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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1968
Page
3
McClintock Chargers overwhelmed Coronado 23 0 as Edmirez kicked the extra point after Graf scored and Ortega ran for a TD. Coronado’s Brady connected once as the Chargers used their size to blunt the mud drenched field and claim the league title shot.
In Class AAA and A action statewide, McClintock defeated Coronado 23 0 while Saguaro topped Tucson by 20 7. Other results include Tucson Sahuaro 7 Buena 39 Amphitheater 14 Washington 6 Brophy 0 Westwood 34 Chandler 0 and many more scorelines across Phoenix Mesa Flagstaff and northern towns.
At Churchill Downs Penny Early, a 25 year old divorcee, wins a temporary license to ride Bo Tree in the first race provoking a jockeys strike threat. Manganello argues women lack strength and racing is a profession, while officials downplay the walkout as unlikely. Early aims to become the first woman to ride regularly against men.
Phoenix fifth in the league with a 4 5 3 mark meets Denver at Veterans Memorial Coliseum after Phoenix upset San Diego 82 Friday. Thiffault opened scoring for Phoenix 1 11 into the game as San Diego’s skid continued.
Three hours of practice on the one mile Phoenix International Raceway track set for Sunday for the Bobby Ball Memorial USAC race. Thirty three entries include turbine cars driven by Joe Leonard and Art Pollard with favorites Mario Andretti Bob Unser and Al Unser among top contenders. Time trials start at noon with 24 cars to qualify for a 2 30 p m start.
Loco Kid the 3 year old Arizona bred tops a field of eight in the $3000 Black Canyon Handicap at Turf Paradise. Jeff Anderson rides the highweight of 122 pounds with nine wins in two years including four stakes. Grand Square Go Gracie Go Avene bred filly Adventureo One More Reason Blueseem Alabeau Senor Barry Spy Fox also among the top contenders on the six furlong card with post time Sunday pending mud conditions.
The 8th annual Roadrunner Invitational golf tournament extends entry deadline to Friday November 29. Co chairs Dick Hopwood and Bill Nace say the 72‑hole amateur event runs December 4–7 at Scottsdale Inn and Country Club with practice rounds December 3. Prizes exceed 5000 dollars. social events follow play. Entrants should send entries to Algea by November 29.
Kota Kings defeated the visiting Scottsdale Beavers 13 to 7 at Doane Field to extend their home record. George Martinez connected with Ken Brown on a 50 yard TD pass to take an early lead, followed by another Martinez to Brown strike and a Bobfall berg reception for the extra point. Ed Smith scored Scottsdale’s lone TD in the second half as time expired.
The Suns fall 128-124 in double overtime in Seattle. Len Wilkens sinks four late free throws to seal the win for Seattle. Dick Van Arsdale scores 34 for Phoenix as Gail Goodrich and Stan McKenzie add 21 each. Seattle improves to 30 points leader. Suns drop to 1-2 in recent close games. Boston game set for Veterans Memorial Coliseum next, with coach Bill Russell and stars Havlicek, Jones, Nelson, and Siegried.
Terry Hahne and Glen Roberts led Gerard in a 20-0 Class A win over Tolle son. Roberts scored from the one yard line and Hahne sprinted for two touchdowns from the nine yard line with an extra point, while O'Neil connected with Pina for the fourth quarter score.
Heavy rains halted the opening round of the Arizona Open at Scottsdale Country Club causing officials to cut the 54 hole event to 36 holes. If play is delayed again the two rounds will be moved to Sunday and Monday.
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