McCormick Ranch Golf Course reshapes desert in Arizona
An open letter praises McCormick Ranch Golf Course in northeast Scottsdale for transforming desert space into a demanding and beautiful layout. The writer contrasts roughs, traps, and water features with classic courses, noting dramatic drainage, water use, and challenging greens.
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Desmond Muirhead
Arizona Desert
Amt
Arizona
Venice
Mississippi River
Balboa
Lloyd Crtdges
Arnold
Muirhead
Northeast
Attsdale
Andy Warhol
Saguaro Lake
McCormick Ranch
Pebble Beach
Doral
Firestone
Court expected ruling in Scott ABA to NBA dispute
A U.S. District Court hearing before Judge Carl Muecke considered an injunction request by the Virginia Squires to stop Charlie Scott from playing for the Phoenix Suns after his jump from the ABA. The petition sought temporary relief for irreparable damage, but was dismissed for lack of prep time. Scott had appeared in three Suns games.
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Phoenix, Ariz
UPI
Charlie Scott
American Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
Virginia Squires
ABA
Phoenix Suns
NBA
U.S. District Court
Carl Muecke
Squires
Scott
Suns
Muecke
Virginia
Phoenix
A's rally Cubs behind Dwain Anderson in Mesa
Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 74 at Rendezvous Park in Mesa led by rookieDwain Anderson who doubled three times and scored twice. Diego Segui earned the win while Joe Decker took the loss as Frankie Fernandez hit a grand slam for Chicago.
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Oakland Athletics
Dwain Anderson
Leo Durocher
Chicago Cubs
Rendezvous Park
Mesa
Anderson
Iowa
Dick Williams
Crew
Diego Segui
Joe Decker
Cubs
Frankie Fernandez
Chicago
Billy North
Hal Breeden
Gene Hiser
A’s
Joe Rudi
Milwaukee Brewers
Tempe
Scottsdale
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Cardinals
Steve Carlton
Angels face deal with Howard in uncertain contract stand
In spring news, Frank Howard negotiates his one year contract with the Texas Rangers at 120000. Phillies top Royals 1 0 as Luzinski and Ryan drive a two out rally. Astros beat Braves 10 5 and Dodgers edge Mets 4 3 behind solid outings. Red Sox rally past White Sox 3 2 with Cooper tripling. Expos top Rangers 6 2 as Fairly homers. Rangers and Expos vote to strike if pension fund not bolstered.
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Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Wise
Joe Coleman
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Rich McKinney
Coleman
Mickey
California Angels
Frank Howard
Texas Rangers
Greg Luzinski
Mike Ryan
Phillies
Kansas City Royals
Billy Champion
Rick Rusari
Mike Fremuth
Bob Watson
Houston Astros
Atlanta Braves
Don Sutton
Los Angeles
Tom Seaver
New York
Dodgers
Mets
Cecil Cooper
Lee Richard
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Ron Fairly
Montreal Expos
Rangers
Expos
Players Pension Fund
Tall teams grab big NIT victories
Jacksonville and Maryland advanced to the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden in a pair of tight quarterfinals. Jacksonville beat Lafayette 87 76 and Maryland defeated Syracuse 71 65 as officiating influenced both games.
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New York
UPI
Jacksonville
Maryland
Madison Square Garden
Lafayette
Syracuse
Princeton
Niagara
Oral Roberts
St. John's N.Y
Leopards
Tom Davis
Tom Wasdin
Wasdin
Orangemen
Greg Kohls
Roy Danforth
Danforth
Steve Honzo
Bob Bodell
Bodell
Tom McMillen
McDowell Aims To Prove He Can Win With Giants
San Francisco pitcher Sudden Sam McDowell says his only goal is to win for the Giants. He defends his frank, sometimes brash style and discusses the Perry trade, Candlestick Park advantages for lefties, and his confidence in a successful season despite a rocky 1971.
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Joe Sargis
UPI
Phoenix
Sam McDowell
San Francisco Giants
McDowell
Himn
Rube Marquard
Rube Waddell
Sam
Giants
San Francisco
Gaylord Perry
Indians
Perry
Cleveland
Candlestick Park
Reid Named Fiesta Bowl Executive Director
John Reid, public relations director for the Houston Rockets, was chosen from 30 candidates to lead the Fiesta Bowl as executive director. He will assume the role April 17, after a Houston tenure since 1971 and earlier work as Sports Information Director at the University of Washington.
Devils take opener in Riverside tournament
Arizona State defeated Santa Clara 5-2 in the Riverside National College Baseball Tournament opener. Craig Swan pitched a six inning win, while Rick Troedson took the loss for Santa Clara after seven frames. ASU improved to 8-1-1 and was set to face South Carolina at noon.
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Riverside
Calif
UPI
Arizona State
Santa Clara
Sun Devils
Clint Myers
Ken Reed
Rick Valley
Gary Atwell
John Sain
Craig Swan
ASU
Swan
Rick Troedson
Sun Devil
Troedson
South Carolina
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Bob Snider
C. Scott
Trip Cubs
Stanley
Tigers
Bill Mazeroski
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Chris Speier
Lotte Orions
Tokyo
Dave Campbell
Derrell Thomas
San Diego Padres
Ray Fosse
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Progress Sports
Jerry Ford
Reid
Devils
Circulation ‘Dept
Kodak
Sunbeam
Herb
Indian School Road
Granite Reef
Indian School RD
Monthey
Bodalk
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