Saguaro Eyes First League Title With Mesa Showdown
Saguaro coach Bob Keller aims to limit fumbles as the Sabercats host Mesa in a key A League clash at 7:30 p.m. tonight. A win would crown Saguaro champions for the first time since 1970 despite a season plagued by ball-handling issues.
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Unseld fuels Bullets to 7-0 start with Knicks win
Wes Unseld dominated with 22 rebounds and 15 points as the Washington Bullets extended their unbeaten stretch to 7-0 by defeating the New York Knicks 94-86. Elvin Hayes added four points and Kevin Porter hit a late three as Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle and Houston also posted wins in the NBA action.
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NFL approves 1976 expansion to 30 teams
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced expansion plans adding Tampa and Seattle as new franchises with a target start in 1976. Tampa would join the American Conference Central Division with Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Houston, and Cleveland, while Seattle would enter the National Conference Western Division with Los Angeles, New Orleans, Atlanta, and San Francisco.
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Suns beat Sixers to halt road skid in Philly
Phoenix defeated Philadelphia 76ers 104 to 99 to even its record at 3-3 on a road trip. Dick Van Arsdale scored 26 to lead the Suns while Charlie Scott and Fred Carter traded long-range shots for the Sixers. Curtis Perry sealed the win as Phoenix held on late.
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Mann to speak at Scottsdale Quarterback Club luncheon
Arizona State receivers coach Richard Mann will address the Scottsdale Quarterback Club at Friday noon at the Holiday Inn. Scottsdale High coach Joe Rush attends to honor Progress Players of the Week Charlie Vogel and Jerry Lumpkin and discuss his team’s 14 to ? victory over Coronado. Emcee for the $2.50 plate event is Jeff Blake.
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National junior college football ratings shake up
Hutchinson Kansas UPI reports Mesa Community College of Arizona and Normandale Minnesota are tied for fifth in this week’s national junior college football ratings. Phoenix College sits seventh. Indian Hills Community College Centerville Iowa remains first, Ferrum Virginia and Fort Scott Kansas tied for second.
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Ali May Fight Frazier Third Time At Madison Square Garden
Muhammad Ali may return to the Garden for a third Frazier bout next March with Teddy Brenner aiming to secure a high profile heavyweight clash. Brenner notes Ali honors Madison Square Garden and that a $10 million figure has been floated, though the price could be a hurdle. Frazier, who already beat Ali, is seen as the only rival capable of dethroning him in renewed battles.
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Ali Outsmarts Foreman to Claim World Title
On Tuesday night Muhammad Ali overwhelmed George Foreman in a famous victory that stunned fans and puzzled many observers. Ali remained patient on the ropes until a decisive eighth round single punch finished Foreman and crowned Ali champion with officials and crowds alike amazed by his performance.
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Hull leads Jets to overtime win over Roadrunners
Bobby Hull, listed as doubtful with a back injury, scored a hat trick including the OT winner as Winnipeg erased 4-2 and 5-3 deficits against Phoenix. Anders Hedberg and Mike Ford sparked a late third period rally to force extra time. Hull also had two assists as Phoenix's Michael Cormier notched a late hat trick bid. Roadrunners next play New England.
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ASU to Build 300000 Tennis Complex Named Whiteman Center
Arizona State will open a 300000 dollar Whiteman Center tennis complex funded mainly by Jack Whiteman, daughter Edna Rider Whiteman’s son. The Sun Devil Club adds 55000 dollars. Seven lighted courts include two championship courts with seating for 700. Located along Stottsdale Road near the former UAC.
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