Tucson Daily Citizen from Tucson, Arizona • Page 20

WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 9, 1964 ffiitizen SPORTS SECTION PAGE 21 George McLeod CITIZEN SPORTS EDITOR Only One Problem Remains Only one growing pain remains to be soothed today along the professional bowlers' tournament trail. "There just aren't enough spectator facilities," Chuck Fitt, a long-time tournament official said today. "We've conquered all other problems including being accepted by both the public and news Fitt said as he ironed out last-minute details for the $21,000 Tucson Open which starts Friday at Cactus Bowl. "In the past year only two cities out of 38 have failed to sell out completely on the nights of the Pro- Am, Saturday's final qualifying round and Sunday's finals." The lagging cities are Spokane and Rockford, 111. There's hope that the next tournament at Rockford will sell out, but the Spokane situation is unique along the tourney trail.

Spokane fails to receive much support from anyone yet the sponsor keeps bringing the tournament because he believes the exposure to bowling helps him the rest of the year. Pros To Invade Australia Fitt, who used to sneak into a town and beg sponsors, fans and news media to accept bowlers on the came plane with other pro athletes, has no problems along that line now. In fact, he and tournament director Harry Golden are preparing for a first-cabin trip to Australia where a group of 10 sponsors is paying all expenses for 13 American pros who will team with three Aussies for a pair of rich tournaments and many lucrative exhibitions. "It's the longest trip any bowling organization has ever taken," Fitt said, "but more important it opens up an entirely new tournament field. Golfers have been competing in pro tournaments abroad for many years.

Now it's the bowlers' turn." The Australian trip came as a major surprise even to officials close to tournament bowling. "Last November, the Australian singles champion John Fitch hit three tournaments with us. When he left the tour, he said he'd see us all in Australia. We thought he was kidding. Three months later, he called our executive director (Eddie Elias) and said he had formed a group of 10 sponsors who wanted to put on tournaments in Sydney and Melbourne." Making the trip will be Buzz Fazio, Johnny King, Carmen Salvino, Billy Welu, Andy Marzich, Billy Hardwick, Dick Weber, Jerry McCoy, Harry Smith, Ray Bluth, Wayne Zahn and Ed Bourdase.

All except Hall of Famer Fazio will bowl in Tucson. Fazio was scheduled to bowl here, but was forced to drop out when he hurt his hand. "Sure, it's a long way to Australia, but we've come a long way in our six years," Fitt said. "Every year, the purses increase. We went up $300,000 this year and with four less tournaments." Short Pitches Cleveland owner Gabe Paul, long known as a New York Yankee hater, engineered one of the season's biggest surprises when he dealt pitcher Pete Ramos to the Yankees for two players and cash.

Ostensibly, it was a waiver affair but it sure appeared to be another of the Yanks' late-season player grabs John Jacobs, ex-Arizona State quarterback who was waived by Dallas Monday, described his hometown of Braddock, to Blackie Sherrod of the Dallas Times- Herald as a depressed area. "The only reason I got to Arizona State is because that's where the end of the surplus food line was. But my folks had real class; when they went through the bread line, they asked for toast Bobby Schlosser, a Pennsylvanian who came to Arizona highly touted four years ago only to be chopped down by knee injuries, tried in vain to rejoin the Cats this season. He finally gave up yesterday when his legs failed to hold up Lefthander Billy Allen has rolled a pair of 300s this year on the tourney trail. Ray Bluth, a Tucson crowd favorite in two previous tournaments, owns the six-game PBA record.

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SMkMt tan TIXM LIAtVI Biggest Amateur Field Awaits Arrival Of Pros By BOB CRAWFORD As most of the world's top bowlers finish a long two-day drive from Dallas, a record number of amateurs will draw partners tonight for tomorrow's pro-am kickoff of the third Tucson PBA Open. The pro-am, teaming two Tucson bowlers with each touring professional, will offer a top prize of nearly $1,000 to the top trio. Squads tomorrow will begin at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. at Cactus Bowl. Tonight's drawing will be at 9 o'clock.

AS OF last night, some 168 amateurs had either won or purchased $50 entries in the event, breaking last year's record by 24. There were 120 in the first pro-am two years ago. Meanwhile, about a dozen of the entrants in the $21,000 Open had arrived by early this morning, and those who had tried the Cactus Bowl lanes were convinced that this should be a high-scoring tournament. Earliest arrival was Bud Hodgson of Pomona, who came into town on Monday after taking a two-week layoff from the tour. "We should score well here," he said.

"The lanes don't seem to be hooking as much as some of the ones we've bowled on." OF THE really consistent tour money makers, only Bill Bunetta of Fresno, and Harry Smith of Baltimore, had arrived by last night. Both flew. By the time firing starts tomorrow, however, they will be joined by such as Dick Weber (the winner in Dallas), defending Tucson champion Jack Biondolillo, Carmen Salvino, Bill Hardwick, Bill Allen and 1963 Tucson runnerup Ray Bluth. The 96-man field will shoot 12 qualifying games on Friday and another 12 on Saturday before the field is trimmed to the 16 top scorers for Sunday's round- robin, head-to-head finals. Apparently, there will be only two major casualties from the original list of entrants.

DON CARTER, who won here two years ago in the first Tucson Open, is in a St. Louis hospital for nerve trouble in his left arm. And Hall of Famer Buzz Fazio, who had been having his greatest year in bowling at the age of 56, had decided to take a brief respite from the I the first two 1964 All-America tournament grind because of I teams announced today by Bowl- hand trouble. Seven of the 10 members of ing Magazine will be on hand. Welu were first team choices, and Smith, Bluth, Allen and Andy Mantch made the second --Citizen Photo By Art Grasbergtr Ready to Roll in Open Tucson bowlers Jim Willis (left) and Rebel Gill discuss their prospects in the $21,000 Tucson BPA Open which gets under way at Cactus Bowl tomorrow.

The two are among five amateur bowlers who have landed qualifying spots in the tournament. The three remaining bowlers include John Menche, Bob Majeske and Junior Ciminelli. Gill was awarded a spot originally won by Tom Jordan, who withdrew. Ciminelli was given a spot by Menche after the 19-year-old ace qualified twice. PRO TEAMS WHEEL, DEAL Oakland Prepares For Title Drive By Adding Cannon, Star Receiver By Associated Press The Oakland Raiders were ooking forward today to an all- out assault on the American Football League's Western Division throne after making two )ig scores in the circuit's final jre-season scramble for talent.

The Raiders, by acquiring both Billy Cannon, former Heisman Trophy winner, and pass-catching star Bill Miller resterday, appear to have made the biggest gain in the wheeling and dealing that accompanied Ith-hour roster revisions in the American and National pro eagues. With season openers only a ew days away, AFL clubs rimmed their squads to the egal limit of 34 and NFL teams 40 via waiver and trade outes. OAKLAND FIGURED In two of the more prominent transac- ions, obtaining Cannon from Houston in exchange for three layers and luring Miller from Buffalo for a future draft choice. Cannon, the AFL's first super- tar and leading ground-gainer 1961, has been slowed by njuries the past two seasons. If ealthy, he could team with Oakland's Clem Daniels, last ear's rushing leader, to give he Raiders the most potent 1-2 unch in the league.

The one-time LSU All-Ameria, working under a second href-year, $100,000 contract, ad apparently fallen out with Sammy Baugh, the Oilers' new coach. But Baugh said two iine: levied against Cannon this fall for breaking training rules had nothing to do with the trade. Houston General Manager Carrol Martin said, "We're having our troubles with the line and that's what we were trying to do with this trade--get help up front." VETERAN GUARD Bishop was the key man in the three-for-one swap. "I hated to see Sonny go," Oakland coach Al Davis said, "but he was the man they wanted." Bob Jackson, a 6-foot-2, 240-pound fullback, and flanker Dobie Craig completed the deal. The addition of Miller, a third-year pro from Miami, gives Oakland quarterback Tom Flores two of the AFL's leading pass-receivers, second in the Art league Powell with 73 receptions in 1963, is the other.

Miller was fourth on the receiving list with 69, setting a Buffalo club record. An NFL trade sent placekick- er Lou Michaels, whose 26 field goals in 1962 set a league record, from Pittsburgh to Baltimore for linebacker Bill Saul and rookie back Marv Woodson, the Colts' No. 1 draft choice. Last week the pended Michaels Steelers sus- for violating training rules but later reinstated him. Saul was acquired to bolster Pittsburgh's linebacker Sunny Jim Rests After Operation NEW YORK James E.

(Sunny Jim) Fitzaimmons, 90- year-old dean of thoroughbred horse trainers, was reported in fair condition and resting comfortably in a hospital today after emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. He wu operated on yesterday at Physician Hospital, near his home in Queens. Fitzsimmoni is expected to remain in the hospital for a week or mote. Fitxitmmons from racing last year. He became a Jockey In 1M and started as a trainer In 1900.

Fltttlmmutt' earned In purses during 63 yean as a trainer. Among the great hones he trained wtre Gallant Fox. Nashua and BoM Ruler. corps, depleted by the loss of Myron Pottios, who broke his arm in last Sunday's exhibition loss to the Colts and will be out for the year. THE "COLTS also traded 40- year-old place-kicking specialis Jim Martin to Washington for future draft pick while the Steel ers obtained tackle Ray Mans field from Philadelphia in a cash deal.

The New York Giants placed two injured regulars--linebacker Jerry Hillebrand and end Joe Walton and two rookies--on waivers. Sonny Gibbs, Dallas Cowboys quarterback, and Mel Profit, Los Angeles Rams end, were among other NFL players exposed. AFL waivers were asked on quarterback Pete Liske and tackle Jack Klotz, New York; halfback Pete Pedro, Boston, and split end Charlie Ferguson, Buffalo, among others. Several clubs refused to announce the players cut. Tiere is a 48-hour grace period in which further deals can be made and the maneuvering is likely to continue up to the deadline.

Yesterday's player transactions: NATIONAL LEAGUE New York: Waived linebacker Jerry Hiilebrana, end Jos Walton, flanker Homer Jones and tackle Tony DiMidio. Washington: Signed halfback Pervls Atkins. Philadelphia: Sold tackle Ray Mansfield to Pittsburgh; waived end Ulysses Kendall; linebacker Wilbert Scott and defensive back Chuck Lamson. Pittsbursh: Traded kicker Lou Michwli to Baltimore tor linebacker Bill Saul and halfback Marv Woodson; purchased tackle Ray Mansfield from Philadelphia; waived flanker Roy Curry, tackle Frank Atkinson; defensive back Alvin Mall and guard Tom Jenkins. Vote Hopkins All-American LOS ALTOS, Calif.

UPI Arizona State University placed wo men and the University of Arizona one on the 1964 Na- ional Collegiate Athletic Asso- track and field team announced today. Sun Devil Henry Carr made the squad In the 200-meter dash and Ulls Williams was named one of the beet 400-meter runners. Arizona's Gayte Hopkins was rated among the top broad umpers, Baltimore: Traded linebacker Bill Saul and halfback Marv Woodson to Pittsburgh for kicker Lou Michaels. San Francisco: Put end Vern Burke on inlured reserve list. Dallas: Waived quarterbacks John Jacobs and Sonny Gibbs and flanker Jimmy Evans.

Cleveland: Waived quarterback Jon Anabo. Los Ameles: Waived end Mel Profit. AMERICAN LEAGUE New Vork: Waived quarterback Pete Liske; tackle Jack Kloti: linebacker Ed Cummings; end Bill Rademacher; backs Louis Guy and Bill Perkins. Boston: Waived halfback Pete Pedro; flanker Al Snyder; defensive backs Dave Cloutier and flob Suci; and end Tom Stephens. Oakland: Traded suard Sonny Bishop, fullback Bob Jackson and end Dobie Crcig to Houston for halfback Btllv Cannon.

Houston: Traded halfback Billy Cannon to Oakland for guard Sonny Bishop, fullback Bob Jackson and end Dobie Craig; waived defensive back Mark Johnston; tackle Art Anderson; flankers Charlie Frazier and Randy Kerbow; tackle Dudley Meredith; and guard Jerry Fowler. Buffalo: Traded split end Bill Miller to Oakland for future draft choice; waived linebacker Herb Patera, defensive back Gene Sykes, halfback Lerpy Jackson; split end Charlie Ferguson and guard Bob CuringJon. 3 NOS CAN KILL IT AL To Vote Today On CBS'Purchase NEW YORK UPI This could be one of the most historic days in baseball, and Paul Richards hopes the owners use it to keep from making a bunch of monkeys of themselves. Since this is a democracy, everyone has a right to be heard, and that includes a National Leaguer like Richards, even though today's big meeting in Boston ordinarily might be considered strictly American League business. Richards, an old American Leaguer now serving as general manager of the Houston Colts, won't be there when AL President Joe Cronin calls for a vote on the burning question before the house: Shall the Yankees' purchase by CBS be approved? But if you ask Richards his opinion on the question, he says no, no, a thousand times no.

"I'm dead set against it," declared the outspoken Houston GM. "I don't think the sale is a good thing for baseball, and if the owners go ahead and approve it, they automatically put themselves in the carpetbagger class." Actually, today's vote by the AL owners will be a re-run. They already okayed the sale by a vote of 8-2 in a hurried telegraphic poll, but Charlie Finley of the Kansas City A's and Arthur Allyn of the Chicago White Sox insisted on a formal meeting so that all hands personally could be counted. Until a day or so ago, the betting was that the vote would go 8-2 again. Now there appears to be some doubt with a report of a possible defection in the ranks here and there.

Assuming Finley and Allyn maintain their original objection to the sale, only one more negative vote will be needed to set aside the purchase. Baltimore and Minnesota, who voted originally, now are said to be wavering. There's little chance that either the Los Angeles Angels or Detroit Tigers are going to switch their affirmative votes, and anyone who doesn't know how the Yankees are going to vote has simply been exposed to the sun too long. 1964 Cats May Be School's Biggest Ever By CARL PORTER It's official now, Arizona wil have one of its biggest footbal teams in recent years--and perhaps ever--when the gun signals the opening of the 1964 season. Players' weights have been officially recorded after a week of gruelling two-a-day workouts.

These are the weights which-in most cases--will appear on the game program. In many cases, due to the current extra-heavy drills, players can be expected to gain five or six pounds before the season is over. YET NO LESS than 15 of what currently stacks up as Coach Jim LaRue's top 33 players weigh in at 210 pounds or better. The offensive line that worked for LaRue last night averaged out at 216 pounds with only one man (end Tom Fitzgerald a 205) under 210. The probable bunch of defensive starters cauld easily average as much a 225 pounds for the eight men up front (providing 260-pound soph George Tijerina wins a starting berth).

Tijerina, of course, is the squad's heavyweight. But both Tijerina and his coaches maintain the former Yuma High School star is going to try to pair his bulk down nearer the 245 mark. And even at that figure Tijerina would head an already giant corps of tackles. Potential starters Jim Pazerski, Ed Wimberly and Roger Myers all tip the scales at right around 230 pounds. And also expected to heavy action at that position on either offense or defense are Ivan Lepper (220), Ted Lawrence (25), Ken Giovando (213) and Jay Willett (210).

HUSKY A include Mike Brunk (230), Joe Escalada (214) and Mike Rehberg (215), with the latter also playing some tackle. Co-captain John Briscoe (220) and Tom Malloy (210) lead the centers and linebackers in the beef department. Biggest ends right now among the top 33 are John Fouse and Jerry Scelzi, both about 215. However, newcomer i Franzel--who is being tried out at the wingback slot--could pos- MEET THE WILDCATS sibly move his 222 pounds back to end. Backfield Franzel right pound Preston behemoths, besides now, Davis are and 206202- pound John Woodall, both fullbacks, although Woodall will probably see most his action at defensive end.

And both offensive halfback Jim Oliver and defensive safety man Jim Douglas are right around the 200 mark. QUICK KICKS--Franzel, who is in his fourth year at UA but out for football for the first time, has impressed the coaching staff so much that it is now reported he may take a reduced study load to postpone his graduation and give him another year of eligibility LaRue plans his next full-scale scrimmage for Saturday night, although he may hold a controlled night squad, according to today's revised list of players and their weights, numbers 62 candidates 24 seniors, 15 Juniors and 23 sophomores. passing scrimmage to. Arizona's official Sinker Ball Gives Stottlemyre 5th Yankee Victory Preston Davis A senior, Preston is currently running with the first offensive unit at fullback Did not tetter last year, but saw some action as blocker and kickoff specialist Good speed and size (6 feet. 306 From San Diego's Lincoln High ('61) He's 20 and majoring in social administration.

Jim Pazerski A junior who could mature into a real star 6-toot-2, Jim played at 20ft last year but reported at a husky 230 this fall Presently listed as a tackle on the starting defensive unit Started as a sophomore Played at Pittsburgh's Central Catholic High He's 20 and in liberal arts. By United Press International Yogi Berra, like a lot of people, finds Mel Stottlemyre's name a little difficult to pronounce. The New York Yankees' manager, though, doesn't have any trouble explaining happy he is that Mel was called up from Richmond of the International League a month ago to bolster his shaky pitching staff. "Any pitcher who keeps the ball low the way he does can't miss sticking in the majors," says Berra. "He's a wonderful prospect." Stottlemyre is than that.

Although only 22, he's showing signs of developing into the stopper of the Yankee staff. The right a from Yakima, used his sinker ball to pitch the Yankees to within a game of the pace-setting Baltimore Orioles and to one percentage point of the second place Chicago White Sox when he beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 last night in the only American League action. STOTTLEMYRE scattered nine hits while New York col- ected only four off Camilo Pascual and two successors. But he Yankee rookie struck out eight and again showed marvelous control by issuing only one walk. In gaining his fifth victory in seven decisions, Stottlemyre lowered his earned run average to a nifty 1.96.

He has given up only 12 earned runs in 55 innings. The Yankees scored an unearned run in the top of the first and the Twins got it back in the bottom half on singles by Rich Rollins and Zolio Versalles and Harmon Killebrew's fielder's choice. Pascual then retired 17 Yankees in a row until Roger Maris led off the seventh with a double to right. After Mickey Mantle walked and Joe Pepitone sacrificed, Elston Howard singled to score Maris with the winning run. It was a tough loss for Pascual 13-11, who gave up only three hits and fanned 10 in the seven innings he worked IN YESTERDAY'S only other major league game, the Los Angeles Dodgers scored three runs in the first inning and made them stand up for a 3-2 victory over the Philadephia Phillies.

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