Coronado Dons hunt back to back B League title
Coronado seeks a repeat B League title after a recent city crown. Coach Roy Coppinger expects a win against Westwood, with Larry Heckathorne starting in the pivotal Scottsdale clash. The Dons own a 6 1 league record, Scottsdale a 3 4 mark, and Coronado has won seven straight behind tight defense and strong pitching.
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May drives Astros past Cubs to sweep three-game set
Lee May belted two two-run singles and drove in four as Houston beat Chicago 11-7 to complete a sweep. May, hitting .311 with four home runs and 19 RBIs, also amplified his May Day celebration from the prior night.
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State tennis showdown begins with Saguaro Arcadia
Saguaro and Arcadia lead a 15 player field as the State Class AAA Tennis Tournament opens at Tempe Racquet Club and Eldorado Country Club. Saguaro doubles teams and singles players seek title as Arcadia relies on two doubles pairs led by Penn and strong girls’ contingent. Semifinals Friday with finals Saturday at both sites.
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Derby entries may reach 23 for 100th Kentucky Derby
Louisville reports that up to 23 horses may enter the 100th Kentucky Derby field, potentially the largest in history though still under the 24 horse safety limit. Favorites Judger and Rube the Great loom as top contenders with jockeys Laffit Pincay and Mike Rivera guiding. The purse totals reach $326,500 with payouts for places, and entry fees were raised to deter over-enrollment.
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Unhappy Yanks sweep A's in tight win
The New York Yankees beat Oakland 4-3 to complete a two game sweep and move into first in the AL East at 14-10. Ron Blomberg drove in the winning run with an eighth inning double after a sixth inning homer tied the game.
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Lumberjacks challenge Idaho State in Big Sky series
Northern Arizona aims to seize first place in the Big Sky Southern Division by facing Idaho State in a three game series set for Friday and Saturday in Pocatello. The Lumberjacks seek a strong run to move atop the standings.
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Coronado and Saguaro Clash in Girls State Gym Meet
Saguaro and Scottsdale girls gymnastics, ranked No.1 and No.2 in the state, meet tonight at Saguaro High School at 7 p.m. with Saguaro the defending state champion and favorite as both teams close regular season undefeated in dual action. Coronado edged Sunnyslope 77.95 to 73.9 Wednesday to finish 5-3 behind freshman Marie Bauer who won floor and helped vault and beam.
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Giants Fall to Sun Devils in Exhibition
Phoenix Giants lose 4 2 to Arizona State in an exhibition but head into a 7 30 p m game against Albuquerque. Lefty Gary LaVelle 1 4 scheduled to start for Phoenix while Frank Riccelli returning from the disabled list held ASU to four hits over six innings. Steve Barber, trying out for Phoenix, allowed all five Devils runs in two frames as ASU used seven pitchers including Doug Slocum who gave up one run in one inning.
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Chant Leads Scoring Play On Court
Charlie Chant drives the offense as he knocks in a shot against Tommy Sant and Gaylen Pitts.
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STC Athletes Shine at Mt SAC Relays Walnut California
Ellen Berthot earns second in the 9 and under long jump as Scottsdale Track Club shines at Mt SAC Relays in Walnut. Lori Anderson and Rebecca Kuyasa post thirds in 12 13 high jump and 10 11 880 yard run respectively. Allison Hollister aids 14 17 mile relay to third with teammates Carr Wellman McCoy.
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