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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1961
Page
4
Tempe High defeated Scottsdale High 18-7 in a season opener before about 3,000 fans. Buffaloes fullback Everett Rolins and quarterback John Vincent led the offense with strong defense, scoring early after Scottsdale fumbles.
Denver Broncos invade Boston as the AFL starts its second week of play. New York meets Buffalo in the East while Oakland travels to San Diego in the West. Houston and Dallas idle. Tempe tops Scottsdale in a high scoring college game with Vincent and Lage starring for Tempe and Osman, Urie noted for Scottsdale.
The North defeated the South 14 to 6 to claim its second straight win in the Phoenix High Schools District football carnival that opened Arizona high school football season. St. Mary's beat Mesa Jackrabbits 21 to 7 in Class AA as Frank Meza starred. Tempe passed to beat Scottsdale 18-7 and Sunnyslope blanked Glendale 12-0. Washington High routed Prescott 44-0.
NFL opens its 42nd season with 94 rookies and 75 players switching teams. Vikings debut with 11 rookies against the Bears in Minneapolis as Eagles and Lions start with three rookies each. Openers feature Eagles vs Browns and Packers vs Lions with sellouts in most games. AFL starts Week 2 with Patriots favored over Broncos.
The New York Yankees set a major league single season home run record with 223 as three players Berra Skowron and Boyer powered a doubleheader sweep of Detroit despite Maris and Mantle going homerless. Ford and Koufax also starred in other games across the league.
Detroit swept New York in a twi night doubleheader 11 1 then 4 2. Boston edged Baltimore 3 2 and Kansas City topped Washington 3 1. Minnesota defeated Cleveland 3 2 and Los Angeles beat Chicago 9 5. Los Angeles won again 11 2 over Milwaukee. San Francisco beat Chicago 5 1 in night action.
Roger Maris, trailing Babe Ruth by four homers, conceded in Detroit after two losses to the Tigers. He said he would "concede to Ruth" if that is the public wish, noting Ruth has 60 and Maris 56 with five games remaining.
The 1961 college football season kicks off with Pitt vs Miami (Fla) headlining a light opening slate. Other notable matchups include West Virginia vs Richmond, Iowa State vs Drake, Wyoming vs Montana, and Utah vs Colorado State, with various favorites and returning players highlighted.
Flagstaff defeats Arcadia 14 7 as Titans suffer first loss since 1959 ending a 12 game winning streak. Bob Young and James Dugan lead Flagstaff with 83 and 50 rushing yards while Arcadia’s Carl Grantow gains 93 yards. Next up Arcadia meets Catalina in Tucson after upset of Salpointe.
Floyd Patterson and Tom McNeeley have formally agreed to a heavyweight title fight at the Boston Garden on November 13. Promoter Tom Bolan said contracts are ready and signing by both fighters would occur soon with Boston Boxing Commission approval likely beforehand. Tickets will range from 100 to 10 dollars and go on sale after the contract signing.
Nicklaus and Dud Wysong reached the 61st USGA national golf championship final at Pebble Beach. Nicklaus, touted as the world’s top amateur, defeated Mario Methvin 9 and 8. Wysong outlasted Joe Carr 2 up to set the showdown, boasting of his place next to Nicklaus.
Football scores show Scottsdale High 21 St. Mary's 7 as opponents spread across the state. Other ties include SUNNYSLOPE 12 Glendale 44 Washington 44 Prescott 0 and Arcadia 7 CATALINA 13.
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