Sabers Open Play in Central Division Playoffs
Westwood and Chandler stand as major obstacles as Saguaro, the Central Division favorite, faces Westwood in an opening 4 30 p m game at Rendezvous Park Mesa. Coach Ed Littleton names Mark Wogan the starter with other pitchers ready. Rick Diveley leads the Sabercats batting .404 with 20 runs. Eric Kirsch 17 RBIs and .340 average. Harris and Mendez are Westwood's key players in this anticipated clash.
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Wogan
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Jesse Kellum
Les Smith
Rick Diveley
Diveley
Eric Kirsch
RBI
Chris Masters
John Sterling
Dick Harris
Dave Mendez
Harris
Mendez
Suns reward Cotton Fitzsimmons with new three year pact
Cotton Fitzsimmons, rookie NBA coach of the Phoenix Suns, earned a revised three year contract after guiding Phoenix to a 48-34 season. General Manager Jerry Colangelo praised the job well done and noted the team tied for the league’s fourth best winning percentage in the Midwest Division.
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Suns
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Chicago Bulls
Dryden Eyes Conn Smythe as Freshman Hero in Cup Playoffs
Montreal goalie Ken Dryden, a rookie, contends for the Conn Smythe Trophy as the NHL playoffs unfold. Chicago leads the series 2-1 as Montreal aims for another win in the fourth game. Dryden praised Chicago’s talent, recalled his tough test against Dennis Hull, and noted teammate Frank Mahovlich remains a top contender.
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Buffalo’ Sabres
Laurentian Mountains
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Mahovlich
Boston
Phil Esposito
Bobby Hull
Hull
Eleven Indy racers top 170 mph in Indy practice
Mark Donohue led speed with an unofficial 177.340 mph as 11 drivers joined the 170 mph club during Indianapolis practice for the May 29 Indy 500. Revson and Rutherford posted strong times, while 59 of 77 cars remained in the garage and 58 passed physicals.
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Granatelli
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Donohue
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New York City
McLaren
Revson
Bobby Unser
Albuquerqué
N.M
John Mahler
Bettendorf
Iowa
Bud Tinglestad
Speedway
Tinglestad
District seven baseball finals open at Grand Canyon College
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics District seven baseball finals begin at Grand Canyon College with Adams State vs Southern Colorado and Grand Canyon vs New Mexico Highlands in a double elimination, leading to Wednesday and Thursday games and a May 2022 area tournament in Phoenix.
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Phoenix coach Erickson talks with Maple Leafs league
UPI reports Phoenix Roadrunners coach Aut Erickson discussed a potential NHL move with the Toronto Maple Leafs as his one year Phoenix contract expired amid disagreements over terms. Phoenix canceled plans for him to attend Toronto’s Miami meeting. Jim Gregory invited him to Florida meetings while Phoenix President Jim Wells remains away until May 21.
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Jim Gregory
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Painful knees keep McCovey swinging for Giants
Giants slugger Willie McCovey battles an arthritic left knee while playing through pain. He notes pain spikes when pivoting or missing a swing, but remains in the lineup if he can endure, choosing to play rather than sit out.
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Joe Sargis
UPI
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Willie McCovey
Baltimore Orioles
McCovey
San Francisco Giants
Lo Oerreney
Willie
Foreman earns shot at Frazier after knockouts in three bout card
In Oakland, Toronto and Chicago George Foreman scored the only knockout of the trio as the 22-year-old, 216 pound former Olympic flag-waver defeated Gregorio Peralta in Oakland while Ellis battered Chuvalo in Toronto and Terrell overcame Louis Pires in Chicago. The trio were declared contenders for Joe Frazier's heavyweight title. Foreman avoided an immediate title clash, saying his manager arranges his fights.
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U.S
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Sig Ep Sankey’s Ruined and Fights At Local Softball
Sig-Ep Sankey's bombed in a 33-0 Parks and Recreation softball game. In other action FBS beat Camelback JCs 26-10 as Mac Udall hit four including two homers. Frontier toppled Larson's 10-6 with Beagle Osborne and McCowan leading hitters. Foreman’s camp discussed fights and Terrell defeated Pires to stay undefeated in a recent boxing card.
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