Crampton Wins Tucson Open In Consecutive Phoenix Tucson Climb
Bruce Crampton, at 37, captured the Tucson Open title with 277, earning 30000 dollars and becoming only the third to win back‑to‑back Phoenix and Tucson opens. Gay Brewer Labron Harris and George Archer tied for second six strokes back as Crampton eyes the Crosby Pro-Am after praising his iron play and calm finish.
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First Baptist No. 1 Dominates Bethany Lutheran 54-53
Monty Bondurant scores 18 to spark First Baptist No 1 past Bethany Lutheran 54-53 in YMCA Church Basketball League. Tom Hogue and Roland Bowen add nine each for the victors while Bethany leaders Koepke 15 and Exham 14 pace the challengers.
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Jon Frazee
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Unitas traded to San Diego Chargers for future consideration
Johnny Unitas 39, famed Colts quarterback, was traded today to the San Diego Chargers for a future consideration after balking at remaining with Baltimore. He had demanded a move after being benched following coach Don McCafferty’s firing and amid Indianapolis’ 14 record.
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Devils Rally Past San Diego Asu Dominates Second Half
Arizona State mends its season with a 79 to 64 win led by Gary Jackson off the bench. San Diego kept it tight early, but A State surged to a 48 87 halftime lead and cruised in the second half as Mike Contreras and Rudy White added double figures.
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Coronado Adds Second at Chandler Invitational
Defending champ Saguaré faltered as Coronado claimed second place in the Chandler Invitational. Coronado tallied 71 season points with Brad Hare at 107 pounds, Rob Steen 157 pounds, and Dave Aungst 169 pounds earning thirds. Craig Porter took 128 pounds for Coronado with Rick Murrieta second at 134 pounds. Dennis Svoboda fourth at 147, Don Murray fourth at 187, Jeff Handa third in the lighter class. Matches begin 7 p.m. at Sabercat Gym.
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Bruins crush Providence 101 77. Walton 24 rebounds
UCLA routs ninth ranked Providence 101 77 as Walton grabs 24 rebounds and Farmer adds 21 points. Gavitt praises UCLA while the Bruins close in on USF's all time win streak with a potential 60th straight win. Other top teams win or lose in Saturday college action.
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Reading Green Tilt to Correct Putt Breaks
The piece explains that a putt may break the opposite way if the green’s overall tilt is ignored. It advises noting the green from a distance to detect general slope, especially on hills or mountains, and using that tilt when planning the putt.
Bagdari Wins Arizona Downs Handicap at Turf Paradise
Bagdari owned by Hal Clay and Stuart Struck of Scottsdale led wire-to-wire to take the 23rd Arizona Downs Handicap at Turf Paradise. The five year old brown mare, a 40-to-1 shot, finished 11 16 miles in 1:41 4/5 and earned 10 140 for >2670. she defeated Track Mate in the stretch after leading from the start with Salustio Burgos aboard.
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Hopi Trounces Tonto in City Elementary League Showdown
In the YMCA sponsored league at Scottsdale High School Hopi School beat Tonto 22-4 in sixth grade action as Hopi star Big E Eggelston scored 15. Tonalea defeated Navajo 29-20 with Mitch Dickerson leading scoring while Hohokam downed Vista del Camino 20-15.
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Texan shooter wins Western Mid-Winter Chain Trapshooting title
Britt Robinson of Tohoka Texas captured the overall title at the Western Mid-Winter Chain Trapshooting Tournament held at the Arizona Trap and Skeet Club. He broke 60 targets in both ends of the Valley of the Sun Doubles Handicap to finish 966 of 1,000, with runner up Larry Gravestock of Dallas at 962.
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