Burros Across Desert Scenes Stir Arizona Tales
A Phoenix attorney and ranch water pipe story sparks urban legends of wild burros in Arizona deserts. The piece weaves burro water thefts, desert habitats, and local lore from Wikiup to the Grand Canyon, noting burros as water rivals to bighorn sheep and inspiring literary characters.
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Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Lake Powell
Phoenix
Wikiup
Ariz
Everett Mercer
Division
Boulder Dam
Desert
Jimmy Owens
Ground Canyon
Brighty
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Angel
Margarite-Henry
Ernie
Jimmy
Hades Church
Arizona
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Esaid
S. J. Eson
P.O
Scottsdale
Connors to MC 22nd Arizona Sports Award Dinner
Chuck Connors will host the 22nd Arizona Sports Award Dinner in Phoenix next Tuesday at the Del Webb TowneHouse. The event honors outstanding coaches and athletes of 1970 with tickets at 15 dollars, available at several local outlets or by phone. Notables already listed include Yogi Berra Jackie Robinson Connie Hawkins and Cotton Fitzsimmons.
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del Webb
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Phoenix
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Phoenix Press: Box Association
DeWayne Smith
Connors
Walks tough Utah Arizonas State faces fouls and losses
Ned Walk faces a tough season as eight players remain due to departures. He changes lineups when fouls mount and relies on double figure scorers led by Paul Stovall with 18.8 points per game. Devils meet BYU and Utah as WAC play resumes with strong shooting and rebounding.
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College cage scores from United Press International
Mississippi State edged Georgia in overtime 67 66 while Dayton defeated St Louis 81 74 Massachussetts 73 Adelphi 69 Houston beat Centenary 69 Memphis State 84 Lyla 68 Kansas State 78 Oklahoma 70 Utah State 82 10 74 Oregon State 78 Washington State 73 West Virginia 85 LSU 80 Tennessee 70 Florida 106 Mississippi 86 Kentucky 86 Alabama 73 DePaul 72 West Kentucky 117 Tennessee Tech 80 Pan American 74 Grambling 97 Texas Southern 87 Abilene Christian 87 Texas Arlington 79 Boise State 148 Providence 96 A Tech 103 LSU 94 Washington 82 Oregon 75 Montana 79.
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Cubs Sign Four Players to 1971 Contracts Expand Roster
Chicago Cubs announce four more signings to 1971 deals as part of a first-year player buildup reaching 15 of 36 on the major league roster. Pitchers Roberto Rodriguez and Earl Stephenson along with outfielders Brock Davis and Adrian Garrett join the roster after minor league action. Davis led the Tacoma farm club with a 332 average and was called up Sept 3, appearing in six games. Stephenson previously spent a year with the San Antonio farm team posting a 3-3 record and two saves in relief.
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Earl Stephenson
Brock Davis
Adrian Garrett
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Samuels Receives Y Moss Award For Judo Work
Scottsdale Police officer Dale Samuels named one of five YMCA leaders to receive the Francis Moss award for developing judo at the Scottsdale YMCA. He runs youth classes, oversees all Judo groups, organized meets and funded a national meet trip. Moss noted his fundraising and return of salary to support the program.
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Wyoming taps Baker as offensive line coach
University of Arizona hires Bill Baker, 44, to take over as offensive line coach with kicking duties. Baker, a nine year Cowboy veteran, holds a master's in physical education and coached Wyoming’s freshman team 1962 to 1966 before joining the varsity staff in 1966.
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UPI
University of Wyoming
Bill Baker
Arigoma
Arizona
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Baker
Wyoming
Cowboys
Saguaro Faces Tough Duel With Tempe Buffaloes Tonight
In Scottsdale tonight two Tempe high schools visit as Saguaro meets Tempe Buffaloes in a tough annual clash. Saber Cats, after an 0-2 start, trek to face the Bulls in a 7 p.m. away game. Scottsdale High hosts McClintock Chargers at 7 p.m. Chargers ranked seventh in the state after a win over Westwood.
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McClintock Chargers
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Ground Sharp Heads Wednesday Field at Arizona Downs
Ground Sharp leads a nine horse sprint field in the 514 furlong feature on Turf Paradise’s Arizona Downs card. The program includes 12 races with an added Arabian event and 17 nominees for the $12,000 Arizona Downs Handicap run at a mile and sixteenth on Sunday.
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UPI
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Arizona Downs
Turf Paradise
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Bella Dodra
Suns coach says Connie Hawkins expendable but valuable
Phoenix coach Cotton Fitzsimmons says Connie Hawkins can be left out for better defense though Hawkins’ scoring and presence remain valuable after his injury and upcoming return against Buffalo. He notes Hawkins has not improved much since the season start but acknowledges his scoring power.
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Connie Hawkins
Phoenix Suns
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Arizona BYU basketball game rescheduled after protest incident
The University of Arizona announced that Saturdays game against Brigham Young University will be played in the afternoon to avoid repeat difficulties. Athletic Department spokesmen cited last year’s issues when protestors clashed with demonstrators trying to storm Bear Down Gym during a racial discrimination protest at the Mormon Church associated BYU.
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