Tom Watson Emerges as Promising Young Golfer With Big Wins
The Stanford graduate Tom Watson, 27, described as a Huck Finn in cleats, has captured attention after back-to-back PGA Tour victories at the Bing Crosby Pro-Am and the San Diego Open. He stresses growth, consistency, and focus on each shot while aiming to win more and qualify for the World Series of Golf.
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Kirk keys Chaparral comeback to a playoff berth
Chaparral Firebirds surged from a 1-9 start to clinch a Central Division playoff spot as Gary Kirk raised his scoring to 16.7 per league game with key wins over Mesa and Yuma. Kirk, a 6-3 senior, and coach Dick Anderson credit his improved play for the late run.
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Soviet tennis stars join new American league venture
Alexander Metreveli Olga Morozova and Natasha Chmyreva arrive in New York to promote the World Team Tennis franchise. The Soviet players will tour 25 to 30 cities this summer with Philadelphia Keystones, earning travel, hotel, and meals plus $18 daily, as Bjorn Borg and others fetch multi million contracts. Chmyreva quips that not everyone can be a Master of Sport.
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Scottsdale swimmers lead North win at Tucson meet
Karl Pierce and Chris Freitag led Scottsdale Aquatic Club in the North-South All-Star Swim Meet at McKale Pool Tucson. Pierce won the 13-14 100 breast in 1 07.8 and Freitag took the 13-14 100 fly in 56.4 with thirds in 100 and 200 free.
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Local Sports Schedule Highlights This Week
Tonight features Tempe at Arcadia and five more high school matchups at 7:30 p.m. plus JUCO and pro games including Suns at Indiana and Roadrunners at Birmingham. Tomorrow and Thursday bring tennis, college baseball doubleheaders, and more basketball across Phoenix area venues.
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Kentucky Keeps SEC Lead Despite Setback From Tennessee
Kentucky remains second in the SEC behind Tennessee after a 104-78 win over Florida in Lexington. The Wildcats, 19-2 overall and 11-1 in conference, trail Tennessee 12-1 in the league with Tenessee’s Bernard King scoring 35 points and the backcourt duo Johnson and Claytor totaling 47. DePaul beat Marquette 77-72 in double overtime as Corzine 26 and Norwood 23 lead the Blue Demons.
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Hing Penn Capture Delporte Net Honors
Saguaro High's Greg Hing and Arcadia High's Patti Penn won the top singles titles at the Marcel Delporte Mid Winter Junior Championships at Phoenix Tennis Center. Hing defeated Blair Roberts 7 6 4 to take the boys 18 singles crown, while Penn beat Lynda Robson 6 3 6 1 for the girls 18 singles title. Penn and Caryn Copeland of Chaparral won the girls 18 doubles to Kendra Goss and Casey Esparza 6 0 6 0. Saguaro freshman Amy Abraham, top seed, beat Debbie Grimes 6 2 7 5 to win the girls 16 singles crown.
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Thompson shines in Copperstate swim invite records
Linda Thompson of the Arizona Desert Fox Swim Team set two state records at the Copperstate Invitational in Glendale and qualified for the National Junior Olympics in Texas. She timed 5:06.5 in the 13 14 500 free and 17:43.3 in the 1650 free to win both events, plus 2:13.5 in the 200 fly and second in 200 free.
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Saguaro boys tennis dominates Chandler in 3-0 match
Saguaro wins all singles matches 6-0 6-1 or 7-6 6-0 and sweeps doubles 8-1 and 6-0 to improve to 3-0. Chandler JV loses 4-0 as Saguaro extends perfect start on season.
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