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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1968

Page

4

Sun Devils Face San Jose State In Tough Home Test

Arizona State University plays San Jose State at Sun Devil Stadium at 8 p.m. in a crucial game with strong home hopes and notable senior farewells. ASU features a balanced attack led by quarterback Joe Spagnola and running backs Art Malone and Jim Shaughnessy, while San Jose State arrives on a rough patch after losses to Washington State and Stanford with speed on offense from Slaton and Massengale.

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Wildcats face Wyoming as sunny Tucson finale nears

Arizona hosts Western Athletic Conference leader Wyoming in a key Nov. 23 game at Arizona Stadium. Arizona aims to stay in the title race with a 4-0 WAC mark, while Wyoming seeks a strong finish with balanced offense and sturdy defense.

Arizona Tucson Western Athletic’ Conference Wyoming WAC Arizona State

Suns at Celtics in Boston Inferno

Suns aim to snap a four game skid against the Boston Celtics as Boston returns from a five games in six nights road run. Key Suns players include Goodrich Snyder Van Arsdale Gregor with Warlick limited by a thigh injury.

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Byrd Returns To Troy State After Redshirt Year

Sim Byrd, once told to sit out a year as a redshirt, quits and later rejoins Troy State University aiming for a pro quarterback spot. The 185-pound passer owns 7,092 yards and 68 touchdowns on 635 completions in three seasons, helping Troy State rise to national prominence under coach Billy Atkins.

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Arizona Colts Win at Turf Paradise Feature

Arizona bred stakes winners Texas Wine and Little Wine Maker head a nine horse field for Saturdays six furlong U.S. Olympics Purse at Turf Paradise on the Arizona Downs program. The entry race will include both Texas Wine and Little Wine Maker and the Arizona Breeders Futurity remains open for 2 year olds with a $50 final sustaining fee due. Post time for Saturdays race is 1 30 p.m.

Phoenix UPI Texas Wine Little Wine Maker Turf Paradise Bert Earnest St Glendale Little Wine Maker'Will Prescott Arizona

Sherman Memorial Championship Ride Bids Narrow to Camelback Portland

Sherman Memorial Round action fixes which team earns the right to play for the title. Camelback versus Portland collide this afternoon at 3 p.m. The winner meets San Patricio Sunday at the ABC ranch in Scottsdale for the championship.

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Arizona Feels Sun Bowl Draft In Play After Wyoming Clash

Tempe based speculation centers on whether Arizona or Arizona State hosts the Sun Bowl in El Paso. An unnamed official says Arizona likely gets the bid if it beats Wyoming at Tucson. if it loses, Arizona State may receive the invitation. Auburn already slated as the visiting team for December 28.

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Phoenix Roadrunners Face Seattle Totems In WHL Clash

In Seattle, the Phoenix Roadrunners meet the Seattle Totems in a WHL game as both teams try to rebound from rough recent showings. Phoenix, 5-6-3, eyes improvement after a 6-1 loss at Portland, while Seattle holds 7-9-4. Coach Alf Pike notes a humbling road trip sting as key scorers Bob Charlebois and Bob Kabel lead Phoenix.

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Bench Named NL Rookie of the Year in Close Vote

Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1968 by one vote over New York Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman. Bench, the first catcher to win the honor, edged Koosman 10 to 9 percent in a split ballot highlighted by commendations from Jim Enright of the Chicago American. Bench spoke of the thrill, while Koosman posted a 19 12 record with a 2.08 ERA, seven shutouts and 263 2 innings pitched.

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Riverside Race of Champions Qualifying Draws 350 Entries

In Riverside California 350 drivers entered today's qualifying for the Race of Champions at Riverside International Raceway. In B production Don Roberts drives a Ford Cobra while Kent Bagnell pilots a Mustang. Dick Carbajal competes in F Production with a Triumph Spitfire and Don McGafee enters G Production in a Triumph Spitfire.

Riverside Calif Phoenix Riverside International Raceway Don Roberts Kent Bagnell Dick’ Carbajal Don McGaffee

Mint 400 off road entries open for 1960 race

Las Vegas reports entry blanks mailed for the $80,000 Mint 400 off road race directed by Mel Larson. The Desert Rally, sanctioned by the International Desert Racing Association, will be run on desert terrain March 25, 1960. Prizes include $5,000 to first in each division and $1,000 to the overall four wheel drive winner. payouts extend to tenth place.

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Navajo Girls Win Moody Scholar Athlete Volleyball Title

Navajo girls claim the city elementary volleyball championship in Scottsdale district play, sweeping Tonto and Ingleside to clinch the crown. In New York, University of Arizona’s Mike Moody is named a scholar athlete for 1968, with a $500 graduate fellowship and a Dec 3 salute.

Arizona’s Moody Tonto Cottsdale Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ingleside Hopi New ‘York UPI University of Arizona Mike’ Moody National Football Foundation Moody Army Earl “Red” Blaik National Football Hall of Fame

Arizona desert big horn sheep season opens December 7

The 1968 desert big horn sheep hunt runs December 7 to December 22. A legal ram requires at least a 26 inch horn length or three quarter curl. Only one desert big horn sheep may be taken in a lifetime. Violations bring citations and loss of future hunting rights. Hunt areas restrict other hunting to migratory birds small game non game and predators, with shotguns required for most big game.

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Evergreen opens longest nine holes at Valley course

A fragment notes Evergreen golf club opened a nine hole section described as the longest nine holes on the valley course. The item mentions opening last Friday with the new nine holes now available to players.

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