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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1977
Page
9
The Scottsdale School District plans a pulling practice event with competition among schools. The fair runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers multiple athletic and recreational activities for attendees.
The 76ers beat Boston 110-91 to seize a 3-2 edge in the NBA quarterfinal series, with Julius Erving insisting Philadelphia defends well. Other playoff matchups include Washington at Houston and Golden State at Los Angeles, while Portland leads Denver 3-1 as Sunday approaches.
Arizona State collected 18 hits in a 12-4 victory over New Mexico as eight ASU hits went for extra bases. Mike Henderson hit a two run homer and Bob Horner added a solo shot for his 17th of the season while Larry Eiler pitched a complete game. New Mexico traded runs on Mike Delmonico’s sixth inning homer and an unearned run in the eighth.
Copley News Service discusses how youth baseball shifted from sandlot play to organized leagues with safety gear and rules. It cites advantages like safety and learning, but notes issues with coach and umpire quality and parental pressure, urging tolerant, supportive involvement and less public criticism.
In the Pima Navajo Little League, the Major Mets scored five runs in the fifth to edge the Red Sox 13 12. Vic Johnson scored the winning run on Chris Wulfert's second hit as Dave Reed added three doubles for the Mets.
Arcadia Pony League announces tryouts and registration for the Final at Ingleside School 5400 E Osborn starting Saturday 8 a.m. Eligible boys are born before August 1 1964 and after July 31 1962. Arcadia Pony League was the Arizona Pony League champion last year.
Oklahoma State's Britt Harrison fired a five under par 67 to grab first round lead, as OSU tops team standings with 350 at McCormick Ranch. Arizona State sits second at 363, with Lée Mikles of ASU in second individually and Tom Sieckman in third for OSU.
Philadelphia leads Boston 3 2 in their series with game six on Friday. Washington and Houston sit at 2 2 as do Golden State and Los Angeles after two wins each. Portland holds a 3 1 edge over Denver with a Sunday contest and an afternoon schedule at Houston and Los Angeles.
In the NHL playoffs Boston defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 to take a 3-0 series lead, while New York beat Montreal 5 to 3 to cut Montreal’s advantage to 2-1. Saturday Montreal visits the New York Islanders and Sunday Philadelphia travels to Boston.
Quebec edged Indianapolis 6 5 in overtime to take a 3 0 series lead. Houston defeated Winnipeg 7 2 to even the series update. Saturday schedule features Quebec at Indianapolis and Houston at Winnipeg.
Matt Cornwell an 8 year old Scottsdale resident won first in the Pee Wee Division at a state wide karate tournament held Sunday at Scottsdale Community College He competed in the 9 and under division and outperformed eight rivals winning after a playoff to break a tie with another competitor.
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