Cubs Hit By Injury Jinx In Spring Training
The Associated Press reports multiple players hurt during early spring workouts. Larry Dierker of the Cardinals suffered a broken left leg, sidelining him 4-6 weeks, while Bill Buckner of the Cubs fractured a left finger and is expected to miss at least two weeks. Other injuries include Buttner, Bonham, Cuellar, Pitlock, Jones, Baylor, Grich, and Kingman whose pay was cut after Mets pitching machine incident.
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State and pro sports slam packed weekend slate
Tonight features state tournament finals AAA AA A at the Activity Center with games at 9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Pro basketball has Golden State visiting Phoenix at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Coliseum. College events include USC at ASU Packard Stadium and Sun Devil Gym meets in Tempe and Tucson.
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ASU Beats USC 7-5 Behind Hudgins Four RBIs
Arizona State defeats Southern California 7-5 as Dave Hudgins drives in four runs. He hit a two run double in the first and added two more RBIs later, with Rick Peters also collecting three hits for the Sun Devils. Jaime Allen earned the win and Jerry Vasquez saved. Rod Bosburger took the loss.
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Big day at ASU features three top sports events
ASU hosts UCLA in a 2 p.m. track dual at Sun Angel Stadium while ASU baseball faces USC at 4:30 p.m. at Packard Stadium. The day ends with a 7:30 p.m. basketball showdown against Arizona, a crucial Wildcats game for the Western Athletic Conference title race. Ticket buyers get half-price admission to the other events.
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Reggie Jackson Talks Sports Insight and Race
Reggie Jackson says his athlete experience gives him insight unavailable to traditional broadcasters. He notes pressure knowledge helps explain head space in athletes during moments like a 40 foot putt. He cites lack of Black representation in media and aims to portray athletes as people for public understanding.
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Pueblo, Eldorado, Hopi A win in elementary league finals
Pueblo lops Supai 16-6 to clinch 5th grade boys league title with Mark Hoyt scoring 12 and Danny Kraftheter 4. Eldorado beat Pueblo 16-9 in finals, Kraftheter 10 and Hoyt 4 for Pueblo. Sam Mok led Supai with 4. Consolation crown went to Eldorado 8-4 over Hopi A.
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Devils edged by Wildcats in pivotal WAC tilt at Tempe
Arizona State hosts Arizona in a key Western Athletic Conference showdown with title implications. ASU seeks to spoil Arizona’s bid as Mark Landsberger leads a refreshed Sun Devils squad after a 14 13 season mark with strong inside play and improved second half scoring.
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Beavers Power Past Arcadia In Prep Baseball Opener
Scottsdale Beavers unleashed strong hitting in a 10 to 3 win over Arcadia scoring nine hits including seven for extra bases. Pitcher Scott Miller worked five innings before relief by Mark Carpenter and Randy Bays. Chuck Bailey hit two doubles and Darrell Stephens homered with two RBIs and three runs.
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Arcadia Girls Track Beats Mesa 56 44 In Meet
Arcadia wins over Mesa 56 to 44 in girls track with top finishes by Debbie Taylor 29-2 in shot put Barb McHuth in 3rd discus by Carla Cryderman Sue Bridge high jump by 1, Ann Lutich 4 11 long jump, Ann Abraham 18.0. Karin Augeneder 3 in 100. Tracy Starkweather mile 6:11.3. Claire Chalmers 65.7 in 440. Tiffini Robison wins 880 in 2:41.8. Arcadia medley relay 2:09.
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RR Boosters Sponsor San Diego Trip for Roadrunners Game
The Phoenix Roadrunners Booster Club will sponsor a bus trip to San Diego on Saturday, March 12 for the World Hockey Association game against the San Diego Mariners. The $50 per person covers transport, double occupancy room, accommodations, refreshments en route, and a game ticket. Reservations require a $25 deposit at the Booster Bath in Veterans' Coliseum.
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