Alcindor and Bucks predict steady rise after rough start
Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Costello reflected on a rough rookie season with a young roster and Leonard Alcindor, now Kareem, who signed for over 1 million. The club finished last in the East but showed potential as Don and Greg Smith and Dick Cunningham added frontcourt depth. Alcindor expressed cautious optimism, saying they aim to win some games, not championships, stressing the team effort.
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Barry Would Have Earned Record $167 500 With Warriors
UPI reports in a court hearing that Rick Barry stood to make 167 500 for the first season of a five year deal with the San Francisco Warriors if the court had allowed it. Attorneys argued for a stay of an injunction while appealing to the Ninth Circuit. Judge Levin weighed a bond increase for the Washington Capitols and noted Barry’s prior Oakland Oaks earnings of about 75 000 per season.
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Coronado and Arcadia Face Tough Prep Showdowns Tonight
Coronado hosts cross-town rival Saguaro while Arcadia meets Westwood in a top three state duel. Scottsdale heads to East to play Longhorns as all five City games kick off at 8 p.m.
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Final PPK clinic announced for Phoenix College field
The final Punt Pass and Kick clinic of the year will be held Saturday at 8 am on the Phoenix College field. Boys may register for the PPK competition at the clinic or at their local Ford dealer through Oct 10. The contest will be held Oct 14. Each boy must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when he registers.
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Jones Set to Enter BLTA as Player After Wimbledon Win
London UPI reports Ann Jones of England Wimbledon champion will be registered as a player with the British Lawn Tennis Association when her professional contract with the National Tennis League expires October 13. The BLTA does not distinguish amateurs from professionals, potentially making Mrs Jones eligible for the Wightman Cup matches against the United States.
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Gibson Wins 20th as Rose Keeps Batting Crown in NL
On the final day of the National League season Bob Gibson became a 20 game winner for the fourth time and Joe Torre reached 101 RBIs. Pete Rose defended his batting title finishing .348 with Roberto Clemente close behind. The Cardinals edged the Phillies 3-2 in 12 innings, while the Mets and Braves saw long winning streaks end.
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Ashe Richey Vie For Pacific Championship Semis
Top seed Arthur Ashe from Virginia meets Cliff Richey of Texas in a Pacific Coast International Tennis Championship semifinal. Ashe defeated Jaime Fillol 7 5 6 2, while Richey beat Jeff Borowiak 4 3 1 4 6 4 in a day of tense matches in Berkeley.
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Wildcats Meet Iowa in Iowa City Showdown
Arizona football coach Bob Weber reshuffles the defense and offense as the Wildcats prepare for a Saturday 11 30 a m local kickoff in Iowa City. Rex Macklin shifts to tackle with Tim Sheedy displaced, Mark Arneson and John Eggold fill linebacker roles, and Greg Woodward becomes free safety. Hal Arnson moves to split end with Charlie McKee at flanker as Arizona faces Iowa's high scoring offense after a 61 point burst against Washington State.
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Printers wallop Assembly 43 to 6 in city league clash
Roy Lewis hit a homer and scored six for Printers while Jerry Haley drove in five and Mark Kelso added a four run night. Pat Haley had two runs for Assembly as the losers. Team No. 1 shut Mets after a 20 run first two innings to win 33 20. Bomber defeated Tempe 23 16.
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Yankees Confirm All Four Coaches Return for Next Season
New York Yankees announce contract signings with Jim Turner Jim Hegan Elston Howard and Dick Howser ensuring all four coaches will stay on for the upcoming season.
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Central-Brophy top grid play highlights high school schedule
Central Phoenix undefeated in three games faces Brophy 2-1 in the top grid clash. St Marys visits Phoenix Union, Westwood meets Arcadia in Class AA. Safford and Buena clash as Canyon del Oro meets Bisbee. Class A features Peoria vs Agua Fria and Eloy vs Nogales. Florence and Hayden meet in Class B, Fredonia vs Seligman in Class C.
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