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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1970
Page
3
Cassius Clay and Jerry Quarry wrap up sparring for their looming 15 round fight as both men focus on prep. Clay notes Frazier crowds Quarry but says he can counter. Quarry calls the bout crucial as a potential step toward another shot at Frazier.
Seattle tops Portland 141-111 to move atop the Pacific Division but center Bob Rule tears his Achilles tendon and is lost for the year. Rule averaged 32.9 ppg and left after two late free throws in the first half. Snyder led Seattle with 24 points as Portland got 19 from McKenzie and Petrie.
Chicago based report says University of Illinois athletic association board of directors held a lengthy meeting to decide coach Jim Valek's fate. Athletic Director Gene Vance declined to comment as Illinois, 2-3 this season, faces top ranked Ohio State after a prior slush fund scandal.
Rain and flooding wash out rounds at the Kaiser International Open, delaying the second round and threatening more delays. Jack Montgomery leads with seven under 65, chasing a $30,000 winner's share as Ken Still and others trail. Weather forecasts warn of continued wet conditions.
Plunkett and Dummit loom for a high profile passing duel as Stanford seeks a first Los Angeles win under John Ralston eight years in command. UCLA, Rose Bowl hopes at stake, hosts this clash amid a Saturday night slate featuring top teams like Ohio State Texas Nebraska Auburn and others.
Gary Gabelich piloted the Blue Flame to world land speed records at 622.407 mph and 630.388 mph on Utah’s Bonneville salt flats. He aims to exceed sonic speed next year, dedicating the achievement to racer Chuck Suba who died last year.
Barry back in Nets uniform scores 16 as New York defeats Carolina 117-97 to improve to 3-3. Haywood remains unsigned with Denver amid a rising contract dispute and finger injury. Pittsburgh's Brisker nets 46 as ABA action hits early note. Indiana Pacers roll to 6-0 with a 122-118 win over Texas Chaparrals.
Sherry Robertson 51, farm director of the Minnesota Twins and brother to top ownership members Calvin Griffith Jimmy Robertson and Billy Robertson, died Friday in an auto wreck near Houghton while en route from Aberdeen to Ashby on a hunting trip. He had served as farm director since 1956 and became vice president in 1968.
The Suns reportedly pursue Joe Caldwell from the Hawks amid a costly trade. Phoenix would want two front line players, with Mel Counts likely involved as a reserve. Backcourt options include Art Harris or Clem Haskins, while Sun omits deals for Silas Hawkins or Bobby.
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