Suns rally to beat Pistons in overtime thriller
Phoenix erased a 28 point halftime deficit to edge Detroit 117 114 in overtime. Neal Walk hit a go ahead hook shot and John Wetzel iced it with two late free throws as Connie Hawkins led Phoenix with 29 points and Butch Komives and Jimmy Walker shined for the Pistons.
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Bay Area title race in NFL as 49ers visit Raiders
The San Francisco 49ers (9-3-1) can clinch their first division title in 25 years with a win at Oakland while the Rams (8-4-1) host the Giants as both chase the NFC Western crown. Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit and Miami also seek playoff positioning with key Sunday games.
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Gilmore Named December Player of the Month in Naismith Ballot
Artis Gilmore of Jacksonville University was chosen as December's player of the month by UPI sportswriters in the early Naismith award balloting. Gilmore, 7-2, leads major college scorers and rebounders, averaging 35.4 points and 27.4 rebounds per game, boosting Jacksonville to strong NCAA rankings. The Naismith award, presented by the Atlanta Tipoff Club, will be awarded next March alongside the college player of the year.
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Anderson Paces Victory in Men’s Winter Basketball
Gerard led a 52-26 win with 15 points as Anderson star Tim Anderson sparked the victory. The Gang defeated Sunvalco 45-40 with Joel Higgenbotham scoring 19. Jets beat the Paiutes 28-26 as Dick Kuhn tallied 16. Paradise edged Sears 26-24 and Bavarians outshot Barrell 43-24.
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Celtics Edge 76ers in Boys Club Midget League Thrill
In Boys' Club Midget action the Celtics defeated the 76ers 74-13 led by Johnny Davis with five points. Dale Goreham added seven for the logers. Knicks beat the Bullets 9-6 as Bruce Kingham scored four for New York and Bobby Sill had three for Baltimore. In Division II Rob Novascone led the Roadrunners past the Bucks 45-21 with 22 points, Dan Evers 12, Rich Moore nine. Keith McMillan scored 16 and set up the winning basket as the Mustangs edged the Bulls 42-41. Rich Rosenberry 10 for the winners while Mike Wagner and Chip Harris had 13 and 10 for the losers.
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City basketball slate light with two games on tap
Two city teams tonight at 8 p.m. Scottsdale faces Mesa Jackrabbits in Mesa and Coronado travels to Yuma to meet the Criminals. After games, all city teams rest until the Christmas tournament starting after Dec 25 with Scottsdale vs St Marys at 1 30 p m Dec 26 and Arcadia East High Saguaro in later rounds at East and West High gyms.
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Maryland coach Driesell calmer after South Carolina brawl
Terrapin coach Lefty Driesell is calmer after threatening a lawsuit and cursing out South Carolina figures following a midweek brawl in Columbia. He spoke through a lip sack about the melee that ended the game with 4:52 remaining as ACC rivals clashed.
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Youth to vie in Ford Punt Pass and Kick final
Twelve-year-old Kelly Martin of Mohave is headed to San Diego to contest a national finals berth in the Ford Punt Pass and Kick event. He won the regional title and will face regional winners at halftime of the San Diego Kansas City game with a possible trip back for the All-Star Pro Football game on January 24.
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Peach Bowl Ticket Sales Surpass Nine Thousand
Peach Bowl tickets neared nine thousand on the final day with 9 005 sales aided by four Valley organizations. Arizona State University fans could order by phone at 965 2381 and an agent would collect payment, with the office open until noon Saturday for the $6 50 ducat deadline.
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Coronado Dons Rally to Edge Chandler 26 24 in Dual Meet
Don grapplers trailed early but surged to defeat Chandler 26 24. Key pins included Gardner Lahet at 105 in 4 45 and Jim Martz at 185 in 1 40. Craig Porter won 112 7 4 while for Chandler Rockwell 98 was pinned and Worcester 119 lost. A forfeit at heavyweight sealed the win.
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Top horse Fleet Wing returns at Turf Paradise Saturday
Fleet Wing the season's top sprinter at Turf Paradise returns to action Saturday in the 5 4 furlong feature of the Arizona Downs meeting. The field includes 11 older horses with Du Call as a noted opponent and 1970 Downs handicap winner.
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