Titans Ready for Mesa Clash to Claim Playoff Spot
Arcadia faces Mesa at Westwood in a must win 7 p.m. matchup to decide fourth place in A League and the Division playoffs berth against Coronado. Odell vows victory as Arcadia seeks offensive rhythm after a 72 52 setback to Yuma highlighted by 21 turnovers and a 36 percent shooting night.
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Young fighter seriously hurt at Riverside
Charlie Jacobs a 3 fight pro, with Navy amateur roots, was seriously injured after a five round war with Rico Jacobs in Riverside Ballroom. He collapsed after the fight and was hospitalized at Barrow's Neurological Institute. The main event featured Amado Vasquez defeating Hill Chambers by unanimous decision.
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Awards dinner slated tonight in Arizona sports scene
Arizona's top sports figures will be honored at the 24th annual Arizona Sports Award Dinner at Del Webb's TowneHouse starting 7:80 p.m. The event features master of ceremonies Alex Karras and speakers A J Foyt Billy Welu Adam Keller George Henley Steve Blass O J Simpson Chuck Fairbanks Bubba Smith. Nominees include coaches Jim Brock Jim Frye Ray Butcher Frank Rush Ray Laing Stan Smith and finalists Sal Bando J D Hill Art Malone Jim Palmer Roger McCluskey.
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Tonight’s Central Division slate features Arcadia at Mesa
Tonight Arcadia faces Mesa at Westwood High in a key fourth place Central Division A League playoff race. Gerard travels to Ajo while Dale Community plays Arizona Western Yuma.
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Drovers Aim for Title as SCC Visits Arizona Western
Scottsdale Community College can clinch the Arizona Junior College basketball race with a win over Arizona Western in Yuma. SCC coach Ivan Duncan plays down Western's home-court reputation while star Lawrence Williams leads scoring at 22.9 points per game and Tom Jones tops rebounding with 6.5 per game.
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Coronado Boys Golf Edges Saguaro to Stay Undefeated
Coronado high school golf remained undefeated this season after a 208 to 210 victory over Saguaro. Senior Dave Ziemba led with 37 at Papago, followed by Mike Lindsey 38 and teammates Gunby 43 Otter 44 Watkins 46. Tim Old led Saguaro with 39 while Stewart 40 Reedy 41 Sorensen 44 Greenwell 46.
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Referee ethics and consistency from a veteran official
Larry Welch, a Coronado High School basketball official with 20 years experience, explains why referees stay in the game amid coaches fans and media criticism. He argues officiating is about development, calls must be consistent, and improvements like extra officials could help.
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Baseball owners players meet to settle differences today
Representatives of baseball owners and players meet in New York to settle disputes and avoid a strike. The noon session follows a fruitless two hour and 45 minute talk Monday with Feeney Cronin and Miller present but not commenting on discussions. In Phoenix Turf Paradise hosts a six furlong feature with Robt Halley seeking his third win of the season and top weight 121 pounds in a field of ten for a $5 000 claimers race.
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Hadl Ready to Adjust to Rams Quarterback Situation
John Hadl said he is prepared to adjust to whatever the Rams’ quarterback situation becomes this season. Acquired from the Chargers, he would take the top job if Roman Gabriel cannot rebound from a poor 1972, or step in if Gabriel is traded.
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