George Best Returns to Pro Soccer with Los Angeles Aztecs
George Best ends his retirement to join the Los Angeles Aztecs for a Sunday pre season game against the New York Cosmos in Tempe. The 29 year old superstar will be the Aztecs top paid player as they prepare to raise attendance and publicity for the charity game benefiting CODAC. Tickets range from 4 to 8 dollars with sales at Diamond's Select-A-Seat outlets.
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Slo-pitch softball sets organizational dates
The city parks and recreation department schedules organizational meetings for men on Wednesday and women on April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts. League entry is 150 dollars, due at the meeting, covering two practice games, equipment, 14 league games, and a double elimination tournament. Men play at Chaparral and Eldorado Parks and Yavapai Field. women at Chaparral and Eldorado Parks.
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NFL sponsors drug abuse education booklet for youth
The NFL released a 24 page supplement for game programs titled Drugs In The Game Of Life Gains and Losses. Foreword by Pete Rozelle emphasizes understanding drugs to prevent losses and protect gains. The booklet targets parents and children detailing how drugs affect life and how to address experimentation and addiction.
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Brewers and Giants sprint to early leads in Scottsdale invitational
Brewers beat Cubs 13-2 in five innings as Tim Kelly pitched a four hitter and contributed three hits. Giants jumped to a 6-0 edge by the second inning and defeated the Angels 8-5 with strong two hit nights from Dave Thompson and Randy Hayes.
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St Theresa’s Falls to Mount Carmel in 11-3 CYO opener
Mount Carmel exploded for nine runs in the first inning to beat St. Theresa’s 11-3 in the CYO Eastern Conference opener. Jim Gourley doubled and John Pinnick and Tim Kelly singled for St. Theresa’s, now 3-1, as Mount Carmel totaled 11 hits including three homers.
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All-City Elementary Track Meet set for Scottsdale High
The City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department sponsors the All-City Track Meet Saturday at Scottsdale High School. Scottsdale elementary students compete in track and field by height and weight categories. girls start at 8 am and boys at 1 pm with free admission. Trophies awarded to top three teams in both divisions and to the top scoring boy and girl participant.
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Arcadia wins compulsory girls gymnastics meet
Arcadia dominates the compulsory gym meet with a total 95.20 to Mesa 66.90. Individual floors see Donna Lipphardt and Ann Fisher top with high marks, while Ann Fisher leads all-around scoring at 31.40 and Joan Savoy second at 29.95.
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Armour Stars, Armour West win in Scottsdale coed league
Armour Stars defeated Gandydancers 15-9 8-15 16-14 with Eltie Finnegan and Kim Ludlum standout. McClintock and Southern beat The Treets 15-9 16-14 led by Margie Repan. Suzi Haenke powered Armour West over Lucky 13 15-13 16-14 as Hapa Hades beat Peyote Motors 15-6 15-13. Set-ups won by forfeit against Winchells.
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Chesnets Elementary Soccer League Scores
Chesnets 1 Kachina 0 Billy Durrenberger scored for Chesnets with Daley and Putlin standout for Chesnets. Agua Linda and Paiute tied 1 1 Mark Nemmers and Shaye Ellenberry scored. Eldorado beat OLPH 1 0 Bar Weeter found the winner. Tonalea edged Vista del Camino 1 0 with Bill Rector scoring. top players listed for each side.
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Kuhn Hedges Toronto Expansion Amid Washington Pressure
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn signals seven day window for a suitable provision for Washington before considering a 1977 NL franchise. UL President Lee MacPhail and Toronto backers urge forward as political leaders press for baseball in the Nation's Capital.
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Messersmith testifies in case against Yankees
The star pitcher Andy Messersmith was set to testify as a key witness in a dispute over his free agency and a contract with the New York Yankees. Proceedings, held with Commissioner Bowie Kuhn in his office, aimed to resolve questions about the no-cut provision and deferred payments in signed documents.
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Kareem Grabs 4th NBA MVP Title In Tight Race
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers wins a fourth NBA Most Valuable Player award with 409 points, edging Bob McAdoo and Dave Cowens in a close three way vote. McAdoo second with 393 and Cowens third with 378 as Barry remains distant fourth with 201.
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