Arcadia Titans Surge Past Mesa in Narrow 14-13 Thriller
The Arcadia Titans rally after injuries to Bill Dipley and Jim Gieszl, with Mark Wynn sidelined, as quarterback Rick Savale throws for 162 yards and two scores. Savale connects with Bill Hall for a 7 yard TD, Mike Berry adds a 6 yard strike, and Wattsley kicks the decisive extra point as Arcadia holds off Mesa in the final seconds.
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Bill Hall
Harry Wamsley
Mike Berry
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Arcadia
Coronado Dons Rally To Edge Yuma Criminals 20 18
Coronado dodged the Yuma Criminals 20 18 on the Yuma field as Steve Dir scored two touchdowns and led the team in rushing. Wayne Love threw an eight yard TD pass to Ralph Long and Coronado built a 13 12 halftime lead, then held on as Yuma threatened late.
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Reds Executive defers on Frank Robinson trade
Cincinnati Reds President Bill DeWitt refused to comment on the Frank Robinson deal. He said he would discuss it at the proper time and would not discuss any part of it. DeWitt noted the trade netted Milt Pappas Baldschun and Dick Simpson but did not meet Reds expectations. He pledged to pursue moves this winter to strengthen the club despite a disappointing finish.
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Saguaro High Fights Hard, Falls 14 6 to East
Saguaro High opens its history with six points and strong defense but loses 14 6 to East. East drives end in a 6 0 lead after first quarter standoff as Gary Doran and Jim Johnson add a point after a drive from the East 49 yard line. Saguaro scores late in the game on a 14 yard strike to John Mann to John Bazzill followed by a 10 yard pass to Mann. Coach Marlin Span praises the team while noting offense needs work.
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Marlin Span
U S and West Germany Battle to Draw in Berlin Boxing Meet
The United States and West Germany fought to a 5 5 draw in a 10 match boxing meet at the West Berlin Sport Palace before 7 500 fans. The U S boxers won all five lighter divisions from flyweight to lightweight and then lost all five from welterweight to heavyweight. There are ten amateur boxing classifications including junior light and junior middle divisions.
Japan keeps title in gymnastic meet
Japan retained the team title at the 16th world gymnastics championships in Dortmund, scoring 575.15 to beat Russia by 4.25. Michail Voronin led the Russians with a 116.15 points, the highest ever in world championships or Olympics. The United States placed third with 550.40 led by Makoto Sakamo of Los Angeles with 112.15.
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Beavers Drop Second Loss as Westwood Rolls 26 7
Scottsdale High Beavers fall 26 to 7 to Mesa Westwood after a fast start by Westwood led 13 0 in the first five minutes. Bob Soza rushed for 84 yards two TDs and finished with 177 rushing yards while Dirk Iacobelli sparked late scoring drives and Bruce Zavalas kick capped the scoring. Coach Tommy Campbell praised effort though noting the early letdown and fight to stay in the race.
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