Spurs Triumph Over Suns In Tight 116 108 Win
Spurs defeat Suns 116 108 as San Antonio ends Phoenix eight game home win streak. Kenon scores for Spurs, Gervin adds 14 in a strong third quarter before late Phoenix surge. Moe highlights balanced effort on both ends and solid road performance.
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Harlem Globetrotters star Curley Neal to perform Thursday in Phoenix
Curley Neal of the Harlem Globetrotters will entertain at Arizona State University's Activity Center for a single game. The event, sponsored by the Phoenix Pressbox Association to support its Scholarship Fund, offers tickets at 6 5 and 3 dollars. Tip-off is 7 30 p m. Neal credits hard work and hustle for his success despite lacking top high school athletic gifts.
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Calgary Roadrunners Fall 7 3 to Cowboys in WHA clash
Calgary's Don Tannahill scored a goal that counted for Calgary though credited as an own goal by Robbie Ftorek after a misplayed shot. The Roadrunners dropped a 7-3 WHA contest to the Cowboys on Tuesday night.
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DeJong Tops Jockeys at Turf Paradise as Hazelton Leads
Gary DeJong rode eight of 15 mounts into the money to win Jockey of the Week as Arizona Downs at Turf Paradise closed its meeting. Richard Hazelton named top trainer for the Downs meeting and Jim Powell led all jockeys for the eighth time in his career. Wagering at the track rose 4.47 percent from 1976.
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Fiesta Bowl tops TV ratings and payouts in 1976 season
The Fiesta Bowl led national ratings with a 46 share, higher than the Rose, Cotton, Orange, and Sugar bowls. The two teams, Oklahoma and Wyoming, will each receive over 217000 dollars for competing. Also, Edgar Wallace defeated Gene Wells by unanimous decision in a 10 round middleweight bout.
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Lumberjacks Hold Off Anteaters 80 73 On Tuesday Night
Northern Arizona University defeats California Irvine 80 to 73 as Mark Gosswiller scores 18 points and Dwight Boyles adds 12 off the bench in a tight nonconference game at Flagstaff.
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Barr Holds Three Stroke Lead In San Marcos Open
Vancouver golfer Dave Barr led the San Marcos Open by three strokes after a five under par 67 in Tuesday’s round. The $54,000 event continues today with Barr aiming to extend his cushion over challengers.
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NBA standings Eastern Conference Atlantic Division
The Associated Press provides NBA standings for the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division, listing team records and positions in the division.
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Dallas Long Aims At Facial Surgery After Olympic Gold
Newport Beach California based Dallas Long once the world’s top shot putter now a dentist and medical doctor. At 36 he holds dentistry and medicine degrees and eyes facial reconstructive or plastic surgery. Long set eight world records and won Olympic gold in 1964 before turning to medical study and a Southern California life with his wife Barbara and three daughters.
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Globetrotters to Perform at ASU Activity Center
Curly Neal will showcase ballhandling tricks at 7 30 p m Thursday in ASU Activity Center. The Harlem Globetrotters appear sponsored by the Phoenix Press Box Association with proceeds aiding a youth scholarship fund.
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Martin Leads Wales to All Star Victory in Vancouver
Rick Martin scored the winning goal with 1 56 left as the Prince of Wales Conference beat the Clarence Campbell Conference 4 3 in the NHL All Star game. Martin earned 200 for the pot plus 500 to each winner and a car as outstanding player.
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Dog Selex For Phoenx Greyhound Park Card
Selection for tonight's races prepared by a veteran track handicapper at Phoenix Greyhound Park. Lane assignments given, with bets including a BEST BET on R.L.'s Sailor in the 10th and BEST QUIN 3-6 for the 9th race.
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WHA Standings and Results From Tuesday to Thursday
Tuesday results show Cincinnati 4 New England 2 and Quebec 2 Indianapolis 1 in overtime. Houston 5 Winnipeg 2 and Calgary 7 Phoenix 3. Wednesday's schedule lists Edmonton at Quebec. Thursday features New England at San Diego and Winnipeg at Birmingham.
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