Old pro Oscar Robertson fuels Bucks rally to sweep Bulls
Oscar Robertson sparked Milwaukee after a scoreless first half to lead a 115-99 win in Chicago, as the Bucks swept the best-of-seven series 4-0. Kareem Abdul Jabbar had 38 points 24 rebounds, Bob Dandridge hit key shots, and Milwaukee earned $43,500 for the victory.
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Roadrunners Host Portland In Patrick Cup Final Game
Undefeated Phoenix hosts Portland in game two of the Patrick Cup finals after sweeping San Diego. Phoenix goalie Gary Simmons starred in all playoff games while Portland's Rick Charron, returning from a leg injury, faces a 7-0 defeat from game one and aims to rebound as the series shifts to Portland.
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Elder lands Masters invite after Monsanto Open win
Lee Elder finally earns invitation to the Masters after winning the Monsanto Open in Pensacola, beating Peter Oosterhuis in a playoff for the $30,045 prize. He signals mixed feelings about the milestone, while others like Cliff Roberts CBS and black leaders react with relief and optimism.
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Regional College Baseball and Track Sked Compete This Week
The schedule lists Glendale CC at Scottsdale CC baseball at 3 30 p m and Paradise Valley at Marcos de Niza track at 4 p m on Wednesday. Thursday features Scottsdale CC at Glendale CC baseball and Paradise Valley at Moon Valley track along with Gerard at Apache Junction.
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Suns rookie Mike Bantom makes NBA All-Rookie Team
Phoenix forward Mike Bantom was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team after a solid rookie season with 10.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game in 76 contests. Suns General Manager Jerry Colangelo called it a great honor for Mike and the club.
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Scottsdale Swimmers Win Races at Tucson Meet
SST pair and honors Two Scottsdale Swim Team members placed in the Spring Easter YMCA B Meet in Tucson. Greg Kornrumph won the 100yard freestyle and 50yard butterfly in the 11-12 boys division and placed second in the 200 IM and 200 freestyle while finishing fourth in the 50 back. Tami Cline earned thirds in the 50 backstroke 50 breaststroke and 100 freestyle in the 11-12 girls division.
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Tucson
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Breuker and Pew Honored as WAC Players of the Week
Arizona pitcher Dave Breuker and Brigham Young first baseman Reed Pew were named the Western Athletic Conference Southern and Northern Division Players of the Week. Pew hit .667 with 12 RBIs, two doubles and a homer during BYU wins over Utah and Colorado State. Breuker pitched eight innings of four hit ball against Arizona State, fanning 11 to power the Cougars.
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Sedona Senior Open Tennis Winners and Finalists
Dick Bailey of Scottsdale beat Joe Ferguson of Flagstaff 6-2 6-1 to win the Men's 35 singles. Stan Bourne of Scottsdale won the Men's 45 singles 7-5 6-4 over Homer Reed of Phoenix. Bill Tull of Scottsdale was runner-up in Men's 35 singles after a 7-6 4-6 6-2 loss to Don Thompson of Phoenix. Tull and Jerry Foster took second in Men's 35 doubles 1-6 6-4 7-6 to Payson and Al Foster of Tucson. Gordon Jorgenson and Bourne were runners-up in Men's 50 doubles 6-3 6-2 to Roy King and Reed of Phoenix.
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Scottsdale
Joe Ferguson
Flagstaff
Stan Bourne
Homer Reed
Phoenix
Bill Tull
Don Thompson
Tull
Jerry Foster
John Payson
al Foster
Tucson
Gordon Jorgenson
Bourne
Roy King
Reed
Giants Face Albuquerque Dukes In Pacific Coast League
Phoenix Giants cling to early season hopes as Gary Lavelle seeks win number one against Eddie Solomon of the Dukes. Albuquerque built a 6-0 lead, Giants rally for seven runs, highlighted by Glen Adams with a two run double, but fell 7-6 in a prior meeting.
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Mary Decker to Run 880 At Mt San Antonio Relays
Mary Decker, 15, America's top half miler, will enter the 880 at Walnut California relays after tonsillitis and a planned tonsillectomy. She has switched coaches to Ted Devlin at Pacifica High School to train with boys and avoid high school girls competition.
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Garden Grove
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