Saguaro Romps to Second Straight Undefeated Swimming Season
Saguaro’s boys swim team, coached by Gerry Gamntner, swept Mesa 74-21 and whitewashed Casa Grande Cougars 84-11 to extend their win streak to 20 straight. Key wins came from Don Lyman in the 200 free and Pete Rich in the 60 free, with strong showings across relays and multiple events as the Saberfish advance to divisional play at Eldorado Park.
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Cats
Washington Swim
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Bill McDonald
Larrey Riddle
Ken Miller
Brad
Les McDonald
Brother Mike
Pete Rich
Rich Rector
Don Gleason
Dixon
Dave Tutt
Riddle
Dexter Cobb
Eldorado Park
Suns face tough choice over John Roche contract
Phoenix Suns GM Jerry Colangelo refused to guarantee a five year deal for John Roche of South Carolina noting Roche seeks a large guaranteed salary and secure roster spot. Colangelo also said the Suns voted against a merger approval and cited concerns over realignment scheduling and revenue sharing among many ABA teams.
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John Roche
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Jerry Colangelo
Roche
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Wilt
New York
Richard Bloch
Donald Pitt
ABA
Coody Leads Nelson Classic With Hot Putted Round
Masters champion Charles Coody fired a four under par 66 at Preston Trail to lead the Byron Nelson Classic by two strokes at halfway. Lee Trevino sits three back, with Nicklaus and Palmer also in contention. Coody attributed his recent success to his putting as he eyes the Ryder Cup and possibly the U S Open.
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UPI
Charles Coody
Augusta
Coody
Preston Trail Golf Club
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Howie Johnson
Bob Stone
Ed Sneed
Jerry McGee
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold’ Palmer
Nicklas
Palmer
NBA ABA merger path outlined amid congressional hopes
The NBA and ABA seek a rapid rapprochement with plans for inter league exhibitions before 1971 72 and a potential single entity by 1973 74 pending congressional approval for consolidation and antitrust immunity. Kennedy notes draft and player issues require legislative action.
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Walter Kennedy
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Board of Governors
ABA
Board of
Arcadia Falls 7-0 as Mesa Stowers Dominates In Baseball
Arcadia lost 7-0 at Mesa with Ed Stowers striking out 11 while holding the Titans to three baserunners. Millsop took the loss as Mesa’s defense produced six Titan errors. Stowers and Mike Stowers powered a fifth inning surge to seal the Rabbits’ series sweep and second place in the A league standings.
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Titan
Bob Snider
Arcadia High
Mesa
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Bunnies
Chandler
Saguaro
Westwood
Stowers
Jon Black
Black
Scott” Lyftogt
Lyftogt
Walt Holland
Millsop
Fig
Rabbits
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Moffitt shines as Phoenix tops Tacoma in Pacific Coast League
Rookie Randy Moffitt pitched a six hitter and drove in two runs to lift Phoenix to a 3 2 victory over Tacoma. He improved to 2-0, enabling Phoenix to gain a 3 2 series edge over the Cubs. Ed Goodson tripled and Mike Sadek walked and stole second before Moffitt’s two RBI single. Adrian Garrett’s 430-foot homer for Tacoma accounted for the lone Cubs score.
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Mike Sadek
Juan Bizzaro
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Jimmy Williams
Dave Kingman
Adrian Garrett
Pizzaro
Cleo James
Tucson
Portland
Roe Skidmore
Spokane
Salt Lake City
Hawaii
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Moffit
Jim Hicks
Tom Satriato
Mike Anderson
Oscar Gamble
Steelers sign Ham for 1971 season
Linebacker Jack Ham, the Pittsburgh Steelers' second draft choice, signed Friday for the 1971 NFL season. Ham starred at Penn State where he played in only three losing games during his varsity career.
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Jack Ham
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Ham
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Coronado Dons Beat Westwood 4-2 For 6-4 League Finish
Coronado Dons defeat Westwood 4-2 to cap a 6-4 league season and move Westwood to second in the B league. Tom Watson, Dick Harris, Mel Wood, Bob Love, Jeff Brydle and Stan Benash contribute key plays in a game marked by Westwood errors and Dons misplays.
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Coronado
Coronado Dons
Warriors
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Tom Watson
Dick Harris
Mel Wood
Watson
Abd
Doris Wexit
Bob Love
Harris
Jeff Brydle
Dons
Buble
Bolin
Eeen
Brydle
Stan Benash
Ofie
Craig Stumpfer
Love
Benash
Strumpfer
Dodgers return Spokane twosome and recall Joshua Petit
Dodgers bring back Spokane stars Bobby Valentine and Charlie Hough to bolster the team after last season's success. Von Joshua and Jose Petit are recalled from Spokane to rejoin the Dodgers, while Valentine and Hough rejoin Spokane for the upcoming games.
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California Angels
Archie Reynolds
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Charlie Hough
Spokane
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UPI
Charlie ‘Hough
Dodgers
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Valipe
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Reading
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