Copper Bowl idea gains traction in Tucson
Active 20 30 International of Tucson advocates a Copper Bowl football game to be played the second Saturday in December 1969. Bill Downey and Gary Frank led a delegation that appealed to the NCAA Extra Events Committee in New York, presenting a strong portfolio including copper industry support, government leaders, and the University of Arizona.
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NCAA
University of Arizona
Stan Bates
Washington State University
Copper Bowl viability tied to NCAA moratorium and regional teams
Tucson officials weigh a Copper Bowl bid amid an NCAA moratorium on new bowls and a potential national playoff. The 10 existing bowls could be expanded only by an April committee vote, with regional representation and a strong home team crucial to success.
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NCAA
Tucson
Western Athletic Conference
WAC Tieup and Sun Bowl Clash Over Tucson Bowl Plans
The 20 30 Club seeks annual access to a WAC champion bowl tie in while Sun Bowl in El Paso pursues similar deals. TV exposure matters as the WAC hesitates to bound to one bowl. Sun Bowl pays about 50 to 75 thousand dollars per team with big crowds, and the Copper Bowl in Tucson needs careful nurturing to avoid a flop.
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WAC
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Tucson
Saha Tonight and Tomorrow Sports Schedule
Saha tonight features 8-dog racing at Tucson Greyhound Park and 8 high school basketball matchups including Douglas at Tucson Pueblo at Rincon Catalina at Palo Verde Bowle at ASBD. Tomorrow includes 1 15 P M horse racing at Tucson Turf Club 7 P M bowling Citizen Classic Golden Pin 8 P M dog racing Tucson Greyhound Park plus sports broadcasts Detriot vs Minnesota NHL noon NBC Ch 13 NBA noon 76ers vs Celtics Ch 9 2 30 P M golf Los Angeles Open Channel If
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Minnesota
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Pros Brave Cold Rain In LA Open
In Pasadena at Brookside, 72 golfers began the third round of the $100000 Los Angeles Open amid forecasts of rain. Leaders Casper Geiberger Marr Stockton tied at 137. Palmer 140, Eichelberger 139, Trevino 139, Aaron 139 as 146 qualified for the final two rounds. Weather drew mixed opinions among players.
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Beamon Eyes 28-Foot Jump Before Pro Basketball Run
Bob Beamon, 21, UT El Paso sophomore, won the Athens indoor long jump at 26-10 and aims for 28 feet before turning to basketball and a pro career. He cited peak timing warnings from Ralph Boston as he pursues future Olympic dream.
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UTEP
High School Scores Across Tucson Area and Western Matchups
A long list of high school results shows Rincon, Amphi, Catalina, Douglas, Tucson, Pueblo, Salpointe, Sunnyside, Flowing Wells, Willcox, Canyon de Oro, Morenci, Marana, Benson, Ray, Sahuarita, Ft. Thomas, ASDB, Alhambra, West, Arcadia, Tempe, Phoenix Union, Casa Grande and many more posting varied wins and losses. Notable margins include Coronado topping McClintock 113 to 4 and Round Valley 102, with Prescott 70 and Flagstaff 100, among others in a jammed slate of games. The mix spans Class A to junior college and beyond, featuring numerous city, county, and state matchups with wide score spreads.
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Catalina
Douglas
Tucson
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Ray
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Arcadia
Tempe
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Phoenix Union
Carl Hayden
Mesa
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McClintock
Cortez
St. Mary’s
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East
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Paradise Valley
Scottsdale
Kasa
Maryvale
Northa Yara
Saguaro
Prescott
Moon Jantey
Westwood
Chandler
Sunnyslope
Glendale
UA Hurdler Takes Fifth At Oakland Athens Invite
University of Arizona hurdler Dale Frederick finished fifth in the 60 yard high hurdles at the Athens Invitational in Oakland California. Frederick clocked 7.3 seconds after a weak start while Earl McCulloch won in 6.9. Ed Caruthers, Pan Am high jump champion, failed to place due to influenza despite clearing 6-8 and missing 6-10. Dick Fosbury won the high jump for Oregon State with seven feet.
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Athens
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Arizona
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Caruthers
Dick Fosbury
Oregon State
Furgol Leads in PGA Teacher Seniors Event in Florida
Mart y Furgol takes the lead at palm Beach Gardens in the Teacher Seniors handicap tournament with a 140 for 36 holes. Fort Lauderdale’s Dennis Idea shares 144 after 36 holes in Freeport Grand Bahama. Vic Elford wins Monte Carlo rally in a Porsche. Billy Kidd claims first American Alpine skiing win in Europe in two years. George McDonald tops Denver bowling finals race for PBA $40,000 berth. Rockem Back wins Pimlico feature after Mitey Prince is disqualified for interference.
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Ann Jones questions payoff plan for Wimbledon event
London AP reports Britain's top woman player Ann Jones may boycott the hard court championships starting April 22 at Bournemouth citing unequal prize money. Men’s first prize is 2400 while women receive 720. Jones says professionals win big money abroad, hurting home tennis.
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Foyt and Jones Vie for USAC Pole at Phoenix GIven
Veterans A J Foyt and Parnelli Jones lead a 32 car USAC stock car field for 30 starting spots in the 250 mile Phoenix race at PIR on a 2.7 mile road course. Foyt has five USAC Indy type titles and three Indy 500 wins. Jones is a former Indy 500 victor and Riverside 500 winner in 1967. Other top entries include Dave Pearson Norm Nelson and defending USAC titlist Don White with Tucson drivers Marty Kinerk Bob Hale and Bob Huebner also entered.
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Tucson
Marty Kinerk
Bob Hale
Bob Huebner
Bowling's Top Ten Commences in Tucson Daily Citizen
The Tucson Daily Citizen starts a new Top Ten bowling feature for the 1967-68 season listing leading bowlers in men's and women's leagues. It ranks top games and series across three classes by bowler averages, covering May 1 to April 30, with the feature on Page 12.
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