Walton Signs Five Year Deal with Portland Blazers
UCLA All American Bill Walton agrees to a five year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, spurning ABA offers and potentially boosting the NBA’s regional appeal. Walton, represented by Sam Gilbert, chose Portland over Los Angeles and Milwaukee, with terms undisclosed but estimated around 2.5 to 3 million dollars.
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Devils' Brock wary of Lobos in home game
Arizona State visits New Mexico after a lopsided win in Mesa. Jim Brock shifts rotation to John Poloni for tonight's game against Kent Seaman, with Peterson and Umbarger slated for Saturday. A-State needs a sweep to stay in contention in the Southern Division.
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Poloni
Seaman
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Texas-El Paso
Tucson
Teacher Jim Stevens Cards First Hole-in-One
East High School teacher Jim Stevens aced the 10th hole at Valley Country Club with a four-iron. He finished the round eight over par, 78, in a day of golf when not in the classroom.
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Stevens
Valley
Schwab Captures Women’s Golf Championship at Valley Club
Micki Schwab won the Women’s Golf Championship at Valley Country Club. Margie Markham finished second as the defending champion. The event included multiple flights with winners and runners up, and correlated best putts and scores across courses and classes.
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Valley Country Club
Margie Markham
Bob Snider
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Markham
Miller Garcia combine for no hitter in PB N action
Monte Miller and Todd Garcia teamed up for a no hitter as the Major Cardinals edged the Reds 1-0 in Pima-Navajo Little League. Rick Filler had two hits while Chris Vogel and Mat Malenfant had one each and Malenfant scored the winning run.
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Malenfant
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Gordon Durack
Kris McClain
Steve Hopkins
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Holland
Jim Pettibone
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Scottsdale
Grant Abney
Doug Shawn
Giants host Dukes as Phoenix seeks sixth straight win
The Phoenix Giants aim for a sixth consecutive Pacific Coast League victory hosting Albuquerque after a 8 7 win Thursday. John Sielicki faces Rick Rhoden as Phoenix erased a 7 4 deficit with three ninth inning runs led by Skip James and Glenn Adams.
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Agitate Confident Ahead of 100th Kentucky Derby
Agitate the California Derby winner sailed east to run in the 100th Kentucky Derby. Trainer Jim Jiminez says he would not be in California if he did not believe his colt is best and may still be peaking. Agitate enters as third choice with a 5 win record and a strong California Derby win profile.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress picks for Apache Greyhound Park races
Veteran track handicapper lists three race selections at Apache Greyhound Park, with post positions and greyhound names. Best bet identified as O B s Grace in the tenth race. best quinella noted for the sixth race.
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Two on Two Basketball Tournament Schedules Set
The community services department sponsors a two on two event on May 11 and 18 at Coronado and Saguaro High School gyms. Entry is 25 cents per person per division with multiple divisions including 5th and 6th, 7th and 8th, High School, Freshmen and Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, College, Open, Over 19, Over 35, Under 6 feet, and Under 5 feet. Players may enter in up to two divisions. blanks and rules available at Scottsdale parks libraries city hall public services and open gym programs.
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Used Car Tip from Ray Korte Chevrolet
Ray Korte Chevrolet promotes buying a good used car with energy certified options and a trusted dealer standard. The ad emphasizes reputable service and a clear certificate for efficiency.
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Chevrolet
SCC Fifth in Tennis As Arizona JC Meet Heads Final Rounds
Scottsdale Community College sits fifth in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference tennis championships as the final rounds begin. Mesa leads with 16 points, Pima 14, Glendale 10, Phoenix 7, SCC 3, Central Arizona 2, and Arizona Western 1. Coach Roger Chaney notes a tough draw. players Jim Saplis and Matt Vogel won their first singles matches before losses, and the Van Talley Saplis doubles team won a first set before dropping the second in doubles.
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