Prep Cagers Hit Hardwood Tonight in Key Showdowns
Two area teams aim to upset league leaders as Saguaro visits Tempe and Scottsdale hosts McClintock in eight o clock games. Saguaro coach Jerry Eckman praised Tempe’s high powered attack while Bill Owen’s Scottsdale seeks revenge after a earlier loss to McClintock and a near-miss against Beavers rivals.
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Sun Devil Cagers Host Wyoming in ASC Tilt
Arizona State hosts Wyoming at Sun Devil Gym aiming to extend home win streak to nine after a 91-69 win in Laramie. The Cowboys sit 4-15 overall and 0-7 in conference play, with recent form poor. Coach Ned Walk may start 6-10 Scott Lloyd, who scored 19 vs Arizona.
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Drovers Edge Western Matadors Clash For Needed Win
Scottsdale Community College hosts Western Arizona in a must win WAC confrontation at 7 30 p m. Western Arizona owns a 24 1 season record and 12 0 league mark while SCC stands 9 3 in league. Myron Sims may miss the rematch with a broken foot.
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Duane Steps Down as Tempe High Coach After Nine Years
Tempe High School basketball coach Sam Duane will resign after the current season. He says he has done all he can and it is time to turn the program over. His teams reached the state tournament four times in nine years, and his future plans are indefinite.
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Pistons Surge Past Warriors in Midwest Showdown
Detroit roared to a 110 86 win over Golden State, improving to 26 8 since December 1 and tightening its hold in the Midwest. Phoenix hosts Detroit at Veterans Memorial Coliseum as the Pistons chase top division spots led by Bob Lanier earlier named MVP.
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Muhammad Ali criticized for ego and hubcaps tale
The piece questions Muhammad Ali Cassius Clay's claimed influence and his stance on stolen hubcaps from his car. It contrasts his world fame with alleged lapses in moral leadership and calls for him to use his sway to teach youth that stealing is wrong. The author notes Ali's reaction to losing the title and argues against endorsing theft.
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Miller Nears Hope Lead in Desert Classic Round Three
Labron Harris and Lee Elder share the second round lead at four under par 140 in Palm Springs as Johnny Miller sits one back and starts Round 3 at La Quinta. Harris and Elder tackle Bermuda Dunes Eldorado, while Miller aims to reach the $100,000 mark for 1974.
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