Westwood Warriors eye repeat title season
Westwood High’s 1965 football preview notes laryngitis for coach Edgar Ford as he recalls a 12-0 title run. Key player Griffin looms, 41 returnees trimmed to 12, depth to compensate for lost speed and receivers. Ford cites tough Division I rivalries and a leaner line with strong team spirit shaping a hopeful campaign.
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Matt) Ford
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Raiders optimistic outlook for 1965 season
Oakland Raiders coach general manager A. Davis says the team has talent depth and desire, aiming to usurp defending champion San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs in the AFL Western Division. He notes the club may be in its best position since joining the league, while acknowledging rivals also improved. The Raiders rely on a strong backfield featuring Tom Flores and Cotton Davidson at quarterback.
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Baseball Scores and Prospects From a Packed Schedule
The day’s results show St Louis routing Chicago 9 0 and New York beating Houston 4 1 with further night games. Weekly standings list Minnesota 85 50 and Chicago 7657 57 in the American League while National League notes include Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and Milwaukee at Cincinnati with rain postponements and multiple pitchers lined up for Thursday.
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Pirates Sweep Dodgers to Tighten NL Race
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat Dodgers aces Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale 3-2 in 11 innings and 2-1, pulling within 2 1/2 games of first as Cincinnati moved atop the NL race and St. Louis stayed in contention. Pagliaroni delivered the decisive two‑base hit in the 11th inning.
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Scottsdale High prepares two freshman squads to ease Sahuaro split
Scottsdale High plans to preserve team continuity as Sahuaro High opens by fielding two freshman football teams based on district lines. The approach keeps Scottsdale teams under one school name with separate schedules and colors, while junior varsity basketball follows the same split.
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ASU football adds solid linemen Palumbo Rokita
Paul Palumbo, 5-8, 180 pounds from Canton Ohio, backs the line at ASU and eyes a breakout fall after a spring surge. Bob Rokita, 6-3, 215 pounds from Johnstown Pa, was a top freshman tackle and may win a starting berth this month. Both majors are education and physical education respectively. Rokita’s father is a miner.
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Scottsdale QB Club to hear Bobby Winkles
Arizona State University head baseball coach Bobby Winkles will be guest speaker at the Scottsdale Quarterback Club luncheon. Winkles led ASU to the NCAA baseball title last spring, the program’s first. Scottsdale Pony League members will also attend. Dues for 65-66 are $12. luncheons cost $2. meetings at Safari Hotel noon Fridays. picnic planned Saturday at Camp Tonto Zona near Payson.
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