Expansion Suns enter seventh NBA season
The Phoenix Suns enter their seventh NBA season with seven returnees from a 27 55 record. Neal Walk is traded to New Orleans for Dennis Awtrey and others as John Shumate is sidelined by blood clots. Awtrey earns the starting center spot, with Earl Williams as his likely backup.
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Devils lose 2 seniors in setback for ASU football
Arizona State football suffers two losses as split end Greg Hudson undergoes knee surgery ending his season and cornerback Bo Warren is dismissed for disciplinary reasons. Freshman John Washington will replace Hudson, while Mike Martinez moves to Warren's left corner. ASU drops from No. 6 after a 9-0 upset at Missouri and prepares for Western Athletic Conference opener versus Wyoming.
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Beavers lack desire while Titans mature
Scottsdale coach Joe Rush laments his team’s early 0-3 start and missing quarterback and character as Arcadia and timeout losses expose flaws. Arcadia coach Bill Meyer notes a maturing line and Tim Johnson’s contribution as Scottsdale struggles without Vogel. Saguaro, Coronado, Westwood and other area teams face turnovers, defense, and offense adjustments as coaches praise players and seek consistency.
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Brady Baxter
Scott Bird
John Harper
Saguaro
Bob Keller
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Runners to Host Leafs in Exhibition Game
Phoenix Roadrunners return home after camp in Canada to host Toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday night in an exhibition. Roster trimmed to 25, eight players from last season’s WHL title squad remain, plus two injured. Roadrunners seek a fourth straight preseason win over Toronto.
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Spirits of St. Louis Cut Two Free Agents
The Spirits of St. Louis released free agents Greg Kohls and Randy Nell on Monday. Kohls, a 6 foot 1 guard from Syracuse, graduated in 1972 and had been playing basketball in Europe.
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NL pennant race tightens as Dodgers stumble
In a tight NL playoff race, St Louis and Pittsburgh win to stay tied atop the East with two to play. Dodgers lose to Houston 4 1 to fall two back in the West as Cincinnati also closes in. Kison shines for Pittsburgh, Forsch no hits through six for St Louis, Simmons homers for the Cardinals. Mets beat Phillies 5 2 for a late-season win.
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Ted Sizemore
Reggie Smith
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Wayne Garrett
New York Mets
Philadelphia Phillies
Palmer Wins to Put Orioles in Push for East Title
Jim Palmer will start for Baltimore as the Orioles seek to clinch at least a share of the AL East with a win over the Detroit Tigers. Baltimore needs only a sweep of two final games or a New York loss to Milwaukee to reach the playoffs, while Detroit counters with Joe Coleman.
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Baseball and football schedule notes for state sports day
Wednesday features Giants at Angels and Padres at Cubs at 1 pm in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Thursday includes Giants vs Padres and Angels vs Dodgers at 1 pm. Friday lists multiple football games including Scottsdale CC at Pasadena CC and Chaparral at Arcadia at 7 30 pm with several other matchups across venues.
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Scottsdale Punt Pass and Kick contest at Eldorado Park
Scottsdale area youths aged 8 to 13 compete for 18 trophies at Eldorado Park with 9 a.m. start time. Sponsored by Charlie Rossie Ford with NFL and Ford Dealers of America co-sponsoring at national levels. Winners earn trophies, with top age-group victors entering Zone and National finals and potential Hall of Fame enshrinement. Registration through Friday at Charlie Rossie Ford 7100 E McDowell Rd.
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Billie Jean King Named No 1 Seed in Phoenix Tourney
Billie Jean King tops the field as No 1 seed for the Virginia Slims Phoenix Thunderbirds event at the Phoenix Tennis Center. Nancy Gunter is second, Evonne Goolagong third, Virginia Wade fourth for the $50,000 tourney opening next week with the draw set for Monday and play starting Tuesday.
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Virginia Wade
Rosemary Casals
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Helen Gourlay
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