Washington edges Oregon for pivotal Pac-8 win
Washington, ranked sixth and unbeaten at 14-0, narrowly beat Oregon 77-70 as James Edwards scored 13 of his 20 after halftime to hold off a late Ducks charge. Oregon State beat Washington State 82-73 to stay perfect in conference play, setting up a showdown with the Huskies.
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Ector Eagles Clash With Pecos In District 2-AAA Showdown
The Ector Eagles top district 2-AAA with a 3-0 record and visit Pecos for an 8 p.m. showdown as Linver Mosby leads 87 points in three games and Dwight Randolph counters for Pecos. Coach Pattillo emphasizes rebounding and containment of Mosby and Randolph as both teams chase the first-half crown. The game follows a 6:15 junior varsity slate with Pecos aiming to upset the leaders while Andrews and Monahans lurk in the race.
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Freshmen Beat Monahans 46 44 In Tight Contest
Pecos freshmen, coached by Jim Strother, improved to 6-6 as Tommy Matta led with 12 points while David Watson and Larry Johnson added nine and eight. Johnson and Matta each had nine rebounds, and Ben Villalobos pulled seven as Pecos faces Fort Stockton, Kermit, and the Andrews tournament next week.
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Seattle expansion hangs on lawsuit and stadium deal
Phoenix AP reports MLB edging toward expansion with Seattle’s $32 million lawsuit unresolved. AL President Lee MacPhail says a team will exist in Seattle by 1977, though city plans and potential buyers remain unclear. Ted Bowsfield cites a stadium to rent as talks continue amid the suit.
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Trevino Masters Phoenix Open Putting Touch
Lee Trevino swished to a five under 66 at the Phoenix Open to sit one stroke behind leader Roger Maltbie after the opening round. Johnny Miller, who started strong with three consecutive birdies, faltered with a bogey on the seventh and finished with 69.
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McAdoo Dominates as Braves Route Suns in Thriller
Bob McAdoo scored 45 points to lift Buffalo over Phoenix 126-119, showing his back pain is a thing of the past. Randy Smith added 37 as Buffalo and Atlanta, San Antonio, Kentucky also posted wins in a night of NBA and ABA action.
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