SCC Names Drescher and Duncan as New Coaches
Scottsdale Community College hires Gerald Drescher for baseball and Ivan Duncan for basketball. Both will start July 1 after district board approval. Drescher, 34, comes from Treasure Valley CC with a 16-3 season and 5-0 in league, plus extensive coaching at Roseburg and Grant Union and authored a baseball coaching book. Duncan, 34, previously Long Beach State assistant, was NCAA Western Regional runner up to UCLA, and is praised by Jerry Tarkanian. Both will teach physical education and assume roles at SCC.
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Roadrunners win WHL honors for Hucul and Whitlock
Phoenix Roadrunners players receive league honors as Sandy Hucul earns the Hal Layelle Cup for best defenseman with 29 votes in player voting and Bob Whitlock wins rookie of the year with 300 votes. Hucul completes his 18th professional season as the team falls short of the Patrick Cup.
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Readers protest bias in Scottsdale area girls gymnastics coverage
A letter from Mrs. Hawbecker accuses the Progress Sports Department of biased reporting favoring Saguaro and Scottsdale boys sports while omitting Coronado girls gymnastics. She urges equal coverage and urges teams to call in results to improve accuracy and fairness.
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Edwards Keys Astros In NL Action
John EdwardsPowered by a short right field fence Edwards hit a solo homer in the 11th off Ferguson Jenkins to lift the Astros past the Cubs 2 1. Ken Forsch allowed five hits in nine innings as Santo and others contributed for Chicago. Jim Ray finished for Houston while Texas outlasted California 64 in Arlington.
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Sharman named NBA Coach of the Year in historic leap
Bill Sharman, after guiding Utah Stars to ABA title then Lakers to NBA finals, was named NBA Coach of the Year with 42 votes. Lakers rode a 33 game win streak and boast top playoff odds as Sharman stresses hard work and seriousness in guiding stars.
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State Prep Sports Track Meet Schedules
Westwood faces Arcadia Mesa meets Coronado Saguaro runs at McClintock Casa Grande meets Scottsdale in four o clock events Wednesday track schedule across multiple sites.
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Bazil Named Adelphi Athletic Director
Ron Bazil who coached Adelphi University track to a world indoor record in the mile relay last January was named Adelphi's athletic director on Monday.
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Giants rally to drop Angels in PCL action
Phoenix overcoming a 5-0 hole beat Salt Lake 85 in the Pacific Coast League standings, staying tied for first in the Eastern Division. Albuquerque blasted Tucson 2-1 on Domingo Luna’s steady pitching and 15 hits as the Dukes keep a 2-1 series edge.
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PCL Standings and Schedule Report
Hawaii 5 6 and Portland 4 7 3643 hold the PCL standings with only scheduled games left. Tuesday features Hawaii at Eugene Albuquerque at Tucson Phoenix at Salt Lake. Monday results show Eugene 4 Hawaii 3 Albuquerque 8 Tucson 1 Phoenix 8 Salt Lake 5.
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Bugs Stevens To Debut In Schaefer Trans American Opener
Carl Bugs Stevens of Rehobeth Massachusetts, veteran NASCAR Modified racer, will make his road racing debut in the Schaefer Trans American championship season opener at Lime Rock Park on May 6, racing for a $30,000 prize.
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Saguaro Beats Scottsdale in Gymnastics Dual 94.9 to 74.79
Saguaro Sabercats defeated Scottsdale Beavers 94.9 to 74.79 after a strong team showing led by John Eisenhower who won floor exercise and trampoline. Greg Edwards earned still rings and high bar honors while Scott Oscarson and Ted Coen also highlighted the Cats with multiple top finishes.
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Stevens to race five SCCA American sports sedans
Stevens, 37, who held the Modified title in 1967 68 69, will drive a Tony DeLorenzo prepared 1970 Ford Mustang in the Sports Car Club of America series for five later American sports sedans.
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Durocher Enters Hospital Amid Fatigue with Cubs
Chicago Cubs manager Leo Durocher, age 65, checked into Wesley Memorial Hospital for tests after persistent fatigue since the season started. Team physician Dr. Jacob Luker said the move was precautionary, with Coach Pete Reiser taking over managerial duties until Durocher's return.
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