Artichoke Mascot Sparks Ruff Debate at SCC
Scottsdale Community College faces vocal backlash over using the Artichoke as its mascot. Coaches and athletes criticize ridicule while the MCCCD board previously flipped from rejection to approval, leaving students caught in ongoing campus strife.
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Scottsdale
SCC
Maricopa County Community College District Board
Philpot
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Art Becker
Scottsdale Daily
Cubs Pitchers and Catchers Begin 1975 Spring Training in Scottsdale
Cubs pitchers and catchers report for a six week program at Scottsdale Stadium as 21 players arrive and two are absent with permission. Tim Hosley joins Zamora and Jim Todd as newly signed Cubs, while Ed Putman joins after USC lead the Trojans to the college title. Putman is praised as a Johnny Bench type catcher by coach Rod Dedeaux.
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Wrigley Field
Scottsdale
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Oakland A's
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Ed Putman
Southern California
Putman
Tim Hosley
Oscar Zamora
Jim Todd
Hosley
Tucson Toros
Rts
Zamora
Denver
Todd
Wichita
USC
Covina
Calif
Rod Dedeaux
Milton Richman
UPI
New York
Jimmy Connors
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati
Vickie Chesser
South Carolina
Connors
Bench
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Bobby Murcer
Yankees
Chris Evert
Chrissie
Arizona Sports Awards Dinner honors top athletes and coaches
The 26th annual Arizona Sports Awards Dinner at Townehouse honors Amateur Athlete finalists Gary Alexander Bob Breunig Bayard Forrest Steve Malovich Keith Russell and Professional finalists Gary Simmons Reggie Jackson Ben Malone Charlie Scott and Jim Powell. Coach finalists include Sandy Hucul Carvel Jackson Ben Lindsey Paul Widmer and Jim Young. Bear Bryant Bobby Winkles and Bob Uecker as MC plan speak. Tickets at 7:30 p.m. for 17 50 at the door.
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UPI
Arizona
Townehouse
Arizona State
Gary Alexander
Bob Breunig
Grand Canyon
Bayard Forrest
Alhambra
Steve Malovic
Keith Russell
Gary Simmons
California Seals
Reggie Jackson
Oakland A’s
Ben Malone
Miami Dolphins
Charlie Scott
Phoenix Suns
Jim Powell
Sandy Hucul
Phoenix Roadrunners
Mesa
Carvel Jackson
Ben Lindsey
Paul Widmer
Jim Young
Bob Uecker
Alabama
Bear Bryant
Oakland A
Bobby Winkles
Sun Devils Tied For Seventh In UPI Ratings
Arizona State climbs to a tie for seventh in the UPI basketball ratings after a loss to Texas-El Paso last weekend. Indiana remains No 1, with Maryland UCLA Louisville Kentucky and NC State above Arizona State and Alabama.
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UPI
Arizona State
United Press International
Texas-El Paso
Sun Devils
Alabama
Arizona
UTEP
Miners
Indiana
Maryland
UCLA
Louisville
Kentucky
North Carolina State
N.C. State
Az. St
Florida Stops Kentucky as Gators Defense Dominates
Florida defeats Kentucky 66-58 as the Gators hold Kentucky scoreless for nine minutes in the second half and surge late with a 14-0 run. Gene Shy scores 20 for Florida while Kevin Grevey tops Kentucky with 20 points. Coach Lotz calls it his most satisfying win. Hall admits Kentucky was unprepared after the Alabama upset. Alabama beats Georgia 73-64 to stay atop the SEC.
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Florida
Kentucky
Gene Shy
Gator
Kevin Grevey
John Lotz
Lotz
Joe Hall
Alabama
Georgia
Charles Russell
Charles Cleveland
Tide
Dinner-Phoenix Pressbox Award at Townehouse
Sports slate lists events for Wednesday and Thursday including Women’s Tennis at Mesa CC and Scottsdale CC, and Central Division basketball playoffs with Arcadia against Coronado and Chaparral against McClintock. Boys and girls tennis matches follow at various campuses.
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Townehouse
Mesa CC
Scottsdale CC
Connors Talks Romance and Plans After Tennis Award
Jimmy Connors discusses his romance with Chris Evert and marriage hopes while attending the Martini & Rossi Gold Racquet Award ceremony. He hints at a high stakes match with John Newcombe possibly set for LaCosta or Las Vegas and notes recent prize money and future goals.
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Vickie Chesser
Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Jimmy Connors
Bench
Chris Evert
Chris
U.S
Martini & Rossi
Bill Riordan
Connors
Australia
John Newcombe
LaCosta
Calif
Las Vegas
Rod Laver
Newcombe
Newk
Houston
Baltimore
Local schools vie in Central Division basketball tournament
Three teams enter the eight team Central Division playoff with two state berths on the line. Round one Thursday at Westwood and Marcos de Niza. semifinals Friday. final Saturday at Marcos de Niza. Chandler Yuma Arcadia Coronado McClintock Mesa Chaparral Westwood MdN.
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Marcos de Niza
Mesa
Mdn
Chaparral
McClintock
Chandler
Yuma
Coronado
Arcadia
Mesa-Westwood
McClintock- Chaparral
Chandler-Yuma
Arcadia-Coronado
Wwl Chaparral
Saguaro
Tempe
Casa Grande
Kofa
Scottsdale
Court upholds AIA ban on 11 schools from playoffs
U.S. District Judge William Copple refused a restraining order, letting the Arizona Interscholastic Association keep the 11 high schools barred from state basketball playoffs for violating preseason rules and using junior varsity teams in tournaments. Schools named include St. Marys, Alhambra, Camelback, Phoenix Central, Maryvale, North Phoenix, Phoenix Union, South Mountain, Trevor Browne, Apollo and Brophy.
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UPI
Arizona Interscholastic Association
U.S. District Court
William Copple
Copple
AIA
St. Mary’s
Alhambra
Camelback
Phoenix Central
Maryvale
North Phoenix
Phoenix Union
South Mountain
Trevor Browne
Apollo
Brophy
ASU Looks to Avenge Loss to Cal State Fullerton
Arizona State returns to Packard Stadium for a rematch with Cal State Fullerton after a 7-6 defeat that snapped ASU's 10 game winning streak. Fullerton capitalized on five ASU errors and six unearned runs, while ASU out hit the Titans 13 to 9 with solos from Westlake Maddox and Allenson and strong two baggers from Peters.
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TEMPE
UPI
Arizona State
Cal State-Fullerton
Packard Stadium
Titans
Sun Devils
ASU
Cal State
Clay Westlake
Jerry Maddox
Gary Allenson
Classifieds Reminder Never Guess at Value
A note urging readers to rely on daily classified ads for fair values and accurate listings. It stresses checking prices and details directly in the classifieds rather than guessing.
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