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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1968

Page

10

U S Positively Ahead in Olympic Medal Chase

The United States leads the medal race at the XIX Olympiad in Mexico City with 88 total medals and 37 golds, far ahead of the Soviet Union’s 53 medals and 16 golds, as swimming stars Debbie Meyer and Carl Robie dominate finals and boxing yields few finals for the U S. The upcoming basketball final features the United States versus Yugoslavia with medals and prestige on the line.

Uncle Sam United States Yugoslavia U.S Russia Debbie Meyer Sacramento Calif Carl Robie Drexel Hill Miss Meyer Don Schollander Jacksonville Fla America Australia Mike Wenden Schollander Pam Kruse Pompano Beach John Nelson Wenden Ada Kok Holland Ellie Daniel Elkins Park Alfred Jones Detroit Jones

Blazeshop Beats Sabers 19-14 In Conference Opener

Jackrabbits of Mesa High edged Saguaro Sabercats 19-14 in the Central Conference opener. Greg Boyd intercepted a pass and returned it for a score, while Mesa’s Steve Hall and Nyle Creason added touchdowns. Boyd led Mesa with 112 rushing yards and two interceptions helped by a strong Sabercat defense. Next week Saguaro faces Arcadia in a key conference rematch.

Bruce Tomaso Saguaro Mesa High Rabbits Sabercats Greg Boyd Mesa Wayne Mattingly Labers Steve Hall Mattingly Cats Nyle Creason Hall Jackrabbits Boyd Lorin Peterson Peterson Sabercat Arcadia

Tigers win World Series shares worth four thousand per man

The Detroit Tigers earned roughly 10 936 66 per full share for 32 shares after beating the St Louis Cardinals in seven games to claim the 1968 World Series. Several Tigers staff and players received full shares, while St Louis also received 32 full shares, with Larry Jaster the only full share player lost in the draft. The series grossed 3 018 113 40.

New York Detroit Tigers Tigers St. ‘Louis Cardinals SE Louis Detroit Bonan William Behm Julio Moreno John Hand Wayne Comer Ray Oyler Jon Warden Larry Jaster St.Louis

Westerners Women Hold Tryouts and Schedule First Game

The Westerners women's basketball team invites tryouts tomorrow at 10 am in Greenway Gym Phoenix. Their first game is set for November 16 at noon at Broadway Youth Center Gym located at 14th Street and Broadway.

Phoenix Westerners Greenway Greenway Rd Broadway 14Th St C.B Pattie Mae Gail Big Boy Slashett Roadrunner Tip Shadow Call Frig Bo K Perry Hall Handolier Howdy Espanto Jeanie Leatherton Lake Daisy Rochas Faberge OPS Upeltledown L.A. Pearl G's Ruby Espanto Vickie Frank Petal Star ACV Misty Miss Hopzack T.K Tiny Bevent P.H DeWitt

Arcadia Titans JV forfeit ends game with Glendale

Arcadia Titans JV were inactive yesterday after a forfeit from Glendale freshman, leaving them 5-1 for the year. Titan freshmen lost 19-0 to Kino Junior High of Mesa, dropping to 3-2 on the season.

Arcadia Titans Glendale Jvs Titan Kino Junior High Mesa Titans

Phoenix Roadrunners silence San Diego in WHL opener

The Phoenix Roadrunners shut out the San Diego Gulls 2-0 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum to open a three game series. Willie O'Ree, league top scorer, was limited to one clear shot as San Diego, despite the loss, led the league with a 6-2 record while Phoenix moved to 2-1-2.

Phoenix Phoenix Roadrunners Western Hockey League San’ Diego Guills Veterans Memorial Coliseum San Diego Willie O’ree San-Diego

Saguaro Freshmen and Sophomores Suffer Losses

Saguaro's sophomores scored two touchdowns yesterday but lost 27 14 to Mesa High IVS. Freshmen also fell 28 6 to Carson Junior High.

Saguaro Mesa High Carson Junior High

Coronado JVs fall to Westwood 26 0 in season start

Coronado Dons junior varsity dropped to 1-5 after a 26 0 defeat by the Westwood Warriors. The frosh squad could not face Westwood’s fresh man team as the bus failed to arrive forcing a forfeit.

Coronado Dons Westwood Warriors Coronado Frosh Mesa Coronado

Cowboys unbeaten in Scottsdale two undefeated Pop Warner teams

The Raiders travel to Prescott for an 11 a.m. game against the 41 Prescott Pups in the Western Bantam League while the Cowboys host Washington High School in Scottsdale at noon. Scottsdale’s Apaches, 2-3, meet the Chandler Plowboys at 4 p.m. in a conference clash.

Scottsdale Raiders Cowboys Prescott Washington High ‘School Karen Rams Coraonado

Greyhound Entries at Phoenix Park Tonight

Races listed for tonight at Phoenix Greyhound Park across ten lengths with multiple dogs named for 550 and 660 yard events. Entries include He's Aht Nee Yo, Super Serene, King Fox, Daisy Jane, Rebel's Rejoyce, Bina, Vered, Wisenheimer, Bingo, Shelby Lynn, Gringo's Dave, Nancy, and Snowjet plus numerous also ribs and affiliations.

Super Serene Gene Fuller B’n Blue Duaty Slim Sam McNowell Silent Melody King Fox Daisy Jane Rebel Bill Freehan T.V. David New Knee Daytona Mone Sura Masego Bapanto L.A. Dingo Colorado Corkey Donna Diane Patty Babinosan Flighty Lass de Witt Tiger L.D Gary Fraude Espanto Wisenheimer Nino Angel Olek Dave Ohne Shelby Lynn Dave Ben Foolery Golden Gift My Dante Perfect Fawndy Rita DeWitt Shy Penny White Lantern Kay Hill Saddle Song George Dai Nancy Pussyfoot Loving Kind Laugher I.P Kim Wild _Rhythem Nancy Betty Drake

Beaver Freshmen Fall to Chandler Wolves in Scottsdale

Beaver freshman basketball team suffered a decisive defeat as Chandler Wolves dominated the game in Scottsdale. The Cardinals could not keep pace and trailed throughout, with Chandler extending a comfortable lead into the final minutes.

Scottsdale. Beaver Chandler Wolves

Boys Club Football Schedule Staged Saturday

The Lightweight Bears seek winning records as Boys Club enters week two. At 10 am the Jets who beat the Chargers in round one face the Broncos. The Bears meet the Cowboys at 2 pm. Chiefs play Chargers at 11 and Rams clash with Colts at 1. All games on the Club field at Osborne and Hinton Roads.

Bears Jets Chargers Broncos Cowboys Chiefs Rams Colts Osborne Hinton Roads

Suns Rally Past Knicks In 109 92 Victory

Phoenix, led by Gail Goodrich with a career high 31 points, outscored New York 109 to 92 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Dick Van Arsdale added 20 points, rookie Gary Gregor had 17 points and 14 rebounds as Phoenix overcame an early Knicks surge. Willis Reed led New York with 24 points. The Suns head to a Sunday game against the Atlanta Hawks at 7 p.m.

Phoenix Knicks Goodrich NBA Los Angeles Lakers New York Walt Bellamy Willis Me Cazzie Russe Suns Veterans Memorial Coliseum Dick van Arsdale Gary Gregor Willis Reed Atlanta Hawks

Unbeaten Imps Face Wildkittens In Saturday Clash

Arizona State freshman football, the Sun Imps, host the University of Arizona Fresh Saturday at 2 p.m. in Sun Devil Stadium. ASU aims to extend its unbeaten run after a 17-6 win over New Mexico Wolfpups, with injuries noted but key players like Grady Hurst and Calvin Demery leading the offense.

Arizona State University of Arizona Sun “di ASU Sun Imps New Mexico Texas el Paso Bill Kajikawa Kajikawa Wolfpups UNM

Opening weekend duck hunting crowds grow in Flagstaff area

Observers report thick hunter crowds across Stoneman Lake Mormon Lake and Lake Mary during opening weekend in October 1920. Jakes showed good counts of waterfowl though Mallards remained scarce while Redhead flights were strong and overall season activity anticipated to rise. An amendment to 1968 69 waterfowl rules allows taking waterfowl from floating craft with motor off or sails furled, provided the craft drifts or is anchored or paddle propelled.

Flagstaff Stoneman Lake Mormon, Lake Lake Mary Flagstaff Area

Baptist Nips Auto as Project Wins Top Fast Pitch Play

Baptist edged Auto 4 to 2 after Don Reed held Auto to two runs in two innings and Baptist rallied with three in the sixth. Jerry Lamb led Baptist with a two for three day at the plate. In other action, LRP defeated Morris 9 to 5 behind Gene McBride’s two for three hitting.

Baptist Don Reed Auto City Parks and Recreation Department Jerry Lamb LRP Morris Gene McBride

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