Arizona captain Charlie Shoemaker may turn pro
The 1961 Arizona Wildcats captain Charlie Shoemaker said he might not return for his final college season if he can land a pro contract around $25,000 after a strong summer with Rapid City and a stint with the Dodgers. He cited education, a degree still to finish, and remains confident he can advance to the majors despite scouts doubting his size and arm.
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Souchak Shines In Open Championship
Denver UPI reports Souchak led the field with a 67 after a 68 opening round as contenders pressed the pace in the U.S. Open Golf Championship final rounds. Mike Big Mike stretched his lead with a four under par 33 34 67, setting a new mark and shrinking the challengers’ hopes.
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Dutch Makes It DENVER Final Two Rounds Open Qualifier
E J Harrison of El Rio Country Club Tucson qualified for the final two rounds of the U S Open in Denver with a halfway 70 74 144. Tucson Country Club rival Ernie Ball slipped to 77 yesterday for a 75 77 152 total and missed qualifying.
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Dutch) Harrison
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Tucson Country Club
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New Major Western Conference In Works
Eight Far Western universities including Utah Brigham Young New Mexico Arizona Arizona State Oregon Oregon State and Washington State endorsed in principle formation of a new athletic conference. They cited educational standards and near equality of member schools with potential for a post-season bowl, and may meet again in months to finalize eligibility and scholarship rules.
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Bud) Jack
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Dick Clausen
Thomas Hall
Phoenix
ASU
Tempe
Finsterwald Caddie Heated Row Over Clubs During Open
Portland caddie Tony Altomare quit after an argument with Don Finsterwald on the 15th green during the National Open second round. Finsterwald led the 36 hole total at 140 after a 69. Altomare said he felt sick in the heat and considered leaving the event.
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Jameson's Soleng Take Legion Wins in Opener
Jameson's and Soleng each won in the 1960 American Legion Junior Baseball opener. Jameson's beat Cronk Construction 14-1 as Joe Lahiff went 2-for-4 with supporting power from Tony Bonillas grand slam in Soleng’s fourth inning. Nogales blanked Ajo 10-0 led by Wesley Rhea's four-hitter and Na cho Valdez 2-for-3 at the plate.
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Inaugural Motorcycle and Race Car Track Opens Tonight
Sports calendar lists 7:00 cycle racing on Casa Grande Highway near Tucson Speedway and a 7:30 stock car race at Tucson Speedway. 1:30 PM trap and skeet at Tucson Trap and Skeet Club. 7:00 PM closed circuit TV Patterson Johansson rematch at Catalina High Gym.
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Two Cats Qualify In NCAA Track Finals
Arizona speedster Larry Dunn reached the 100 meters final with a 10.5 in his heat, edging Gambling’s Stone Johnson. Teammate Jim Burke advanced to the discus and shot put finals with 172-2 and 54-9¼, while Harry Lucky failed in the 110 hurdles. Kansas led finalists with 7 through Tidwell’s heats. USC also advanced key performers without qualifying.
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Harry Lucky
Dick Glover
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Ray Hughes
Bill Alley
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Jim Brewer
Charlie Dumas
Luther Hayes
Williams and Stephens homer in key games
Ted Williams hits his 500th career homer capping a long season as the Red Sox beat the Indians 3-1. Gene Stephens pinch hits for Baltimore with a three run rally to beat the Tigers 3-1 and hold a slim AL lead. Yankees beat White Sox 4-2 as Clete Boyer and Mickey Mantle homer in Chicago with Art Ditmar earning his fifth win. Pirates, Giants, Braves and Cubs win in the NL.
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Chicago
Big Answer Due Today For Rigney
San Francisco Giants manager Bill Rigney faced a pivotal day as reports urged his dismissal after a disappointing season. Giants officials had played coy, promising a definite announcement on the matter, while President Horace Stoneham amid Phoenix rumors said he could not confirm or deny the reports.
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Harris and Mooney Reaching Western Junior Golf Finals
Labron Harris Jr. of Stillwater OK, an OSU golfer, and Jim Mooney of Tucson meet in the 36 hole final of the 43rd Western Junior Golf championships in Albuquerque. Harris won semifinals 2 and 1 over Dennis Cook. Mooney battled back to win semifinals 1 up over Don Stickney after trailing early.
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Tom) Finke
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Don Stickney
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Columbus
Ohio
Wildcats Still Alive After Eighth Inning Drama
St Johns 24-9 Arizona 27-15 as K Hunt and Lange share duties. Batsmen Merz, Ward and Woekland contribute with hits and walks. Pitchers Wallace Garrethers and Summers face lineups including LaFevers and LeBroces in a tight contest.
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Arizona Routs St. John's to Reach Semi Finals
Arizona surged past St. John's 11 4 in the College World Series, earning a semifinal date with Southern Cal after Minnesota edged Oklahoma State 12 11 in ten innings. Jim Ward allowed five hits as Arizona built a big seventh inning and overcame fielding miscues by Gary LaFevers.
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Scores and games from today across major league baseball
The scoreboard lists New York 4 Chicago 2 and Baltimore 3 Detroit 1 with other matchups including Kansas City 3 Washington 1 Boston 3 Cleveland 1. Upcoming games show Turley at Chicago Wynn at Washington Woodeshick at Kansas City Johnson at Baltimore Estrada at Detroit Stigman at Cleveland Morehead or Cardwell at Cincinnati Meek at St. Louis Jackson at Milwaukee Burdette at Philadelphia Roberts at San Francisco Jones at Pittsburgh Drysdale night across multiple venues.
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NBC To Broadcast 1960 All Star Games On Radio And TV
NBC announced it will carry Major League Baseballs two 1960 All Star Games on July 1 in Kansas City and July 13 in New York. The broadcasts will be available on both radio and television.
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