City basketball playoff push and final prep weekend
Arcadia seeks to extend a six game win streak in a finale against Mesa High at Arcadia while Saguaro hosts Yuma’s Kofa Kings for senior night. Coronado aims to rebound at Westwood as Beavers and Titans close regular season with injuries noted for Arcadia stars.
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Bobsnider
Saguaro
Scottsdale High
Arcadia
Titans
Coronado
Dons
Westwood
Warrior Gym
Moscow
Chandler
Cats
Yuma
Ross Hamilton
John Muller
Steve Goodall
Scott Craven
John Alexander
Fred Fish
Mark Samson
Saguaro High
Scottsdale
Kofa Kings
Beavers
Kings
SHS
Neil Farrington
Bob McKee
Mike Makings
Dave Godfrey
Paul Johnson
Tom Irwin
Mike Anderson
Rick Larson
Chris Cacheris
Archer Leads Field As Phoenix Open Kicks Off
George Archer, returning to the Phoenix scene where he triumphed eight years ago, is among favorites in the $125,000 Phoenix Open. Notables include Miller Barber, Grier Jones, Bob Rosburg, Gene Littler, Johnny Miller, Billy Casper, and Palmer, with Paul Harney withdrawing due to flu. The 6,641 yard course was dry but in good shape as the event began.
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Phoenix
Ariz
UPI
George Archer
Archer
Phoenix Country Club
Willie Low
Tucson
Miller Barber
Grier Jones
Bob Rosburg
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
San Diego
Paul Harney
Gene Littler
Palmer
Johnny Miller
Billy Casper
Wilt Chamberlain's 30000th Point Sparks Suns Win
Wilt Chamberlain appeared to reach 30000 career points on a goal tending call at 2:09 of the third quarter, but Los Angeles lost the final seconds to Phoenix 110-109 as Wilt was penalized for a late goal tend. Dick Van Arsdale led Phoenix with 20 points while West and McMillian had 26 for the Lakers.
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Phoenix
UPI
Wilt Chamberlain
Los Angeles
Wilt
Chamberlain
Suns
Mighty
Lakers
National Basketball Association
Los Angeles Center
Connie Hawkins
Jerry West
West
Dick van Arsdale
Clem Haskins
Hawkins
Jim McMillian
Gail Goodrich
Baltimore
Ralston Named Davis Cup Captain and Coach
Dennis Ralston 29 of Bakersfield is named both captain and coach of the U S Davis Cup team by USTA president Bob Colwell. Ralston said he is honored and overwhelmed after the decision.
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Bakersfield
UPI
U.S
Dennis Ralston
Bob Colwell
Seattle
U.S. Lawn Tennis Association
Ralston
Cal State
Terps Upset North Carolina In Overtime Thriller
Maryland defeats third-ranked North Carolina 79-77 in overtime as Howard White hits clutch late shots and Tom McMillen leads with 27 points. North Carolina's Bob McAdoo tops Tar Heels with 17 while Virginia tops Penn State in ACC action.
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Joe Carnicelli
UPI
Maryland
Terrapins
Howard White
Tom McMillen
Giants sign Bonds Henderson. Dietz to train camp
San Francisco officers report outfielders Bobby Bonds and Ken Henderson have agreed to 1972 contracts, while catcher Dick Dietz will sign after reporting to Casa Grande training camp. Lefty Woodie Fryman signs with Philadelphia. Giants have 23 signed. 14 remain, with Marichal and Gallagher among top unsigned.
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SAN Francisco
UPI
Bobby Bonds
Ken Henderson
San Francisco Giants
Woodie Fryman
Philadelphia
Dick Dietz
Casa Grande
Ariz
Giants
Juan Marichal
Jerry Johnson
Alan Gallagher
Tito Fuentes
Marichal
Dominican Republic
Fryman
Phillies
Phils
Frank Lucchesi
John Cumberland
Mike Sadek
Dave Rader
Mike Phillips
Sues
College Scores Roundup Reveals Varied Outcomes Across Matches
In a wide slate of college games, St. Jos. Pa. beat Geotwa 81 to 70 while Hofstra topped Kings Point 96 to 65. Cincinnati triumphs 76 71 over Xavier. Gettysburg led Dickinson 86 48. Temple fell to Wake Forest 89 59. St. Anselm's edged Oneonta 67 102. The report lists numerous results with scores across conferences and teams, highlighting close contests and standout performances. Star infielder Nate Colbert signed a 1972 contract with the San Diego Padres after hitting .264 with 84 RBIs and 27 homers last season.
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SAN_ DIEGO
UPI
Nate Colbert
San Diego’ Padres
Three Seconds Undo Sonics Victory In Seattle Shootout
The Seattle SuperSonics escaped with a 113 112 win over the Boston Celtics after a late three second sequence that stretched into overtime drama. Dave Cowens scored 29 for Boston while Spencer Haywood led Seattle with 26 as other NBA results rolled in. Philadelphia halted a seven game skid with a 126 116 win over Cleveland, Bob Rule led Seattle’s scoring with 31 in another card.
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United Press International
Seattle SuperSonics
Sonics
Boston
Seattle
Tommy Heinsohn
Dave Cowens
Dick Snyder
Cowens
Celtics
Spencer Haywood
National Basketball Association
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Atlanta
Baltimore
New York
Houston
Bob Rule
Billy Cunningham
Cavaliers
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New Hamp
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Avyester
Vanderbilt
Mississippi
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Funke
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Bob Fletcher
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