All Star Game Thriller Delivers 125 124 Westphal Heroics
In Milwaukee the 1977 National Association All Star Game ended 125 124 with Rick Barry, Pete Maravich, and Paul Westphal among top scorers. Westphal scored key baskets including a late lead and free throws, while Maravich protested a possible foul on the final East possession. Barry and Abdul Jabbar contributed strong shows as the West edged the East before 10,938 fans.
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Rick Puck Barry
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Bobby James
Phoenix
Paul Westphal
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New York Knicks
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Ater
Estohial
New Orleans
Pete Maravich
Phila
Larry Brown
Rick Barry
Sis Esegrh
Fae Barry
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Maravich
McAdoo
Sabers eye league runner up as Chaparral clash looms
Saguaro Sabercats vie for second in the A League by visiting Chaparral, aiming to halt a five game skid against the Firebirds who seek to protect their hold on second. The season features standout players Ned Norris and Mark Bradley while coach Jerry Eckman recovers from a December lung collapse.
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Sabercats
Saber
Jerry Eckman
Chaparral
Firebirds
Tempe
Arcadia
Coronado
Mountain View
Scottsdale
Vy Oetrita
Gerard
Bourgade
Gary) Kirk
Eckman
Brad) Bean
Bean
Kirk
Ted Platts
Ned Norris
Mark Bradley
Kelly Martin
Scottsdale High
Kofa
Westwood
Beavers
Marcos de Niza
Dave Schultz
Kota
Roger Tomas
Jim Schaller
Don Dole
Mark Besh
Kirby Hutson
Chris Palmeri
Judson wrestlers win state title edging Orme 136 133
Judson High School captured the state independent wrestling crown for the first time in six years. Under first year coach Corey Patton the team won seven weight classes and finished second in five. Mark Woodsmall at 158 pounds was named the meet’s outstanding wrestler after a 19 0 start and pin. Ted Haimann at 122, George Villalobos at 135, and Randy Starr in heavyweight won key matches. Several wrestlers earned seconds or forfeits in a strong team showing.
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Orme
Corey Patton
Mark
Woodsmall
Ted Haimann
George Villalobos
Randy Starr
Daniel Garza
Steve Szkoda
Grego Guardiano
Tony Villalobos
Ron Amling
Jerry Coppock
John Jones
David Land
Local wrestlers lead Scottsdale teams to state bids
Beavers finish fifth with 104 points and five state qualifiers, Coronado sixth with 83 points and five qualifiers. Mesa High wins tournament with 155 points, Tempe third, Kofa fourth. Saguaro, Arcadia, Chaparral trail. Macchiavoli of Scottsdale tops locals with 158-pound title. Wright and Plummer also runners up. numerous locals place third or fourth and qualify for state.
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Ier Ney
Beavers
Scottsdale
Coronado
Mesa. High
McClintock
Tempe
Kofa
Saguaro
Arcadia
Chaparral
Macchiavoli
Pardini
Wright
Plummer
Ken Kirk
Vic Bravo
Westwood
S Bay
Mark Johnson
Fasset
Tyler Wiley
Headington
Kevin MacGillivray
Mark Murrieta
Scottsdale Artichokes rout Sun Imps in CCAC action
Scottsdale Community College crushed Arizona State University junior varsity 112 to 74 at ASU Activity Center to stay alive for a winning season. Mark Stevens led with 32 points as SCC built a 59 27 halftime lead and finished with 51 field goals. Joe Blanco and Stevens starred, while Duarte Moss Rominger and Wilson added double figure scoring.
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Scottsdale Community College
Artichokes
Arizona Community College Athletic
SCC
Arizona State University
ASU
Scottsdale
CCAC
Phoenix College
Bears
Glendale Community College
Yavapai
Mark
Stevens
ASU Sun Imps
Joe Blanco
Joe Duarte
Charles Moss
Jeff Rominger
New York Penn League Expands to Ten Teams
The New York Penn League approved the addition of four franchises. Geneva and Jamestown return after a three year absence while Utica and Little Falls join for the first time, expanding the league to ten teams.
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Gilles Gratton
Geneva
York-Penn League
Vincent McNamara
Jamestown
Utica
Little Falls
College baseball doubleheaders and multiple pro sports slate
Schedule notes Azusa Pacific visits Arizona State for a 3 p.m. doubleheader at Packard Stadium with Arizona also hosting Grand Canyon at 3 30 p.m. Phoenix Suns play Indiana, Phoenix Roadrunners go to Birmingham, Dog racing at Phoenix Greyhound Park starts 8 p.m. Turf Paradise hosts a 1 30 p.m. horse card.
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Arcadia
Saguaro
Chaparral
Coronado
Mountain View
Scottsdale
Westwood
Bourgade
Gerard
Mesa
Casa Grande
Chandler
Scottsdale CC
Phoenix College
Phoenix Suns
Kansas City
Azusa Pacific
Arizona
Arizona State
Packard Stadium
Grand Canyon
Indiana
Phoenix Roadrunners
Birmingham
Phoenix Greyhound Park
Turf Paradise
Marcos de Niza
Glendale CC
Utah
Brigham Young
Yuma girls claim state softball crown on comeback win
Yuma High School defeated Carl Hayden 5-4 to win the Class AAA state softball title, avenging losses to Scottsdale High from the regular season and Central Division tournament. Scottsdale was eliminated by Carl Hayden, despite Claire Miller earning All Tournament first team honors and Lisa Clinchy and Suzie Gaw earning spots.
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Scottsdale High
Carl Hayden Falcons
Yuma
Carl Hayden
Scottsdale
Claire Miller
Lisa Clinchy
Suzie Gaw
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