Burleson lifts Sonics past Suns in overtime win
Tom Burleson tips in at the buzzer to lift Seattle to a 112-110 overtime victory over Phoenix. Leonard Gray adds six three pointers while Mike Bantam aids in regulation, as Seattle rallies from a four point deficit and avoids Phoenix’s late comeback.
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NBA standings Friday results lead with four games
Boston beat Washington 118 113. Philadelphia edged Los Angeles 109 107. Chicago defeated Buffalo 106 100. Seattle won 112 110 over Phoenix in overtime. Milwaukee beat Detroit 102 95.
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Sun Devils Face Former Power Long Beach State
Arizona State University hosts Long Beach State in a non conference game. Long Beach State once the hottest team in the west before NCAA probation. ASU relies on Scott Lloyd who averages 20.4 points and 8.9 rebounds while Rick Taylor adds 12.5 points per game.
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Yavapai College
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Larry Hudson
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Ned Walk
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Scott Lloyd
North Texas State
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NCAA probes Arizona star Fleming grade forgery
An NCAA investigator left Tucson after reviewing claims that a Russian language grade for Arizona basketball star Al Fleming was forged to preserve eligibility. Arizona administrators exonerated Fleming, while a surgery professor had urged action. The school says the matter is closed pending any guilty finding.
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Firebirds top Don wrestlers in city dual victory
Chaparral surged to a 30-23 win over Coronado Friday night as the Firebirds moved to 3-2-1 and the Dons to 3-3. Schust and Krewson remained unbeaten for Chaparral. Kirk stayed undefeated for Coronado.
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Miller warns rivals as Tucson Open nears finish
Johnny Miller cooling in the Tucson Open chase sits two back after two rounds at Tucson National. Dave Hill Gibby Gilbert Pat Fitzsimons and Tom Watson Tom Weiskopf Bobby Mitchell join leaders at 137 seven under par with Miller Trevino and others at 139 aiming for the $40 000 share and the title. Arnold Palmer misses cut while Hill and Weiskopf shrug Miller’s threat.
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Giants Agree to Sell and Move to Toronto
San Francisco Giants directors approve a 13.25 million sale to a Toronto group led by Labatt's, with a transfer pending NL owners' vote and court decisions. If approved, the team would relocate to Toronto, while San Francisco faces lawsuits and lease break costs from Candlestick Park.
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Celtics edge Bullets 118 113 amid officiating dispute
Celtics beat Bullets 118 113 as coaches Heinsohn and Jones complained about calls. Charlie Scott led with 27 points and JoJo White 25 for Boston, while Dave Bing 34 and Elvin Hayes 26 paced Washington. Other NBA results included Bulls over Braves 107 100 and 76ers over Lakers 109 106.
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Women's golf results span several clubs and classes in Arizona
Golf results show Linda McCleary 16 in Class A and Jerry Crabtree 17 in Class B at Arizona Country Club. Opal Gunning 16 in Class C and Janet Rowe 1 in Class D. Ruby Hanson 67 to lead Class AA at Paradise Valley CC. Lucille Sherwood 73 Class B. Jane Busch 67 Class C. Pat Clark 77 Class A. Leona Chutick and others tied 86 in Class B. Niners crown tied at 47. June Pratt led Class A at Coronado Niners. Best ball Villa Monterey saw Pilster Adams 58 and Rich Shaw 59. Florence Kay and Mary Sutherland 62. Donna Frandsen 33 half handicap low gross. Mary Sauer 84 half-handicap low gross. Jean Vogel 33 percent Class B. Jo Ammerman 92 low gross. Ida Belle Lee 32. Phyliss Byerhoff 93 Class C. Iola Johnston 30 percent Class D. Sue Brady 102.
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Zada Pilster
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Betty Shaw
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Donna Frandsen
Mary Sauer
Valley CC
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Jo Ammerman
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Phyliss Byerhoff
Iola Johnston
Sue Brady
Local girls to meet Schmoyers Sunday tennis exhibition
Claire and Kay Schmoyer, acclaimed as Phoenix area top women’s doubles, face local youth Caryn Copeland and Patti Penn in a free exhibition Sunday at the Chaparral Racquet Club. Match starts 12:30 p.m. with Copeland and Penn notable youth rankings and titles.
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Portrait's Pride Best Bet in Third Race
A horse racing card lists Portrait's Pride as best bet in the third race with Nervous Girl making debut and Roger's Sweetie noted to improve. Other races include Comax Can Win Again and Pharos Cat with varied placements and post positions.
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Polar Bear Junior Tennis Classic Entry Deadline Nears
The Polar Bear Junior Tennis Classic at Tempe Racquet and Swim Club has a Wednesday deadline. The tournament runs January 24 and 25 with singles entry fee four dollars and doubles four dollars per player. Entries go to Polar Bear Tournament 2140 E Broadway Tempe 85282.
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Best Bet Western Name Leads Phoenix Greyhound Quarters
Veteran handicapper provides dog selections for Phoenix Greyhound Park tonight with lane assignments for 12 races. Best bet is Western Name in race 7 at 7th, best quinella planned as 3-7 with Western Name also favored in the seventh race.
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