Gerard Redcoats Dominate Class A State Title in Arizona
A Scottsdale Progress column argues Gerard, as a Class A state champion, would struggle against AAA programs. It highlights QB Chris Calcagno and versatile Mike Giltner as standout players while noting other Gerard talents who missed all-city honors due to school choice.
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Gerard
Scottsdale
Redcoats
Arizona
Saguaro
Coronado
Arcadia
Chaparral
Chris Calcagno
Mesa
Cary Palmer
Camelback
Mark Whipple
Palmer
Whipple
Calcagno
Mike Giltner
Rick McClelland
Giltner
Mike Baker
Jon Marini
Bob Vandenburg
Mike Paletta
Roger Elsey
Mike Cail
Jamie Kirkegaard
WFL seeks funding and new owners after World Bowl win
Birmingham Americans beat Florida Blazers 22 21 in the World Bowl as the World Football League faces unpaid bills and tax issues. Chris Hemmeter leads a post game brunch to plan finances and potential new owners while players seek a stable future and avoid legal action.
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Birmingham
Ala
UPI
WFL
Chris Hemmeter
Hemmeter
Hawaiians
WFIL
Birmingham Americans
Florida Blazers
New York
Charley Harraway
Dog Selex Selections for Tonight at Phoenix Greyhound Park
Veteran handicapper lists tonight's races with three greyhounds per post position in order of preference. Readouts include the best bet Brace Yourself in race 1 and the best quinella for race 15 and the 6th race.
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Phoenix Greyhound Park
Nick Pacino
Arizona Belle
Lucky Max
Denzie
Ll's Tom
Polka Joy
Bunny O'Hare
Carleen
Godfather
Speed
Hansome Flash
R.0
Softre
Jake Preeder
Swift Currens
Shea
Dewitt
Jud
Kovac
Reputation
Tassey
Sleeper
Salome
Golf Academy executive in Scottsdale seeks applicants
The Johnny Miller Golf Academy executive director will visit Scottsdale amid plans for a 25 day golf trip open to ages 12 to 18. Michael Forhan will handle applications at Coronado High School, cost is 999 dollars from New York City with all expenses paid.
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Johnny Miller Golf Academy
Scotland
Scottsdale-Tempe
Jerry Taylor
Coronado High School
Michael Forhan
Scottsdale
Taylor’s
New York City
Orioles Revamp Roster As Perez Oliva Remain Out
Baltimore strengthens with Ken Singleton, Lee May, and Mike Torrez while courting Tony Perez and Tony Oliva. New York Yankees chase a Perez deal via a three-way pivot with Montreal and Cincinnati amid interleague trade period plans. Expos unload veterans like Ron Fairly to St Louis as Montreal exits high-salary players.
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NEW Orleans
UPI
Baltimore Orioles
Tony Perez
Tony Oliva
Orioles
Ken Singleton
Lee May
Mike Torrez
Dave McNally
New York Yankees
Yankees
Baltimore
Bobby Bonds
San Francisco Giants
Perez
Cincinnati Reds
New Yorkers
Roy White
Montreal
Bob Bailey
Bailey
Graig Nettles
Cincinnati
Reds
Sal Bando
Montreal Expos
Ron Fairly
St. Louis Cardinals
State Boxing Heads Meet Sunday at SAR
The Arizona AAU Boxing Committee will meet at Club SAR headquarters 3000 Civic Center Plaza Sunday at 3 p.m. Harry Ginn of Maryvale is new committee chairman with Jack Fore Chandler chief official and several others named to key posts. Ginn says over 1,000 young boxers are in training for the Golden Gloves and Junior Olympics to be held early next year.
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Arizona Aau Boxing Committee
Club Sar
Civic Center Plaza
Jack Karne
Harry Ginn
Maryvale
Jack Fore
Chandler
Bob Anderson
Bill Borchett
Bill’s Gym
Phoenix
John Marshall Sr
Tucson
Bob Robles
Florence
Jessie Begley Sr
Scottsdale
Central District
Tom Dunlavey
Ginn
Roadrunners top Oilers 3 1 as Ftorek returns
Phoenix Roadrunners beat Edmonton 3 1 in WHA action Friday. Jim Boyd opened scoring, Tom Gilmore tied it, and Robbie Ftorek netted a third period winner in his first game back since November. Hugh Harris traded to Vancouver for three players with future considerations.
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Phoenix
UPI
Bob Barlow
Robbie Ftorek
Phoenix Roadrunenrs
World Hockey Association
Edmonton Oilers
Roadrunners
Toronto Toros
Minnesota Fighting Saints
Jim Boyd
Tom Gilmore
Edmonton
Ftorek
Hugh Harris
Vancouver Blazers
John Migneault
Peter McNamee
Serge Beaudoin
Harris
Scouts Tie Flyers In Close NHL Duel
Kansas City Scouts battle Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-3 draw after Randy Rota nets two second period goals to give KC a brief lead. Flyers fail to break the deadlock despite 14 shots on Michel Plasse, and Philadelphia extends its division lead while Kansas City remains early in its NHL season.
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United Press International
Kansas City
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia
Randy Rota
Flyers
Michel Plasse
Reggie Leach
National Hockey League
Atlanta
Vancouver
California
Minnesota
World Hockey Association
Winnipeg
Phoenix
Edmonton
Chris Oddleifson
Oddleifson
Canucks
Gary Monahan
Gerry Meehan
Paulin Bordeleau
Vick's Picks From Ken Vick For Turf Paradise Races
Selections for tomorrow's Progress at Turf Paradise list Missyway as a likely winner and note weights and comments on each horse. Second tier features Impress Me and Call Me Over with remarks on potential. Additional notes cover Much Later Swoon's Boy Loral Honor and others with hints on speed and suitability.
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Turf Paradise
Missyway
Spirit Boy
Swoon
Loral Honor
Barbs
Princess Easy
Forestry
Rudarco
Western Dangler
Helens Brat
Attendance up in WHA shows strong early season surge
Los Angeles UPI Dennis Murphy president of the World Hockey Association announced attendance through the first 148 games is up 40.1 percent over last season. He said all evidence points to a highly satisfying season as totals reach 1,031,132 through Thursday night, an increase of 295,183 from the prior year.
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Scottsdale Community College
Art Becker
SCC
Expos
Willie Davis
Texas Rangers
Fairly
Cardinals
Ed Kurpiel
Rudy Kinard
Los Angeles
UPI
Dennis Murphy
World Hockey Association
Murphy
Tandem battle in Arizona Breeders Futurity at Turf Paradise
Fasten and Miss Mundo headline the 24th Arizona Breeders Futurity with Fasten delaying Miss Mundo in division trials. Other entrants include Blood Tells and Eddie's Out. Noble Duel wins Friday's featured race by four lengths, ridden by George Munsell in 1 1/16 miles.
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Fasten
Miss Mundo
Arizona
Turf Paradise
Arizona Downs
Blood Tells
Eddie’s
Prince
Willy Willy Key
Eerie Alley
Noble Duel
Kosmic Tour
George Munsell
Executive Auto Moves Phoenix Operation to Scottsdale
Armand Verdone, president of Executive Auto, announces moving the Phoenix operation to Scottsdale. He began Scottsdale business in 1970 and has 35 years of auto experience. The firm operates at 3715 Scottsdale Road with a service center nearby and promotes value and courteous service for used cars under $1000 or new Moloney Cadillac via exclusive Arizona franchise.
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Armand Verdone
Executive Auto
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Mr. Verdone
Arizona
Armand, Sr
Arizona Independent Auto Dealers Association
Same
Ota Har Armand Jr Named Vice President Sales Executive
Ota Har Armand Jr age 20 is reported as vice president and sales executive in the text. The brief notice identifies him in a corporate leadership role.
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Armand, Jr
Verdones Launch Grand Opening At Executive Auto Sales
The Verdone family announces a grand opening for Executive Auto Sales at 3625 N Scottsdale Road Stattdale Arizona. Gino 18 serves as service manager and buys wholesale while Joseph 16 details and studies at Chaparral High School. Anthony 13 vows to run the business one day. Stop by for new cars this December seventh.
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Joseph Verdone
Chaparral High School
Executive Auto Sales
N. Scottsdale Road
Stattdale
Arizona
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E. Main
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Armand Verdone Sr
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