Beavers Beat Chandler 59 48 Behind Markham 20 Points
Scottsdale Beavers improve free throw rate after Friday loss to Arcadia and top Chandler Wolves 59 48. Bill Markham led with 20 points and 10 rebounds, followed by John Peck 7 points 9 rebounds and others contributing. Junior varsity slipped 66 65. Coaches comment on tough win.
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Family man Tom Nieporte wins Bob Hope Desert Classic
Tom Nieporte of Locust Valley New York defeated Doug Sanders by one stroke to win the Bob Hope Desert Classic in Palm Springs earning 17600 dollars and a new car chosen to be a Dodge station wagon. Sanders finished second with 10560 dollars. Chi Chi Rodriguez placed third at 6600 dollars while Jack Nicklaus tied for fourth at 3630 dollars as the star-studded field played through 90 holes over four courses.
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Philadelphia
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Arizona Sports Dinner Salutes Hall of Fame Inductees
The 18th annual Arizona sports event in Phoenix honors stars across pro and college leagues. Notables include Roger McCluskey Jim Palmer and Charley Taylor among finalists for Athlete of the Year and a coach’s award lineup. A past Arizona great will join the Hall of Fame. speakers include Mays Piersall Kiner Landry Franks Marr and Thompson. Tickets are $12.60 at the door.
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Stall gives USC edge as Bruins edge past UCLA in OT
Southern California used a persistent stall to challenge No. 1 UCLA, forcing a 40-35 overtime finish. Jen Alcindor was held to five points in the first half as USC led 17-14, with Bill Sweekonally and Mike Warren keying UCLA’s late surge. Other top-10 results followed across conferences.
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BYU Seeks Western Athletic Conference Win at Home
BYU hosts Utah in a crucial Western Athletic Conference showdown as the league leader eyes a victory to stay ahead of New Mexico and Wyoming. The Cougars sit 4-0 in league, Utah 3-1, with New Mexico and Wyoming pressing in behind.
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Ryun to receive Sullivan Award as top amateur athlete
Jim Ryun the Kansas miler who failed to make his high school team six years earlier will be honored with the James E. Sullivan Award as America's premier amateur athlete on February 25 in Chicago. He won a record plurality of first place votes and points, with Olympic swimmer Don Schollander and decathlon star Bill Rommey among the runners up.
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Sun Devils Lose Exhibition To Wyoming Despite 16 Points
Arizona State fell 78 to 67 in an exhibition setback in Laramie as Wyoming outscored the Devils 27 free throws to 15. Frank Bailey led Wyoming with 16 while Mike Eberle added 24. Arizona State’s Guard Gordon Bailey had 16 and Bill Brantley 12 in the nonconference loss. Arizona State’s next game is at home against Utah State.
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Arizona Wildcats Brace for Texas Western Clash
Arizona coach Brice Larson faces Texas Western as the Wildcats drop to 6-12 after a 81-60 loss to New Mexico in Albuquerque. New Mexico built a 33-16 halftime lead and held Arizona to eight first half field goals as Mel Daniels paced the Lobos with 16 points alongside 16 from Ron Nelson and Ben Monroe. Dick Root led Arizona with 14 as club slips to 1-4 in the Western Athletic Conference.
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Arrgona Sports Awards Dinner Receives Venue Upgrades
Improvements promised for the 1st annual Arrgona Sports Awards Dinner at Del Webb's Towne House on Tuesday Feb 7 at 7 30 p m with Len Johnson as dinner chairman of the Phoenix Press Box Association. Two tier head table centralized seating and rostrum facing tables aim to fix last year’s issues. Free parking for all attendees noted.
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76ers Sweep Dampens East Contenders Illusion of Hope
Basketball notes report the Philadelphia 76ers running 47 5 with a three game skid, then sweeping the West Coast to reset the Eastern race. The ripple effect reached Boston and Baltimore as other teams reeled.
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NoFers Top Jamison in AAU Action 96-2
The Never-On-Friday Club Nofers defeated Jamison’s Sporting Goods 96 to 2 on Saturday night, building a 16 point first half lead and never relinquishing control. Ted Pickett led Jamison’s with 39 points, Art Becker paced the Nofers with 24, and Jamison’s fouled 20 times. Next Saturday the Nofers host Berge Fords of Mesa at Phoenix Christian High.
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Frederick swimmer? Arizona hurdler shines at San Diego meet
Frederick of the University of Arizona finished third in the 60 yard hurdles at the San Diego indoor track meet, clocking 7.3 seconds. Pan Shy of San Diego State won the event in 7.4 seconds, with Larry Dunn taking the 60 yard dash in 6.0 seconds. Gayle Hopkins placed second in the long jump, and Jon Cola, an ASU graduate, was third in the shot put with 62-146.
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76ers Rally Past Lakers in 130-123 Win
Philadelphia built an 18 point lead before Los Angeles stormed back, but Hal Greer scored 35 to clinch the victory as the 76ers beat the Lakers 130-123. Other Sunday results included Boston over Cincinnati 197-121, San Francisco overtime win vs Chicago 142-141, and Detroit over St. Louis 114-104.
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Klein sparks NAU cagers vs Westminster in Salt Lake
Northern Arizona University built an early lead and held on for an 8 60 victory as Stuart Klein scored 33 points and Dick Williams dominated the boards. Westminster College committed many turnovers and never recovered after a 39 27 halftime deficit.
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