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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1977

Page

6

Scottsdale CC Sweeps Yavapai Rally Then Slips in Twinbill

Scottsdale Community College routed Yavapai 24 17 in the first game as Steve Curry drove in nine runs including a grand slam, but Yavapai rebounded to win the second 19 5. Nelson noted multiple long hits and shaky pitching from his staff amid 60 total hits and 13 doubles on the day.

Fred Nelson Nelson Scottsdale Community College Yavapai Prescott Steve Curry Artichokes Arizona Community College Athletic Mesa Roughriders Scottsdale Glendale CC Gauchos Glendale Central Arizona Dan Amerson Arcadia High Scott Johnson Steve Youtsey Harry Mauch Mark Shaw Junior Hernandez Mauch Oscar Ruiz Rick Miller

Watson Wins Masters in Emotional Victory Over Nicklaus

Tom Watson captured the Masters title in a dramatic final round, firing 67 to finish 276 as Jack Nicklaus, tied late, bogeyed the 18th. Massengale, Kite, Irwin and others challenged before Watson sealed the win in Augusta. Watson spoke of feeling euphoric after the pressure-filled duel.

Watson Nicklaus Rik Massengale Tom Kite Hale Irwin Ben Crenishaw Jim Colbert Rod Funseth Nicklaus-Crenshaw Crenshaw Augusta Jack Gettum Big Bear Ben Hogan Arnold Palmer

Nicklaus Loses Masters Title But Remains Golf Legend

Jack Nicklaus staggered the Masters with a late surge finishing six under par 66 but could not overtake Tom Watson who captured the green jacket. The crowd saluted Nicklaus amid praise for a career of 61 tour wins and 16 majors as Watson claimed victory in Augusta.

Gusta Tom Watson Watson Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Augusta Missouri Big Jack Bruce Lietzke Danny Edwards Gary Koch Tom Purtzer Andy Bean Old Jack Jack Young Watson Ben Crenshaw

Rookies Shine as Suns Edge Nets to Close Season

Phoenix Suns defeat New York 128-104 as rookies Lee Feher and Terrell shine. MacLeod lauds rookies and predicts strong next season while Van Arsdale family exit highlights. Suns finish 34-48, fifth in draft lottery. Nets end 22-60 in season finale.

Phoenix Suns John MacLeod National Basketball Association New York Nets Ron Lee Lee Butch Feher Terrell MacLeod Ronnie New Orleans Jazz Denver Nets Tom van Arsdale New York Rod Thorn van Arsdale Indiana NBA Thorn Tom Paul Westphal Robert Hawkins Ricky Sobers

Saguaro Slugging Fades As Playoff Hopes Dwindle

Saguaro Sabercats stand 1-5 in the A League midway, facing Arcadia (2-2) after a powerful yet leaky season. Batters Dino Piazza, Kelly Martin and Tim David hit over .400 while pitching struggles, led by the ERAs under 1.00 for Ron Wright and Mark Butler, threaten to end playoff chances. The team aims for stronger defense and better pitching as the schedule shows 4 p.m. games including a Friday home vs. Arcadia.

Saguaro Kelly Martin Gary Johnston Dino Piazza Martin Tim David Mike Brackin Kieran Dunlavy Sabers Butler Arcadia Schifino Sabercats

NBA Playoff Preliminary Round Schedule

Tuesday games feature San Antonio at Boston Chicago at Portland and Detroit at Golden State. Wednesday brings Cleveland at Washington. Thursday has Golden State at Detroit. Friday includes Washington at Cleveland and Boston at San Antonio and Portland at Chicago. Sunday would host Cleveland at Washington if needed Chicago at Portland if needed Detroit at Golden State if needed.

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