Plunkett Tops Draft as Allen Rebuilds Redskins
NFL draft moves into day two with quarterback Plunkett chosen first by the Boston Patriots amid a flurry of trades. George Allen, now Redskins coach, reshapes the roster by acquiring veteran linebackers and several draft picks, aiming for a swift winner’s push.
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Los Angeles
Plunkett
Joe Namath
John Mazur
Titans and Buffaloes clash in 8 PM league tilt
The Arcadia Titans host Tempe Buffaloes in a key league game at 8 p.m. Titans enter undefeated status as Tempe sits seventh in the state rankings. Scattered city games feature Saguaro against Casa Grande Cougars Scottsdale at Chandler and Coronado visiting McClintock.
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Knicksnail Hawks Upset and Close Games Highlight Night
In two close boys' club league games the Hawks upset the Knicks 33 28 with Mike McLoughlin 13 and Mark Davis 11 leading the winners while Steve Bender Bruce Kinghorn and George Ball each scored nine for the Knicks. Eric Anderson led the undefeated Lakers to a 22 20 cliffhanger with 12 points, David Hook adding seven as the 76ers struggled with foul trouble and Dale Gorem fouling out. Brad Ipsen and Frank Kaim added five and four points respectively.
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Mike McLoughlin
Mark Davis
Eric Anderson
Lakers
David ‘Hook
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Dale Gorem
Brad Ipsen
Frank’Kaim
Roadrunners Return to Action in Key Gulls Clash
The Phoenix Roadrunners host the San Diego Gulls in a crucial Western Hockey League contest at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Faceoff is 8 o clock as Phoenix, one point behind San Diego for second, seeks a win to tie or move ahead. Coach Aut Erickson calls it a must win with only two games in the next two weeks.
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Saguaro Sabercats Clinch City Title In Arcadia Thriller
The Saguaro Sabercats wrestling team edged Arcadia 24-17 in a see-saw showdown to secure the city championship. Bob Kass drilled Jeff Dugan at 144 pounds, and Cory Patton and Andy Frola won key bouts as Saguaro built or sustained a late lead. John Perryman, Shawn Dugan, and Richard Rhodes contributed wins for Saguaro, while Arcadia fought back with Marty Roberts at 114 and Pete Coffen at 127 before Saguaro sealed it with Ri¢ Dilella pinning Dave Heckaman at 167. The Sabercats junior squad also defeated the Titans juniors 39-9.
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Plunkett Draft Hailed as Patriots Next Star
New York UPI reports the Boston Patriots made Jim Plunkett the top pick in the college football draft. The Stanford quarterback is touted as the next Joe Namath though he admits fears about pro success and the challenge of staying recognized among standout college players.
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Joe Namath
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Mirid
Sun Devils rally past BYU on Contreras winner
Arizona State defeats Brigham Young 87 to 86 to take a one game lead in the Western Athletic Conference. Mike Contreras scored the final basket after BYU failed late free throws as Paul Stovall set up the late dramatics.
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Diplomatic Agent Wins San Vicente Stakes for Mrs Longden
Diplomatic Agent owned and trained by Mrs. Johnny Longden and ridden by Laffit Pincay Jr. edged Steal a Dance to give Longden a Santa Anita stakes victory and set a 1 1/16 mile record. Diplomatic Agent paid 5.60 4.00 2.40 with Steal a Dance at 6.80 3.40. Crimson Clew and Tower East deadheat for show.
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WHL Standings and Friday Schedule From United Press International
WHL standings show Portland leading with 97 wins and 11 losses, 59 points, 165 goals for and 126 against. San Diego 19 6 48 156 154, Phoenix 20 21 7 47 165 172, Denver 20 40 154 155, Seattle 17 175 39 126 130, Salt Lake 15 27 3 33 139 168. Friday's schedule includes Salt Lake at Denver and San Diego at Phoenix and Portland at Seattle.
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Counts leads Suns past Lakers in key showdown
Seven-foot Mel Counts rose from Chamberlain’s shadow to score 29 and lead the Phoenix Suns to an 118 112 win over Los Angeles. Clem Haskins and Dick Van Arsdale added 21 and 19 respectively as Phoenix broke away after a close first half.
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