Suns Open 12 Game Exhibition Schedule Against Cavaliers
The Phoenix Suns meet expansion Cleveland Cavaliers in an exhibition opener in Berea with three returning starters Dick Van Arsdale Connie Hawkins and Paul Silas plus veterans Clem Haskins Mel Counts. Rookie coach Cotton Fitzsimmons debuts after Kansas State stint and expects rookies to bolster depth during the slate. Cavaliers led by Len Chappell John Egan McCoy McLemore Luther Rackley Walt Wesley and rookies from Iowa and Ohio State play their third game in three nights. The Suns then visit Dayton Saturday and begin a four game Midwest swing against the Cincinnati Royals.
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Phoenix Suns
National Basketball Association
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Los Angeles
Suns
Dick van Arsdale
Connie Hawkins
Paul Silas
Clem Haskins
Mel Counts
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Kansas State
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Lake Havasu City
Cleveland
NBA
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Chicago” Bulls
Buffalo
Len
Chappell
John Egan
McCoy
McLemore
Luther
Rackley
Walt ‘Wesley
Big Ten
Johnny Johnson
Iowa
Dave Sorenson
Ohio State
Dayton
Midwest
Cincinnati Royals
Giants win in city Slow-Pitch Softball tourney
The Giants defeated C&M 17 to 3 on Wednesday night behind home runs by Jack Amsell Dan Trotter and Bill Davis. Continental beat Independents 19 to 18 as Gary Ramaker went 4 for 5 and Jack Williams hit a four-bagger. S&S toppled Big Red 24 to 11 and Mr G s beat A A Carpet 16 to 5 with Bob Rutledge homering for Mr G s.
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C&m
Jack Amsell
Dan Trotter
Bill Davis
Continental
Gary Ramaker
Jack Williams
S&s
Mr. G’s
A&a
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Taking a shot by Dave Cassady scouting six high school games
The column previews six old rivalries in Arizona high school football. Coronado-Arizona Arcadia, Saguaro-SC Scottsdale, Mesa-Westwood, Tempe-McClintock, Casa Grande-Chandler. It forecasts outcomes, highlighting team form, defense and offense, top players, and potential season impact.
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Progress
Arcadia
Coronado
Ben Anderson
Ed Anderson
Brian Chatam
Steve Pihl
McClintock
Pihl
Dave Wilson
Bob Flick
Casa Grande
Wilson
Flick
Anderson
Titans
Coronado-Arcadia
Dons
Scottsdale - Saguaro
Beavers
Mésa
Saguaro
Kofa
Glendale
Mesa
Cats
Mesa-Westwood
Warriors
Rabbits
Scottsdale
Westwood
Warrior
Tempe-Mcclintock
Buffs
Chargers
Sun Devil Stadium
Bill Crowe
Randy Collette
Buffaloes
Casa Granders
Wolves
Lease fight over Tempe stadium lease with city
PHOENIX UP I EB. Smith who built spring training facilities in Tempe said he would fight to retain the 99 year lease with the City of Tempe for the 115 acre stadium site. He warned of possible legal action to keep the lease in effect as the city threatened to break the $1 a year arrangement. The 6000 seat stadium was built for the Seattle Pilots of the American League and was to spur surrounding motel and business development.
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Brewers
Saguaro Beavers Face Scottsdale Rivalry At Home
Saguaro hosts Scottsdale in a long rivalry as both squads enter with mixed results. Saguaro remains undefeated but untested, with Kory Schuknecht and Mark Wogan nursing injuries. Scottsdale counters with Mike Makings guiding the offense and a quick, capable defense aimed at testing the Sabers.
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Saguaro
Mark Wogan
Kory Schuknecht
Longhorns
Kings
Beavers
Beaver
Glendale
Mesa
Schuknecht
Cats
Sabers
Mike Makings
Bob Miest
Miest
Makings
Smith seems headed out as Tigers manager
Detroit manager Mayo Smith appears to be leaving after a disappointing 1970 season. UPI reports he refused comment and directed questions to GM Jim Campbell. A Tigers Orioles game was postponed and rescheduled as speculation about succession grows. Campbell likewise would not discuss next season until this season ends.
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Detroit
UPI
Mayo Smith
Detroit Tigers
Smith
Jim Campbell
Campbell
Tigers
Steve O'Neill
ASU Shifts to Higher Gear With Olivo Return
Arizona State University defensive back Ted Olivo, a 1969 All-WAC pick, may return to action for the Saturday intersectional clash with Kansas State after missing the opener with a shoulder injury. The Sun Devils, favored by three points, aim to contain KC State’s passing attack following a win over Utah State.
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UPI
Arizona State University
Ted Olivo
Kansas State
Sun Devil Stadium
Olivo
Olive
Sun
Devils
Wildcats
Utah State
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