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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1976
Page
5
Julius Erving starred for the New York Nets scoring 124 points in three games as the Nets moved to a 2-1 lead in the ABA championship series. He added rebounds blocks steals and assists fueling the bid while saying the title may be his last ABA season.
In Honolulu at Alona Stadium the Hawaii Islanders forfeited a Pacific Coast League game to the Tacoma Twins 9-0 due to a footwear dispute after Tacoma pitcher Bill Butler wore illegal footwear. Salt Lake edged Albuquerque 8-7 in the other PCL matchup. Officials warned, then Tacoma lights were turned down.
Tucson’s Larry Castaneda, light heavyweight champion, knocked out Johnny Wise of San Diego in the third round of a 10 round non-title bout Friday night. The win lifts Castaneda to 17-1-1 and he eyes a possible bout with Mike Quarry.
Coronado tops Scottsdale 108.34 to 96.75 with floor and pommel scores guiding the win. East joins with solid performances as Scottsdale and Coronado share the top team spots, totals listed with individual event scores.
Saguaro wins 78 to 49 led by Eric Christianson 16.0 in high hurdles and Russell Mason 4:39.4 in the mile. Multiple event winners include Tom Manno in discus and long jump marks by Dave Evans. Saguaro relay team 3:34.3 atop the 880 and mile relays.
Keith Jackson discusses The Superstars as a mixed blessing for sport and television He notes high ratings and audience appeal yet questions authenticity He recalls players risking injuries for entertainment and argues cameras personalize athletes while expanding viewer connection Jackson, a Georgia farm boy turned broadcaster, reflects on sport as life and drama.
Montreal defeats New York Islanders 5 to 2 to clinch the series in four games to one. Philadelphia defeats Boston 6 to 3 to win the series in four games to one. Finals schedule shows Philadelphia at Montreal on May 9 and Montreal at Philadelphia on May 16 with other dates May 1 and May 13 listed.
Boston defeated Cleveland 111 to 99 to take a 1-0 lead in the playoff series. The next games feature Golden State at Phoenix with two afternoon starts, while Cleveland continues in Boston.
Houston defeated New England 2 1 in Houston with the series tied 1 1 as teams head to New England for Game 3.
The New York Knicks outscored the Denver Nuggets 117 111 to take a 2 1 edge in the playoff series. Saturday game in New York featured key performances from NYC players and a late surge to secure the win.
Flyers center Terry Crisp says Philadelphia must prove their all around ability after winning two straight Cups. Bobby Clarke disputes that claim, while Canadiens center Doug Risebrough expects a tight series. Both teams seek a road win as Philadelphia hasn't shut out Montreal in Philly since 1974.
The real Houston Aeros roared back to defeat the New England Whalers 5-2 at The Summit to even the WHA semifinals 1-1. Coach Harry Neale praised Houston as the better team after a 1-0 start by New England, with a second period surge deciding the game. Mark Howe added a playoff goal as Houston struck thrice in 1:17 to seize momentum.
TEMPE AP Four teams chase the Western Athletic Conference tennis crown as Friday’s play left Arizona State Arizona and Utah tied for the lead with one point each New Mexico five BYU up to nine today and Arizona seven ASU defending champion has three singles players Jeremy Cohen Ron Lerner and Paul Fineman alive Tim Garcia of New Mexico last year’s number five champ remains.
Best bet is IR's Streaker in the sixth race with Rashly as a close note. The card lists lane numbers and selections for each of the twelve races at Apache Greyhound Park. The best quinella combines four and eight in the fourth and tenth races.
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