Runners seize 7-1 road win before Seattle visit
The Phoenix Roadrunners routed the Denver Spurs 7-1 in Denver to open a five game trip. Milan Marcetta netted his 31st, Ron Ward added six minutes later, with Lund and Hinse scoring to build a 4-0 lead. Sandy Hucul starred in the third with two goals and an assist. Phoenix sits three points behind Seattle for the final playoff berth as the teams meet again in Seattle.
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May in return highlights White Sox outfielder comeback
ChiSox outfielder May, 21, who lost part of his right thumb last summer, returns to action in spring training. He homered twice in exhibition play and later slugged eight more over the wall, as the club beat the Red Sox 2-1 and he tests his throwing arm amid a likely comeback.
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Bruins and Blues Bench Empty Sparks Postgame Tension
Bruins and Blues game nearly sparked a clash as Boston emptied its bench to aid Derek Sanderson in the penalty box. Two taunting fans behind the box clashed with the scene after a rubber chicken and a sign called Sanderson the biggest chicken of them all.
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Giants Edge Cubs In Cactus Opener At Scottsdale
San Francisco Giants beat Chicago Cubs 7 to 5 in the opening Cactus league game as Willie Mays hit a two run homer. Rich Robertson earned the win after relieving starter Mike McCormick in the fourth. Cubs pitching mixed with three late rallies to tie the game before a final seventh inning for the Giants.
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Knicks Need Four Wins To Secure Eastern Title
The New York Knicks beat the San Diego Rockets 107 103 as they chase the 16 year old division crown with 11 games left. Dave De Buscherre top scored with 30 points and 16 rebounds as the Knicks posted their 56th win. Hal Greer and Cunningham led Philadelphia past Boston.
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Tucson Sahuaro Glendale clash for AAA crown
In Phoenix at Veterans Memorial Coliseum Sahuaro faces Glendale for the state high school Class AAA basketball title after Sahuaro defeated Phoenix Union 65 53 and Glendale beat Tempe 73 63. Other finals include Buena vs Safford in AA Morenci vs Coolidge in A Marana vs Gilbert in B and Pima vs McNairy in C with Safford and Morenci advancing.
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ACC semifinals deliver tight wins and upsets
In the semifinal round Carolina State edged Virginia 67 66 while Southern California beat Wake Forest 79 63 and UCLA defeated Loyola Chicago 87 77. Oregon edged Oregon State 73 66 and Kentucky beat Transylvania 74 67. Idaho toppled Gonzaga 60 59 and Washington State beat Washington 79 68.
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Suns fall as Warriors topple Suns in bid for West
San Francisco snapped a seven game skid with a 107 97 win over Phoenix dropping the Suns into a three way tie for third in the NBA West. Phoenix has six games left starting Sunday hosting Atlanta at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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UCLA edged in NCAA playoffs as Derrick season opens
Lightly regarded Long Beach State Jacksonville and Niagara enter NCAA tournament play as major bidders in the first round. UCLA, the top-ranked defending champion, faces potential ranking shakeup after a late loss to USC.
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Palmer leads Florida Citrus Invitational with 64 despite bursitis
Arnold Palmer says bursitis is under control after exercising and wearing a lead belt. He shot a record tying 8 under par 64 to take a one stroke lead over Dick Crawford at the Florida Citrus Invitational in Orlando. Dick Crawford posted 65 while Homero Blancas Howie Johnson and Bob Lunn shot 66. Jack Nicklaus noted Arnie’s early edge as players chase the Rio Pinar course.
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Rangers fall to 3rd defeat in a row
The New York Rangers lost their third straight and extended their winless stretch to five games as the St. Louis Blues beat them 3-1. Coach Emile Francis downplayed a tailspin while noting injuries and scoring droughts amid a tight playoff race. Chicago topped Oakland 3-2 in the other game.
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Bruins land two on West Coast all star team
UCLA stars Sidney Wicks and John Vallely earned first team spots on the West Coast all star squad chosen by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Also on the first unit were Dennis Awtrey of Santa Clara, Bill Stricker of Pacific, and George Trapp of Long Beach State.
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Oklahoma 9 joins NIT
Oklahoma 9 joins NIT after finishing 18-7 and tied with Kansas for the Big Eight second spot. Kansas cannot participate due to NCAA regional hosting. led by Garfield Heard, the 6-foot-6 forward who returned from knee surgery. Other selections include Louisville Cincinnati Louisiana State and St Johns among others.
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Kenyon star John Rinka tops all America small college team
John Rinka of Kenyon College Ohio led the nation with 41.1 points per game last season and was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches all America team. The first team included players from American International Springfield Amherst Assumption, with Ohio's Ashland College earning spots on the second team and several others on later squads.
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