Jackson Clinches Unanimous AL MVP Prize
Reggie Jackson was named the American League Most Valuable Player unanimously by a 24-man BBWAA panel. He led the AL with 32 homers and 117 RBIs while batting .293. Jim Palmer finished second, Amos Otis third, as Jackson set records with no dissenting votes.
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O J Simpson Eyes Records After Season Opener
O J Simpson of the Buffalo Bills earned the Lifesaver of the Month Award for September after setting the NFL single game rushing record with 250 yards on 29 carries against New England. He says he avoids thinking about records during games while fans and media focus on his achievements.
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Coronado rally duo earns Progress Players of the Week
Coronado's come-from-behind run into a 7-1-1 season was driven by senior QB Rob Wilson and senior WR Steve Letson who powered a 21-15 win over Kofa with a late 75-yard drive. Letson posted 105 receiving yards and four receptions, while Wilson passed for 160 yards and ran for 94. The pair have led late comebacks all season as Coronado eyes a league title showdown with Scottsdale.
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Runners Host Spurs in WHL Showdown at Home
Phoenix Roadrunners return home to face Denver Spurs, leaders in penalties, as Phoenix sits first, two points ahead of Portland and four up on Denver who have four fewer games played. Hal Willis may rejoin lineup after ankle injury. John Gorton remains sidelined with shoulder injury.
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Fish rebound to claim Four Peaks slo pitch title
The Fish bounced back from a loss to beat Big Surf 12 to 4 in the deciding game for the Four Peaks championship after Big Surf won game one 13 to 6. The Fish collected 16 hits led by Dick Stoipler and Kevin Fleming with three apiece. Tom Bonnar homered for Big Surf in a multi-hit effort.
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Teamwork fuels Suns win ends 10 game skid
Phoenix Suns beat the Chicago Bulls 116 108 to snap a 10 game losing streak as Charlie Scott scores 38 points and Dick Van Arsdale and Neal Walk contribute late plays. Coach John MacLeod praises team effort and mentions two strong practices. Bulls stars Bob Love and Norm Van Lier lead their team with 32 and 24 points respectively. The Suns next host Philadelphia.
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Night card at Phoenix Greyhound Park highlights Best Bet Monsignor
Scottsdale Daily Progress preview by veteran handicapper lists 12 races at Phoenix Greyhound Park with post positions. Best Bet is M R s Monsignor in race 6. Quinella is race 10 selection.
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White widens offense lead for Arizona State
Arizona State quarterback Danny White tops the nation in total offense at 257.8 yards per game, edging Jesse Freitas of San Diego State. The Sun Devils lead team offense with 545 yards per game and rank third in scoring at 42.4.
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Eagle Hannum laments pro basketball money mindset
Denver Rockets president general manager coach Alex Hannum recalls how pro basketball shifted from close team ties to wealth focus. He notes players and management drift apart, shares memories of Danny Biasone and a past team dinner, and reflects on 1960s titles that defined his career.
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Four STC runners aid 10-11 age group cross country title
Four girls placed for the Scottsdale Track Club in Saturday's state AAU cross country championships were omitted in a Monday Progress story. Robin Kuyasa finished 11th Judy Anderson 13th Monica Zepeda 14th and Karen Crookston 22nd in the 10 11 year old race covering 14 percent miles. The STC 10 11 team won the state title thanks to their efforts.
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Parnelli Jones to Head FasTrack International Speedway Event
Racing great Parnelli Jones will serve as Grand Marshall for FasTrack International Speedway Midget Spectacular on November 24 and 25 in Phoenix. The event closes the 1973 season with USAC National Midget Driver Championship up for grabs and a field including Wally Dallenbach, Johnny Rutherford, and Gary Bettenhausen. Qualifying on November 24 will set the top 33 cars. tickets via Select-A-Seat or FasTrack Speedway mail orders.
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