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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1976

Page

8

Home court advantage grows in early NBA season

NBA teams win at home at a rising 0.713 pace with 92 of 129 home wins. The four ABA clubs boast a 17-5 home record, while the league adopts a balanced four-game-per-opponent schedule causing longer trips and greater home advantages.

American Basketball Association ABA NBA

Northwestern Ends Nation's Longest Losing Streak

Northwestern broke the nations longest losing streak by defeating Michigan State 32 21. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald steered the Wildcats to their first win in 15 games, ending a heavyweight skid and easing sideline tension.

Johnny Pont Northwestern Wildcats Michigan State

No. 1 Panthers eye Sugar Bowl decision

No. 1 Pittsburgh meets to choose their major bowl with the Sugar Bowl seen as the obvious option. Georgia has already claimed the Sugar spot by winning the SEC title, while Pitt awaits the official bid.

Panthers Sugar Bowl New Orleans Pittsburgh Pitt Georgia

Chuck's Choices at Turf Paradise Picks

Chuck Badone, veteran handicapper, releases selections for Sundays races at Turf Paradise. Best bet is Davy's Uncle Sammy in the fourth race with strong form and good positioning.

Naughty Ottie Pike Way Gumbux Windy Boy Regal Shine Windy Queen Davy Sammy Mary Sweet Girl W.J Stripe Kenty Turf Paradise Chuck Badone

Beavers edge Yuma in late thriller to boost season hopes

Beaver coach Joe Corte calls the win lucky after five fumbles as Beaver 16 Yuma 15 on Friday. Tony Rehm rushed 134 yards and a TD while Tony Macchiavoli and Kelly Cordova contributed on offense and defense. The victory leaves Beaver at 5-4 with a chance to match their best finish since 1968 in next game.

Scottsdale Joe Corte Yuma Beavers Marcos de Niza Corte Westwood High School Tony Rehm Joe Lumpkin Tony Macchiavoli Rehm Kelly Cordova Eric Johnson Henry Green Saguaro Bob Keller Kelly Martin Dino Piazza Keller Chaparral Rip Simmons Simmons Scott Prast Steve Henningson Chandler Lou Foster Coronado Ed Anderson Dons Mike Poth Jim Walker Pat Blakey Tom Dragt Kyle Tygret

Dons Remain State’s Top AAA Football Team

The Dons hold the No 1 spot with all eight first place votes after a 31 14 win over Chandler to move to 9 0 clinching the Central Division B playoff berth and setting Homecoming against Kofa this week Amphitheater High Tucson remains No 2 Maryvale Buena Sierra Vista tied for third McClintock fifth Tempe ninth with three Central Division teams in the top 10

Associated Press Pittsburgh UCLA Southern Cal Michigan Texas Tech Georgia Maryland Ohio State Houston Oklahoma Tex A&m Nebraska Notre Dame Valona State Colorado State Penn State Alabama Missouri Rutgers Coronado Dons The Chandler Kofa Amphitheater High Tucson Maryvale High Buena of Sierra Vista McClintock High Tempe Amphitheater the Maryvale Buena MtTlintock South Mountain Camelback Moon Valley St. Mary's Canyon de Oro Winslow Gilbert Douglas Morenci Ajo Wv Flagstaff Payson Vv Snowflake Arizona School For Deaf and Blind

Jackson Leads Tucson Open Exemption Race

John Jackson of Phoenix holds a slim lead over Kurt Cox of San Antonio and Jack Renner of San Diego for exemption status in the NBC Tucson Open. Jackson tops NGA money list after two events with 8500 in prizes and 1500 more for an eighth place. The field of 160 plus golfers begins play at San Marcos Country Club in Chandler with $76000 on the line. Other NGA leaders include Mike Reasor, Alan Pate, and Peter Jacobsen.

John Jackson Phoenix Kurt Cox San Antonio Tex Jack Renner San Diego Calif Jackson National Golfers of America Tour McCormick Ranch Rio Verde Cox Renner San Marcos Country Club Chandler Mike Reasor Scottsdale Alan Pate Peter Jacobsen

Suns Schedule Week to Boost Fortunes on Hardwood

The Phoenix Suns despite an 2-6 start plan a busy week hosting the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Nets before a trip to Oakland to face the Golden State Warriors and a Sunday home date with the Chicago Bulls. Injuries loom as Alvan Adams and Paul Westphal miss time. the Bucks reshuffle with trades and injuries as Kevin Restani heads to the injured list.

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WHA Standings and Weekday Schedule Update

Calgary leads with 77 points and 17 wins while Edmonton holds 69 points and 12 wins. The schedule lists Calgary at Houston and Edmonton at Phoenix on Tuesday followed by Edmonton at San Diego and Birmingham at New England on Wednesday.

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