Dons Aim to Extend City Dominance at Arcadia Showdown
Coronado brings a 12 2 January run and a 5 1 city mark into a key road game against Arcadia as Titan coach Sam Odell seeks a upset, praising offense while acknowledging defensive flaws. Arcadia seeks to snap a nine game slide led by junior lineup as playoff tuneup begins with McClintock, Westwood, and Saguaro matches nearby.
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Devils rally to edge Utes in Sun Bowl showdown
Arizona State overcame a 16 point first half deficit to beat 18th ranked Utah 72 68. Scott Lloyd led ASU with 18 points as Utah fouled out two players and missed late free throws.
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Ron Kennedy
Ken Gray
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Burden
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Sojourner
Charles Menotti
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Sun Devils
Drovers star Vialet laments inconsistent season at SCC
Gordie Vialet of Scottsdale Community College reflects on a puzzling year after last season’s ACCAC title. He laments the Drovers could not peak or play as a cohesive unit, leaving a slim shot at regionals as final college games loom in Eastern Arizona tonight.
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Scottsdale Community College Rovers
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Yavapai College
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Ivan Duncan
Tulsa
Duncan
New York City
Central Division basketball playoffs spark energy debate
Critics question expanding to all 12 teams for next week's playoffs claiming it devalues regular season effort and wastes energy. The piece argues the format risks punishing strong teams like Coronado Tempe McClintock and Mesa while elevating weaker squads Arcadia Scottsdale and Saguaro into postseason play.
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Marquette Routst Jaspers 73 59 In college basketball
Marquette used speed to crush Manhattan 73 59 as Bo Ellis and Marcus Washington each scored 12 points while Lucas added 18. The Warriors outrebounded 44 26 and controlled the boards, with Campion limited to five rebounds. Georgetown and George Washington also won their games. UCLA hosts Washington State next.
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Suns Seek First Road Win Against Kansas City Kings
Phoenix and Kansas City Omaha Kings meet as Nate Archibald sits out with an inflamed Achilles. Kings boast five players in double figures led by Jimmy Walker 18.7. Suns counter with four players in double digits led by Dick Van Arsdale 18.1 and Neal Walk 16.8. The Suns are 4-7 since losing top scorer Charlie Scott to injury last month.
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Keith Erickson
Clem Haskins
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Charlie Scott
Roadrunners Face Spurs in Must-Win Western Hockey Duel
The Phoenix Roadrunners open a two game series with the Denver Spurs, aiming to overtake Salt Lake for first in the Western Hockey League. Salt Lake meets Seattle Knight as Denver, bottom of the standings, seeks its first win in 10 games against Phoenix.
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Seaver Signs Richest Pitcher Contract Ever
New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver agreed to a contract believed at 172000, topping Steve Carlton's 160000 and making him the game's highest paid. Mets general manager Bob Scheffing said Seaver was worth the money and denied any real dispute over terms after a series of meetings in New York and Florida.
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Cubs sign five players as 1974 contracts reported
Burt Hooton Rick Reuschel Ken Rudolph Adrian Garrett and Andy Thornton all signed 1974 Cubs contracts. Hooton and Reuschel tied for team wins with 14 each while Reuschel posted three shutouts and Hooton nine complete games. Rudolph Garrett and Thornton contributed in 64 36 and 40 game spans respectively. The Cubs now have 30 of 38 players under contract for the coming season.
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Rick Reuschel
Chicago Cubs
Ken Rudolph
Adrian Garrett
Andy Thornton
Reuschel
Hooton
Cubs
Mounds Corps
Rudolph
Garrett
Wichita
Thornton
Atlanta
Joe Pepitone
Dave LaRoche
Mike Paul
Horacio Pina
Tom Lundstedt
Vic Harris
Gonzalo Marquez
Matt Alexander
Billy Wiliams
Evening high school basketball and college showdowns listed
Tonight in Arizona hoops feature Scottsdale at Sagudro and five other games including Coronado versus Arcadia Chaparral versus McClintock and Ajo at Gerard at 8 p.m. Eastern Arizona visits Scottsdale in the DC ACCAC preseason tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday. Arizona Soccer League All-Stars meet Intercollegiate All-Stars in a Paraplegic foundation benefit match at Phoenix College Stadium at 8 p.m.
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Eastern Arizona
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Arcadia
Chaparral
McClintock
Ajo
Gerard
Washington
Paradise Valley
Scottsdale
Sagudro
Arizona Soccer League
Paraplegic Foundation
Phoenix College Stadium
Sabercats cruise past Chandler in decisive tennis win
Sabercats whitewash Chandler 15-0 to run their prep tennis record to three straight wins. Paul Fennell beat his opponent 6-2 6-0, with Zuber 6-0 6-0 and Hing 6-0 6-0 also victorious. Hessler Wohl Ben Ora both won 6-0 6-0 and 6-0 6-1 respectively. Doubles saw Hessler-Ben Ora 8-1 and Johnson-Marshall 8-3.
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Paul Fennell
Sabercats
Doug Zuber
Greg Hing
Ross
Hessler
Richard Wohl
Dan Ben Ora
Andy Abraham
Adrian Rangel
Craig Roth
Jay Stewart
Ben Ora
Ross Johnson
Craig Marshal
Greg Aralson
Kevin Almquist
Deems Dickenson
Tim Peden
Ben McCoy
Stuart Loofboro
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