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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1968
Page
3
The Gila River Indian Community council unanimously refused permission for the October 26 Cassady Clay versus Zora Folley fight on the reservation citing Clay’s alleged disloyalty and status as a Muslim priest. Folley was Clay’s last opponent before his military induction refusal ended his career.
Arcadia and the Titans traded leads as Johnson and Gaicki connected on multiple passes. McClintock fought back with Nick Ortega and Albright scoring, but a fourth quarter surge by the Titans, including a key interception by Pitt and a decisive fourth down pass, secured a 20 19 victory.
The Phoenix Suns lost 91 90 to San Diego in an NBA exhibition as a cold shooting spell hampered Phoenix. Elvin Hayes led San Diego, while Gail Goodrich topped Suns with 19 points and Neil Johnson added 17. Phoenix trailed 40 37 at halftime and 69 63 after three quarters, narrowing late but falling short as John Block sealed it with a late three point play.
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Phoenix Roadrunners were beaten 9 3 by the Canadian Nationals in Winnipeg. The Nationals led 2 1 after one period and 5 1 after two before scoring twice in 31 seconds in the third. Phoenix goals came from Leo Thiffault Bob Charlebois and Rollie Wilcox. Morris Stefanin joined the Roadrunners from the Boston Bruins and played 18 games last season. The Roadrunners continue their exhibition swing at Saskatoon tonight.
Coronado rushed to a 25 0 halftime lead then held off Casa Grande for a 38 7 victory. Brady connected with Mayer and Ward as the Dons compiled 242 passing yards and 94 rushing yards while Cougar ground game fought back mid game. Stajduhar left with an ankle injury and Mayer was hospitalized for a bruised kidney though his condition later clarified.
Arizona State ranked 18th faces Texas-El Paso at Sun Devil Stadium in a Friday night clash after ASU routed Wisconsin 55 7 and UTEP beat New Mexico 41 15. Ed Rosborough leads a potent offense with Ed Roseborough, Art Malone, Larry Walton and J D Hill as main cogs. UTEP counters with Brooks Dawson at QB and veteran backs Wally Murphy LeRoy Johnson.
Saijyo of Japan defeated Raul Rojas to claim the WBA featherweight title at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. He hinted at staying for a first title defense as Teo Cruz defeated Mando Ramos earlier in the program. The upset followed a previous non-title win over Rojas in June.
Westwood defeated Saguaro 41 18 in a dual meet as Randy Padilla won the two mile race in 10 27. Bob Snyder led Saguaro with a third place finish just one second behind the runner up. In the junior varsity race Westwood swept the top five spots 15 50 and Steve Roach placed sixth for Saguaro's best JV finish.
Coronado's junior team beat the Dons juniors 140 Friday afternoon. Dons backfield issues and two strong plays by Tack Rabbits contributed to the loss. Head coach Keith Plummer noted the squad has much work ahead this week.
A low scoring afternoon contest at Saguaro where the Sabercat juniors fell 6 to 2 to Westwood Warriors. The action featured a close defensive battle with limited scoring.
A scrambled ledger of scores from Arizona high schools across classes AA A and B with teams including Arcadia McClintock Safford Buena Vista Paradise Valley Coconino Phoenix Winslow Snowflake Nogales San Manuel Benson Florence St Johns Apache Junction Camp Verde Union Marana Hayden Maricopa Bagdad Thatcher Ganado Tuba City Pima Fort Thomas Sahuarita Seton Bowie and others. Results show varied scores including ties and blowouts across multiple venues and dates.
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