Beavers and Cats open Central Conference playoffs
Saguaro and Scottsdale meet the top two statewide teams Westwood and Tempe in the Central Conference playoffs. Saguaro enters with a difficult quest after winning their last two games, while Tempe and Westwood hold the season’s best records as Warriors and Wildcats prepare for a tough postseason.
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Arizona State opens 1970 baseball season vs San Diego State
Defending national champion Arizona State University begins the 1970 baseball cam paign with a three game series against San Diego State Friday playoffs. The Sun Devils will rely on improved Wayne Mattingly Kory Schucknécht and Larry Bier nacki and expect strong contributions from backcourt leaders Tom Wiegand and Pete Liebrand. Scottsdale faces tougher draw after two losses to Tempo 21 1. Beavers aim for a balanced scoring effort with Scott Lloyd and Mike Grandy and more players in double figures.
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Celtics set league record with 54 points in final period
Don Nelson scored a career high 40 points as the Boston Celtics rolled to a 147 124 win over the San Diego Rockets. Boston erupted for 54 points in the fourth quarter to erase previous single period records. Elvin Hayes scored 46 for the Rockets as Boston overcame a four point deficit to finish strong.
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Suns Seek Playoff Push in Detroit Clash
Phoenix aims to gain in the West race at Detroit as the Suns ride a seven of nine slide. Connie Hawkins sits 7th in scoring with 24.0 ppg while Gail Goodrich ranks 3rd in assists at 8.0 apg and .806 FT shooting. Paul Silas 11 rpg and Jim Fox 527 FG% anchor the lineup. Phoenix visits Boston next.
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Talk will hound McLain forever
Denny McLain faces a life sentence in baseball regardless of a possible reinstatement. The star pitcher could return to play but will bear the stain of the gambling scandal, with Hall of Fame and Old Timers memories rehashed for generations.
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Pistol Pete Key to NIT Success
Pete Maravich, LSU star and college basketball’s top scorer, headlines the 1969 NIT with LSU, St. John’s, Marquette, and Georgia Tech named to the field. The tourney opens March 13 in New York where Maravich could boost exposure and price. St. John’s bids farewell to Lou Carnesecca. Marquette returns after NCAA bid denial. Tech makes NIT debut.
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Top college hoops scorers lift key teams in midweek action
Lanier and Murphy each lead their schools as Canisius, Syracuse, and Virginia Tech fall. St Bonaventure and Niagara post strong 20 win seasons while Duke Duke NC State thriller tightens ACC race. Louisville and Ohio U boost NCAA bid chances with big wins.
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Roadrunners Reach Phoenix Suns City Finals in Junior League
The Roadrunners of Scottsdale Boys Club advance to the finals to face Holmes Boys Club of Phoenix in a 6 p.m. semifinal before the Phoenix Suns game. They earned the berth by splitting two games last week, losing 54 42 to Miller West then beating North 43 24 as Steve Feldhaus led with 14 points. In midget ranks, Hawks conclude season by defeating Tucson 26 21 with Rob Petty scoring 16 and Don Koch 7.
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Devils face CSU in Western Athletic rematch
Arizona State 4-19 2-9 in WAC travels to Fort Collins to meet Colorado State 12-9 5-7. Rams Clif Shegogg 20 ppg and Archie Weems 15 ppg lead the attack while Sun Devil Seabern Hill averages 24 ppg and aims to reach a career 1,515 points to break Joe Caldwell’s ASU mark.
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Fishing report highlights by region across Arizona
CENTRAL ARIZONA reports pleasant fair for largemouths and bluegills with others poor or no report. WHITE MOUNTAINS offer good trout at Big Crescent and Lee Valley waters with fair spread elsewhere. NORTH CENTRAL shows good trout at Ashurst and Lake Mary for northerns with fair bass and crappies at Willow and nearby waters. RIM notes fair trout at Bear Canyon Chevelon Willow Springs and Woods Canyon. UPPER COLORADO lists Powell Mead Willow Beach Mohave as productive for bass trout and crappies with variety of catches. SOUTHWESTERN reports fair crappies at Martinez and Tilapia in Yuma canals. SOUTHEASTERN has no report.
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