Foster tops NL with MVP in power surge
Cincinnati’s George Foster, 28, named National League Most Valuable Player after a season of 52 home runs 149 RBIs and a .320 average. He edged Greg Luzinski for the award as BBWAA voters praised his peak performance and club-record power for the Reds. Foster cited a mix of confidence and inspiration from Willie Mays as key factors.
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Rough Scottsdale grid season reaches low point in 1977
Scottsdale high school football faces a tough week as records show a 16-29 citywide mark. Scottsdale High sits 7-2 but out of playoff contention after losses to McClintock and Westwood. Saguaro sits 5-4 and Mesa-Tempe ponders decisive games that affect post season.
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Suns to honor Van Arsdale at Sunday's Pacers game
Hall of Fame Suns guard Dick Van Arsdale, a key founder of the franchise, will have his No. 5 retired during halftime at the Phoenix Suns versus Indiana Pacers game Sunday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The event includes a life booklet for attendees and special guests.
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Pro Hockey Dallas Black Hawks at Phoenix Roadrunners Clash
Pro hockey leads tonight with Dallas at Phoenix at 7:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Also basketball in Phoenix with the New Orleans Jazz visiting the Suns at 7:30 p.m. at the same arena.
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USC still chasing quarterback era in Robinson system
John Robinson reshapes USC offense adopting Raiders style with more quarterback use and fewer tailback passes. He aims for a drop-back passer while keeping the tailback focus, but progress is slow as current Trojans seldom throw more than past eras.
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Scottsdale Christian Academy Finishes Fourth in Cross Country Meet
SCA placed fourth in a cross country meet at Orme High involving four area independent schools. Orme led with 25 points followed by San Pasqual 50 Southwest Indian 72 and SCA 97. San Pasqual runners swept the top two spots on the three mile course. Dan Higby led SCA, crossing first for the team while other Scottsdale runners finished Stan Hopf 14 Steve Adriance 22 Tory Tomlinson 24 Scott Sutton 27 and Dave Higby 28.
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Camelback Jaycees Host Fourth Junior Open Bowling Tourney
The Camelback Jaycees sponsor the 4th annual Junior Open at Frontier Lanes on Nov 19 20 and 26 27 for Arizona Junior Bowling Congress members. Divisions include 12 handicap and two scratch with trophies ribbons for top finishers.
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Chaparral Girls Take Second in State Badminton Doubles
Chaparral High School juniors Kathy Swiatoviak and Dee Valadez earned second place in doubles at the state badminton tournament. The Firebirds advanced through Friday rounds defeating Carl Hayden and Camelback, then beat Casa Grande before dropping to Chandler in Saturday action. Their overall performance earned Chaparral third in the team standings.
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Local woman makes hole in one at Oak Creek in Scotland sweepstakes
Marjorie A. Lazarus of 11420 St. Andrews Way scored a hole in one at Oak Creek Country Club qualifying for the 17th annual Rusty Nail Hole-in-One Sweepstakes. The Scotland based Drambuie Company sponsors the national event with a trip to Scotland and $1000 for the winner. The winner will be announced early next year.
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