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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1971
Page
4
Chicago advances to the Stanley Cup final for the eighth time by beating New York 4 2 to clinch the series at 4 3. Montreal reaches the final for the 21st time after downing Minnesota in the semifinals.
The Chicago Cubs lost 3-2 to the New York Mets after a disputed ninth inning call by umpire Mel Steiner nullified a potential go ahead by Ken Holtzman. Ron Santo, Tommie Agee and Jerry Grote produced the decisive runs as New York stretched its late innings edge. The Phillies beat the Cardinals 3-2 in the other NL game. No American League games were scheduled.
Oakland manager Dick Williams announced a genuine offer to Cleveland for Sam McDowell. He listed 12 players for the Indians to choose five of six, including three starters and two outfielders, with seven A's on the list and five minor leaguers. Cleveland has not responded, while Vida Blue remains the prominent target cited by Dark. McDowell dismissed trade rumors as newspaper chatter, suggesting he may finish with Cleveland.
Joe Frazier, though billed as a world heavyweight champion, appears as a light attraction at Winterland. A weekend appearance drew about 100 customers, many on free tickets. the UPI report notes the sparse turnout.
Utah Stars reserve George Stone sparked a comeback in the opening ABA playoff game, scoring 22 points with Ron Boone as both reserves totaled 37 in the first half. Kentucky's Dan Issel led with 36 as Utah set a playoff scoring record with 48 points in a quarter. The Stars, led by Beaty 26 and Stone 26, won 136 to 117 at Salt Palace Colo iseum.
Tour reveals first nine holes due in August and back nine by December or January, with 65 acres of lakes. Ed Connor, builder of California courses, leads layout aimed at challenging Valley golfers and expanding to 36 holes.
Seattle announces the signing of Jeff Smith a 6-8 center from New Mexico State on Monday.
In a high scoring night, Tacoma exploded for 13 runs in the eighth to defeat Phoenix 14-1, with Jimmy Hibbs and Brock Davis each collecting two hits and Hibbs lifting his average to .641 after 28 at bats. Jim Decker earned the win.
Jerry Brenner, coronado high school graduate and 1969 national college champion with ASU, joins the Sports Clubs of America. The undefeated team will compete in the Palm Springs Invitational Softball Tournament this weekend and then begin Scottsdale City League play.
Jesse Owens will speak at the opening of the National Junior College track finals at Mesa Community College. Tere Owens will host opening ceremonies with a torch runner, flags, athlete introductions, and fireworks. The meet runs May 20 to 22 with about 600 athletes from 48 states, qualifying May 20, semifinals May 21, finals May 22.
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