Saguaro hosts Chandler in 8 p.m. prep hoops clash
Saguaro Sabercats, 1-2, try to snap a two game skid as they host Chandler at 8 p.m. Joe Blanco leads Saguaro with Fred Trump and John Hall contributing from outside. Chaparral, 2-2, goes to Trevor Browne at 7 p.m. Scottsdale, 1-3, hosts Mesa at 7 p.m. Coronado, 2-2, played Yuma earlier.
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Trevor Brown
Coronado
Yuma
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Scottsdale
Mesa
Trevor Browne
Joe Blanco
Fred Trump
John Hall
Mark Stevens
Firebirds
Duncan Won't Apologize for Scheduling Clash at SCC
Scottsdale Community College faces Sanitary Plumbing in a 7:30 p.m. home game set against Fiesta Bowl night. Coach Ivan Duncan dismisses apologies, wagers his team will deliver a better game, while prepping for the Riverside Tournament. Farrington returns from knee surgery to bolster SCC as they sit 6-1 with league play ahead.
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Duncan
Sanitary Plumbing
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Phoenix
ASU
Tony Cerkvenik
Gerhard Schreur
Jcs
SCC
Neil Farrington
Scottsdale High
Farrington
Scottsdale
Drovers
Phoenix College
Fiesta Bowl: Praises and Prestige for ASU Opponent
On Fiesta Bowl Eve the author highlights benefits of facing Pittsburgh, praising the Fiesta Bowl committee, its growing prestige, and exposure for Arizona State. The piece notes Fiesta records for offense, large first-year crowds, and hefty inaugural payoffs, arguing the bowl leads toward future prominence.
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Pittsburgh
Sun Devils
NCAA
ASU Pitt Classic Promises Explosive Top Offense
The 1973 Arizona State vs Pittsburgh game is billed as the nations top offensive showcase. ASU features two 1,000 yard rushers Woody Green Benny Malone and a 2,900 yard passer Danny White with Morris Owens a 1,000 yard receiver. Pitt counters with a freshman leading rusher and a school total offense record in sight.
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Carson Long
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National Collegiate Sports Services
Oklahoma
Alabama
Woody Green
Benny Malone
Danny White
Morris Owens
Sun Devils Seek Prestige In Fiesta Bowl Showdown
Arizona State coach Frank Kush frames the third Fiesta Bowl as a prestige bid, citing past Peach and Fiesta Bowl wins that broadened national reach. The 10th ranked Sun Devils meet 6-4-1 Pittsburgh at Sun Devil Stadium as Kush notes Pitt's stout defense and ASU's high scoring offense. Both teams held light workouts after intense prep.
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Johnny Majors
Missouri
Utah
Sun Devil Stadium
Johnny
Football Writers Association of America
Philly sinks Suns in tight 101 98 win
Philadelphia rode a balanced attack led by Steve Mix 23 Fred Carter 22 and Larry Jones 17 to edge Phoenix 101 98. Charlie Scott scored a career high 44 but committed a costly double dribble in the final minute sealing the Suns fate.
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UPI
Philadelphia
Suns
Charlie Scott
Scott
76Ers
Steve Mix
Philly
Fred Carter
Larry Jones
Tom van Arsdale
Keith Erickson
Mike Bantam
Cutshall Leads San Marcos Classic With Big 15 Stroke Margin
Jon Cutshall dominates the San Marcos Classic final round to reach 201 total and 15 under par for 54 holes. Milt Klungness advances to second at 207 after a 65 in the third round. Jerry Barrier and George Shortridge sit third and fourth as Shortridge slips from within one of the lead.
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UPI
Jon Cutshall
National Golfers of America
Cutshall
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Catshall
Houston
NGA
Klungness
Jerry Barrier
San Antonio
George Shortridge
St. Paul
Shortridge
Chaparral Firebirds Roll Bourgade in 56-6 Wrestling Victory
Chaparral stays undefeated with a 56-6 win over Bourgade, winning the first five matches. Bill Miller opened with a 35 second pin in the 98 pound class, followed by forfeit at 105 pounds. Greg Hedger pinned at 112 pounds, Mark Nenad edged 4-2 at 119, Tim Moore 6-2 at 126, Scott Bird pin at 2:57, Terry Hedger pin at 3:57, Rob Krewson pin at 3:10, Roger Wilcox 8-3 at 165, and Brian Tolbert pinned at 3:30 in the heavyweight. Chaparral JV and freshman squads also posted wins. The Firebirds travel to Yuma seeking a fourth straight win.
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Chaparral Minute Club
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Greg Hedger
Mark Nenad
Tim Moore
Scott Bird
Terry Hedger
Rob Krewson
Roger Wilcox
Brian Tolbert
Yuma
Chaparral Jvs
Bourgade Jvs
Coronado
Redcoats overpower Wickenburg for 90 43 win on boards
Gerard High School dominating the inside outrebounded Wickenburg 62 to 33 as John Glenn grabbed 15 rebounds and Roger Elsey 13. Dave Angulo led with 20 points while teammates Sieczkowski and Glenn added double figures. Gerard improves to 2 3 and aims for Glendale Tournament opener against Sunnyslope.
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Dave Angulo
Glenn
Elsey
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Kevin Murphy
Tom Tighe
Pat Dennerline
Chris Calcagno
Jim Kirkegaard
Brian Fow
John Curry
Elliott's 40 Foot Shot Gives Arizona Narrow Win
Arizona freshman center Bob Elliott hit a 40 foot jump shot at the buzzer to beat Kansas State 74 72. Coach Fred Snowden urged him to shoot and Elliott waited for the signal before launching the game winner after Daniel Norman was fouled.
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UPI
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Bob Elliott
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Snowden
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Lon Kruger
K-State
Portland Buckaroos Rout Roadrunners 5-3 For Home Streak
Portland Buckaroos beat Phoenix Roadrunners 5-3 to extend their home unbeaten run to 12 games. Portland led 3-0 and 4-1 before Phoenix scored twice in the third, then Larry McNabb iced it with an empty net goal with 39 seconds left. Scorers for Phoenix were John Gorton Darwin Mott and Bob Mowat.
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Roadrunners
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Phoenix
John Gorton
Darwin Mott
Bob Mowat
YMCA Board and Staff Defeat Desert Haven 47 34
The YMCA Board and Staff defeated Desert Haven 47 to 34 in YMCA Church Basketball League action. Dick Johnson scored 12 and Larry Darnell added 11 for the Board, while Bruce Utterback scored eight and Zane Clark seven for Desert.
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Dick Johnson
Larry Darnell
Bruce Utterback
Zane Clark
Desert
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