Newlin stead steals pace Rockets past Cavaliers for playoff edge
Mike Newlin forced a fourth quarter steal on Foots Walker to spark an 82-76 stretch and fuel Houston to a 93-86 win over Cleveland. Calvin Murphy led Houston with 23 points while Jim Chones topped Cleveland with 22 as Houston built a four game cushion in the Central division race.
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Yavapai and Arizona Western win Region 1 finals
Yavapai College of Prescott and Arizona Western College of Yuma advance to the National Junior College Basketball Tournament in Hutchinson Kansas beginning March 18. Arizona Western defends home court with a 92 to 85 win over College of Eastern Utah, while Yavapai rallies to an 86 to 82 victory against Mesa College of Grand Junction Colorado.
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ASU Gymnasts Sweep Wildcats in Regular-Season Finale
Arizona State routed Arizona in Tempe winning five of six events plus the All Around. Final score ASU 211.40 Arizona 128.00. Gary Alexander of ASU captured the All Around with 52.65 and won the high bar at 9.4.
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Suns fall to Trail Blazers as playoff hopes dim
Phoenix loses 120 98 on the road to Portland dropping their third straight road game. Charles Scott and Dick Van Arsdale miss time with injuries as Seattle remains a half game ahead in the Pacific Division.
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Sidney Wicks
Lloyd Neal
NAU Sweeps NMSU in doubleheader behind strong pitching
Northern Arizona defeated New Mexico State 6-0 and 10-2 as Dan Creek pitched a four hitter to move to 1-1 and Steve Sampson hit a two run homer. Ray Forgie went distance in the second game with 11 strikeouts and one earned run allowed.
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Babe and Cindy's Babe Set for 660 at Phoenix Park
A featured 660 yard race at Phoenix Greyhound Park pits Oklahoma Kim a top sprinter against Cindy's Babe who has won three of five at the 660 and is the morning line favorite. Oklahoma Kim has three wins two seconds and a third in six starts and has faced top sprinters.
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Scottsdale YMCA Announces Spring Swim Lessons
The Scottsdale YMCA starts spring swim lessons for all ages next Monday. Classes include Parent-Tiny Tot for babies 6 to 15 months, Tadpole for 3-5 year olds, and Progressive Swim Program levels Polliwog Minnow Fish and Advanced. Adult Learn to Swim meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m. For information contact the Scottsdale YMCA.
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North Carolina State edges Maryland in ACC semifinal thriller
North Carolina State clinches a title game showdown with North Carolina after a dramatic 87-85 semifinal win over Maryland. Kenny Carr converts a late three point play with one second left, extending NC State toward an ACC final against the Tar Heels. Maryland eyes an at large NCAA bid.
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Trevino Shares Lead At Citrus Open In Orlando
Trevino matched leader Hale Irwin at nine under through 36 holes after a 66 featuring a 65-foot putt and a bunker hole in one final hole. Irwin posted 68 and 67 to stay within one stroke. Hinson and Coody trailed by one and Palmer battled back after 69.
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Butch Baird
Tom Watson
Bob Wynn
Jim Dent
Rik Massengale
Westlake delivers game winner as ASU tops Santa Clara 4 3
Arizona State defeats Santa Clara 4 3 in Tempe with Clay Westlake delivering a one-out single in the fifth for the deciding run. Westlake drove in three runs in a 5 2 win over LaVerne earlier as Landreaux homered for ASU. Tom Van Der Meersche earned win after six innings, with Pate and Nyman keying the late rally.
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Wayne Redfear
Manzanita Speedway Opens 24th Season with Sprint Race
Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix begins its 24th season with an eight event program led by a 30 lap sprint car race. More than 30 drivers from the Southwest are entered with action starting at 8 15 p m.
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NAU Beats SCC Gals 54 In Tennis Showdown
Northern Arizona University edged Scottsdale CC 54, after a 3-3 split in singles. Brenda Vemich and Cheryl Stearns each won in singles for SCC, while Nancy Krainz and Lori Rutilia won the doubles.
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Dog Selex For Phoenix Greyhound Park Races
Veteran handicapper lists dog selections for Phoenix Greyhound Park tonight. Top picks include He Can, Ratael, Osh kosh Supreme and others across multiple races with BEST BET Ben's Whizz in the 10th and a BEST QUIN noted for 3.5 in race 10.
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