Arizona Sees Giant Step Toward NASL Franchise With Soccer Upturn
Arizona officials push for a Phoenix NASL franchise after the Los Angeles Aztecs meet the New York Cosmos at Sun Devil Stadium on April 4 to boost local interest. CODAC benefits from proceeds while Pele and George Best headline a high profile match, with ticket prices ranging from 4 to 8 dollars.
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Harris
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Pele
United States
George Best
Aztecs
Diamond
c/o
Park Central Plaza
Talks to open on grid front as NFL players seek renewal
In San Diego AP reports both Pete Rozelle and Dolphins defender Dick Anderson say negotiations with the Players Association could resume next week. Acknowledging progress, Anderson backs negotiating all issues including the Rozelle Rule on compensation for free agents.
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National Football League
Pete Rozelle
NFL
Dick Anderson
Miami Dolphins
Players Association
Anderson
Rozelle
Minneapolis
San Francisco
Players
Fred Willis
Houston
Jack Youngblood
Los Angeles
Hotel del Coronado
NFL Management Council
Jim Kensil
Chargers
New York
Jets
Kensil
Saguaro and Scottsdale lead in girls gymnastics meet results
Saguaro tops Casa Grande 92.70 to 83.00 in compulsory meet with Kathy Nemmers winning vault and all around. Amy Friend and Helen Connors strong in bars and beam. Scottsdale beats Coronado 94.1 to 63.25 with Marie Bauer tops on floor and all around, while Coronado's Lisa Emig and Kathy Carter post top marks in bars and beam.
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Saguaro
Casa Grande
Kathy Nemmers
Amy Friend
Helen Connors
Mary Beth Scheer
Lori Manguso
Scottsdale
Westwood
Susan Wellman
Jane Vogel
Mary Jane Cavalliere
Liz Young
Trish Solomon
Suzy Bailey
Karen Flowers
Patt Vassar
Mary Jane Cavaliere
Debbie Simmons
Mary Jane Cavailiere
Coronado
Mesa
Marie Baver
Chris Frisnman
Lisa Emig
Nancy Magoon
Kathy Carter
Bars
Marie Bauer
Kathy Paletta
Chris Frishman
Beam
SAR boxing champ pursues 1980 Olympic crown
Jimmy Harrison, 15, junior champion of Club SAR, aims for the 1980 Olympic boxing title after winning the 80 pound state crown in 1975 and the Arizona Junior Golden Gloves. A Coronado High freshman from 8601 E Thomas Rd, he trains six days weekly at Club SAR with strong support from his father, club president, and boxing family.
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Jimmy Harrison
Arizona
Coronado High School
Harrison
Jack
Naomi Harrison
Tom
E. Thomas Road
Jimmy
Civic Center Plaza
SAR
Young Harrison
Henry Scarpuzzi
Scottsdale
Gerard romps to 28 4 win over Dysart Demons
Gerard Redcoats crushed Dysart 28 to 4 after three close innings. Mike Baker led with a homer and two RBIs as the Redcoats pushed 12 runs in the fourth and 11 in the fifth, aided by 12 hits, 20 walks and seven Buckeye errors.
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Jerry Stone
Redcoats
Buckeye
Mike Baker
Redcoat
Frank Pina
Donn Koch
ASU unveils new track stadium hosting USC and BYU
Arizona State University showcases its Joe Selleh Track facility in Tempe by hosting USC and BYU in a triangular meet. USC and BYU join ASU as top teams from last year’s NCAA championships with key events including the 440 relay and notable matchups in sprint and field events. The meet marks ASU’s first chance to beat USC in 17 years.
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ASU
Trojans
Herman Frazier
USC
Jen Randle
BYU
Keith Gardenkrans
Richard Goorge
Bengt Gustafsson
Sun Devils
Strong field set for 12th Phoenix Invitational at Phoenix College
The 12th annual Phoenix Invitational brings 750 plus competitors from Arizona to Texas to Phoenix College for two days of women’s track. Notable entrants include Renee Bowen Jones, Rosalind Bryant, Pam Green, Yolanda Rich, Wendy Knudsen, and Lynn Bjorkland, with events spanning 14-15 age group to open division.
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Phoenix College
Arizona
California
New Mexico
Colorado
Texas
Renee Bowen Jones
Arizona State
Rosalind Bryant
Los Angeles
Pam Green
Colorado Flyers
Yolanda Rich
Wendy Knudsen
Lynn Bjorkland
U.S
Scottsdale
Met
Monica Zepeda
Stacy Hartsfield
Krista Holmes
Heidi Dovberstein
Julie Cart
Lori Anderson
Cherokee cagers finish fourth in state Junior Prep tourney
Cherokee Elementary School’s 1976 Scottsdale champion finished fourth in the State Junior Prep Tournament. Don Wahl averaged 17 rebounds and 16 points, earning All-State honors, as Wahl and teammate Leon Tompkins were invited to join Lassen for the Junior Prep Nationals in Phoenix in April.
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Scottsdale
Basketball Congress International
Madison
Lassen Junior High
South Phoenix
Lassen
Tucson
Don Wahl
Wahl
Leon Tompkins
Phoenix
Saguaro Dominates Casa Grande In Boys Tennis
Saguaro won all matches against Casa Grande 9-0. Singles victors were Hing 6-0 6-0 Hessler 6-1 6-0 Foulk 6-1 6-1 Ben Ora 6-3 6-2 Zuber 6-0 6-0 Noethen 3-6 7-5 6-4. Doubles results: Wohl–Hessler 6-1 Fox–Johnson 8-3 Corhy–Rothy 8-4. Saguaro improves to 11-0.
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Casa Grande
Greg Hing
Ross Hessler
John Foulk
Dan Ben-Ora
Paul Zuber
Mark Noethen
Richard Wohl
Lance Fox
Ross Johnson
Scott Corhy
Ron Rothy
Ice delays Narragansett Park track reopening
Narragansett Park in Pawtucket Rhode Island remains closed as workers remove ice from the track to reduce danger to jockeys. A track spokesman said conditions prompted the shutdown and safety concerns continue.
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R.I
Narragansett Park
Bowie's Bowie Phoebe Park Greyhound Night Picks
Veteran handicapper lists tonight's six race program at Bowie Phoe including favorites like Lollyann and Mist Midnight and multiple racing options. Best Bet on race 6 features Lollyann with top contenders Cascade Jane and 1R's Streaker in a crowded field.
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Tassey
Charley
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Raven
Vic
Pedro
Angel
Miss Midnight
Lavish
Ghosttown
Calkern
Mc’s Flame
Brent Floyd
Miss Boo Boo
Mendy’s Love
Nittle
Lollyann
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