McLain faces indefinite suspension over bookmaking concerns
Denny McLain arrived in Tampa en route to Detroit spring camp amid a lifetime ban inquiry for bookmaking. He called Sports Illustrated's charges absurd and said he would speak publicly, while commissioner Bowie Kuhn stressed the suspension hinges on his review and admissions.
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Beehive State Upsets Shake Top Twenty In Basketball
Utah fell as 16th ranked Utah lost 83-69 to Colorado State while 19th ranked Utah State dropped 78-73 to Denver. Carlo Ford led Denver with 24 points and Marvin Rogers added 19 as the Pioneers built a 34-26 halftime edge. Cliff Shegogg and Mike Childress combined for the Rams’ late surge, and Utah shot 30 percent. Notre Dame beat NYU 77-65. Drake edged Wichita State 90-83 in OT. Houston downed Loyola of New Orleans 99-80 with Ollie Taylor scoring 25 for the Cougars.
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Cunningham's Play Key to Sixers Win Over Pistons
The 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 133 to 114 as Billy Cunningham starred with 24 points and 18 rebounds before planning to join the ABA next season with Carolina. Archie Clark led Philadelphia with 28 points while Luke Jackson returned from injury for eight points. Dave Bing led Detroit with 29 points.
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City Teams Face Critical Night in Regular Season Finale
Coronado Dons end season without playoff chance facing Scottsdale Beavers who seek city crown. Saguaro and Arcadia duel for fourth A league playoff spot with winner earning clear berth and loser forced into a playoff if Saguaro wins.
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Suns host Rockets in West playoff push at Phoenix arena
The Phoenix Suns, third in the Western standings, host the San Diego Rockets at Veterans Memorial Coliseum to boost their playoff chances. Elvin Hayes leads San Diego, while Connie Hawkins, Dick Van Arsdale, and Gail Goodrich pace Phoenix scoring.
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Arizona cougar population study shows steady levels in sixties
Arizona Game and Fish figures place the mountain lion estimate near 1200 statewide with a range from 772 to 1638 for 1969. Chief John Russo notes general stability across the decade despite unit fluctuations and a few increases or decreases.
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Yale Battles NCAA Rule Over Jack Langer Controversy
Yale defends its stance on Jack Langer a 6-foot-8 junior guard from Fort Lee New Jersey who played for the U S Maccabiah team amid NCAA rules banning outside competition Yale argues the issue spans religious liberty and civil rights as the 190 member ECAC plans to hear the dispute next week involving NCAA AAU power politics and fears of another gambling scandal.
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Arcadia Tennis Extends Streak With 6 1 Victory over Saguaro
Arcadia's state bound tennis team remained undefeated with a 6-1 win over Saguaro. John Byron won 6-2 8-6 over Peter Holmes while Bill Judson and Grossmiller each earned singles wins. Muniz defeated Dampier 6-1 6-1. Judson and Grossmiller won 8-3 in doubles. Next week they face Mesa and Westwood.
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Montreal Canadiens star Maurice Richard records hat tricks
Maurice Richard, the Montreal Canadiens forward, has achieved 23 three goal games in 18 seasons along with two four-goal games and one five-goal effort, totaling 26 hat tricks in his career.
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Miners Surge Past Sun Devils To Take Lead In WAC
Texas-El Paso defeated Arizona State 94-81 to claim the Western Athletic Conference lead. UTEP outscored ASU 18-10 in the opening stretch of the second half to move ahead 62-61 with 13:34 remaining and held on as ASU fouled 22 times.
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Scottsdale junior Roadrunners dominate Kieckhefer in city rounds
Roadrunners beat Kieckhefer Boys Club Phoenix 38 20 with Feldhaus brothers and Nunez scoring eight each Frank Barey led scorers for Kieckhefer with 13 Scottsdale built a 16 0 first period lead before Phoenix closed to 22 19 in the third The Hawks midget team led by Rob Pettycrew 19 points defeated Tucson 47 26 in Tucson Thursday Platts seven Koch six Flannigan assisted with 14 points
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ASU Gridders Begin Spring Drills Under New Challenges
Arizona State University opened spring football drills led by coach Frank Rush. The unit seeks a replacement for Art Malone, school career rushing leader, with openings at tight end center and linebacker. Practices run Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays ahead of the Maroon and Gold Game on March 25.
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Fourth Annual Arizona Junior High State Basketball Title
Scottsdale Hopi, Carson Mesa, Gilbert, and Chinle vie for the Fourth Annual Arizona Junior High School State Basketball Championship title Saturday. Final at McClintock High School at 8 p.m. Semi finals at 11 a.m. Hopi vs Carson and Gilbert vs Chinle. Third place game at 6:30 p.m. Trophy presentation and All-State team to follow the final.
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City Soccer Slate Features Elementary and High School Games
A city soccer schedule combines elementary school contests with three high school league games on Saturday. Elementary games start at 9 am, followed by noon league matchups including Saguaro vs Coronado A and Coronado B vs Spurs, plus Arcadia against the Expansion team. Over 100 boys attended a soccer clinic last week, with a similar turnout anticipated.
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