Gophers roll toward Big Ten crown in tight race
The Minnesota Golden Gophers strengthened their hold as Purdue Indiana and Illinois push for the title. Indiana upset loss at Williams Arena helped by a 73 62 result. Iowa beat Wisconsin 100 76 and Michigan toppled Northwestern 110 76 as standings tighten with key March clashes ahead.
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Ohio State
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Nick Witherspoon
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St. John Arena
Luke Witte
Alan Hornyak
Big Ten
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Wis
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Dave Wattle
Randy Williams
Gerald Tinker
Cobo Arena
Detroit
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Rowe
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Wottle
Green
Bowling Green
Williams
Southern California
USC
Henry Hines
Tinker
America
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Memphis State
Kevin Kunnert
Kunnert
Mark Sibley
Rockford West
Wildcat
Notre Dame
Arizona Sunshine
Tucson
Hawks
New Mexico Highlands
Corbett Field
Minneapolis
Fezler Falls Just Behind Gleason Inverrary Leader
Forrest Fezler led the Gleason Inverrary Classic early but double bogeyed the 14th after aiming for safety, finishing one stroke back of Gay Brewer who shot 67 in the opening round. Lee Trevino and Gibby Gilbert were two behind in a 149-man field amid cold morning conditions. Defending champion Tom Weiskopf posted 71 as the field narrowed toward the cut.
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Brewer
Lee Trevino
Gibby Gilbert
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Palmer
Tom Weiskopf
Gleason
High soft pitch to greens guarded by hazards in golf
The golf architect notes many par-5 greens guarded by sand or water and flag positions behind hazards require a high soft landing shot. Use a sand wedge with a forward ball position and a controlled lazy stroke, keeping left arm firm to avoid scuffing.
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Gawatt. News Syn
Ete
Devils host BYU in pivotal Western Athletic clash
TEMPE UP I report ASU and BYU square off at Sun Devil Gym in a must win bid to stay within reach of New Mexico for the WAC crown. BYU injuries cloud Cosic Sarkalahti and Am brozich while Ron Kennedy of ASU eyes a key matchup after a 81-67 BYU win in their last meeting.
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Brigham Young
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Kresimir Cosic
Moni Sarkalahti
Brian Ambrozich
Cosic
ASU
Ron Kennedy
Kennedy
Providence
Assumption
Houston
Trinity
Memphis State
North Texas State
Denton
Tex
New Mexico
Colorado State
Louisville
West Texas State
Amarillo
Bruins Beat Oregon to Complete 67th Straight Win
UCLA remains undefeated at 22-0 after a 72-61 victory over Oregon in Eugene. Coach John Wooden worried about killer instinct as Sam Whitehead led Oregon State past USC and several top teams posted big wins across the nation.
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Maryvale
Laura Roberts
Lisa Evans
Kathy Lange
Jill Mote
Maureen Witt
Roberts
Evans
Lange
Redeye Wins 57 48 After Early Four-Player Roundballers Gap
Redeye built a 26-15 first half edge and defeated Roundballers 57-48 in city Parks and Recreation Men's Winter Basketball League. Alan Yancy scored 19 for Redeye, with Chuck Blair 16 and Bill Nelly 10. Stan Farmer led Roundballers with 20.
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Redeye
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Chuck Blair
Bill Nelly
Stan Farmer
Area baseball signups continue for multiple Little Leagues
Hohokam East Scottsdale South Scottsdale Loloma Cocopah Arcadia signups span this week with times at Hohokam Mohave Loloma Cocopah Ingleside and dates through March 3. Ages eight to fifteen eligible for farm to senior leagues. fee $20 for Arcadia Pony League.
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Saloma
Cocopah
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Mohave School
Jackrabbit
Granite Reef Roads
Supai School
Loloma
Loloma School
Loloma Library
Loloma Little League
Cocopah Little League
Cocopah School Library
Arcadia Pony League
Ingleside School
E. Osborn Rd
Bucks edge Kings in overtime in Omaha thriller
Milwaukee overcame Kansas City Omaha Kings 116-113 in overtime before 9536 fans at City Auditorium. Nate Archibald led the Kings with 43 points while Johnny Green neared a career milestone and Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Lucius Allen contributed 32 and 27 points respectively.
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Omaha, Neb
UPI
National Basketball Association
Milwaukee Bucks
Kansas City-Omaha Kings
Bucks
Omaha
City Auditorium
Nate Archibald
Kings
Johnny Green
Dolph Shayes
Archibald
Matt Guokas
Guokas
Oscar Robertson
Don Kojis
Lucius Allen
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Runners and Spurs Set for Denver Clash
The Phoenix Roadrunners face the Denver Spurs after a week of practice aimed at tightening defense. The game tests how much improvement has been made and could shape early momentum for both teams.
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UPI
Phoenix Roadrunners
Denver Spurs
Pace cars to roll out at FasTrack Phoenix 150 display
A 1973 Cadillac convertible and an Indy type race car will be shown at Tri City Mall in Mesa Saturday and Los Arcos Mall in Scottsdale Sunday. Johnny Parsons FasTrack official will greet visitors and discuss the March 16 17 race. Tickets available at FasTrack lobby booth or Hanny stores.
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Tri-City Mall
West Main
Mesa
Los Arcos Mall
McDowell
Scottsdale
Johnny Parsons
FasTrack
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TowneHouse
Hanny's
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Motorola No. 2
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