Carter Makes Auto Racing His Favorite Sport
President Carter says he does not enjoy golf and prefers auto racing as his sport. The piece notes NASCAR figures like Cale Yarborough and outlines concerns about environmental noise rules threatening small auto racing tracks at state levels.
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Tanner describes Allen's greatness
Bradenton, Fla. AP Chuck Tanner praises Dick Allen as a tremendous talent with an electric aura and goose bumps moments. Tanner recalls managing Allen with the White Sox and notes his fragile temperament requires special handling as Allen signs with the Oakland A's led by Charles O Finley in a high profile open market move.
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Dick Allen as remembered by Dick Allen cheerleader Tanner
Tanner recalls Dick Allen’s impact with the White Sox in 1972, saying Allen carried the team, carried rookies, and delivered long home runs at Comiskey Park. He describes a dramatic rally against the Yankees, where Allen hit a game changing shot to the upper deck after a bases loaded walk.
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College golfers to return again
The Phoenix Thunderbirds ASU Intercollegiate Golf Tourney 1977 is set for April 28-30 at McCormick Ranch, with a best-ball event on April 27 to support local businessmen and college stars. Sixteen teams including ASU, BYU, Fresno State, New Mexico State, San Diego State, San Jose State, Oklahoma State and Long Beach State will compete, with Colorado, Houston, Stanford, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Southern Cal and Weber State also participating. Admission is free for all four days.
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Devils Host Triangular Track Meet At ASU
Arizona State hosts a triangular track meet at Joe Selleh Track with Arizona and Utah. Field events start 2 45 p.m. and the 3 000 meter steeplechase at 3 30 p.m. Sundevils aim for momentum after beating UCLA, featuring Olympians Frazier Williams Edwards. Wildcats counter with Evans Strozier Jefferson and Utah's Barkary.
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Chuck's Choices from Turf Paradise Races
Handicapper Chuck Badone previews ten Turf Paradise races with top picks for each event. Perfect Patient is his best bet, favored to win race one. Other selections include Flying Ed and Uncle Eddie among multiple contenders, with notes on recent form and post positions.
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Ruby
Spartan Dancer
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Rutgers Stumbles as Bonaventure Upsets in NIT
St. Bonaventure edged Rutgers 79-77 in overtime on Glenn Hagan's buzzer jumper in the NIT first round. Rutgers suffers its third last second loss of the season as Massachusetts nips Seton Hall 86-85 and Alabama defeats Memphis State 80-63. Ali to defend title for 12 million in planned August to October bout with opponent from Foreman Young or Norton Bobick fights. Arizona State routs Wyoming 14-0 behind Chris Nyman five RBIs and Tom Van Der Meersche three-hit shutout. Devils to host Fresno State then face Oakland A's in twilight doubleheader.
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Phoe nix Greyhound Park Racecard Best Bets Tonight
Selection for tonight's races prepared by a veteran track handicapper at Phoenix Greyhound Park. Lane assignments listed. Gourmet is BEST BET in the 8th, with quins noted as 4-4 in the same race.
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Auburn Loses Wrestling Coach Virgil Millican
Auburn University and the wrestling program announce the resignation of coach Virgil Millican after four years. Millican steps down as the Mat Boss amid ongoing program adjustments and search for a successor.
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Coronado, Arcadia Swim Meet Dominates Early Season
Coronado defeats Arcadia 125 to 46 with wins by Steve Warren in 200 free and 100 butterfly, Karl Pierce leading 200 IM and 100 breast. SAGUARO tops Yuma 56 27 as Bruce Duchac wins 200 free and 500 free. Marcus Lyon shines in backstroke for the runner-ups.
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Richard Peters
John Wise
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Cowens Out Until Sunday With Knee Injury
Boston Celtics center Dave Cowens suffers a damaged left knee after colliding with a spectator. Team physician Dr. Thomas Silva says he should return for the home game Sunday versus the Phoenix Suns.
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Scottsdale opens boys elementary league for middle schoolers
The City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a free boys soccer league for sixth to eighth graders. Games start March 19 and are held Saturdays at Eldorado Park. sign up at the nearest park promptly.
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Dodgers rain out twice in one day in Florida
The Dodgers were rained out in a Winter Haven game versus the Red Sox and again an intrasquad match back in Vero Beach. Manager Tom LaSorda called it the first time he had ever been rained out twice in one day.
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Three-Year-Olds Entered for Arizona Derby Prep at Turf Paradise
Three-year-old thoroughbreds, seven entrants, vie for a starting spot in the $15,000-added Arizona Derby night race at Turf Paradise. The one mile Call-Call Purse headlines Saturday’s program, with the Scottsdale Mile renewal set for Sunday.
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Bean Leads Doral Open With Five Under Par 67
Miami’s Andy Bean shot five under par 67 to take a one stroke lead at the $200,000 Doral Open. Miller Barber sits one behind and Jack Nicklaus trails by five.
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Stiles Aims for NCAA Berth with ASU Diver
Tim Stiles formerly of Arcadia High now dives for Arizona State University. He seeks NCAA championships qualification this weekend at Brigham Young University after winning the three meter event at last weekend's Western Athletic Conference Championships.
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