Nationals Scottsdale Opens AHRA Winter Nationals Qualifiers
The first stage of AHRA Winter Nationals qualifying at Beeline Dragway near Scottsdale drew no on track runs as cars undergo six hours of tech checks. Top drivers including Garlits Prudhomme Jenkins and Muldowney prepare for a 14th annual event with 700 entries and a 14,000 crowd expected for Sunday finals.
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Walker Faces Six-Game Slide At SCC In Senior Year
Scottsdale Community College forward Danny Walker laments a six game losing streak as he seeks a turnaround against Mesa CC. Coach Art Becker praises the freshman's rebounding and leadership while Walker cites shot selection and the need for better second halves to spark the team.
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Chiefs name Wiggin as new head coach
Kansas City owner Lamar Hunt named Paul Wiggin 40 as the Chiefs new head coach replacing Hank Stram after a 5 9 season. Wiggin had been San Francisco defensive coordinator since 1968 and was the sole remaining aide from Dick Nolan’s staff.
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Titans at Chaparral Set For Key A League Showdown
Arcadia travels to league leading Chaparral at 8 p.m. as the 3-1 Titans chase a share of the A League lead against a 12-2 Firebirds squad riding a six game win streak. Chaparral features four double figure scorers led by Mark Stevens while Arcadia boasts outside shooting and strong boards from Tom Forbes.
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Sports Slate Tonight and Friday Schedule
Tonight wresting Chandler at Arcadia at 7 p.m Scottsdale at Chaparral 7 p.m Westwood at Coronado 7 p.m Sunnyslope at Paradise Valley 8 p.m Saguaro at Casa Grande 7 p.m Friday basketball Scottsdale CC at Mesa CC 7 30 p.m Arcadia at Chaparral 8 p.m Marcos de Niza at Coronado 8 p.m Scotts dale at Saguaro 8 p.m Paradise Valley at Sunnyslope 8 p.m Coolidge at Gerard 8 p.m
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Miller challenges Nicklaus at Bing Crosby Pro Am
Johnny Miller, rising star on the PGA Tour, defends his Bing Crosby National Pro Am title in Pebble Beach as he seeks a repeat after winning the Phoenix and Tucson Opens this season. Jack Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, and Trevino are noted rivals in this era of pro golf competition.
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Rebound leaders duel in Western Athletic bout and golf stars loom
The Western Athletic Conference shows Bill Hagins of New Mexico and Al Fleming of Arizona tied for 12.5 rebounds per game while Fleming leads season rebounding at 12.8. Ticky Burden of Utah heads the scorers with 30.3 in three league games and 29.8 overall. Bob Elliott of Arizona sits second in the WAC at 26.8. In golf, Nicklaus on course at Pebble Beach with Miller, Crosby field features many top money winners, warm forecast, and record crowds expected.
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Lorbeer Sparks Sabercats Amid Rough Season
Scottsdale's Saguaro Sabercats, 2-9 in league play, rely on senior guard Jack Lorbeer who averages 19 points and leads the team in scoring and assists. Lorbeer credits team effort and pace to stay competitive as playoff chances hinge on wins over Arcadia.
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SHS girls edge Dons in softball thriller
Scottsdale High School beat Coronado 9-7 to move to 5-1 on the season as Linda Wilmoth powered a three run homer in a five run sixth inning. Katie Wharton Suzie Gaw and Lisa Clinchy contributed multiple hits while Lynn Doggett earned the win on the mound. Coronado falling to 4-3.. Scottsdale hosts Paradise Valley next Wednesday and Coronado hosts Arcadia.
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