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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1968

Page

4

Gardner Predicts Tough WAC Race For Utah Redskins

Utah coach Jack Gardner says the Western Athletic Conference is the best in the nation as Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming field top 15 teams. He notes seven seniors on the roster, a returning lineup, and an improved shooting team led by Merv Jackson, while cautioning about losses to strong opponents like North Carolina.

Jack Gardner Utah Redskins Gardner Utah New Mexico Wyoming

BYU Edges Arizona 80-5 In Tucson Tilt

In Tucson on January 13 1963 Brigham Young University defeated Arizona 80 to 5 at Bear Down Gym Bruce Burton scored 26 points to lead BYU in the upset victory Arizona suffered its second straight defeat and the game was played in shabby conditions.

Tucson Bruce Burton Brigham Young University Arizona Wildcats

Jameson's Plays Phoenix Quintet Unbeaten Streak Hopes

Jameson's Sporting Goods of Tucson hosts the Phoenix Crusaders at La Pointe High School gym at 8 pm for its 11th game. Jameson, 79 66 winner over Phoenix, relies on four double figure scorers Warren Rustand Jamie Foster Albert Johnson and Bob Hansen. Crusaders feature former Arizona greats Larry Armstrong Troy Collier and David Wright.

Jameson Sporting Goods Tucson Phoenix Crusaders Lapointe High School Jameson Crusaders Warren Rustand Jamie Foster Albert Johnson Bob Hansen Arizona Larry Armstrong Troy Collier David Wright Armstrong Arizona State University Collier Utah State Wright Phoenix College

BYU Tops Arizona In WAC Tilt 72 62 In Provo

BYU men beat Arizona 72 to 62 as Jim Eakins led with 19 points and 17 rebounds while Kari Liimo and Marvy Lythgoe added 33 points and 18 boards for the Cougars. Arizona’s Bill Davis scored 18 before a leg injury ended his night as Brigham Young won its Western Athletic Conference debut.

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Wyoming Cowboys visit New Mexico Lobos in WAC showdown

Wyoming, 9 3, travels to Albuquerque to face undefeated New Mexico, 13 0, in a pivotal WAC matchup. Utah hosts Arizona, BYU entertains Arizona State, and Texas El Paso meets Southern Colorado as six league games tip off with El Paso joining the conference next year.

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Voorhees Four Wins Lead Arizona Past NMSU in Gym Meet

Gene Voorhees dominates with four event wins and Jeff Bennon adds three as Arizona crushes New Mexico State 171.1 to 144.65 in Bear Down Gym. Arnold paces AA rings. NMSU names include Craig Naylor and Doug Swartz with solid showings in multiple apparatus.

Gene Voorhees Jeff Bennon University of Arizona New Mexico State Creaking Bear Down Voorhees Bennon Craig Naylor Mike Weaver Rings — I Eek Arnold Wes Teane Crato Nayior Oroane Voorhees Doug Swartz Sam Richards Janon A Q Prutisatte En Sam Chards Ettepennon Aoey Donahue NMS

Greens On Spyglass Course Take Toll In Crosby Event

John Pott shot 71 at Spyglass Hill to hold a 141 midway lead in the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament with Virgil Sherrill. Casper and others chase as rain looms on the Monterey Peninsula.

Spyglass Crosby Pebble Beach Calif John Pott Spyglass Hill Treasure Island Billy Casper Pott Monterey Peninsula Casper Cypress Point

Prime Minister Wins 6 Furlong Race at Turf Paradise

Prime Minister, the favorite, won the 6 fur long feature by a half length over Disraeli at Turf Paradise. Disraeli finished second with Ragtown Rose third. The 1:09 2 5 time accompanied $149,145 in wagering from about 3,300 fans across 10 races.

Phoenix, Ariz Prime Minister Turf Paradise Disraeli Ragtown Rose

Countdown to Super Bowl fuels $3 million gate

Green Bay led by Vince Lombardi as two touchdown favorites faces Oakland in the Orange Bowl with a sellout crowd over 75,000 and gate projections near $796,822 plus CBS rights pushing total income past $3 million. Lombardi names Mercein Anderson. Rauch may bench Keating or Bird due to injuries. Kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. EST.

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Olick Van Raaphorst Captures NFL AFL Play ers Tourney Title

Olick Van Raaphorst of the San Diego Chargers won the two day NFL AFL Players tournament with 142, one stroke ahead of Jom Bakken of the St. Louis Cardinals. In racing results Garagate won the $2 800 feature at the Fair Grounds by over a length. Mira Femme led from start to finish at Santa Anita. Set Aglow won at Pimlico. Fenian Lad led all the way at Tropical Park. Pittsburgh beat Toronto 4 2 in the National League. San Diego defeated Providence 4 2 in the Western League. Rochester bested Portland 2 1 in the AL.

Hollywood Fila Olick van Raaphorst San Diego Chargers Jom Bakken St. Louis Cardinals New Orleans Garagate Fair Grounds Fry Yorky Pimlico Tropical Park Fla Fenian Lad Oelkey Pittsburgh Toronto San Diego Providence Rochester Portland

Grant Signs with Arizona Wildcats from Bisbee High

Bisbee High School halfback Don Grant signed a Western Athletic Conference letter of intent to attend the University of Arizona. He earned honorable mention all state last year and becomes the fourth state prep player to join the Wildcats. Grant posted a 10.0 seconds 100-yard dash and long and held the state high school 120 yard hurdles title at 14.3.

Bisbee Don Grant Western Athletic Conference University of Arizona Grant Wildcats

Accident Kayoes Honeybear's Foe in Tucson Showdown

An automobile crash near Los Muchas, Mexico sidelines Jesse Armenta from a Wednesday mid dleweight ten rounder at Tucson Sports Center. Promoter T J Walters names Polo Corona of Hermosillo as Armenta's replacement, with Corona bringing a 35 26 9 record and recent Hawaii defeat to face Bryant, a Pueblo High School graduate now based in Henderson Nevada.

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