Ryan looks sharp as Angels praise pitcher in warmup
In Holtville California Nolan Ryan impressed Dick Williams saying he is ecstatic about the pitcher after 20 minutes of practice Sunday. The rest of the story notes no lingering arm problems post surgery and a separate Colorado State Colorado State meet where ASU's L J Larson won a fourth straight still ring title and Robbins Hansen each claimed two titles.
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Dodgers Acquire Rodriguez From Angels In Cash Trade
Los Angeles Dodgers obtain catcher Ellie Rodriquez from the California Angels in a deal that sends minor league outfielder Orlando Alvarez and cash to the Angels. Rodriquez, 29, was part of a Sunday trade.
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Nastase Wins $30,000 Independent Players Tour Title
Romanian star Ilie Nastase defeated Jimmy Connors 4-6 6-0 6-1 to capture the $30,000 first prize in the Independent Players Association Tennis Tournament held in Carlsbad California.
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Charlotte Falls to Kentucky in NIT Final
North Carolina Charlotte, touted as a Cinderella, battled Kentucky in the NIT title game at Madison Square Garden but failed to clinch the championship. Cedric Maxwell led UNC Charlotte with 24 points while Kentucky's Mike Phillips hit key late baskets to secure a 71 67 victory.
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Pendleton Earns High Point Trophy at Junior Olympics
Judy Pendleton of the YMCA Piranhasted local swimmers at Mesa Powell Pool during the Arizona Association Junior Olympic Championships for 12 and under. She won six first places including the 50 free 50 fly 200 free 100 fly 50 back and 100 free and earned the high point trophy in the 10 and under girls division. Cheryl Gillett also won the 100 back in 10 and under girls, while Bill Boelter won the 200 freestyle for 10 under boys.
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Scottsdale Jaycees Open Motocross Results
Scattered finish lists show open expert riders led by Jim Harrell and Carl Webster with multiple age divisions from 14 to 6 years and various sponsors. Senior and junior categories include Powder Puff and Mom races, plus a YMCA Piranhas Swim Team relay and individual events with Pendleton leading in 10U girls.
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Steve Miller
Mike Hammers
Eric Clark
Peter Kuettner
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Todd Garcia
Todd Schumacher
Darim Beach
Chris Byron
Fred Lykins
Chris Sisco
Tim Casson
John Schroeder
David Norman
Chriss Kassick
Robbie Jackson
Edith Johnson
Kim Knight
Marian Garcia
Arizona Opens Spring Football Drills
Tucson AP reports Arizona begins spring football with coach Jim Young rebuilding the offense after losing eight starters from a 9 2 squad. The team must replace three year starter Bruce Hill at quarterback as 36 lettermen return and 30 new recruits join the program.
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Lucky Green captures GJO in Jacksonville Open
Hubert Green, the Birmingham native, won the Greater Jacksonville Open by two strokes with 12 under par 276. He earned $35,000 and extended his two-week win streak to claim his 11th career title, hoping to add a Masters crown soon.
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Sports Schedule Highlights Tuesday and Wednesday Events
Baseball games feature Mesa at Chaparral Scottsdale at Chandler and others at 4 p.m. Basketball shows Seattle at Suns 7 30 p.m. Tennis lists boys matches at Marcos de Niza Tempe Arcadia Chaparral McClintock with 4 p.m. starts. Girls Tennis includes Marcos de Niza Scottsdale Saguaro Chaparral Coronado McClintock 4 p.m. Girls gymnastics Scottsdale Invitational 7 p.m. Track Tempe at Saguaro 4 p.m. Chaparral at Coronado 4 p.m.
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Chaparral Girls Tennis Rally Edges Kofa and Wins
Chaparral defeats Kofa 6 to 3 with multiple wins by Becky Waldrop Mary Holman and Terry McDonald Ellen Vander Ploeg. Singles results include Waldrop 6 0. Holman 6 3. McDonald 6 4. Brown 6 0. Vander Ploeg 6 1. Mathews 6 2. Doubles saw Waldrop Holman and McDonald Vander Ploeg rounds with decisive sets.
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Dee Fondy Wins Arizona Derby At Turf Paradise
Dee Fondy the 3 year old horse owned by Dwight Patterson of Mesa won the 11116 mile Arizona Derby at Turf Paradise in 1 45 2/5 for 1 1 16 miles. Peaceful Fool placed second just ahead of Bar Island.
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Saguaro Relays Highlight Westwood Dominance at Eldorado Park
Westwood led with 112 points to win the Saguaro Relays at Eldorado Park, while Washington followed with 100. Coronado claimed 55 and the only local first, led by Peters ONeill Wagner Richards in 200 breaststroke. Saguaro and Brophy also posted top finishes across relays and dives.
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Wizards win cage title in city tournament final
The Wizards beat St. Daniel's 46 to 42 to capture the C National crown after a rough third quarter. Red's World defeated Happy Days 50 to 36 to win the American title as John Croft led with 15 points and Dave Brennan added 12 for Days.
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Scottsdale Boys Gymnastics Dominates Optional Meet
Scottsdale to 4 0 record after winning the Scottsdale Optional Meet with top finishes by Bob Canzano and Jeff Knutsen in floor side horizontal bars P bars rings and all around. Prescott placed at 74.39 points in the event standings.
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Andy Johnson
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