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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1977
Page
6
Howie Young 39 resumes action at wing as the Phoenix Roadrunners host the Calgary Cowboys at the Coliseum in a 7 30 p m game. The veteran star last played in the Western Hockey League era and returns to the ice for Phoenix.
San Francisco shoots to a 103-77 win over St. Marys as Winford Baynes scores 25 on 11 of 18. North Carolina defeats Georgia Tech 98-74. Arizona State hosts annual alumni tennis match at Whiteman Center after Las Vegas Classic without Cohen and Sherbeck due to academics.
Heavyweight Ken Norton cannot fight Duane Bobick until May due to Bobick injuring ribs in sparring. A Norton Shavers bout is doubtful as NBC will not televise and Madison Square Garden seeks TV revenue.
Vitas Gerulaitis of Howard Beach New York defeated fourth seed Adriano Panatta of Italy 6 3 4 6 6 3 to end Panatta's run in the Richmond Tennis Classic and knock out the last seeded player.
In Friday action the Boston Bruins beat Atlanta 6 to 3 in the Adams Division standings contest. The standings show Boston with 37 wins and 68 points, Buffalo 29 16 6 with 64 points, Toronto 25 20 7, Cleveland 15 28 9. Upcoming games include Washington at New York, Philadelphia at Toronto, Montreal at Los Angeles, Detroit at Pittsburgh, Vancouver at Minnesota, Chicago at Cleveland, Buffalo at St. Louis, and several Sunday matchups.
Bobby Hull, 38, in Winnipeg, defends his role in building Canadian hockey while urging a merger of the WHA and NHL. He criticizes the sport and league leadership, calls for fewer franchises but higher quality, and notes his own long contract and knee surgeries as he weighs a possible last season. He emphasizes responsibility to players and fans.
Rose O Fleet and Joy Go Lightly head an eight horse field for Sundays 14th Phoenix Gazette Handicap at Turf Paradise. Rose O Fleet carries 120 pounds with Manny Ortiz riding and Village Bar at 114 pounds with a different rider to be named. Joy Go Lightly, ridden by George Munsell, is pegged at 120 pounds in the 6 1/2 furlong race. Other entries include Indian Comet and Village Bar as top contenders in the mile event.
In first race Proud Velvet may excel while Charging Debbie has faced tougher rivals and Lone Hill shows fitness. Second race suggests a close finish with Count On A Streak, Chosen Child near the lead, Misty Top aided by the rail. Wind's Delight stays in contention with Alan's Tune and Earb Blue as the others. Third race Be Respectful handles the field with Sabor Lake sharp now and Good Caper near the back. Fourth race Foolish Flight aims for best effort.
In Los Angeles a boxing historian laments a hollowed scene. Amateur clubs have vanished since postwar numbers faded and television drew fans home. He notes few clubs remain, the Olympic Club is the lone regular venue, and career paths for aspiring boxers have narrowed.
The page lists race by race selections. Mystical Man Nevada Gambler and Hylo Ruler for seventh. Rose O Fleet Indian Comet Joy Go Lightly for eighth. Ari Jack Lady Savoy Native Roan for ninth. Tencontada Man From Tavana Rule the Host for tenth. The Gay Greek pegged as best bet in the sixth.
A list of league and individual bowling scores through Jan 28 at Frontier Lanes. Notable performances include Dale Norman 204 226 624 series and Joan Komlos 249 225 600 series, with multiple bowlers posting 200s and several 500s and 600s in various leagues.
University of Houston sprinter Greg Edmond defeats Johnny Jones in the 60-yard dash at the Southwest Conference Track and Field Meet, clocking 6.25 to 6.28, as he eyes a clash with Olympian Steve Riddick after beating Harvey Glance earlier. Riddick also dominates the 60-yard dash field. Houston upsets Baylor to highlight the meet.
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