76ers Click Behind Loughery Hardened Defense
Philadelphia revives winning ways with a 114-98 victory over the Knicks on Sunday after a rough start. Tom Von Arsdale scored 29 points, Leroy Ellis added 24 with 2 rebounds, and Fred Carter 23 as coach Kevin Loughery blends new rotations. Walt Frazier led New York with 25.
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Ben's Whiz Wins Grand Canyon Handicap at Turf Paradise
Ben's Whiz survived a foul claim Sunday to win the 20th Grand Canyon Handicap at Turf Paradise. Rider Nels Petersen steered the four year old boy colt to a one length victory over Prancing Prince in 1:48 for 1 1/16 miles, paying $8.40.
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City offers second dryland ski instruction course
Registration is underway for the second dryland ski instruction course offered by the city Parks and Recreation Department. The two hour class begins Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Library auditorium and runs for four weeks ending March 13, with a $3.3 fee. Registration is at the Eldorado Recreation Center.
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Arizona State dominates Utah in gym meet
Arizona State earned five wins in six events to beat Utah 161.25 to 135.55 in a Saturday night gymnastics meet. Utah’s only victory came on still rings by Roger Haldiman, named the meet’s all around competitor, as ASU improved to 6-4 and Utah dropped to 0-8.
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Fade Shot Clock Technique Described for Spin
The excerpt explains fading a ball by striking at two o clock to impart a slight clockwise spin. It notes another cue at four o clock for a continued effect. The passage focuses on spin directions to produce a fade in ball trajectory.
Thompson Tops Seven Medals At Deb Secrist AAU Meet
Barbara Thompson led the Scottsdale Swim Team with seven medals at the Deb Secrist AAU Invitational in Tucson, earning one 13 to 14 year old gold in the 100 yard backstroke and another gold in the 200 yard open butterfly while adding silvers in five events. Teammate Marisa Tompkins collected eight silvers across eight events in the 11 to 12 year old group. The 13 to 14 relay quartet of Thompson Carol Thompson Deanna Tompkins and Cathy Nelson won bronze in three relay races.
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Seminoles suffer seventh loss dimming NCAA chances
Florida State fell 91-79 to sixth ranked North Carolina at Madison Square Garden, leaving the Seminoles with three home games and slim hopes for an at large NCAA bid. Coach Hugh Durham said post season spots depend on others, with the NIT possible if NCAA bids slip away.
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Titans Aim For Third In A League Playoff Showdown
Arcadia meets Yuma at Kofa in a decisive Central Division playoff to grab third place and enter the division playoff path. A league finish tied 46 points for Arcadia Yuma and Mesa. Tempe and Casa Grande led the race with top spots.
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Devils sweep Cal-Irvine as Slocum wins two
Arizona State earns its first two baseball wins by sweeping California Irvine 2-1 and 5-3 in a doubleheader. Doug Slocum, a Saguaro High School graduate, won relief in both games. Gary Wheelock and Mike Hickman took the losses. Clay Westlake provided the decisive RBI in the first game, while unearned runs aided the second game's victory.
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YMCA Century Club tops Bethany Lutheran 76 70 in league play
In YMCA Church Basketball League action Dick Kuhn led with 22 points as the YMCA Century Club defeated Bethany Lutheran 76 to 70. Tom Hafferty and Jerry Beavers added 18 apiece, while Bil Exham poured in 24 and George Koepke 17 for Bethany. First Baptist No. 2 beat Shepherd of the Hills 59 53 with Dave Hamlett scoring 33 and Steve Enyart 17.
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Petty wins Daytona 500 for fourth time in dramatic finish
Richard Petty captured his fourth Daytona 500 as Buddy Baker led 157 laps but blew an engine with 5 miles remaining. Yarborough's Chevy failed earlier, leaving Petty to finish two laps ahead of Bobby Isaac with Dick Brooks third. Foyt finished fourth and McGriff fifth. Petty called the win a thrill of a lifetime and noted Baker's car was strongest.
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Phoenix Roadrunners Prep for Final Push in WHL Title Race
The Phoenix Roadrunners near a week off to regroup for a late chase of the Salt Lake City Golden Eagles. Brent Meeke scored twice as Phoenix edged Salt Lake City 5-4-1 in a tight game, with contributions from Jack DeCloe and Bob Gorton.
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Stitt claims all around title at State Gymnastics Meet
Kaylene Stitt won the 10 to 11 year old all around title at the Class 3 USGF State Championship held Saturday at the Scottsdale Girls Club. Dina Fulton was runner up, Mary Beth Scheer third in beginning compulsory routines, while Anne Friend, Randy Levine and Terry Suriano tied for fourth. Sharon Stephens won the 12 to 14 group with Jane Terrill second. Eileen Lindholm third, Christie Miller fourth, Lisa Hawkins fifth. In the 15 and over group Pam Mason first, Debby Lyman second, Joyce Walther third and Carolyn Hammett fourth.
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Suns open five game road trip after tight Celtics game
Phoenix Suns head to Boston for the opener of a five game trip after a 119 118 loss to Portland following a 127 111 defeat in Houston. Geoff Petrie led Portland with 23 points and Lloyd Neal added 22 while Neal Walk and Connie Hawkins top Phoenix with 23 and 21.
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Browns sign Holden to multi year contract
Cleveland sign Steve Holden wide receiver from Arizona State, the Browns top draft choice. The deal is for multiple years with the NFL team following the college player draft.
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Tanara Accepts Offensive Coordinator Post at Tampa University
ASU offensive line coach Al Tanara has taken the offensive coordinator job at Tampa University in Florida. The Pennsylvania native and former Tennessee player will depart this week for his new role after stints at Pasadena City College Hawaii and Tennessee.
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