Suns, Sonics set for decisive clash in Western semifinal
Phoenix coach John MacLeod predicts a heck of a battle as the Suns host Seattle in game four of the Western Conference semifinal. Bill Russell aims to rebound Seattle from a 2-1 deficit while Leonard Gray sits with a knee injury and Norwood may start for Seattle. The series shifts to Seattle with potential games April 27 and April 30 if needed.
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Willie Norwood
Freddie Brown
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Dick van Arsdale
Roadrunners strive to boost season ticket sales in tough market
Phoenix Roadrunners owner Bill MacFarland reports a weak gate despite a strong on ice showing in the WHA. A six week drive drew 3,300 season tickets and more than 2,000 fans, falling short of the 7,000 goal but keeping the franchise in town. The team lowers prices and tightens costs while seeking business community support to restore credibility.
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Fultz Wins Boston Marathon In Scorching Heat
Georgetown senior Jack Fultz surged past rivals in the 80th Boston Marathon finishing in 2 20 19 as heat neared 116 degrees. He claimed Olympic trials bid for May in Oregon, while Richard Mabuza and Radamas Vega faded and Mexico’s Mario Cuevas finished second. Kim Merritt won the women's race in 2 47 19.
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside
M&S and Armour Stars Reach Finals in City Coed Volleyball
M&S defeated the Setups and Hapa Hades to reach the finals of the Parks and Recreation Coed Volleyball League. Armour Stars beat Armour West in winners bracket play, while Hot Shots swept consolation rounds. Earlier, Gandydancers upset Peyote Motors and later fell to Hapa Hades in a separate match.
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State Sports Tonight Pro basketball Sonics Suns clash
Tonight at 7 30 p m the NBA playoff game features Seattle against Phoenix at Coliseum with 960 Rede. Also on slate Salt Lake City Gulls visit Phoenix Giants at Phoenix Municipal Stadium at 7 30 p m.
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Reggie Jackson weighs future with Orioles contract stalemate
Baltimore AP says Reggie Jackson may not play this season if Orioles GM Hank Peters does not make an offer after a 10 hour Tempe meeting. Jackson, traded from Oakland, says he would sign now but feels neglected by the Orioles and hopes to resolve the dispute soon. He puts his odds of playing in 1980 at 50-50.
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Ex Raiders now Easy Riders on Motorcycle Tour
Ex Raiders Tom Keating and Ben Davidson launch a 14 000 mile 52 city 117 day coast to coast ride sponsored by Kawasaki. The pair, longtime defensive teammates, plan a nation wide odyssey sharing one liners and adventures from Los Angeles to stopovers including San Clemente and El Salvador.
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NBA Playoffs Quarterfinals Tonight and Tonight’s Games
Seattle visits Phoenix with Phoenix holding a 2-1 series lead in the best of seven. Detroit opens at Golden State. Cleveland hosts Washington with Cleveland up 2-1 and Buffalo travels to Boston for the first game. Washington at Cleveland Betrett at Golden State on Thursday.
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ABA playoffs semi finals results and upcoming games
New York defeated San Antonio 110 108 to take a 3-2 series lead. Kentucky beat Denver 126 114, Kentucky leads 2-7. Next games: Denver at Kentucky and New York at San Antonio. Thursday’s schedule lists Kentucky at Denver.
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Playoff Series Ties Report Across NHL Matchups
Three best of seven series stand at 2 2 with Los Angeles at Boston Toronto at Philadelphia and New York Islanders at Buffalo all tied. The schedule lists Buffalo at New York Islanders Philadelphia at Toronto and Boston at Los Angeles as ongoing contests.
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Pistons Try to Challenge Warriors in West Quarterfinals
Golden State holds a 5-0 season edge over Detroit, but Al Attles warns the defending champions to respect the Pistons. Detroit clinched a 2-1 series win over Milwaukee to reach Oakland for Game 1 as Buffalo faces Boston and Cleveland meets Washington in the other opening series.
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Gulls Rally Past Phoenix Giants on Briggs Ninth Inning Shot
Salt Lake City's Dan Briggs hit a ninth inning home run to break a 2 2 tie and lift the Gulls to a 4 2 victory over the Phoenix Giants in a Pacific Coast League game. Ed Kurpell singled to set up an insurance run. Chuck Dobson earned the win while Ed Plank took the loss.
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