Suns Face Hawks in Key AllStar Break Test
Phoenix aims to reach .500 at 26 26 with wins over Atlanta and Washington as Len Robinson strengthens the Hawks frontcourt and John Drew leads scoring. injuries plague the Suns while Washington’s Bullets surge with Wes Unseld Mitch Kupchak and Tom Henderson aiding Dick Motta’s lineup.
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Scottsdale Teen Pam Godward Aims Toward World Games
Scottsdale High senior Pam Godward ranks seventh nationally among female gymnasts and continues intensive training with the Arizona Twisters. She finished second on balance beam at the Elite Trials, eyeing April nationals and a possible World Games berth, while planning a long gymnastic career.
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Jenner wins Sullivan Trophy as 1976 amateur athlete
Bruce Jenner, Olympic decathlon champion, accepts the James E. Sullivan Trophy as 1976’s outstanding amateur athlete. He urges AAU reform to boost U S support for athletes ahead of Moscow 1980. Jenner outpaced John Naber and Dorothy Hamill among finalists. 10 finalists included Jenni Chandler Howard Davis Ron Laird Scott May Kathy McMillan John Peterson Arnie Robinson.
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Tonight’s slate features Arcadia at Casa Grande and more
Sports schedule shows Arcadia versus Casa Grande at 7 30 p m along with Chaparral at Mesa McClintock at Coronado Saguaro at Tempe Buckeye at Gerard and pro basketball and hockey events at Memorial Coliseum plus dog and horse racing and Thursday tennis and softball rounds with Scottsdale Yavapai Sunrise schedule notes
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Bills select Jim Carr to coach linebackers
The Buffalo Bills named Jim Carr as the new linebackers coach. Bills head coach Jim Ringo cited Carrs 11 NFL seasons and his knowledge and experience as key to strengthening the defensive unit.
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Palmeri Leads Scottsdale Stars In Weekly Player of the Week
Scottsdale High junior Chris Palmeri, a 6-2 forward center nicknamed a human eraser and glass cleaner, earned Progress Player of the Week for 13 points and eight rebounds against Chandler, plus 17 points and nine rebounds versus Marcos de Niza. He is the team's leading rebounder and second in scoring, with multiple teammates earning weekly nominations.
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Coronado
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Kelly Martin
Saguaro
Brad Bean
Chaparral
Jim Swenson
Arcadia
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Kofa
Kiva Kaibab II Little League Plans Meetings Tonight
Kiva Kaibab Little League K KLL will hold 7 30 pm planning meeting at Kaibab School 4330 N 62nd St. North Scottsdale Kiva Kaibab and North Scottsdale signups run 7 30 9 pm Thursday 9 11 am Saturday 9 11 am Feb 19 24. Ingleside Tavan IL adds Feb 15 meeting. Youth 8 18 must bring age proof and be with a parent. Donation 25 first player 10 each additional family member.
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Blues recall farm goalie Belanger to replace Johnston
The St. Louis Blues recalled Yves Belanger from their Kansas City farm club to back up veteran Eddie Johnston who is sidelined by an inner ear infection. Belanger joins the NHL club to fill Johnston's roster spot and provide goaltending depth during the injury.
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