Foreman topples Norton in five rounds in Caracas
George Foreman defeated Ken Norton in a five minute second round knockout at the Poliedro stadium Caracas to defend his heavyweight title. Foreman, hobbling with a right knee injury, said he needed rest before a planned September title defense against Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa. Norton, 28, fought bravely but was knocked down twice in the second round and finished after the referee stopped the bout. Ali predicted he would reclaim the title.
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Ali predicts title regain in Kinshasa bout with Foreman
Muhammad Ali forecast regaining the world heavyweight title in Kinshasa Zaire this September when he meets George Foreman. He said Foreman was meant for him after Foreman defeated Ken Norton by technical knockout, while Norton predicted a Foreman victory if the two met again. Foreman vowed quick results and noted most of his fights end in early rounds, while Norton and Ali exchanged mutual confidence about the showdown.
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Saguaro High Schools Sweep Mesa In Tennis Matches
Saguaro boys blanked Mesa 9-0 and girls beat Mesa 7-2 Tuesday. Sabercat boys led by Fennell 6-3 6-0 and Hing 6-2 6-1 with Zuber Hessler 6-0 6-1. doubles 8-1 8-4 and 8-6. Girls leaders Hing Kessler 6-0 6-0 and Hamilton 6-1 6-1. Hunter 6-1 6-4. doubles 8-4 and 6-6. Boys 8-1 1 loss season 8-1. girls 7-2 overall.
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Mesa
Paul Fennell
Greg Hing
Doug Zuber
Ross Hessler
Dan Ben- Ora
Richard Wohl
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Hessler
Craig Marshall
Ross Johnson
Mark Noethan
Jay Stuart
Dari Hing
Jashing
Leslie Hamilton
Colette Kessler
Kathy Hunter
Hing
Kessler
Hamilton
Becky Sydnor
Hunter
Cindy Chadwick
Sports Slate Thursday Highlights Local Baseball And Tennis
Baseball games include Glendale at Paradise Valley and Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago Cubs at Scottsdale Stadium. Arcadia, Tempe, Coronado, McClintock, Saguaro, Chandler and Scottsdale venues host 4 p.m. starts with multiple girls and boys tennis matches and gymnastics events in the evening.
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Best Bet Jack Speed Demon in 8th Race at Phoenix
Scottsdale Daily Progress lists Perry Mutuel Selections for Phoenix Greyhound Park. Best bet is Jack Speed Demon in the 8th race with post position 1. Other entries include Oshkosh Pop, L.Li's Zebco, and Buffalo Soldier among multiple shuffles and odds noted by veteran track handicapper.
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SCC Golf Team Captures First Conference Victory
Scottsdale Community College’s golf team claimed its first conference win of the year at Scottsdale Country Club scoring 52 2 over Central Arizona. Marty Caldwell led with 75 and other SCC scorers included Mike Stewart 79 George Meckert 79 Gene Golonka 80 Lou Derié 80 and Jim Cain 87. SCC meets Grand Canyon College Thursday.
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Lou Derié
Jim Cain
Grand Canyon College
Florence Leads Ping Classic After 65 Opening Round
Florence shot a seven under par 65 at Ahwatukee Golf Course to take a two stroke lead at the Ping Golf Classic with $54,000 prize. AUPI report notes Florence's Tuesday opening round gave him the early edge.
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Wooden blames self for Bruins NCAA title loss
UCLA coach John Wooden says he grew complacent this season after the Bruins failed to win a eighth straight NCAA title in Greensboro. He concedes personal discipline slips and admits the team was not the same despite near-misses, while declining to fault players.
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John Wooden
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Bill Walton
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Golf stance tips for sidehill lies from 1973 NATL News
The article explains adjustments for sidehill lies with the ball above the feet. It notes grip should be shortened and choke up slightly. It advises aiming slightly right to counter a leftward pull and to swing the same as on level ground.
Scottsdale girls edge Mesa CC tennis despite injuries
SCC gal netters beat Mesa Scottsdale Community College 5-4 while missing their No. 1 and No. 5 players Brenda Vemich moved to No. 1 and won 6-8 6-2 over Melba Moeck Sally Murphy won 6-1 6-2 Donna Hyman won 6-2 0-6 6-3 Maria Montemorra and Lori Rutilich lost to their Mesa opponents in singles. Doubles Vemich Murphy defeated Jones Wells 8-4 Hyman Senseman Montemorra Rutilia 8-4 to Massey Fulton. Local girls host Palomar College today.
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Vemich
Melba Moeck
Sally Murphy
Scottsdale
Donna Hyman
Billie Miller
Maria Montemorra
Mesa
Marty
Murphy
Melody Jones
Wells
Hyman
Connie
Senseman
Moeck
Miller
Montemorra
Rutilia
Massey
Fulton
Walton may go first in NBA draft flip
UCLA center Bill Walton stands as the prize in a Beverly Hills Hotel flip to decide which team gains first choice in the NBA college draft between the Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers. NBA commissioner Walter Kennedy will preside as the board weighs adding a new franchise.
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Beverly Hills
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David Thompson
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Kennedy
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Suns Face Sonics in Final Road Challenge
Seattle hosts Phoenix in the season closer as the Suns aim to end a tough road campaign. Corky Calhoun undergoes knee surgery for torn cartilage, sidelining him for six weeks while doctors call the operation a complete success.
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Corky Calhoun
Calhoun
James’ Nichols
Paul Steingard
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