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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1977

Page

8

Banks joins golf field at American Airlines Classic

Hall of Fame inductee Frank Banks headlines the 11th annual American Airlines Golf Classic at McCormick Ranch. The 54 hole event runs Friday to Sunday with a $10,000 first prize. Banks, paired with Joe Ferguson, headlines a field of nine NFL quarterbacks in a pro-am format to benefit the Boys' Club of Scottsdale.

Ernie Banks American Airlines McCormick Ranch’ Country Club Dick Butkus Chicago Bears

Greer earns Progress Player of the Week for Coronado Dons

Coronado Dons center Ben Greer 6-6 earned Progress Player of the Week after posting 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists against Marcos de Niza and 25 points with 14 rebounds against Mountain View. He shoots 50 percent, averaging 15.5 points and 9 rebounds, helping the Dons win twice. He will be honored Friday at Scottsdale Quarterback Club before a 7/30 home game against Scottsdale.

Jerry Ford Ben Greer Coronado Dons Greer Dons Marcos de Niza Mountain View Elmer Heap Coronado Scottsdale Herb Sherman

Jones brothers set for Phoenix events at Camelback Inn

The Jones boys will address the Phoenix Press Box Association Dinner at the Camelback Inn Wednesday night and compete in the American Airlines Golf Classic at McCormick Ranch Thursday to Sunday. Each carries a 12 handicap and tickets remain available for both occasions.

Jones Boys Phoenix Press Box Association Camelback Inn American Airlines McCormick Ranch

Biletnikoff Calls for Pro Bowl Reform

New York AP reports Fred Biletnikoff criticizes the Pro Bowl as too long and demanding. He urges player-selected teams and higher pay to make participation worthwhile, noting current purses discourage effort and risk. He predicts retirement after two more seasons.

New York Fred Biletnikoff Oakland Raiders Miami Biletnikoff Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Erie Florida State University Joé Namath Sport Magazine Vikings Jennifer

Firebird and Chaparral edge opponents in softball action

Chaparral beat Tempe 7-5 in eight innings to improve to 3-2 in league play as Linda Tillman tossed a three hit eight inning win aided by two strikeouts and key hits from Thom Woods and Schaefer. Coronado defeated McClintock 12-6 behind Patti Becker two runs and two hits.

Chaparral Tempe Coronado McClintock Firebirds Linda Tillman Chris Thom Wendy Woods Karen Schaefer Thom Dons Glenda Tackett

Stabler Named Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year

Ken Stabler, Oakland Raiders quarterback, wins the 1976 Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year award with 31 first place votes and 135 points. Joe Morgan finishes second, Chris Evert leads among women, and Mark Fidrych ranks fourth as Hickok voting highlights a wide open selection while Stabler’s team enjoyed a 13-1 season and Super Bowl XI victory.

New York Ken Stabler Oakland Raiders Stabler Raiders Minnesota Vikings Pasadena Calif Hickok Joe Morgan Cincinnati Reds Morgan Oakland New Engand Pittsburgh Chris Evert Judy Rankin Babe Didrikson Zaharias Ridhie Jean King Mark Fidrych Jimmy Connors O.J. Simpson Buffalo Bills

WHA standings feature no games scheduled this Wednesday

No WHA games on Wednesday as teams rest the schedule. Positive notes highlight ongoing private lessons and retriever track training sessions offering 개선 coaching options.

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