Gophers miss repeat title in tight Big Ten finish
In a packed season finale, Minnesota loses to Iowa 79 77 and falls from the co lead. Northwestern defeats Minnesota 45 33 at halftime and reaches the crown with Indiana winning the Big Ten title at Bloomington 77 72 over Purdue.
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Yankees Trade Spikes For Nettles In Blockbuster Move
Spring training notes show New York sending Charlie Spikes to Cleveland for Graig Nettles as the Yankees pivot toward pennant contention. Spikes homered for the Indians in a 54 win over the Cubs, while Nettles starred for New York in a 6-0 win over the Twins. Other exhibition results include the Astros, White Sox, Mets, Padres and Rangers winning games amid power displays and early season form.
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Weekend prep baseball schedule with multiple matchups
Saturday features Scottsdale Community vs University of Arizona JVs in two games in Tucson at 1 p.m. Coronado plays Cortez and Wickenburg meets Gerard at 11 a.m. Yuma faces Scottsdale at 2 p.m. Sunday brings Cubs at Giants in Phoenix at 1 p.m. and Cubs vs Padres in Yuma at 1 p.m. plus prep tourney games across Scottsdale Camelback and West venues.
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Saguaro Girls Gym Team Tops Westwood In Action
Sally Hoyt led Sabercats to a 187.60 168.90 win over Westwood High with first on balance beam second in floor and third in vault. Robin Marsh took vaulting and bars titles and third in floor while Miss Hoyt was second all around. Johnson of Westwood won the all around title with floor first and second in vault and beam.
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Parks Offer Two New Recreation Programs
The city Parks and Recreation Department adds an open gym basketball program for adults and teens on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Scottsdale High gym with no prior registration. A non-competitive volleyball league for ages 16 and up has teams forming, deadline by Wednesday, with three men and three women per team and a $10 refundable forfeit fee.
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Arizona Twisters compete in Fresno invitational meet
Eight members of the Scottsdale Girls Club Arizona Twisters gymnastics team take part in a two day invitational meet between Fresno and Denver. Tammy Manville Jerry Cameron Carol Johnson Pam Godward Patti Vassar Marie Bauer Kari Lewis and Michele Mitchell compete. Manville Cameron Johnson and Godward recently qualified for regional in Reno.
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Jil's Pappa Sprints into St Patrick's Day Stakes Field
Jil's Pappa makes Turf Paradise debut after Santa Anita stint in a eight horse five and a half furlong St. Patrick's Day purse for three year olds. He led at Santa Anita on Feb 15 but was edged by Rotarian and carries 114 pounds, three under topweights Solar Travel Henry England and Spanish Secret.
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Arizona State Grad Seeks Full Time Roles
A recent Arizona State University graduate in June 1973 highlights adaptability initiative and willingness as key attributes. They emphasize knowledge of Arizona historical sites flora and fauna with extensive experience planning recreational activities camping trips and athletics instruction.
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A State defeats Southern Cal 4 2 in opener of series
Arizona State beat defending national champion Southern California 4 to 2 in Phoenix. Randy Scarberg allowed eight hits as Sun Devils improved to 19 2. Bill Berger led with three singles while Dennis Kendrick doubled and singled. Jim Otten struck out seven for ASU before leaving in the eighth.
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Southern Cal
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Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Walton wins UPI Player of the Year for UCLA again
UCLA center Bill Walton claimed his second straight James A. Naismith Trophy and UPI Player of the Year honor with 175 of 195 votes. Coach John Wooden questioned non unanimous results, praising Walton's dominance and noting NC State’s David Thompson as runner up.
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Wooden
David Thompson
North Carolina State
Bayh backs merger bill for NBA leagues
Sen. Birch Bayh introduces legislation to allow a merger of the National and American Basketball Associations and to end the uniform players contract. The bill would create a common draft, permit one year or multi year deals, and set conditions to protect antitrust exemptions and player rights. It also limits telecasts on peak college and high school seasons and delays the common draft until after academic year ends.
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UPI
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Greyhound Picks for Phoenix Park Races by Perry Mutual Selections
Scottsdale Daily Progress lists tonight’s top greyhound selections at Phoenix Greyhound Park based on veteran handicapper rankings. Races run Wednesday through Sunday with post time at 8 p.m. odds and post numbers shown for each pickup.
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Knight Named Big Ten Coach of the Year
Indiana University coach Bob Knight was voted Coach of the Year by Midwest sports writers in the Big Ten Conference. The award recognizes his leadership and Indiana's performance this season in the conference race.
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UPI
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Tarkanian weighs UNLV coaching offer after regional upset
Jerry Tarkanian, 41, considered the UNLV head coach post after Cal State Long Beach was upset by San Francisco in the NCAA playoffs. An announcement was expected after the West Regionals as sources say he has not made up his mind. He reportedly would receive a $45,000 salary plus a house, two cars, an expense account and TV show and camp revenues.
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