Phoenix Roadrunners Tie for Second After Win Over Spurs
The Phoenix Roadrunners beat the Denver Spurs 6 to 3 to pull even with San Diego for second in the Western Hockey League. The Roadrunners and the Gulls each have two games left, with Denver visiting San Diego and Phoenix hosting Denver on Sunday. Rene Roberts added his fourth goal in five games, while Ted McCaskill Frank Hughes and others contributed in the win.
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Phoenix Roadrunners
San Diego
Western Hockey League
Denver Spurs
Roadrunners
Rene Roberts
Andy Hinse
Wayne Hicks
Rollie Wilcox
Doug Smith
Denver
Randy Miller
Rick Sentes
Sun Devils rout Wyoming as ASU piles 23 hits in 17 6 win
Arizona State bats explode for 23 hits led by Ken Reed five for five with four RBI and four runs scored. Ed Bane improves to 4-1 after five innings allowing one hit while Sid Taylor is pounded for eight runs in four frames as ASU posts a 17-6 victory.
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TEMPE
UPI
Arizona State
Sid Taylor
Wyoming
Taylor
al Bannister
Roger Schmuck
Rick Valley
ASU
Homer
Sun Devils
New Mexico
Ken Reed
RBI
Gary Atwell
Ed Bane
Milwaukee Brewers
Arizona Wildcats debut new veer option in spring game
University of Arizona coach Bob Weber praised the veer option after the Red team beat the White team 37 to 0 in the annual spring intra squad. Jackie Wallace earned defensive honors with multiple tackles and three interceptions while Bobby McCall ran 26 times for 125 yards and a TD. Henry Sintay and Deittman and Mark Neal each added two rushing touchdowns for the Red.
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Tucson
UPI
University of Arizona
Bob Weber
Weber
Jackie Wallace
Bobby McCall
Wallace
McCall
Nenry Sintay
Deittman
Mark Neal
Tarkanian Offered ASU Coaching Post
Long Beach State coach Jerry Tarkanian has been offered the Arizona State University cage job, according to his wife. Arizona State’s incoming athletic director Fred Miller denies plans to move the coach, while Ned Walk says the talk is news to him as he focuses on next season and recruiting.
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UPI
Long Beach State
Jerry Tarkanian
Arizona State University
Tarkanian
Arizona State
Fred Miller
Tempe
Miller
Arizona State Post
Ned Walk
Strike Cancels Scottsdale Prep Baseball Games
The Scottsdale teacher strike led to the cancellation of three prep baseball games this afternoon. Coronado-Saguaro, Scottsdale High vs Mesa, and Arcadia vs Chandler were all called off as the Progress sports department reviews plans and effects on athletic programs. James L. Toman, Scottsdale School District Physical Education director, will answer questions. Results of the interview may appear Saturday or Monday.
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Scottsdale High
Mesa
Arcadia
Chandler
Scottsdale
Progress Sports
Ment
James L. Toman
Scottsdale Girls Club gymnasts win multiple honors at USGF meet
Four Scottsdale gymnasts earned 12 medals at the United States Gymnastics Federation Championship Meet in Tucson. Pam LeVan won second in vault and all around plus two fourth places. Robin Marsh led with several top finishes and qualified for the Regional Championship in Fresno. Sally Hoyt and JoAnna Cardella added podiums in floor and bars. The regional event will include champions from five western states.
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United States Gymnastics Federation
Tucson
Pam LeVan
Robin Marsh
Sally Hoyt
JoAnna Cardella
Fresno
Calif
Arizona
California
Nevada
Utah
Hawaii
Cubs blank Indians as Banks starts DL spell in Tucson
April Fools crowd of 1 141 sees the Chicago Cubs blank the Cleveland Indians 8 0 in Cactus League play. Leo Durocher’s club improves to 18 9 and rides strong pitching from Jim Colborn and relief. Jose Ortiz leads the offense with three hits while Ernie Banks goes on the disabled list for up to April 21 after knee treatment and stitches.
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Bob Williams
Progress
Leo Durocher
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland Indians
Cubs
Jim Colborn
Indians
Steve Hargan
Chicagoans
Billy Williams
Tucson Toro
White
Ortiz
Chicago
Williams
Jimmy Hickman
Puerto Rico
Hargan
Ken Rudolph
Adrian Garrett
Don Kessinger
Glen Beckett
Dennis Higgins
Cleveland
Craig Nettles
Vada Pinson
Banks
White Sox
Tucson
Scottsdale
Suns acquire Otto Moore from Detroit
Detroit trades center Otto Moore to the Phoenix Suns for future considerations subject to contingencies. Moore 24 6 foot 11 was Pistons No 1 pick 1968 from Pan American and averaged 9.6 points 9.1 rebounds through three NBA seasons sharing the pivot with rookie Bob Lanier.
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Detroit
UPI
Otto Moore
Detroit Pistons
Phoenix Suns
Moore
National Basketball Association
Bob Lanier
Pistons
Lanier
Virginia
Ed Coil
Suns
Walt Bellamy
Kiva Kaibab Senior League Tryouts Set at Scottsdale High
Tryouts for the Kiva Kaibab Senior League are scheduled Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. at the north field of Scottsdale High School. Eligible boys live in the Kiva or Kaibab districts and were born between August 1 1955 and July 31 1958. New registrants need birth certificates. A second tryout is scheduled April 10 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the same location. Officials urge using the north entrance off Camelback Road. For more information call 947 5218.
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Kiva
Kaibab
Scottsdale High
Camelback Road
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