Angels fail to land Messersmith in tense talks with Padres
Angels owner Gene Autry teased a signing as talks with Andy Messersmith broke down after price clashes. Padres president Ray Kroc blasted Messersmith as arrogant, claiming a bid of 1.2 million for four years, while Angels offered undisclosed terms. Messersmith, 30, was a key Dodger alum before eyeing California in pre season.
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Reds and Aaron start season with big wins
Hank Aaron 42 drives in three runs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 5 0. Cincinnati Reds erupt for 11 5 win over the Houston Astros as Sparky Anderson lauds hitting. Other openers noted across the majors with multiple day and night games.
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Judson Dominates Phoenix Indian in Boys Track Meet
Judson boys win 81 to 36 over Phoenix Indian with multiple firsts. Scott Huber leads sprints and relays, Dave Doyne seizes long jump and shot put wins, Raul Bisbal strong in high jump and discus, and the mile relay clocked 3 49 as Judson sweeps titles.
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Colonels top Pacers in ABA playoff opener
Kentucky Colonels defeated the Indiana Pacers 120 to 109 in the opening ABA playoff game. Artis Gilmore scored 25 points with 17 rebounds and five blocks to lead Kentucky, while Billy Knight tallied 43 for Indiana as the Pacers stumbled in the first quarter. The teams meet again Saturday in Indianapolis.
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Saguaro sweeps Chaparral in boys tennis match
Saguaro defeats Chaparral 4–0 with singles wins by Dan Venora Hing Zuber and Foulk Zuber Davis, plus doubles Zuber/Fouth Wohl-Roth and Noethen Fox. Saguaro improves to 17–0. Chaparral suffers 1V setback.
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Brophy Edges Coronado In Boys Swimming Meet
Brophy defeated Coronado 54 to 26 as Coronado posted a 4-3 record. Event highlights include Doug Richards winning the 50 free in 23.4 and 100 free in 52.0, Steve Warren taking the 100 fly, and Dan Plant on diving with 193.05 points.
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Bike motocross Jaycee divisions crown young riders
Jaycee Bike MotoCross segment lists division winners across ages from 5 to 14 with riders Tucker Geer Jim McWherter Donny Rycroft Bryan Bower Rodey Adams Hunter Geer Jody Eggebeen John Minnick Carlos Johnson Tom Hare and Edith Johnson in powder puff. Open grants highlight riders Grant Walker and experts Don Owenby Phil Rauch David Kelly David Norman Fred Lykins Jim Harrell.
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Saguaros Girls Tennis Rout Chaparral 7 2
Saguaros beat Chaparral 7 2 as Caryn Copeland and Tracy Swanson lead singles wins. Notable results include Copeland 6-0 6-0 over Grantham and Swanson Craig 8-6 in doubles, with Saguaros posting a 15-2 season record.
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Saguaro doubles team to meet Chaparral pros in exhibition
No. 1 Saguaro High doubles duo Doug Zuber and Greg Hing, undefeated this season, challenge Chaparral Racquet Club residents Carter and Bill Lenoir in a best of three sets exhibition at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Maroon and Gold Play Intra Squad To End Spring Practice
Sun Devil Stadium hosts the Maroon-Gold intra squad game as spring drills conclude. Dennis Sproul and Fred Mortensen are named opposing quarterbacks with KTAR TV providing live coverage. Kush notes progress despite seven starters missing and injuries, 79 players in spring including 36 lettermen and five transfers.
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First ASU Women track classic at Sun Angel Stadium
The ASU Women hold the inaugural track classic at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe with 11 a.m. start. Competitors include Colorado State New Mexico State UNLV and New Mexico. Julie Cart of Scottsdale High set a discus record 130.10 feet and Carol Hancock ran 100 meters in 15.3 seconds two weeks ago.
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Trojans’ Steve Malovic to Leave USC This Fall
Steve Malovic a 19 year old sophomore starting center from Phoenix will leave the USC program this fall. He cited a “very bad” situation at USC amid an 11 16 season that included a 15 game losing streak after averaging nine rebounds per game.
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ASU wrestlers qualify for Olympic Trials finals in Cleveland
Three Arizona State linked wrestlers earned spots for the Olympic Trial finals May 11-15 in Cleveland. Billy Rosado won the AAU title at 105 pounds in Cleveland, Ed Knecht placed third at 114 pounds, and Roye Oliver finished fifth at 150 pounds in the NCAA championships to secure finals berths.
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Cavs on Verge of Crown After 111 97 Win Over Jazz
The Cleveland Cavaliers moved within one win of their first Central Division title by beating the New Orleans Jazz 111 97. A split over a weekend with the New York Knicks would seal the top spot, with the Washington Bullets in second. Other NBA results saw the Kings Braves Warriors and Suns win.
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U S Women’s Basketball Team Tops Taiwan In Rout
The U S touring team beat Nan Ya of Taiwan 76 48 to win its third straight in the six game goodwill series. Mary Anne OConnor and Nancy Dunkle led with 14 points each with Lusia Harris adding 13 as the Americans led 40 16 at halftime.
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