Glendale Invitational Sparks Three Local Wins and Fast 440
Saguaro's Mark Lessig ran 49.31 in the 440 but finished second to Maryvale's Dwight Jones who clocked 49.24 tying a state record and earning Outstanding Performer. Arcadia's Konrad Krajewski won the 330 hurdles in 39.69 while Ken Merritt tied for first in the pole vault at 13 feet. Coronado and Arcadia posted multiple top finishes as weather hampered some field events.
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Konrad Krujewski
Ken Merritt
Washington
Sunnyslope
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Greg Johnson
Coronado
Andy Williams
Buena
Don Shirie
Scottsdale High
Jeff Hermanson
Washington High
Herbie Johnson
Rich Gonzales
Chris Tunnison
MeSa High
Dave Barney
Kerry Bogner
Barney
Bogner
Scott Lymer
Doug Soule
Guthrie defies odds as first woman at Indy 500 trials
Janet Guthrie, 38, prepares for the Indianapolis 500 aiming for victory in the 198.7 mph Thunderbolt. She recalls hostility from NASCAR drivers and lingering resentment in USAC, noting she remains outside the "Gasoline Alley Gang" but believes she can break through.
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Guthrie breaks barriers in Indy racing amid doubt
Miss Guthrie, the airline pilot's daughter turned road racer, recalls bias she faced as she prepared to join the Lindsey Hopkins Lightning for the 1977 Indy 500. She credits teammate Dick Simon and stars A.J. Foyt and Johnny Rutherford for support while noting rivals like Bobby Unser blocked recognition of her 13 years and 100 races. The speedster heads to Ontario, California to test the car, fasted at 198.7 mph in a McCluskey tire test.
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Rolla Vollstedt
Roger McCluskey
Nuggets rout Suns clinches Midwest Division title
Denver Nuggets defeat Phoenix Suns 124 to 109 to seal the Midwest Division crown and earn a first round bye. Front line of Issel Thompson Jones combined for 79 points led by Thompson with 35 others, while Suns rookie trio struggled against Denver defense.
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National Basketball Association
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Nuggets
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David Thompson
Bobby Jones
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Issel
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Brown
Tom McClain
John MacLeod
Ron Lee
Butch Feher
NBA standings wrap and Monday schedule note
The NBA standings show Chicago 101 over New Orleans 82, Washington 115 over New York Nets 97, Milwaukee 120 over Indiana 112, Portland 119 over Seattle 102, Cleveland 113 over Kansas City 107, Denver 124 over Phoenix 109, Atlanta 111 over San Antonio 103, Los Angeles 115 over Detroit 107. No games scheduled for Monday.
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Firearm safety course starts at Navajo School
The Scottsdale Sportsman's Club sponsors a six week firearm safety course at Navajo School on 4525 N Granite Reef Rd. Classes run each Wednesday for six weeks with two hour sessions and a May 7 field trip. Fees are 1.50 and 2.50 for family memberships. Participants must be at least 10 to receive a certificate. Last fall the club graduated over 200 students from a similar program.
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Cubs Gear Up For NL Debut After Spring Sweep
The Cubs improve toward the National League opener with a weekend sweep of the Giants 12 3 and 3 0 raising spring record to 11 14 as Mike Krukow and Bruce Sutter star in separate outings. Bill Buckner placed on 15 day disabled list as Cubs trim roster to 26 through March 28.
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Bobby Murcer
Larry Bittner
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Sports slate lights up tonight across baseball and more
Pro baseball features Dodgers versus Giants at Municipal Stadium at 7 30 p m and Dodgers against Cubs at Scottsdale Stadium with Twins meeting Brewers at 1 p m. College and juco games span Northern Arizona at Arizona Tempe Scottsdale CC at Arizona State JVs and multiple prep showdowns at 4 p m. Pro basketball has the Suns hosting Atlanta at Memorial Coliseum 7 30 p m with racing and tennis also on the docket.
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Roadrunners
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Edwards Strikes First In Greater Greensboro Open Victory
Danny Edwards, 25, wins his first tour title in Greensboro ahead of the field by four strokes. He calls the win both an end to his struggle and a beginning toward major championships, noting his goal to build a consistent game and qualify for majors.
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Edwards
Larry Nelson
Greensboro
N.C
Indiana State and Oklahoma State share NCAA gymnastics title
The 35th NCAA gymnastics championships ended in a tie between Indiana State and Oklahoma State as Bruce Spikerman and Bart Connor delivered key vault and high bar performances. Spikerman 9.475 vault and Connor 9.55 on high bar helped ISU and OSU finish with 434.475 totals, Souhern Connecticut third at 425.125.
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Spikerman
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Southern Connecticut
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