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Show '- I- 0 .. Mirs J(Mr " i9v-v'wrrvmT- IFdqiI TT rv'r im yyyu Pbd ojutitdov Utah Stars Lead Team Wins !n First Day Marathon Match ; j. , By TOM WHARTON Deseret News Staff Writer . t. Utahs junior tennis stars, home at last from a summer on the road, won a team victory over Nevada to head the list of Monday's winners at the Intermountain Tennis Assn, tournament. Utahs 20 and under gold, headed by Bill Bennion, Scott Stevenson and Bob Schovaers, The best defeated Nevada jnatch of the day was a two hour marathon and one-ha7-- lf annual junior tournament in Salt Lake City. T o u r n a ment chairman George Johnson and assistant chairmen Jean Bertola and Seth Young have organized a tournament that features five hundred boys and girls from five different states. The junior players, who had from Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Nevada, will b playing In 26 individual divisions and eight te&m events. Team matches began yesterday on courts at the Salt Lake Swimming and Tennis Club, the Towne House, Reservoir Park, liberty Park and the University of Utah. The team matches are divided according to district, age and ability. Ranked players play in the 20 and under gold division and the 16 and under gold division while unranked players play in silver divisions. Team matches are scored on the basis of five singles matches and two doubles matches. A team usually carries five players. Mondays matches became endurance tests for many players. Orems Berry Murvis said that he didnt know how he could walk let alone play his fourrh match of the day after dropping a three-se- t match to Ron Rich of Idaho, doubles match that saw Schovaers and Stevenson defeat Las Vegas stars Mike Kellog and Guy Fritz The junior tennis program comes to a climax this week as the association stages its 12-1- 7-- 6-- Don Drysdale George Ferguson iiUHiniiiiiiiiiuiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiniiimniiiimiumiuiiii Forced To Retire Their Paths Cross Again LOS iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiniininiiini Whether by destiny or fortune, Ray Kinase-wic- h and Dave Rochefort are together again. Kinasewich is coach of the Salt Lake Golden Eagles who campaign for the first time this October in . the Western Hockey League. Rochefort is one of seven professional players the Eagles own outright The Kinasewich-Rochefo- rt story isnt so much that their paths have crossed again. The way i hockey wheels and deals its . K1 cross pucksters, paths often. Dave Rochefort The drama, though, is behind the repetition of circumstances which brought them together initially. It was the 1965-6- 6 season. Kinasewich was brand new coach of the Edmonton (Ca.) Oil Kings. Ray knew Rochefort to be a very talented prospect. Yet, in checking over the roster he noted Dave was about to be cut by his predecessor. Kinasewich phoned the club physician and asked for a background report of Rocheforts problems. He struck a sympathetic ear and got - wll this story: Rochefort was one of the most sought-afte- r in Western Canada. Daves father had to answer the door with a club once in a while the scout traffic was so heavy. Rochefort had offers galore. Boston had tried to sign Dave since he was 14. Detroit, with promise of a complete education, finally won out and sent him to the Edmonton Oil Kings in 1962-615- - ANGELES (AP)' -D- onald Scott Drysdale says hes in good physical shape ar-ol- ds 3. At 16, Rochefort was sensation of a powerful team which won Edmonton its first Canadian junior hockey championship in history. The t, was tagged a cinch for stardom in the six-foo- 180-pound- er biggies. By Christmas of the 1963-6- 4 season, Dave had 20 goals and was toast of Edmonton. Then disaster. In a December 27th match, Rocheforts unprotected head was bashed against the boards. He was confined to a hospital bed in critical condition for weeks. Doctors finally gave him permis-- : sion for a comeback the following summer.' Came the 1964-6- 5 season. Nothing went right for Dave. Subconsciously, I lost my confidence," he finally admitted. Pressure increased, so did mistakes. Everyone lost faith in Rochefort Dave lost faith in himself. Everywhere he went he heard talk like: Too bad, ; he was a great prospect Thats when Rocheforts path first crossed ,jthat of Kinasewichs . I think Dave still has it," the team physician his told Kinasewich. He needs someone to all washed convince to him he confidence isnt strong legs, good reflexes, timing just as good as ever. Only one thing is bothering him but its forcing his retire- ment Los Angeles The Dodger right hander said Monday he was quitting baseball because of a painful injury to his right shoulder, an injury diagnosed as a tom rotary cup . . . what gets your arm in position to throw ,and creates elasticity. The injury put the out of action for the first time on April 22, when he went on the disabled list hoping rest would cure the pain. He returned, pitched well but fitfully and was sidelined again early last month. Back July 27, he pitched three games, then said he didnt want to hurt the team with his 11-1- 3, 6-- :y,. .. xtv, Xv, A 6-- 3. The days closest team match was the 20 and under silver division match between Idaho and Utah. The match was capped by three three-se- t matches and was finally won when Idahos Theo Mandel inconsistency. and Bill Peterson upended Utahs Scott Rockwood and 11-- 9 to Wayne Condie give the Idahoans a 3 win. The Utah gold met a tough Denver team, headed by nationally known Jake Ward,' in the 1 p.m. finals at the Tennis club today. West Construction, the Salt Lake girls will bo defending kingpin, Western in the female half prominent Floor, Valley Bank and Assoof the matches. Jane Stratton ciated Drug won as expected be Utahs top hope in the in' the Salt Lake County will 20 and under singles. She will Metro Softball tourney Monencounter stiff competition day night at the Mill Creek "from national public paries 4300 Complex, .. 9th East, champion Joye Schwikert and South. her twin sister Jill. The twin The Metro Tourney ends hail from Las Vegas, Nev. Saturday. Individual matches of the six-da-y Y.D. Motor No. t 002 000 -3 3 tournament started Haler's 000 000 -4 5 0 Jersen and Poorest Baglay and today at 1 p.m. There are 26 Graves. Met Nines Wv, 2-- 'OS, v- 3? IVYY iH1' o 1 6-- 3, 4-- .'v ' V In Tourney V , ss l.'JL :& $ 0 ' V i 4- divisions Western Floor 140 410 15 15 0 Associated Food 000 000 0 0 0 4 Millar and Jonas; Hoopes, Post (4) and Dowd. 1 Continental Bank 000 000 1 1 7 Valley Bank It Trust 175 022 x 1 II 4 Olsen and Glass; Paterson, Sartor (4) . and Smith, Whitworth (41. Utah Power A Light 101 030 0- -5 1 West Construction 'B' 000 lit 0- -3 7 3 id Gilbert; Trlop and J Sit- - which include dou- bles, singles and mixed doubles. Some divisions boast as many as 128 entrants. players have been housed at dormitories on the University of Utah campus for the week. A dance and swimming party has been planned for the tournament entrants on Tuesday night at the Tennis Club. e t 07 11 020 Eddy's Products ii $ Albertsons 120 020 0- -5 3 4 Roberts and Gataat LsRoy, Stutznsg-a- r (3) end Nielsen, Holt (4). Y.D. Motor No. 1 010 000 ft--1 3 4 Carlea-Man001 402 x 7 11 a Zlrkar and Martin; Gordon and Montoya. D9Mrl Itaffft pMo fey Ok WtHtet Ktstefir Stan Gardner, foreground, Provo, awaits return from Tom Leonard, Boise, as the Intermountain Tennis Association meet started. ' 4 r HELDMAN NABS VICTORY YddCso Don Blair Squad KgSggs CLEVELAND-Jul- 6-- ' 'v Q I 0. 3-- 6-- 6-- 4-- U.S. She calls it the junk ball U.S. game, said captain Mrs. Betty Pratt. I call it the garbage game. Julie did anything she could to break up the rhythm of Winnies hard-shgame. Miss Heldman, who was unanimously chosen the outstanding player of the matches, was thrilled that she had non-playi- , ... a trash can Monday and came out with two things goosebumps and Americas 34th Wightman Cup in 41 years. The happy New Yorker, who got the U.S. off on the right foot Saturday, used a variety of lobs, drops, and hard drives in beating Great Britains Winnie 4 in their singles Shaw match. The victory gave the Americans an unbeatable 2 edge in the best of seven series and brought the cup back to the go-luc- - (Detroit). When the paths of Kinasewich and Rochefort crossed again in 1969, it was as though destiny had flipped back the pages to 1966 in Edmonton. Dave has had three disappointing years in the pro ranks. He played seldom. There was a rift between he, management and the coaches. He was discouraged , . . ready to quit, i It was not a mammoth task for Kinasewich to ' get Dave away fom the Detroit organization. Ray, though, was undaunted by Daves unspectacular . showing with Detroit Kinasewich remembered back to 1965-6- 6 in Edmonton. T I visited with Dave again on a recent trip to Kinasewich said. He appears to have t Canada, a new lease on life. He knows from experience I "mean it when I tell him I have confidence in his i ability. He is pleased to be coining to Salt Lake City. Dave can play anywhere, center, left wing you name it. I think hell be a real asset He doesnt back off from anyone. He has a knack for getting the opposition riled. Incidentiy, he wants to try to complete his education at University of Utah during off season. First time destiny brought Kinasewich the coach and Rochefort the player together, it resulted in a title. Same ending? Same plot looms for 1969-7Kinasewich and Rochefort hope sol ie Heldman reached into lup." ' Kinasewich believed the physician. He told Rochefort: Were going to win the Memorial Cup. We need your leadership. You can carry this team if yon make up your mind to do it From this point, we dont look back." Well, Edmonton won the Memorial Cup that year. Rochefort was the leading offensive strength. Next year, Rochefort went to the pros j, the opportunity to win tlie clincher. She just said, Its up to me now. She didn't seem nervous or anything," Mrs. Pratt said. The U.S. held a 1 advantage going into Mondays play, but Virginia Wade kept Britains hopes alive with a 64 victory over Nancy Richey in the days singles opener. Both players are rated No. 1 in their respective countries. Miss Heldman beat Miss Wade in the first match Saturday, followed by a victory for Miss Richey over Miss Shaw. In Sundays action, Peaches Bartkowicz of the U.S. defeated Christine Truman Janes, but then the British combination of Mrs. Janes and her sister, Nell Truman, downed Mary Ann Eisel Curtis and Valerie Ziegenfuss in doubles to keep Britain in contention. By LARRY PALADINO Associated Press Writer re-bui- ld ... Miss Heldman, ot Julie Heldman delivers a backhand en route to defeating Britain's Winnie Shaw and clinching the Wightman for the U.S. Madsen Eyeing Elief son's Car Salt Lake Fairgrounds auto racer Bill Speedway Madsen and associates are negotiating the possible purchase of Norm Ellefsons Copper Cup winning race car t , Ellefson, leading point winner on the Canadian American Modified Racing Assn, circuit, will continue to drive the car for the remainder of the CAMRA season, however. Nabs Softball Titlq Y7dgd . who 2-- didnt play tennis in 1967 because I didnt dig it so I didnt do it," said after tne events final match, I just got one flash of goose bumps when she won the clincher. CSD miogpB 017 OPGH CALL TOLL FFJE fer Reservetlcns Its on to Englewood, Colo, and the Intermountain ReSoftball Tourney gional for Don Blair Studio of Murray and Morris Motors of ASA Provo! Don Blair will have the honor of going as first place team from Utah following a win over Morris Motor Monday night at New White Park. That win gave the Murray nine the Utah ASA softball for the third championship consecutive year. 6-- 1 Don Blair waltzed through the double - elimination tourney undefeated, and was paced in the championship game victory by pitcher Phil and catcher Dave Lord McPhail. Lord scattered seven hits in gaining the pitching victory, while McPha.il blasted a run in the second inning Den Blair off to a tost start Morris Motor gained thtf right to play Don Blair in th c h a mpionship game by ea defeating Hoovers, . lier Monday. j Hoovers finished the tou& nament in third place, while the fourth place spot went t Salt Lake County Sheriffs. . Two teams from the mens 1 11-1- j Metro, tourney, currently going on at the Millcreek Complex, will join Don Blair and Morris Motor in the regional tourney, giving Utah four representatives. , 11 3 001 501 10 Hoover! 4 2 312 050 11 Morris Motor Moulton (3) end Eryrlns, Hlrtklev (1), Morris; Keith and Boshard. 013 000 1- -4 Don Blair 100 000 0- -1 Morris Motor Gardner Lord and McPhail; Boshard. UFm.7.1 GUARANTEE Most Alt MUFFLERS 1 Q mm C3rs INSTALLED FREE I (3 ' 9. M OMNDAMV KXCItT SO TO s SUN. 5 30 CHAMM (T WITH CAS OR OVT.STOM CREDIT CARO AU SAM CAMS WEICNti 47 SO. STATE O 3S4-E43- 1 (feY( (I al |