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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1976
Page
8
The Pac-8 top officials in San Francisco keep discussions open with Arizona and Arizona State for possible conference expansion. Arizona State officials express caution while Arizona weighs the option as the league moves toward a decision.
The Tucson Toros were officially named the Texas Rangers farm club after recent separation from the Oakland A's. The announcement came Monday, formalizing the Toros' new affiliation within the Rangers organization.
Sixth seed Eddie Dibbs of Miami Beach defeats Andrew Pattison of Rhodesia 6-4 7-6 to advance in the $125,000 Pacific Southwest Tennis Tournament in Westwood California.
The column imagines Romania building a starship to take Ilie Nastase into orbit unless tennis rules are enforced. It recounts Nastase’s La Costa and Palm Springs incidents, misrule by promoters, and calls for proper match control amid rising fan pressure and officiating critique.
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn has pressed to preserve the sport's antitrust exemption as he testified before a House committee studying professional sports. He argued for equal treatment across leagues while acknowledging changes might come, with lawmakers weighing whether Congress should alter or end the 1922 Supreme Court immunity.
WTT head Larry King and Arthur Ashe assess women's tennis as prize money more than triples in four years and TV ratings outperform men. They note top names like Billie Jean King Evonne Goolagong and Chris Evert, and outline upcoming Grand Prix events including the Phoenix Open and London Bridge Racquet Club Classic with entry details and deadlines.
In AAU girls cross country at Chaparral Park STC Scottsdale runners dominated age groups. Monica Zepeda won the 12 13 race in 12 15 over two miles while Stacy Hartsfield took the 10 11 race in 9 02 over 1 5 miles.
Bob Pfister and Rob Petersen played for Arizona State's 1975 football squad with Mark Radovich out due to a broken leg. Pfister, Lewiston Nebraska agriculture major, shared tackle duties with Scott Alden. Petersen, 230 pounds from Ajo, paired at right defensive tackle and finished 1975 with 20 unassisted and seven assisted tackles. Tim Petersen is his twin brother and Sun Devil linebacker.
Oakland quarterback Ken Stabler was 22 of 28 for 224 yards and three touchdowns before injuring his knee and leaving early in the fourth. Kansas City, led by Mike Livingston, staged an 87-yard, 12-play drive to score and pull within three, but fell 24-21 as Oakland held on.
Sports slate lists Saguaro at Corona do at 7 p.m. and multiple Wednesday to Thursday events. Cross country meets include Scottsdale Westwood McClintock Coronado Arcadia Casa Grande and more with 4 p.m. starts. Baseball features Brewers vs Cubs at Scottsdale Stadium 1 30 p.m. Girls swimming schedule spans Yuma Arcadia Eldorado Westwood Coronado Chaparral Mountain View and Saguaro with 4 p.m. starts.
Oscar Bonavena known as the South American Beatle lost a 10 round decision to Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden in New York. Frazier improved to 12-0 as the favorite, while North Dakota State University announced Ron Earhardt as new coach replacing Darrell Mudra. Rick Wise pitched six hitters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2, trimming the Dodgers lead to 1 1/2 games.
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