Arcadia Titans and Chaparral Firebirds seek first win in tough matchups
In a crowded Friday night slate Arcadia hosts Chaparral as both teams chase their first wins of the season. The schedule also features No. 7 Coronado at No. 30 Melt Chargers, Saguaro vs. Empe, Chandler at Scottsdale, Paradise Valley at Thunderbird, and North High hosts Gerard Enbeoee. Arcadia relies on passing with 603 yards this year while totaling 46 rushing yards as it faces a similarly sized opponent.
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Jerry Ford
Arcadia Titans
Chaparral Firebirds
Firebirds
Arcadia
Chaparral
McClintock
Coronado
Tempe
Saguaro
Chandler
Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
Thunderbird
Gerard Vs. Holbrook
North HS
Dave Kottler
Hunt wins Walt Ditzen Memorial Golf Tournament again
Scottsdale restaurateur Joe Hunt Jr. captured the Walt Ditzen Memorial Golf Tournament for the second straight year at McCormick Ranch Palm Course with a one under par 71. He won by three shots over Jim Frazier who shot 74 and collected among 75 prizes given in a field of nearly 100 golfers.
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Joe Hunt, JR
Boys’ Club
Jim Hill
Hunt
Walt Ditzen
McCormick Ranch
Scottsdale
Joe Hunt Jr
Palm Course
The
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Bill Soderquist
Fred Martin
Bill Nace
Val Valancius
Tom Webb
Sonny Fenstermacher
Harvey Hustlemoney
Sid Wolff
John. Vvonn Nekerson
Nickerson
Los Annos
Atey Scottsdale Boys’ Club
Ana
St. Theresa’s Wins Opener in Football Clash
St. Theresa’s flag team won its first game 26 12 over St. Catherine’s after a 1 2 record. John Pinnick starred with a five yard rushing TD a kickoff return for a score and a two point conversion while Jim Gourley threw key passes in the victory.
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St. Theresa’s
John Pinnick
Jim Gourley
St. Catherine’s
Pinnick
Ali and Frazier weigh options after epic bout
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier faced retirement questions after their brutal fight in Manila. Ali hinted at continuing, while Frazier would not decide until exploring all options with trainer Eddie Futch. Both wore dark glasses to hide injuries from the 15 round war.
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Ali
Weekend Arizona Athletics Schedule Highlights
Friday features football games including Arcadia at Chaparral and Chandler at Scottsdale all at 7 30 p m plus cross country events at Saguaro Arcadia Coronado and Chandler. Saturday brings Scottsdale CC versus Eastern Arizona football and a Westwood Invitational swimming meet with Saguaro Arcadia Coronado and Scottsdale. Tuesday and Thursday offer volleyball and badminton matchups across Saguaro Arcadia Chaparral McClintock Scottsdale and Kofa Coronado.
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Tempe
Chaparral
Arcadia
Coronado
McClintock
Scottsdale
Chandler
Scottsdale CC
Arizona
Westwood HS
Mesa
Kofa
Yankees 1936 43 Greatest Team Claim Stirs Debate
STAN SHALETT argues the New York Yankees from 1936 to 1943 may be the greatest baseball team ever, noting seven pennants and six World Series titles plus a .300 team batting average. He compares them to the Reds and Indians and highlights figures like McCarthy Ruppert Barrow DiMaggio and Gomez while recounting wartime buildup and dominance.
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Copley
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Cleveland Indians
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New York Yankees
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Jake Ruppert
Ed Barrow
Joe McCarthy
Yankees
McCarthy
Lou
Getrie
Wea
Tony Lazzeri
Frank
Suns trip Jabbar-less LA in close exhibition loss
In Santa Barbara, Kareem Abdul Jabbar dressed but did not play as the Lakers fell 114-112 to the Phoenix Suns. Abdul Jabbar, sidelined by intestinal flu and fever, is expected to play Friday in Portland. Al Adams led Phoenix with 24 points, while Lucius Allen added 34 for Los Angeles and Hairston, Corky Calhoun, and Pat Riley scored in double figures.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Los Angeles Lakers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Robertson Gymnasium
Phoenix Suns
Laker Center
Laker
Portland
al Adams
Phoenix
Lakers
Lucius Allen
Happy Hairston
Corky
Calhoun
Pat Riley
Chargers face Coronado in tough league opener
The No. 2 Chargers (3-0) visit 3-0 Coronado Dons Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in a key B League clash. Coronado seeks an upset to stay in title contention as Tempe’s defense, led by tackles Mike Sterkowitz and Randy Harp, aims to limit two strong Dons backs and force scoring opportunities. Ron Washington adds breakneck speed on offense and special teams with punt returns, while Willie Dudley leads receiving with nine catches for 139 yards and three TDs.
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Chargers
Coronado Dons
Dons
Tempe
Mike Sterkowitz
Randy Harp
Ron Washington
Washington
Casa Grande
Willie Dudley
Padres rout young Cubs in Arizona instructional league
The Padres built a 10-3 lead with six runs in the sixth inning and added two more in the seventh to beat the Cubs 13-3. Cubs pitchers Jack Ledbetter and Wayne Doland struggled giving up multiple runs. Mike Sember hit a homer and notable Cubs hitters Tolpsod and Kevin sire collected two hits each as the Cubs prepare for a Friday 1 p.m. game and a 10 a.m. matchup with the Dodgers. The Cubs carry a 57 NAIL record.
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Cubs
Padres
Jack Ledbetter
Wayne Doland
Mike’ Sember
Runs Tolpsod
Kevin’ Sire
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