Patriots land Mike Haynes in first round draft pick move
The New England Patriots, with three first round choices, used the first to select Arizona State All-American defensive back Mike Haynes. Haynes, 6-2, led the nation in interceptions two years earlier and was Fiesta Bowl defensive MVP in 1973. The club also held the 12th and 21st picks after trading Jim Plunkett to San Francisco. The Dolphins traded Rodrigo Barnes to St. Louis and pursued linebacker Larry Gordon of Arizona State, amid aging star Nick Buoniconti.
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Sun Devils
Sabers top Beavers again in 8 6 victory
Saguaro evened its overall record at 6-6 by winning its second straight over Scottsdale. The Sabercats exploded for six runs in the fourth inning, backed by two run producing hits from Piazza Brackin Beam and Reak. Kelly Martin earned the save with a two-out strikeout in the seventh.
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Sabercat
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Ted
Desert survival topic of SSC meeting in Scottsdale
Ed Gilchrist of the Scottsdale Sportsman's Club and Maricopa County Sheriff Desert Survival Unit will discuss desert survival precautions and actions when stranded at the club's Tuesday meeting at 7 30 p m in the Eldorado Recreation Center. The club has nominations for Conservation and Distinguished Service Awards and recent restoration work at the Scottsdale Boys Club.
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Twelve reach Futurity at Phoenix Derby Trials
Twelve two year olds qualified for the April 17 Phoenix futurity at Turf Paradise. Million Dollar Sal clocked 50.6 seconds, nearly the world record, and Advance Dan posted 50.45 seconds. Qualified runners include Keokis Star Ms Margarita Scouting and Ignition Key among others.
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Helbert
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Boca Chica
Chuck's Choices Best Bets and Race Notes
In the opening race Mel Karren improves as Appetite for Cash shows a close run. Silver Speculation may take a share. In race two Dance Around is a sleeper, Hustle Your Bustle has a poor post, and Double Rum finished strong. In race three Hi Boy Bull gets rail help, Diamond Doo is fatter with these, and Rima woke up fast. Race four favors Full of Nonsense with speed and Follow That Cab meeting tougher foes. Bardon could surprise. In race five Miss Grey Eagle is marked for a likely spot while Santa Fe Tryst is advised to ignore last, Sister Cino has sharpened recently. Race six Lota Kid is improving post.
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Best Bet Proud State in Seventh at Turf Paradise
Race day selections list by Chuck Badone for Turf Paradise, highlighting best bet Proud State in the seventh. Farther notes include contenders Heama Eagle-Possibility Minder Binder Early toot and Sparkling Knight among others across the afternoon card.
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BATON
Heama Eagle
Proud
Csonka Signs with Giants After Dolphins Career
Larry Csonka returns to the NFL signing with the New York Giants. The team, coached by Bill Arnsparger, adds the former Miami Dolphins standout to its backfield as this season begins.
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Miami
NHL teams seek vital wins to stay alive in playoffs
The Flames face the Kings, Sabres play the Blues, Canucks meet the Islanders, and Penguins duel the Maple Leafs in the second game of their best of three series. Jack Nicklaus begins his bid for a sixth Masters at Augusta National alongside challengers Arnold Palmer and Johnny Miller.
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Red Wings forward Bill Lochead to undergo surgery
Detroit surgery set for right winger Bill Lochead after a fractured vertebra from a Sunday auto crash on the way home from the final game of the season. lochead, a 2nd year player, sustained injuries in the incident and will miss the postseason.
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Suns Aim to Clinch First Playoff Berth Since 1970
The Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Lakers needing a win to secure a playoff spot and potentially move up to second in the Pacific. A Suns loss could push the finale against Seattle into a must-win for a wild-card berth, with options depending on other results and division records.
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Lakers face Suns in pro basketball showdown tonight
Pro basketball action features the Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns at 7 30 p m on 960 AM and 92 3 FM. Other varsity events include Arizona vs Arizona State baseball at 7 30 p m Packard Stadium Tempe and Western World Stock late models qualifying at 7 30 p m Manzanita Speedway.
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Chaparral Judo Championships Set for Scottsdale High
The Chaparral Judo Club sponsors a two venue event at Scottsdale High with 57 divisions. Weigh ins at Scottsdale Travelodge Friday and at the site Saturday. Over 400 participants from Western states Mexico and Canada expected. Jim Bregman to be honored as Olympic medalist and coach.
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Scottsdale
Chaparral, Judo Club
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Fifth Ave
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Chaparral and Coronado Basketball Scoring Showcase
Chaparral and Coronado districts feature strong scorers led by McClintock 2238 and Dress 513 for Chaparral, with Stahm 500 and McMath 495 among Chaparral’s top finishers. Coronado’s Brower 523 sets a school record, while Turnage 455 contributes as captain as both teams post JV and varsity results.
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Ronda Stahm
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Anne Vogel
Kim Halladay
Sandy Wilker
Pam Russell
Coronado
Agua Fria
Dysart
Mary Brower
Pane Span
Janet Surts
Cyan Wright
Herman
Lavonne Turnage
Sun Devils host Wildcats in top ranked series opener
Arizona State and Arizona, the nation’s two top teams, open a three game Western Athletic Conference baseball series in Tempe. Floyd Bannister will start for ASU against Craig Gioia for Arizona as both teams boast strong ERAs and potent lineups led by Westlake and Stegman.
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Clay Westlake
Mike Colbern
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Wildcats
David Stegman
Pete van Horne
Jerry Kindall
Jim Brock
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