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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1961
Page
7
Patsy Willard, 19, Mesa diver with two national titles and an Olympic fourth place, aims for the 10 meter platform at the AAU National Championships this August. She built a backyard sawdust pit to practice approaches and takeoffs, adapting 3 meter dives for the higher height.
Baseball scoreboard lists teams with records and games: Detroit leads with 73 wins, Cleveland second, and New York at 471. Yesterday results include Detroit 15 Cleveland 7 and Chicago 4 Washington 3. Tonight Detroit visits Cleveland. New York at Minnesota. Baltimore at Los Angeles. Pacific Coast and other leagues show multiple matchups and scores.
Lew Krausse Jr the Athletics rookie right hander 18 lost to Boston 5-4 despite seven strikeouts in seven innings. He allowed three hits eight walks and surrendered Gary Geiger a three run homer in the seventh. Cronin Higgins and Wertz praised his poise and potential.
Superior Judge William E. Kimble denied Coconino County's appeal of the Arizona Racing Commission rejection of a tri county meet proposal. Coconino Mohave and Gila sought 12 to 15 days in Flagstaff but the plan was deemed unauthorized by law. Mohave seeks four days in August and Coconino aims for five days later this summer, with state approval still uncertain.
DelMugent Ind romped to victory in Delaware Park's Georgetown Steeplechase with a $5.80 mutuel. In Chicago editorialist won a $4,000 purse at Artington Park. Joly Jester captured Hollywood Park's $68,500 feature at Inglewood, and Niksar won Belmont Park's Merrick Purse returning $27.80.
The report lists players Brown ang Cash Det Pagniareni Schil tag Wertz Bos Smith Chi Cow ington K C Taslow and Kiaus along with Wash Thomas A noting one appearance each across the major leagues. The fragment suggests a statistical roundup of players from multiple teams.
Arnold Palmer and Don January hold a seven under par 135 total after 36 holes at Blythefield Country Club as winds and rain challenge play. Palmer eyes a potential 270 winning total with clear weather expected, while January fires a 69 to stay in the hunt alongside Baird Ragan Hill Kroll and Littler among those under par.
Judy Hoetmer of Washington defeated Karen Schull of Kansas 1 up in a weathered finals to win the 17th Women’s Collegiate Golf Tournament in Ann Arbor. Arizona State University claimed the team title with a 173, while Hoetmer endured wind and rain on the par 77 course to seal the victory.
A Phoenix Union High Schools official proposes athletes cover some equipment costs. Board member John Armer submitted cuts to the athletic budget of 106,212 dollars for 1960-61.
Jose Gonzalez, 21, challenges Yama Bahama in a 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Bahama, known TV figure, brings a 64-11-3 record into the match. Gonzalez stands 18-4-1 with a knockout over Victor Zalazar and a win over Charlie Scott. The ABC telecast features two judges and a referee using rounds scoring with a tiebreaker.
Patsy Willard and others led diving, with new records in the 100 yard breaststroke by Terri Hard and 400 yard freestyle by Judy Champeau. Notable dives by Rom Onsgard and Jim Laney were among top finishes as Wheeler club swimmers posted fast times and record breaks.
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