Nicklaus Leads Masters Opener in Quest for Grand Slam
Jack Nicklaus, eyeing a fourth Masters title to tie Arnold Palmer, tees off at 12:03 p.m. with Eddie Pearce as Lee Trevino, Palmer, and others chase an early edge on lightning fast greens made tougher by Poa Annua. Gary Player leads a small foreign contingent in Augusta.
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Trevino
Tommy Aaron
Sophomore impact grows on Scottsdale prep teams in 1972
In Scottsdale eight sophomores start for city teams including Coronado pitchers Jerry Vasquez and Larry Heckathorne who beat Saguaro 7-6 while Heckathorne also hit a home run. Arcadia relies on sophomore Jim Hanson with a 2-1 record. Scottsdale has Jack Lawson as a steady sophomore pitcher for Sid Travis. Saguaro fields sophomores Bob Bill Russ Miller and two hurlers Ed Heinemann and Dave Manning. The article notes the rising talent and wonders about Scottsdale baseball’s future.
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Jack Lawson
Sid Travis
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Jim Merritt
George Davis
Oaguaro High
Bob Bill
Sabercats
Russ Miller
Bill
Miller
Ed Heinemann
Dave Manning
Heinemann
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Hokams Bring Scouted Talent to 72 Baseball Season
Mesa Community College, defending national junior college champion, is well represented by Scottsdale players for the 72 season. The Hokams, who have won the national title twice, add Doug Slocum Rick Diveley Jeff Straine Ray Forgie and Jeff Oscarson from Saguaro Coronado. Mesa stands 9-1 in conference and 22-7 overall as they prepare for a two game series with Yavapai JC of Prescott on Friday and Saturday.
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NHL stars steal Stanley openers
Phil Esposito and Gerry Cheevers starred as Boston blanked Toronto 5-0 while Vic Hadfield led the Rangers past Montreal 3-2. Gump Worsley and Dean Prentice fueled Minnesota 3-0 over St. Louis. Tony Esposito stopped Pittsburgh 3-1 as Chicago opened with a win.
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Bob Leiter
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Coronado Freshman Leads Don Trio In Tri Meet
Coronado freshman Mike Lindsey shot one under par 34 on the Encanto front nine to lead Don to a tri meet victory over Brophy and Maryvale. Don finished 184 to Brophy 188 and Maryvale 192 with Hannaman 35 Gunby 37 Kwaitowski 38 Ziemba 40 contributing. Lawless 36 led Brophy.
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Walla Walla signs trio of infielders including Kurt Russell
Walla Walla of the Northwest League announced the addition of three infielders to its roster. The standout signing includes actor Kurt Russell joining the team for the season, joining two other infielders in the expansion of the squad.
WHL Officials Seek Portland Ice Opener In Playoffs
Phoenix Roadrunner officials report the Western Hockey League proposes starting the semifinal series in Portland to open the playoffs, with Phoenix and Portland dates constrained by venue availability. Phoenix has clinched second place, while Portland faces April date limits as the Buckaroos contend for home-ice with potential series in Phoenix.
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Baseball strike shuts down eight opening days across league
Major league owners insist on a 17 percent cost of living rise for players while the players union seeks access to surplus pension funds. All eight opening day games and Wednesday’s Cincinnati debut were postponed and further games through the weekend appear unlikely. St Louis Cardinal management led by August Busch Jr. canceled all games until further notice as talks in Chicago progress with Miller and Gaherin.
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Powell rides four winners at Turf Paradise meet
Jockey Jim Powell rode four winners at Turf Paradise on Wednesday Arizona Downs. He captured the featured 5 1/2 furlong race aboard long shot Wildside by a head in a photo finish beating Mr Merger Maker while Favored Sabor Lake finished third. Powell raised his meet total to 47 wins.
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