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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1971
Page
4
More than 400 boys registered for the annual Punt Pass and Kick competition sponsored locally by Charlie Aussie Ford and Scottsdale Narros. Kelly Martin won the 11 and under division with 161.2 points, moving on to the Western Regional finals.
The report highlights a clash between Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns with mention of quarterback play, TD passes, and key scoring drives. Wiggins, Phillips, and other stars are noted across several games, including Alabama over Mississippi and Penn State victories shaping the season.
The Pokes defeated Commanceros 22-9 after a 6-0 halftime edge led by Kyle Rupes who rushed for over 200 yards and all touchdowns. Dave Michaelson added a 65 yard score. defense credited to Richards and crew. Scottsdale Bandits, Cherokees, and Apaches posted wins while Raiders fell to Tempe Rhinos 24-4 in a rough Saturday slate.
Arizona State University student Bill Meyers defeated Jim Schreiber 7 and 6 in the state amateur final. Meyers led 1 up after nine holes and 6 up after 18, finishing after 30 holes at Moon Valley with a 2 under par performance.
Billie Jean King defeated Rosemary Casals 7-5 6-1 to win the Virginia Slims Thunderbird title and become the first woman to earn over $100,000 in a year. She paired with Casals to win the doubles, beating Durr and Dalton 6-3 6-2. Kerry Melville took third in singles, Mona Schallau won consolation.
Pima No 1 beat Chesnutt 180 in a Parks and Recreation flag game as Swan scored on 4 and 25 yard runs and Lewis added a third score after Stevens interception. Ted Torgerson earned offensive honors and Stevens defensive honors for Pima. North Eldorado shut Hall 25 0 with Webster scoring twice on 20 and 35 yard runs. McKinney added a 40 yard interception return and Boyd caught a 20 yard TD from McKinney. South Eldorado defeated Pima No 2 17 1 7 as Longo scored twice and Anderson added six for South while Carney scored for Pima.
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