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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1977
Page
8
In Plains Georgia the Phoenix Racquets defeated the Soviets 30-23 to claim the inaugural Peanut Classic title. Chris Evert lost again in World Team Tennis singles, dropping 7-5 to 18 year old Natasha Chmyreva.
In Tucson Len Barker threw a two hit shutout to end the Phoenix Giants four game winning streak in a 8-0 loss to the Tucson Toros. Ed Plank aims to spark another Giants streak against the Toros tonight.
Wally Dallenbach edged teammate Gordon Johncock with six laps left to win the Trenton 200 for Indianapolis cars, earning $100,000 in prize money.
Gene Littler, 46, ends a two year victory drought with a three stroke win at the Houston Open. He led by four to seven strokes most of the day at Woodlands Country Club, finishing 12 under par with 276. Chi Chi Rodriguez settles for second, Wadkins close behind in third.
Defending champion Jimmy Connors outlasted Raul Ramirez of Mexico 6-4 5-7 6-2 to capture the $250,000 Alan King-Ceasors Palace Tennis Classic title in Las Vegas.
Gerard Redcoats needed a weekend sweep to reach the post season but lost to Lake Havasu 6-4 after six runs in the bottom of the sixth. Gerard had earlier defeated Gilbert 5-4 to briefly keep hopes alive as Arcadia Scottsdale and Coronado chase spots. Saguaro already eliminated. Paul Sieczkowski homered and tripled, while Chris Peterson drove in four runs in the two games.
Numerous bowling matches and scores from Frontier Lanes and other leagues. Notable figures include Mike Landrith 239 Dale Norman 258 223. Don Harris 210 Al Friedgruber 219 Frank Nolen 205. John Blassias 231. Barbie Pearl 189 Dick Pearl 220 plus many 200s across teams such as Better Halves TGIF Tri City Wisconsin and Students League with multiple series tallies.
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