Suns sail past Celtics in balanced scoring win
Phoenix, 8 of last 10 after a 129-110 victory over Boston, had eight players in double figures led by Paul Westphal with 19 points. Don Buse added 12 in the Sun’s 36-22 third quarter surge, while Boston struggled without Dave Cowens and on a fatigued road stretch.
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Boston Celtics
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National Basketball Association
Ron Lee
Paul Westphal
Don Buse
Tom Heinsohn
MacLeod
Alvin Adams
NFC rushers clash in opening playoff duel in Dallas
In Phase II NFL playoffs Tony Dorsett of Dallas fights Walter Payton of Chicago in the first game as the Cowboys host the Bears. Payton led with 1,852 rushing yards and 16 TDs while Dorsett surpassed 1,000 yards as a rookie.
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Vikings Hope To Beat Rams In Playoffs On Scrimmage Control
Minnesota Vikings players Chuck Foreman and Sammy White say they can topple the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL playoffs if they avoid catch-up football and win the line of scrimmage. The team practices in Tucson seeking clearer skies after rain hampered Friday session.
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Florida State Dominates Texas Tech in Tangerine Bowl
Florida State, led by Bobby Bowden, crushed Texas Tech 40-17 in the Tangerine Bowl to finish 10-2 and likely rise from rank 19. Bowden joked about future prospects, while his team capped a meteoric rise from a struggling program to national prominence.
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Wildcats rout Pepperdine as Davis and Taylor dominate inside
Kenny Davis and Phil Taylor, both 6-8 seniors, led Arizona with 41 points and fueled a 20-rebound edge in a 110-65 victory over Pepperdine. The performance underscored inside dominance amid trends toward the fast break and team balance.
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Coach Lou Holtz Wins 1977 Walter Camp Award
New Haven Connecticut Coach Lou Holtz of Arkansas has been selected as the 1977 Walter Camp Coach of the Year for his work rebuilding the Razorbacks after his return to college football. The honor was announced by Lewis Hurwitz president of the Walter Camp Foundation.
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Bulls' Hanson suspended four games fined $600
WHA Executive Director Larry Gordon says Birmingham Bulls forward Dave Hanson received a four game suspension and a $600 fine after a fight with a WHA linesman during the game with Edmonton last Sunday.
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Gerard Arcadia eye wrestling crown at Gerard tournament
Gerard Redcoats and Arcadia Titans are darkhorse favorites as six teams compete in the Gerard Redcoat Christmas Tournament. Wickenburg is favored for the team title, with Gerard Globe and Arcadia as main challengers. Action starts Tuesday at 7, semifinals Wednesday at 10, with finals at 7 p.m. Top weight classes include 181 pounds and 140 pounds with several regional standouts highlighted. Medals go to top four per class and trophies to top teams and wrestlers.
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Bob Wheeler
Steve Sikora
Matt Malenfant
Frank,Scarcello
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John Ortiz
Frank Herbert
Mark Malenfant
Steve Wheeler
Jim Grace
Independence
Ed McDonald
Jim Suriano
Chaparral Wrestlers Shine at Virtuous Knight League
Chaparral High grapplers Perry Carson and Rich Weiner won the 165 and heavyweight divisions as Virtuous Knight League action at Shadow Mountain High School featured Open Division titles by Jeff Wright unattached and Randy Bays for the Virtuous Knight Club. Scottsdale young Derek Roberts won 75 pounds. Other Open winners included Tom Romo 118, Martin Sepulveda 134, Jeff Britts 150, and Don Schuler 191. The Virtuous Knight Club trains in Scottsdale.
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Scottsdale High
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Don Schuler
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Scottsdale
Women's golf results across several clubs and flights
At Villa Monterey Country Club and nearby courses players posted results in multiple classes and flights. Winners include J Janney and Mary Millstead in Class A and B, with strong showings from Jean Vaughn and Laverne Winkler in Villa Monterey Niners. Scotch twosome at Arizona Country Club topped with Dolly Thum and E J Martin and Colleen Draklick Jackie Cherekos, Tillie Chew June Morton 45/2.
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Mary Millstead
Lois Lubenon
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Dolly Thum
E. J. Martin
Colleen Draklick
Jackie Cherekos
Tillie Chew
June Morton
Darlyne Beaudine
Greta Woods
Harriet Brennan
Doris Mason
Dottie Hedges
Barbara Clarke
Lynda McCleary
Clara Nace
Nordene Abbott
Mike Bly
Youth hockey tourney slated here
Canadian, Texas and California youths join Arizona rivals in the Hockey Arizona Holiday Tournament. Games run Monday through Friday at Oceanside Ice Arena Tempe and Ice Palace with divisions Pee Wee Bantam Midget and Juniors. Tickets priced for week or per session. trophies and medals awarded.
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Chance Dancer Leads Arizona Paradise Futurity Field
Chance Dancer was installed as the 8-5 favorite after 12 two year olds were entered for the 19th Arizona Paradise Futurity at Turf Paradise. The $130,789.70 race covers 1 1/2 furlongs with $71,934.34 to the winner’s owner and $6,539.48 for the yearling nomination. Regular jockey Richard Culberson rides the gelding, who has four wins in 10 starts. Fellow Arizona entrants include Friendly Envoy ridden by Nels Petersen and Creator with Manny Ortiz aboard from post No. 7.
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NHL Standings From Friday's Games
Boston beat Philadelphia 6 to 5 and New York Rangers defeated Cleveland 4 to 3. Detroit earned a 6 to 2 win over Washington while Toronto won 6 to 2 against Pittsburgh. Montreal routed New York Islanders 7 to 5 and Atlanta topped Colorado 6 to 2 as Minnesota lost 7 to 5 to Vancouver.
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Tennis City of Scottsdale Christmas Tournament Results
The City of Scottsdale Recreation Division reports boys high school singles Chuck Beymer defeated Scott Athmer 8-1 and boys doubles Roger Smith Todd Gandy defeated Jim Fairfield Vince Janett 8-4. Elementary and girls events also crown winners including Jay Hitchcock Holly Kessler Janet Johnson and doubles teams.
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