Durocher Criticisms Stir City Editorial Debate
An Arizona reader defends Leo Durocher against insults in a Progress editorial. The writer praises Durocher for his Cubs leadership, notes his signing autographs for fans, and argues his impact on baseball and Scottsdale. He disputes claims of him being a bum and stresses his commitment to the team.
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Allison Grabs Atlanta 500 Pole in Qualifying
Bobby Allison of Hueytown Alabama clinched the pole position for the Atlanta 500 stock car race with a track qualifying record. A field of 15 drivers qualified Thursday with 25 more expected to qualify over the next two days as the $113 000 race nears.
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Walton Gang to face Florida State for NCAA title
UCLA and Florida State reached the Final Four finals as No. 1 UCLA, led by Bill Walton with 33 points and 21 rebounds, will meet No. 10 Florida State after the Seminoles upset No. 2 North Carolina 79-75. Florida State, paced by Ron King and Otto Petty, edged past the Tar Heels to set Saturday’s championship game.
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MacArthur Park sidelined from Santa Anita Derby and Derby
Arcadia California trainer Tommy Doyle said MacArthur Park will miss the Santa Anita Derby on April 1 and the Kentucky Derby after injuring a portion of his left front hoof in the San Miguel Stakes on January 27.
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Sabercats Swim to City Crown Over Coronado 62 33
Boyle helps Saguaro set three school records as the Sabercats defeat Coronado 62 to 33 at Eldorado Pool to claim the city swim title. Boyle wins 200 IM and 100 free while anchoring the 200 medley relay. Coronado sweeps two events and a diving duo tops the board.
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Cubs rally to beat Indians in spring tuneup in Tucson
In Tucson the Chicago Cubs toppled the Cleveland Indians 8-3 as a five run burst in the ninth gave Chicago the win. Billy Williams drove in the tie breaking run with a double and Joe Pepitone and Don Kessinger added RBI hits. Ron Santo homered for the Cubs.
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Sun Devils and Bruins undefeated in Riverside tourney
UCLA powered past South Carolina 104 after an earlier Riverside win as Earl Altshuler and Bob Adams led a heavy hitting attack. Arizona State shut out the Highlanders 5-0 behind Dale Hrovat four hits. Cornell split, losing to Stanford 5-2 and beating South Carolina 3-1 in 10 innings.
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