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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1971
Page
5
In a reflective piece UPI recalls Bobby Jones as he rose to golf glory despite wanting to be a major league baseball player. It notes his back pain, resilience, and graceful stance on youth trends like dirt tees on par three holes.
Arizona State aims to bounce back at home after an 88 85 loss to New Mexico State. ASU shot nine of 18 from the line while NMSU went 24 of 30. Key scorers include Rhea Taylor 18 and Paul Stoval 17 for ASU. guard John Williamson led NMSU with 25.
Arkansas Razorbacks face Tennessee Volunteers in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis with 50 100 expected in the crowd. Joe Ferguson leads Arkansas as Tennessee relies on defense and injuries to slow the offenses in a televised late night kickoff. Tennessee holds a slight edge in recent history and a strong late season surge.
Wilt Chamberlain scored 32 points to push the Lakers to a 154 132 overtime win as Los Angeles improves to 29 straight victories. He dominated with 34 rebounds and 12 blocks while Gail Goodrich and Jerry West added 31 and 24 points respectively. Bob Rule paced Philadelphia with 33 points, Billy Cunningham 28, as Milwaukee and other NBA results filled the night.
Walker scored 26 for Chicago as Cleveland narrowed the gap to 37 36 in the second quarter before Love sparked a 13 of 15 run. Bobby Smith led Cleveland with 23. Atlanta held off Cincinnati with Pete Maravich scoring 27 and Walt Bellamy contributing. Tom Van Arsdale led Kansas City with 23. Stan McKenzie sealed Portland’s win with two late free throws as Lanier netted 33 after halftime. Sidney Wicks topped Portland with 26 as Spencer Haywood fueled Seattle’s overtime burst with eight of 14 overtime points. Paul Silas led Phoenix with 29.
Expansion teams pressure New York Boston and Montreal as the NHL East standings tighten. The Rangers and Bruins gain or share points in 1-1 and 2-2 draws while Montreal, California Seals, and Chicago chase wins. Ratelle nets his 20th and 200th NHL goal in New York’s 1-1 deadlock with Minnesota.
Lloyd Davis of the Arizona Livestock Sanitary Board was named all around cowboy at the All-Police Rodeo in Phoenix. Sid Despain won bull riding, Alex Cordova bareback riding, Jack Post calf roping, Post and Len Taylor team roping, with other officers earning titles in ribbon roping and steer dressing categories.
Corner Pocket the 3 year old gelding trained by George Munsell edged Buckner in a photo finish to win the $5,620 Governor's Handicap at Turf Paradise. Crozall finished third as Rosenkranz led early with Buckner pressing. Corner Pocket was claimed last month by Robert Lundberg of Phoenix for $7,500 ending a Chicago ownership stint. Crowd of about 5,200 saw total wagers around $269,949.
Coronado and Scottsdale tied 1-1 in a weekend soccer clash at Eldorado Park. Barry Collum scored for Coronado with 18 minutes left while Jim Schaffer put Scottsdale ahead 1:30 into the contest as both teams shared the home field this season.
Montreal Canadiens bring up right winger Chuck Arnasson from Nova Scotia of the American Hockey League to fill in for injured Guy Lafleur on a Sunday night recall.
Tom Hafferty scored 28 and Jerry Beaver 22 as the Scottsdale YMCA Staff and Board held off Cook Christian Training School 62 61 in a church league game. Mike Simons led Cook with 18, Neil Olde had 17. Ed Santage and Glen Nurkka helped Scottsdale Methodist to a 48 37 win over Scottsdale United Presbyterian. Wayne Wilbur led Our Lady of Perpetual Help to a 61 34 victory over Ascension Lutheran with 14 points. Billy Halstrom scored 15 for the Lutherans.
Phoenix Blazers swept Western Football League awards at the postseason banquet. Joe Spagnola was named Player of the Year and Al Carr Coach of the Year. Darby Jones was top receiver, Jim Lanson top linebacker, and Rob Robinson top kicker.
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