Suns seek Christmas win to fuel stalled streak
The Phoenix Suns host the Kansas City Kings on Christmas Day after a break, aiming to regain momentum as coach John MacLeod emphasizes fundamentals. Dennis Awtrey may return. John Shumate fills center. Nate Archibald and Jimmy Walker pace the Kings, while Dick Van Arsdale shines for the Suns on Christmases.
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Kansas City Kings
Phoenix Suns
Cleveland
New Orleans
John MacLeod
Suns
MacLeod
Dennis Awtrey
Awtrey
Absense
John Shumate
Dick van Arsdale
Dave DeBusschere
Jerry Lucas
NBA
Boston Celtics
Scottsdale Daily Progress Sports Brief December 23 1975
Sports brief from Scottsdale Arizona dated December 23 1975 notes local teams results and upcoming games in a compact recap style.
McKay closes USC era with Liberty Bowl win over Texas A&M
USC defeated Texas A&M 20 0 in the Liberty Bowl as John McKay capped 16 years at USC with a 127 40 8 record and three national titles. Ricky Bell led a late 76 yard scoring play and Vince Evans connected on a key screen pass. The Aggies fell to 10 1 in the regular season and could only muster 99 passing yards.
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Suns
Paul Westphal
Celtics
Charlie Scott
NBA
Jo Jo White
Scott
John Havlicek
Celtic
Dave Cowens
Alvan Adams
Adams
Memphis
John McKay
University of Southern California Trojans
Texas A&m
McKay
USC
Tampa Bay
Trojans
Ricky Bell
Bell
Aggies
Vince Evans
Donnie Hickman
A&m
Garth Ten Napel
Mike Jay
Bowl matchups announced for major postseason games
The schedule lists nine New Year bowls and several December events pairing teams by record. Notable games include Arizona State versus Nebraska in the Fiesta Bowl and Penn State against Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Tempe
Ariz
Arizona State
Nebraska
New Orleans
Southern University
S. Carolina State
Houston
Colorado
Texas
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Maryland
Atlanta
North Carolina State
West Virginia
Penn State
Alabama
Dallas
Arkansas
Georgia
Pasadena
Calif
Ohio State
UCLA
Miami
Oklahoma
Michigan
Decision May Shake Baseball With Free Agent Ruling
AP reports that pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally were declared baseball free agents by impartial arbitrator Peter Seitz. The ruling could end the reserve clause, trigger bidding wars, and face court challenges from MLB owners and the Players Association.
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NEW York
Andy Messersmith
Dave McNally
Associated Press
Peter Seitz
Seitz
Catfish Hunter
Messersmith
McNally
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Montreal
Hunter
Oakland
Charles O. Finley
Messersmith and
Herb Osmond
Dick Moss
Major League Baseball Players Association
Fiesta Bowl Weekend Events Schedule Highlights
The Fiesta Bowl week features Sunkist Growers hosted brunch at the Arizona Biltmore, a PRESS BRUNCH for media at Fiesta Inn, and Plaza Fiesta at Civic Plaza with Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass performing. Tempe Diablos post game reception at Adams Hotel follows the game. Junior Tennis Tournament runs Saturday to Tuesday at Tempe Racquet and Swim Club with 538 singles entries.
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Sunkist
Sunkist Growers
Arizona Biltmore
Combined Communications Corporation
Western Athletic Conference
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
Civic Plaza
Valley of the Sun
Danny Davis
Nashville Brass
Azure Blue
Tempe Diablos
Adams Hotel
Adams
Tempe
Southwest
U.S. Lawn Tennis Association
Local Judo Club Awards Five New Black Belts
Five Scottsdale Judo Club members earned black belts in a Monday ceremony. Terry Kozell and Art Schmiling were promoted to Sandan, the third degree, recognizing a combined 26 years in judo. Phil is noted among participants.
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Scottsdale
Terry Kozell
Art Schmiling
Phil
ASU Football Sets Records Before Fiesta Bowl Showdown
ASU riders Haynes and Rush headline a season of school marks as the 1975 Sun Devils enter the Fiesta Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe to face Nebraska. Haynes and Rush set multiple career records while the defense sparks big single game feats including nine interceptions against Utah and three punt return TDs against Pacific.
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Arizona State
ASU
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Sun Devils
Sun Devil Stadium
Tempe
Devils
Steve Holden
Holden
Haynes
Rush
Don Ekstrand
Bobby Fuller
Ekstrand
Freddie Williams
New Mexico
Woody Green
Larry Mucker
Idaho
Fred Mortensen
Colorado State
Danny White
San Jose State
John Jefferson
Texas Christian
White
Alonzo Emery
Washington State
Utah Utes
Xavier
Pacific Tigers
Pacific
Wyoming
Ramirez Stuns Connors As Mexico Wins Davis Cup Clash
Mexico defeated the United States 3-2 in the North American zone semifinal as Raul Ramirez dominated Jimmy Connors in singles to clinch the victory. Tony Trabert praised Mexico's performance and Ramirez's late comeback after the suspended match.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Tony Trabert
U.S
America
Raul Ramirez
Ramirez
United States
Palm Springs
Calif
Jimmy Connors
Connors
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