Writer exits Scottsdale Progress amid bold sports critiques
A columnist reflects on leaving the Scottsdale Progress after a controversial defense of sports journalism. He recalls defending fair play, challenging a booster club over a coach’s firing, and advocating tough scrutiny of youth soccer while aiming to boost U S sports coverage in Scottsdale.
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Thursday's Results From Notable NBA Scores
San Diego defeated Boston 115 91 Seattle routed Detroit 130 97 Portland whipped Baltimore 136 118 Only games scheduled listed with results and no further details.
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Scottsdale Youth Soccer League Aims Regional Expansion
Arizona league based at Eldorado Park plans an experimental double schedule among four member teams with hopes for a state wide tournament next season. Fortuna, a top local side that has won the state Challenge Cup five times, faces Scottsdale in an upcoming match at Coronado Park.
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Sabercats remain undefeated in tennis rout of Casa Grande
Saguaro Sabercats push to an eighth straight win defeating Casa Grande 7 to 0 in varsity play while junior varsity won 4 to 2. Gregg Eyring and Todd Grange led with decisive singles victories and Eyring Grange added a doubles win.
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Ex-Giant Mason Shines As Padres Top Cubs In Spring
Don Mason starred for the Padres with a base stolen two hits two walks two runs and an RBI as San Diego piled up 17 hits in an 11 to 7 Cactus League win over the Chicago Cubs at Scottsdale Stadium. The Cubs face pitching concerns ahead of the regular season.
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Ack Ack Heads Santa Anita Handicap Field At Santa Anita
Ack Ack leads an 11 horse field for the 1 1/4 mile Santa Anita Handicap with Cougar II also in the mix. The race offers 1 45 000 in purse money and honors rivals including Figonero Hanalei Bay War Heim and The Field, with jockeys Bill Shoemaker and Laffit Pincay Jr. driving contingents.
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Saguaro Relays to Highlight Arizona Prep Swim Meet
The first Arizona prep swimming invitational, the Saguaro Relays, draws 22 high schools and 300 plus top swimmers to Eldorado Pool. Central division teams J Chandler and Phoenix, plus six Tucson schools, compete in seven relays and one diving event with Saguaro, Washington, Brophy, Camelback, Central, West among strong contenders. The meet, run as heats against the clock with no finale, features 500 meter freestyle relay as centerpiece and scoring help from Scottsdale Swim Team.
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Larrey Riddle
Dennis Dixon
Pete Rich
Scottsdale’ High
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Catfish sweep Tempe high swim meet with one runner-up
Saguaro Sabercats defeated Tempe High 6 29 winning all but one event. Team members Bill MacDonald Larry Riddle Dennis Dixon Pete Rich led medley and freestyle relays. Cahoon and Lyman claimed multiple freestyle wins while Boyle took the 200 IM and 400 free for Saguaro. Rich finished runner-up in 50 free and diver Rich Rectors won the diving event. Larry Riddle won breaststroke with Dexter Cobb third.
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Arizona AAU State Freestyle Wrestling Championship Heads to Coronado
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation hosts the 18th annual Arizona AAU State Freestyle Wrestling Championship at Coronado High School with directors Jim Shrum and Bob Cavalliere. Event sanctioned by Arizona AAU and United States Wrestling Federation, open to registered amateurs, 3:30 p.m. registration, weight classes from 105.5 to heavyweight, awards for top placers and team champion, plus a pre-event clinic at 6:30 p.m.
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