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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1977
Page
5
Mike Bates spun a five hitter as Phoenix College beat Scottsdale Community College 11-1 in six innings. Ruiz took the loss, Youtsey pitched for Scottsdale, and SCC fell to 11-12 in Valley Division play with playoff chances fading.
Hall of fame boxer Jack Dempsey in New York endorses creating a federal boxing czar to license promoters and regulate bouts. He cites corruption in boxing linked to Don King and ABC U S Boxing Championships, recalls past Bennett scandals, and notes his own long career and health.
Arizona State scored in all but one inning to defeat New Mexico 11-2 in a Western Athletic Conference game. Chris Bando and Brandt Humphry drove in three runs each, Mike Henderson added two hits and two RBIs, and Dave Hudgens collected three hits including a run scoring double. Jerry Vasquez pitched a complete game for the Lobos, allowing seven hits with 10 strikeouts.
Selections for tonight's races at Apache Greyhound Park prepared by a veteran track handicapper. Lane assignments in parentheses with 12 entries listed and best bets indicated Lavish as best in race six and a 48-quinella in race ten.
The NHL playoff schedule shows Montreal leading New York Islanders 2-1 in the best of seven series with a key game set for Sunday and a potential deciding game if necessary. Also listed are Philadelphia at Boston with Boston leading and the possibility of a Montreal at Islanders game if needed.
Chaparral clinched an A League playoff berth with a 9-6 win over Arcadia, while Coronado surged to 7-3 in the B League to keep second place within reach. Gerard beat Gilbert 5-4 in eight innings. Arcadia faces a must-sweep next week to stay alive. Chaparral’s six-run fourth did the damage. Brewer superb on mound for Coronado in four-hitter as Dons win fourth straight.
WHA action on Saturday saw Quebec surge to a 3-0 series lead against Indianapolis while Houston and Winnipeg split their pair as the series remained tied at one win each.
Flight A-1 Peg Meigaard 64 wins with Angie Dingudi 65 and Lorraine Richard 68 sharing top places. Jean Swenson 65 and Mary Johnston 67 tie with Ruth Sinibaldi Marian Hanna 72. Dee Smith Nancy Roach 69 earn runner up honors. Betty Bradley Ciara Wetherby 71 also noted.
The New York Islanders, encouraged but not cocky, seek a 2-2 series tie by hosting the Montreal Canadiens after a 5-3 win that halted Montreal’s 11 straight playoff victories. goalie Billy Smith tempered expectations while noting three more victories are needed. The series shifts to Montreal for Game Five Tuesday with a potential Game Six on home ice if required. The Flyers remain to face the surprising Bruins in the other semifinal.
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