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May, Murphy Collect TitlesGLENDALE (Special) — The Arizona Western College wrestling team Look two individual championships in the Glendale Freestyle wrestling Tournament held here this weekend,Jim May lead the Matador matmen with a 6-0 slate. The 126-pound champion pinned two opponents and won four matches by decision.Ira Murphy a former Yuma High standout scored five straight decisions to capture his 190*pound title. Also placing for Western was Manuel Yindiola at 158 pounds whose 4-2 record was good for third place.dOther Matador competitors included Ren Rowe, a funner Kofa High wrestler who compiled a 2-2 record at 150pounds, anti two former Kofa tea mates, Martin Bailey lt;0-2 ai 177 pounds I and Mike Howe10-1-2 in ihe unlimited class).Another local products Reed Green well, a Yuma High starlast year was 2-2 at 126 jxiunds.Also competing were Jeff Murcer, Mike Grue and John Harris.“I was impressed with the performance of the whole team, commented Matador head coach Glenn Mayle. They cook on some tough competition and did veryThis Friday and Saturday the Matador grapplers will compete in the82-team Southwestern Championships in Chula Vista, California.
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Yuma Daily Sun
Yuma, Arizona, US
Sun, Nov 25, 1973
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