NCAA announces first round pairings and regional matchups
UCLA and Davidson headline opening round bids as UCLA, Iowa, Davidson, Rice, Temple, UTEP and Ohio University clinch titles. Davidson meets St Bonaventure in New York, Temple vs Villanova in Philadelphia, Penn vs Niagara at Princeton, Ohio vs Notre Dame in Dayton, Dayton vs Houston, Rice vs New Mexico State in the midwest, and UCLA awaits winner of Long Beach State Weber State in Seattle.
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Purdue
UTEP Clinches WAC Title and NCAA Playoff Berth
UTEP Miners led by Nate Archibald's 31 points rallied to beat Utah 83 82 and clinch the Western Athletic Conference crown and a berth in the NCAA western playoffs. Don Haskins' team advances to face Utah State in Provo, Utah, after a dramatic home victory.
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Utah
Don Haskins
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New York
Devils end poor year at Tempe
Wyoming defeated Arizona State 112 to 94 in Tempe as ASU closes a disappointing season with a 4-21 record and a home finale against Arizona. Senior Stan Dodds led Wyoming with a career high 45 points.
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Arizona Falls to Colorado State Near Season End
Arizona the preseason WAC favorite drops to 11-14 after a 94-80 loss at Colorado State. The Wildcats close the season Wednesday against Arizona State, with junior Mike Childress posting 23 points and 24 rebounds to push his conference season rebounding record to 392.
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Hill wins Coral Eastern Open Golf Tour title for first victory
Mike Hill, formerly a beer truck driver and construction worker, earned $30,000 for winning the Coral Eastern Open on the Golf Tour with a 279 total, four strokes ahead of Jim Colbert. Notables like Larry Hinson, Brian Barnes, Bruce Devlin tied for third at 286, while Arnold Palmer, Orville Moody finished high.
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Orville Moody
ASU Nine Splits Pair Saturday In Spring Opener
Arizona State splits a twin bill against San Diego State to open the 1970 baseball season with a 1-2 record. In game one Jim Crawford allowed four hits while Gary Atwell and Roger Schmuck homered for ASU. A second game result not provided.
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Roadrunners land goalie as Broderick re joins squad
Phoenix Roadrunners secure goalie Ken Broderick on loan from Minnesota North Stars to bolster their WHL playoff push. NAU baseball secures two wins over UNLV 9-8 and 6-1. ASU dominates triangular track meet in Tucson with 83 points while Occidental and Arizona trail. GCC to face Adams State in Nail District 7 playoffs after clinching best district record.
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Grand Canyon College
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Colo
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California race car driver killed in sprint race crash
George Farmer 26 of Fresno died after his car overturned during the 20 lap main event at the California Mid-Winter Fair sprint races. His shoulder harness broke and he was thrown from the vehicle. He died en route to El Centro Community Hospital. Don Hawley won the accident marred event.
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OLPH Captures St Marys Invitational Title In Close Final
Our Lady of Perpetual Help won the St Marys Invitational by defeating St Mark's 30 to 23 in the final. Mark Mooney and Steve Nebgen earned spots on the all tournament team as OLPH secured a 21 win 2 loss season and a state tournament berth starting March 10.
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Locals open states Tuesday baseball season
Weather permitting, three of four city high schools start the 1970 baseball season Tuesday. Coronado Dons defend title at home against Glendale Cards. Arcadia travels to Moon Valley. Scottsdale hosts Casa Grande. All games at 4 p.m.
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Don Schlander
Scottsdale
Casa Grande
Saguaro Soccercats Undefeated in City Youth League
The Saguaro Soccercats remain unbeaten after a 4-1 win over Spurs. In high school games Expansion beat Coronado Blazers 2-0 while Coronado B forfeited to Arcadia. Elementary results: Mavericks 3-1 Falcons Mustangs 1-0 Spurs Waflas 1-0 Santos.
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