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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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