Blazers to face Rhinos in crucial WFL showdown
The Phoenix Blazers meet the Orange County Rhinos Sunday afternoon in a key Western Football League clash at Orange County. Coach Al Carr notes both teams remain near full strength as James and LeVon Robinson return to practice and Bill Glatch splits duties on offense and defense while Joe Spagnola leads at quarterback.
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City gridders end season with rivalry closers
Scottsdale faces Coronado in a key city showdown as the Dons chase a league finish. Tempe and Saguaro seek late-season wins while Arcadia and McClintock loom in the A and B League races. Game time is 8 p.m.
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NBA chiefs meet to discuss league changes in Phoenix
National Basketball Association board opens two day meeting in Phoenix with talks on a new constitution and bylaws a possible ABA merger and national TV coverage. Jerry Colangelo hints at awarding the All Star Game to Phoenix possibly in 1975 and a playoff format change to include four division champions and the next four best teams.
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Enemies of Prep Football Rally Against Officials
A column laments poor prep football officiating as four city high schools close their seasons with rivalry games. The writer condemns numerous bad calls and weak referees, blaming officials for potentially marring otherwise strong contests.
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Pye
Walter Mitty
Officials draw fan ire over Scottsdale High football games
A local critic laments officiating in high school football, asserting a biased referee held a grudge against Scottsdale High. He claims several calls cost games, describes officials as inconsistent and overly flag-happy, and urges tougher, clearer enforcement from the crews.
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Scottsdale High School
Wayne Bailey
Charlie Brown
Officials Under Fire Over Questionable Calls Across Games
The writer criticizes officiating in both college and other games, noting inconsistent calls and flag-hungry refs on pass plays. He argues that professionalism remains higher in college but acknowledges frequent misjudgments that can ruin a game for both sides.
New York Giants Place Bob Lurtema on Waivers
The New York Giants placed defensive tackle Bob Lurtsema on waivers Wednesday, creating a roster move amid NFL transactions.
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UPI
New York Giants
Bob Lurtsema
Portland Buckaroos Rout Roadrunners 6 2
Portland defeated Phoenix 6 to 2 at home in a Western Hockey League game. Art Jones and Ken Campbell each scored twice for the Buckaroos with Fred Hills and Larry Leach adding single goals. Phoenix tallies came from Bob Whitlock. The Roadrunners face roster changes as Tipton or Vancy may join, while Odrowski is also mentioned.
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