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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1965
Page
7
UPI reports Ford Frick faces mounting pressure as Milwaukee Braves move toward Atlanta and a historic commissioner’s term nears its end. Frick calls the dispute a league matter, drawing criticism for not taking decisive action and contrasting with Landis’s direct style.
Berge Ford defeated Weber rilling 5 2 last night to clinch a berth in the winter city softball league championship game. Berge Weber and Walesr teams were in action with the key win securing the championship bid.
A UPT report from Westbury New York states an unsung bettor claimed 29631.80 after a unique three horse twin wobble payoff in the eighth and ninth races at Roosevelt Raceway. Bud Gilbour’s Scotchayenumber won the eighth at 97.40 with other winners in earlier races boosting the pot. The previous record was 364114.20 at Ifstream Park.
A nosy editorial column by editor Lee Gould on Page 7 examines local issues and community concerns with a journalistic tone. It reflects on governance, civic duty, and public discourse in mid November 1965.
Tucson 9-0 leads the UPI power ratings with Palo Verde looming for a perfect season and top seed. Glendale slips to runner up while Elevation? Arcadia and Mesa follow as the race tightens for Division 1 and Class AA semifinals amid coaching resignation at Minnesota Vikings.
Phoenix coach Matt Ford hopes Westwood, Arcadia, and leading contenders Yuma and Kosta pick up wins to force a three way Division I tiebreaker. Ford cites key Friday games including Coronado vs Yuma and Mesa-Coronado as pivotal while Glen Dellers Munoz reports injuries in a prior win. Glendale faces South Mountain in upcoming action.
Coronado coach Eo Anderson praised Mike Smith a 160 pound senior as utility back who rushed for 136 yards on 22 plays added a pass and a touchdown in a 23-0 victory over Scottsdale. Arcadia also honors John Black as player of the week for versatile end to halfback duties and strong punting in a 40-4 win over Casa Grande. Seansdale’s David Lown earns defense award for eight tackles and three assists as the Beavers beat their opponent.
Craig Breedlove, 26, from Los Angeles, shattered the world landspeed record at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. He averaged 593.173 mph and 608.201 mph on two runs to set a 600.00 mph mark in the 1985 salt flats battle.
Arizona State coach Frank Kush praised defensive linchpins Jesse Fleming and Steve Timarac after a 7-6 victory over Washington State. Fleming slowed the Cougars and tackled quarterback Tom Roth on a late two point try, despite ankle and shoulder injuries.
Two more Arizona drivers Rob Huebner and Bill Cheesbourg joined Tucson’s Roger McCluskey as local entrants for the Bobby Ball 2M mile championship at Phoenix International Raceway. The field, expected to reach 35, offers a $15,000 guaranteed purse with entries from George Snider Ronnie Duman and others including Mario Andretti and Don Branson.
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