brigham Young coach Frank Kush doubts what his own Arizona State squad will do this week. He notes Utah’s coaching struggles in a 59-21 win, praising Art Malone, Fair Hooker, and Joe Spagnola for yardage and scoring while admitting BYU’s defense needs improvement. Bob Weber says Arizona’s defense rose after a slow start in Air Force win. The Cats eye Utah game for league standing in the Western Athletic Conference.

David Hurlbert Phoenix UPI Brigham Young Frank Kush Arizona State Utah Kush Art Malone Hooker Joe Spagnola Bob ‘Weber Arizona Wildcats Air Force Weber Colorado Air Force Academy Wildcat Cats University of Southern _ California Los Angeles Rams UCLA John McKay USC Trojans California Steve McKay Oregon Rose Owl

Can Am jump to 10 races in 1969 season?

Stirling Moss, racing director for Moss sponsor, predicts Can Am series will expand from six to ten races next year with two in the United States and two in Canada. Purses would rise from 526 000 to about 1 million. Watkins Glen could be among added venues.

Las Vegas UPI Stirling Moss United’ States Canada Watkins Glen Johnson Wax Co Elkhart Lake Wis Bridgehampton N.Y Edmonton Ont Monterey Riverside Calif United States

Caltech Engineers celebrate first win in four years

Caltech fans erupted after the Engineers defeated UC San Diego, marking their first football victory in four seasons. Coach Tom Gutman noted students yelling we’re No 1 and bonfires lit in Pasadena. USC UCLA and the Rams also earned brief mentions in the day’s football roundup.

Los Angeles UPI Caltech U.C UCLA Caltéch Azusa-Pacific Cand Engineers Reeinine

Arizona Downs Opens 1968 69 Season at Turf Paradise

Thoroughbred racing returns to Arizona with Arizona Downs and Turf Paradise hosting 41 day meetings each in North Phoenix. The season begins with a 20th anniversary event, over $1 million in purses, and a 10 race opener highlighted by the $3,500 Inaugural Handicap. Fans receive gifts and free admission to opening day as 6,000 fans expected in sunny weather. Post time is 1:30 p.m. daily and the circuit features doubles and quinellas across the meet through December 22 with extensions into February.

Arizona Arizona Downs Phoenix Turf Paradise Big Q Quinella Sea

Quarry Knocks Out Mumford In Fifth Round

Heavyweight Jerry Quarry stopped Bob Mumford at 1:15 of the fifth round after a two fisted attack. Quarry, 204, had Mumford down in the first round and led on all scorecards before the finish. The 1,700 crowd booed the decision.

Phoenix UPI Jerry Quarry Bob Mumford Quarry Los Angeles Jimmy Ellis Raat Rogér Yanez Alton Colter Richard Flores Arizona Conrad Lee Tony Anchonde Art Alderete ChuChu Moreno

Fly tying class offered by Scottsdale Parks and Arizona Flycasters

A fly tying class co sponsored by the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department and the Arizona Flycasters Association runs from Wednesday at Eldorado Park. Sessions meet nightly 7:30 to 9 p.m. through Nov 20 with a $1 registration due at first meeting. Bring personal equipment if possible, scissors provided. Info 945-7611 Ext 234.

Clas Scottsdale Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Dept

Turbine cars tipped to dominate Bobby Ball Memorial race

Promoter J C Agajanian names the two turbines as the cars to beat in Sundays 200 mile Bobby Ball Memorial at Phoenix International Raceway. Joe Leonard and Art Pollard drive the turbines with Billy Vukovich and Tony Bettenhausen Jr. among the hopefuls. Thirty cars entered and fastest 24 advance to qualifying at 2 30 pm.

Phoenix UPI Bobby Ball J.C Agajanian Phoenix International Raceway PIR Joe Leonard Art Pollard Billy Vukovich Tony Bettenhausen Jr

Goodrich Leads Suns Scoring Amid Tight Win

Gail Good rich scored the decisive basket as the Phoenix Suns beat Detroit 130-128 in overtime. He averages 26.6 points through 10 games, with Dick Van Arsdale at 23.6 as the next high scorer. George Wilson tops rebounds, while Ravera leads the team with 15.5 points per game. The Suns visit Detroit next, Thursday at Catalina High School in Tucson.

Phoenix UPI Gail Goodrich Phoenix Suns Detroit Suns Dick van Arsdale George Wilson T._Ravera Catalina High School Tucson

Canvasbacks and Redheads May Be Skip Worth This Season

Washington reports that drought shrinks canvasback flocks across the four major flyways and could trigger tighter limits next season. John S. Gottschalk of the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife says hunters might pass up canvasbacks to protect the species while a special migration study is planned.

Washington UPI Prairie John S. Gottschalk Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife Pacific

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