Donker Leads Arcadia to Opening Win as Player of the Week
Arcadia forward Jim Donker scored 27 points in a 69 64 win over Sunnyslope with 12 of 20 shooting. Teammates and rivals including Dick Stolper Neil Farrington Tim Van Reusen featured among weekly selections for strong early-season showings.
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East High Cage Night Highlights Arcadia and Saguaro Matchups
Arcadia (1-0) hosts Maryvale while Saguaro (0-2) visits East High gym as the city’s two high school basketball games tip off at 7 pm. Arcadia relies on youth after graduating most starters while Saguaro seeks its first win with a size edge on the boards. Scott Lloyd leads East High as the Longhorns aim to repeat as top state contenders.
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Kush named WAC coach of the year for Sun Devils
Frank Kush of Arizona State, nearing his 100th victory in the Peach Bowl quest, was chosen Western Athletic Conference coach of the year by United Press International. He led the undefeated Sun Devils to consecutive conference titles, edging Rudy Feldman of New Mexico in a vote of eight coaches. Kush carries a 99 30 1 mark in 13 seasons.
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Gilmore stars as Dolphins crush George Washington 110 85
Artis Gilmore dominates with 40 points and 29 rebounds as Jacksonville beats George Washington. Florida State faces top teams tonight while Kentucky edges WVU and other games feature Duke Texas, Purdue and Houston strong showings.
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Ali Quiet After Victory Over Bonavena in Madison Square Garden
Muhammad Ali, battered but composed, reflected on his 15th round knockout of Oscar Bonavena before 19,417 at Madison Square Garden. He acknowledged Bonavena’s skill, admitted personal mental distractions, and praised his challenger as faster and a “mighty fine fella.”
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College Scores From Varying Conferences Reported
A sequence of college basketball results lists games such as Pace 88 over Yeshiva 58 and Kentucky 106 over West Virginia 100. Other notable scores include Air Force 91 over Valparaiso 80 and Duke 95 over Michigan 74.
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Devils rest for new season after Peach Bowl clash
Arizona State coach Frank Kush prepares for a new season following the Peach Bowl on December 30 with North Carolina. Kush plans a week off for the players then light practices starting December 16 and December 14 for throwing passes. He cites psychological pressure from the season’s pursuit of a WAC title and unbeaten record.
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Suns Host Lakers in NBA clash at Veterans Memorial
The Phoenix Suns welcome the Los Angeles Lakers tonight at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles owns a 15-10 record atop the Pacific, while Phoenix sits 18-12 in the Midwest. Coach Cotton Fitzsimmons aims to reinstate Mel Counts and Lamar Green, with Counts returning from an elbow injury and Green battling a bleeding ulcer. Counts could play against Wilt Chamberlain. Green is expected to see limited action. The Suns seek a fourth straight win to match the club record as tipoff nears at 8 p.m.
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Camelview Plaza Supports Scottsdale Sales Tax Increase
The management of Camelview Plaza endorses the sales tax increase for Scottsdale. They state the city is growing with national attention and attracting new residents, reflecting a pro progressive, forward looking community.
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Endorsement for Scottsdale tax measure at Camelview Plaza
Local business leaders at Camelview Plaza urge voters to approve a December 15 sales tax increase from four to five cents per dollar. They warn the cost is high but safer than the cost of inaction, urging residents to learn the facts and vote FOR the measure.
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