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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1971
Page
11
The Phoenix Giants collected 16 hits to beat Eugene 10 2 as Bob Taylor Jim McKnight and Ed Goodson homered. Taylor and Bernie Williams had three hits apiece after a 2 2 tie, launching the fifth inning rally.
Emeralds erupt for a solo shot by Emeralds, McKnight adds a two run homer, Goodson belts a three run blast in the sixth, and Luzinski hits his fifth of the season. The clubs set for a doubleheader tonight with Carruthers and Moffitt facing Meyer and Scramuzzo.
Jockey Eric Guerin, 46, seeks another Kentucky Derby win aboard Impetuosity after guiding the colt to victory in the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. He emphasizes seizing openings in a potentially large Derby field as about 20 runners are expected for Saturday's classic.
Cal coach Dave Maggard sees Eddie Hart and Isaac Curtis as a strong sprint punch for an upset chance against unbeaten UCLA in Berkeley. Curtis may be limited by a leg injury while Hart and Curtis could power the 440 relay. Stanford’s Payton Jordan predicted a tough fight at Washington, and Jim Fraser earned field athlete of the week honors as Alvaro Mejia, Boston Marathon winner, met his Colombian rivals with his wife interpreting. The Mejias plan to return to Colombia soon.
The article traces golf origins from paganica to Scotland while mixing in a local Desert Forest Golf Club season report. It notes notable visitors including Secretary of the Treasury David Kennedy and Governor William Hearns, plus pro Jimmy Cotter teaching teens and John Ward heading to Pinetop.
Robert B. Wolfe is named golf director for Fountain of the Sun a new 80th and Broadway development east of Mesa He will oversee golf operations and represent the community in tournaments Wolfe 20 years in golf is a Class A PGA member and formerly led Camelot Golf Club Mesa and Vail Colorado summers
Philadelphia edged Houston 2 1 while New York routed St Louis 12 to 2 in Monday baseball action. The results update the standings with Philadelphia and New York achieving decisive wins.
Eight Scottsdale water skiers competed in the first of two meets by the National Speedboat and Water-Ski Association hosted by Desert Boat and Ski-Club. Jerry Coggin led results with wins in 13-15 boys speed skiing and runner up in men open and outboard, with other locals taking seconds and thirds across several age groups.
Scottsdale based Mufflermen sign Jim Tate and Mike Cornish for the Valley semi pro league. Tate, GCC graduate and GCC home run and stolen base leader, joins with power and base speed. Cornish, another GCC product, plays left field for the Antelopes and hit over .300, having played with the Phoenix Bears last summer. League play starts in June with home games likely at Eldorado Park in Scottsdale.
Pittsburgh Condors announce a Wednesday meeting with the Chicago Bulls to resolve the Howard Porter signing clash. Porter, a Villanova All-America, denies signing with the ABA club and had reportedly signed with the NBA team Dec. 16. ABA commissioner Jack Dolph declined further comment.
The Apache Greyhound Park Kennel Derby starts Wednesday with a $2,500 purse. Rounds 1 and 2 occur on Wednesday’s 12 race card, leading to four elimination rounds and a final on May 8. Kennels earn points by finishing positions across entrants on the 754 yard course.
Emeraude has placed third and fourth over the long 683 and 721 yard courses and is a top choice for the stretch sprint. T.V. Kathie, Arizona bred, also merits attention in the eighth race. The ninth event features a two dog showdown between Indian Lark and Karens Fancy, both distance specialists with strong rail drives. The Kennel Derby returns Saturday night for its second round on the same distance course.
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The 1970 71 Arizona Downs and Turf Paradise season set a pari mutuel wagering record with 20 303 855 in handle. Turf Paradise drew 222 700 fans over 42 days while Arizona Downs hosted 243 000 over 45 days. Richard Hazelton won training titles at both meets, Jim Powell led Turf Paradise with 77 winners and Basil Frazier was top rider at Arizona Downs with 39 victories.
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