A J. Johnson returns to Drovers mound after injury
A J Johnson known as A J on Scottsdale Community College Drovers returns to the mound after an arm injury. He pitched three weeks after the setback earning his third win while posting an ERA of 0.24.
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Bulls and Warriors push playoff pace in tight semis
Bulls star Bob Love nets 38 as Chicago evens series with the Lakers at 2-2, while Rick Barry also scores 38 in Golden State’s 102-97 upset of Milwaukee to leave the West set 2-2. Hawks beat Celtics to force 2-2, Knicks win 4-1 over Baltimore.
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Wildcats Face Grand Canyon In 7 30 PM Phoenix Tilt
Arizona brings a 22 14 record after a series loss to Arizona State as Grand Canyon stands 19 7 in a Phoenix Municipal Stadium night game. Gary Graham 7 2 will start for the Antelopes while Wildcat coach Jerry Kindall plans multiple pitchers ahead of the Western Athletic Conference series with New Mexico.
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Sun Devils and Axers Clash in Tempe Showdown
Arizona State hosts Northern Arizona at Sun Devil Field after both teams won key conference games. NAU swept Weber State in the Big Sky while ASU opened Western Athletic Conference Southern Division play with a three-game series sweep of Arizona.
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Phoenix Giants edge Wichita 4-3 in spring action
The Phoenix Giants defeated Wichita 4-3 to improve exhibition record to 94-1. Leon Brown drove in the go ahead run after a walk by Jeff Mason and hits by Bernie Williams Dick White and Frank Johnson. They wrap spring training with a game against Wichita at Scottsdale Stadium before Pacific Coast League play.
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Everett Granted Unconditional License as Hollywood Park Director
Marjorie L. Everett, a key witness in a Chicago track scandal that led to a bribery conviction of a U S judge, received an unconditional license Monday to serve as a director of Hollywood Park Race Track. The California Horse Racing Board approved the permit after reviewing her past activities.
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Smith and Isaksson Duel at Trojan Invitational Pole Vault
Steve Smith and Kjell Isaksson, both 18 foot plus pole vaulters, plan to top 18 feet in the first annual Trojan Invitational at the Coliseum. Smith from the Pacific Coast Club recently set the world indoor mark at 18% feet and says 18 feet is quite possible at Los Angeles.
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Trials for Futurity scheduled at Turf Paradise
Four trial races Wednesday at Turf Paradise will qualify 12 of 31 horses for Arizona’s Phoenix Futurity. The April 21 race offers over $58,000 in purse money with top three from each 4 1/2 furlong race advancing to the 5 furlong Futurity. early favorites include Royal Ruken and Key Rina.
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Local Sports Schedule Highlights State Events
On Wednesday the baseball college game Phoenix College at Scottsdale Community College begins at 3 30 p m Prep Scotts dale faces Arcadia at 4 p m Track Bourgade travels to Chaparral at 4 p m Golf Scotts dale Community at Arizona Western starts 1 p m On Thursday Scottsdale Community visits Phoenix College at 3 30 p m Track Coronado Paradise Valley and Saguaro compete at the Valley Classic with preliminary rounds at East and Al hambra High School at 6 p m
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ABA Relocates Dallas Franchise to San Antonio
The American Basketball Association trustees unanimously approve moving the Dallas franchise to San Antonio Texas. The team will operate under new management after the relocation.
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Heatley leads WHL in goals with 43 this season
Phoenix Roadrunner Murray Heatley tops the league in goals with 43 and finishes three points behind Seattle’s Bob Walton, who had 101 points. Walton led in scoring, Hinse of Phoenix is eighth, Boyd tenth, with Broderick and Champeaux among top goalies. Phoenix hosts San Diego in the Patrick Cup semifinal at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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Aparicio son kept under guard in Venezuela threats
Boston Red Sox shortstop Luis Aparicio says his 15 year old son in Maracaibo is under constant guard after extortion threats to kidnap him. Aparicio reports police protect the boy 24 hours a day while he remains in Winter Haven awaiting the team’s road trip.
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Esposito Divorce Case Detail In Boston Custody Ruling
Boston Bruins star Phil Esposito faces a divorce suit with Linda Esposito. Judge Mary Fitzpatrick granted a temporary restraining order and awarded temporary custody of the couple’s two daughters pending a full hearing.
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Aaron Masters Wins Masters After Mistake On Scorecard
Aaron edged Snead by one stroke at the Masters finishing 283 after correcting a 69 in the final round caused by Johnny Miller's scoring error on the 13th hole. Nicklaus shot 66 to rally, Oosterhuis faded, and Trevino moved atop the PGA money list with 106,064. Snead nearly clinched late, but his water trouble on 12 clipped his bid.
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