Fate of spring training hangs on road trip talks
Major League players association head Marvin Miller leads a cross country trip to brief players as owners push for changes to the reserve clause and pension terms. Negotiations in Los Angeles Chicago Cincinnati New York Houston Philadelphia and Miami aim to decide if spring training opens on time for 1976.
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Suns Ride Westphal to Playoff Push in NBA Stride
Intrepid Suns surge toward a postseason spot led by Paul Westphal who in eight games averages 24.3 points per game while shooting 52.1 percent and 85.2 percent from the line. Rookie Ricky Sobers adds 11.8 points per game as Phoenix wins five of six since Jan. 3, with coach John MacLeod praising health and depth. The club has won on the road against strong foes and recently activated Keith Erickson, while Garfield Heard contributes 34.2 minutes per game with strong rebounding and 10.8 points. The Suns have trimmed opponents’ scoring and improved rebounding since the All-Star break.
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Candy Nap Leads Early in Turf Paradise Card Best Bet
Selections for Wednesday at Turf Paradise list Candy Nap as best bet in the first race with Windsor John and With Malice as contenders. Races two through ten feature a mix of upsets, up warm-ups, and likely spots including Cody Bill Nero Star Flo's Boy, Peso Utten King Sugar Indian Gloria, Tonka Warrior Monital Fortune Wheel Aries Kiss Lamkin Queen Celosa, Saidam Sure Dancing Deer Is Today, Gage Block Sportveld Lofty Jet, Go Fritz Go Het's Bet Ivan's Beth Sure Hidden Sir Navy Rapid Rudy Wait Joy Greene Foolish Flight.
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North Texas State hires Bill Snyder as assistant coach
Denton Texas Bill Snyder offensive coordinator at Austin College in Sherman was named assistant football coach at North Texas State University on Monday.
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Phoenix Gazette Handicap headline at Arizona Downs card
Top 3-year-olds vie as 12 nominated for the 13th running of the Phoenix Gazette Handicap on Turf Paradise Sunday. Bar Island of Phoenix, winner of the Petrified Forest Handicap, is the likely favorite for the one mile race. Other top entrants include Peaceful Fool Brisket La Gioconda Tehema Gold and Go Fritz Go in Wednesday’s Sonja Henie Purse. Kristien Kemmer Shaw of the World Team Tennis league will be in the winner’s circle Friday.
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Dons cling to slim title hopes after road tests
Coronado (7-3) seeks a share of the B League title with road games at Chandler and Westwood this week. A Chandler upset and Dons wins could force a two way tie for first, though coach Herb Sherman aims mainly for solid playoff seeding.
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Hopi Tops Agua Linda in Fifth and Sixth Grade Hoop Play
Hopi outscored Agua Linda 8-0 in the first period and held on for a 19-14 victory in the fifth and sixth grade boys basketball event sponsored by the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department. Kiva defeated Ingleside 25-10 and Cocopah overran Paiute 37-6.
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Basketball schedule highlights for tonight and Friday
Tonight features nine games including Phoenix College at Scottsdale CC and Coronado at Chandler with start times around 7 to 8 p.m. Friday presents UTEP at Arizona State and Scottsdale CC at ASU JVs with 5 15 p.m. starts, plus tennis matches at 4 p.m.
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