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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1972
Page
1
ASU senior Joe Petty, 6-2, 192 pounds, aims for 200 while showcasing receiving ability. He shifted from 180 pounds last season to help become a true tight end, catching 3 passes for 577 yards and 6 touchdowns in a productive run. Newark, New Jersey, native reflects on ASU's rise and the pressure of continued winning.
Evonne Goolagong falls 5 7 6 1 to Pam Teeguarden as John Newcombe loses in four sets to Fred Stolle. Roscoe Tanner topples Tom Okker. Manuel Orantes defeated by John Cooper. Evert advances with a straight set win as Tom Gorman gains momentum.
Arizona State's football team did not impress coach Frank Kush during four days of spring drills over the holiday weekend. Kush said on Monday the Devils have a long way to go with sloppy offensive line execution and lack of aggression on defense and many missed tackles. He noted 12 days remain before the opener and they will be used fully.
Tempe High backs the 1972 football rebuild after Allen Benedict departs. Jim Lambeth inherits a squad losing Mortensen and top receivers but returns 15 lettermen and many juniors from last year as the Buffaloes eye a strong run game and solid defense.
Albuquerque opens the best-of-seven Pacific Coast League playoffs at Eugene with a potential return of PCL batting champion Von Joshua. Salt Lake, Eugene and Tucson games wrap up the season as Salt Lake wins 8-5 behind key two-run hits, while Hawaii fades after a late surge.
Canada roared back from a 7-3 loss in Montreal to beat the Soviet Union 4-1 in Toronto. Phil Esposito and Tony Esposito shared top player honors as Yvan Cournoyer and the Mahovlich brothers scored, while coach Harry Sinden praised disciplined play and renewed forechecking. The teams meet next in Winnipeg on Wednesday.
Lee Trevino edged Lee Elder in a playoff at the Greater Hartford Open to delay Elder's Masters qualification. Trevino birdied the 18th in regulation and won after Elder missed a six-foot par putt on the final hole. Trevino admitted mixed emotions over preventing Elder from a historic Masters entry.
Doug Northway of Tucson earned Olympic bronze in the men’s 1500 meter freestyle with a 16 minutes 9.25 seconds. Michael Burton of Sacramento set a world record 15.52.28 to win, while Graham Windeatt of Australia placed second.
Rams tight end Bob Klein, sidelined two games with a chest contusion, returned to workouts in Los Angeles as quarterback Roman Gabriel and running back Willie Ellison rested with knee injuries. Coach Tommy Prothro may use Pete Beathard if Gabriel cannot play in Friday’s exhibition versus the 49ers, while Marlin McKeever hopes to return from a broken hand cast. The Rams stand 1-4 in preseason play.
The New York Islanders announce a straight cash deal for left wing Brian Lavender and defenseman Dave Pulkkinen from the St. Louis Blues. Lavender had five goals in 46 games with the Blues. Pulkkinen, 23, totaled 12 goals and 46 assists in 70 games with the Kansas City Blues of the CHL.
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