Firebirds face Arcadia as Odell courts tough test
Chaparral, ranked No. 2 and the A League leader with a 100 record, visits Arcadia 8 p.m. Friday in a clash that pits Sam Odell against his former nemesis. Chaparral’s four double figure scorers, led by Mark Stevens and Jeff Rominger, seeks its 13th straight win while Arcadia aims to ruin a playoff push.
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Paradise Valley Wrestlers Seek Repeat Skyline Title
Paradise Valley leads Skyline action as PV stands 10 0 in dual meets with nine semis named at Moon Valley High School tonight. Apollo trails with 27 percent of points and six semis. PV at 26 percent eyes the lead as consolations start 5 p.m. Finals are Friday at 7. Semifinalists include Bargood 101, Matteson 108, Barrese 122, Pellerin 129, Newell 141, Grim 148, Frintner 158, Palmer 182, Stine 194.
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Eric Stine
Suns Rampage Past Braves But Miss Second Place Motive
Phoenix routed Buffalo 108 96 to stay behind Seattle by a percentage point in the Pacific Division. Charlie Scott led with 25 points while Dick Van Arsdale and Curtis Perry added 17 and 16 respectively. Buffalo star Bob McAdoo scored 34 as Phoenix dominated rebounding with 17 by Perry.
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Jim McMillian
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Sports Slate Tonight Highlights Regional High School Events
Wrestling Paradise Valley in Skylike Division at Moon Valley at 5 p.m. Friday see Scottsdale CC at Central Arizona and multiple city games. Arcadia Chaparral Coronado Saguaro Scottsdale Paradise Valley Prescott Phoenix Indian in late games. Arcadia Mesa in Central Division finals at Moon Valley 7 p.m. Boys and Girls tennis links and Scottsdale CC baseball to Pima in Tucson tournament.
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Glendale Gauchos Rout Scottsdale Artichokes 72 57
Glendale Community College defeated Scottsdale Community College 72 to 57 as Artichokes struggle on defense and boards. Mike Davis led Glendale with 16 points after replacing early foul trouble and Scottsdale’s Danny Walker endured a 2 point night. Glendale grabs 39 18 rebounding edge and moves to 6 10 in league play.
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ASU adds Paul Howard to coaching staff for recruiting push
Paul Howard, newly hired ASU assistant coach and former ASU guard, will debut at the Scottsdale Quarterback Club noon meeting at the Holiday Inn. He coached in California and two years at El Camino JC and is expected to aid recruiting in Southern California. Also attending is Jerry Pimm, Utah coach, ASU’s Friday opponent, with Don Ruff emceeing the $3 luncheon.
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Referee Earl Strom Escorted After Seattle Game Row
Police saved veteran NBA official Earl Strom after Seattle fans dumped beer on him and grabbed him following a 104-103 Seattle win over Houston. The incident began when Strom tangled with Sonic guard Fred Brown, drawing heat from players and fans and prompting Seattle coach Bill Russell to intervene. Russell had criticized officiating a week earlier.
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Scottsdale Swim Team sweeps with three triple winners at Eldorado Pool
In the Scottsdale Invitational B Meet SST stars dominate as three swimmers claim three firsts. Barney Heath wins 200 and 100 back and 200 free in 15-18. Mary Wagner tops 13-14 girls in 100 free 200 IM and 50 free with added placings. John Wise takes 11-12 50 free 100 free and 100 breast. Other winners and placers noted across age groups with unattached swimmers earning thirds.
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Mary Bergeson
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Finley handles A's arbitration talks signing two players
Oakland owner Charles Finley disclosed details from the confidential arbitration hearings. He signed Joe Rudi and Gene Tenace to third party settlements and prepared to face Vida Blue as Ken Holtzman seeks a $19,000 raise to $93,000. Finley cites Holtzman’s declining 1974 metrics and a $1.5 million 1975 payroll as the club fights to stay financially viable with 800,000 in attendance. The first session ran about 30 hours under new one hour per side rules.
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Ziegenfuss Picked by Phoenix Racquets in WT Redistribution
Valerie Ziegenfuss ranked No. 8 in the 1974 United States Lawn Tennis Association standings was chosen by the new Phoenix Racquets in the World Team Tennis redistribution draft on Wednesday.
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Roadrunners Host Quebec After Narrow WHA Loss
Phoenix hosts WHA Canadian Division leader Quebec after a 5-4 setback to Vancouver. Hugh Harris scored late to lift the Blazers, as Vancouver built a 3-0 lead, Phoenix tied it 4-4, then Harris netted his 22nd of the season.
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Aeros rout Saints to extend WHA road win streak
The Houston Aeros defeated the Minnesota Fighting Saints 3-1 to win their fifth straight road game and stretch their West Division lead to ten points over Phoenix. Andre Hinse opened the deciding stretch with a late rebound tally at 3:55 of the final period, while Ron Grahame added standout goaltending for his 14th road win.
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