Coronado Dons Eye State Bid In Central Division Play
Coronado with a 17 3 1 season lead the Central Division tournament as it opens with Yuma Criminals at Rendezvous Park Mesa. Chaparral faces McClintock while Tempe plays Chandler and Mesa meets A Teague champ. The Dons aim for a state berth at Phoenix Municipal Stadium next week backed by strong hitting pitching and near flawless defense.
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Coronado Dons
Dons
Coronado
Yuma
Chaparral
Firebirds
Jerry Dawson
Roy Coppinger
Rob Halchishick
Mark Brewer
Tim Butts
Jim Anderson
Mark Seeger
Scott Hanneman
Ouput
Brian Coveney
McClintock
Steve Shcelnik
Firebird
Dan Gardiner
Jeff Piltz
Miles Bublik
Scottsdale
Warriors blame game after double overtime loss to Suns
In Oakland the Warriors blame forwards and guards after a 133 129 double overtime defeat to Phoenix. Al Attles says everyone shares blame as attention focuses on Garfield Heard 10 offensive boards and key turnovers. Jamaal Wilkes notes Heard's aggressive inside play while Charles Dudley suffers a hairline wrist fracture but aims to play next game.
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Oakland
Golden State Warriors
al Attles
Warriors
Phoenix Suns
Oakland Coliseum
Attles
Gus Williams
Garfield Heard
Suns
Charles Dudley
ABA now down to 6 franchises as Squires fold
The ABA shrinks to six teams after the Virginia Squires become the latest casualty. Commissioner DeBusschere announced the franchise terminated for failing to meet obligations to the league and players. Squires GM Ankerson and owners discuss potential action amid unresolved pay and legal issues.
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American Basketball Association
Virginia Squires
ABA
Virginia
Squires
Baltimore Claws
San Diego Sails
Utah Stars
Dave DeBusschere
Jack Ankerson
Dave
van Cunningham
DeBusschere
Ticky Burden
Mel Bennett
Burden
New York Knicks
National Basketball Association
Bennett
NBA
Philadelphia 76Ers
Cunningham
Arizona twister Kari Lewis places fifth at nationals
Kari Lewis of the Arizona Twisters gymnastics team finished fifth in the girls 12 to 14 all around at the United States Gymnastics Federation Junior National Championships in Eugene Oregon. She won the balance beam with a 9.50, placed third on floor with 9.60, and sixth on bars with 9.15. Kristi Rechlin of the Desert Devils also competed, finishing ninth on balance beam and floor, and 25th in the all around.
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Kari Lewis
Arizona Twisters
United States Gymnastics Federation
Eugene
Ore
Lewis
Pueblo School
Kay Schreiber
Scottsdale
Yancey Lewis
Flagstaff
Arizona
Desert Devils
Devils
Kristi Rechlin
Rechlin
Paradise Valley freshman Anderson sets meet high jump record
Lori Anderson of Paradise Valley High School cleared 56 percent to win the 14 15 year old high jump and earned a gold at the Southern California Cheetahs Invitational at Citrus College. She also placed in hurdles and relays for STC, with team second in the 14 15 400 yard relay and other top finishes across events.
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Lori Anderson
Paradise Valley High School
Southern California Cheetahs
Citrus College
Azuza
Calif
Anderson
Scottsdale
Sloan Thompson
Heidi Dobberstein
Mary Lenartz
STC
Second Van's Evergreen Junior Golf Championship Signups
Registration closes Friday for the second annual Van's Evergreen Junior Golf Championship on May 22 at Van's Evergreen Golf Course. Five divisions for boys and girls 17 and under, low gross wins. Entry fee 2.50 mailed to Junior Golf Tournament 2511 S Terrace Rd Tempe 85282. Trophies awarded to top two in each division.
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Van’s Evergreen Golf Course
S. Terrace Rd
Tempe
SAR-trained boxers win state Junior Olympic crowns
Five SAR trained boxers claimed gold at the Arizona State Junior Olympic Championships in Scottsdale. Notable victors include Jim and Tom Harrison, Doug Baker, Al Rodriguez Jr., and Jesse Begley in multiple weight classes, with Eloy and Glendale Boys' Club sharing top team honors. The event drew 113 competitors aged 10 to 15 and advances to a Western States regional.
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Scottsdale Municipal Stadium
Harrison Brothers
Jim
Tom
Doug Baker
SAR
al Rodriguez
Jesse Begley
Jimmy Harrison
Larry Jackson
Boys’ Clubs
Phoenix
Arturo Tevaqui
Manny
Gym
Tucson
Baker
Rodney Rhodes
Florence
al Rodriguez , Jr
Adam Rogers
Jakes Gym
Winslow
Bebe Martinez
Rodriguez
Garcia
Chandler
Mark Loggins
Eloy
Cassius Mathews
Nick Nuzzo
Eddie Walker
Mesa
Ramon Estrada
Glendale Boys
Terry Tolliver
Randy Robles
Robert Pimental
Glendale Boys Club
Georgie Garcia
Mike van
Henry Contreal
Gills Gym
Daniel Cruz
Glendale Boys’ Club
James Cooper
Boys’ Club
Doug Anderson
Henry Contreras
Western States
Apollo High School
Glendale
Scottsdale
Civic Center Plaza
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department
Coronado Saguaro Sail to State Spots in Central Swim Meet
Coronado took third and Saguaro fourth in the Central Division championships. 28 swimmers qualified for state. Westwood won the meet with 367.42 points. Coronado stars Doug Richards and Richard Peters led wins and relays while Saguaro’s Tim Guiney and Bill Marcotte claimed multiple top finishes. Arcadia and Scottsdale High posted notable showings as qualifiers propelled to state.
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Saguaro
Powell Junior High
Mesa
Westwood
Arcadia
Scottsdale High
Doug Richards
Richard Peters
Richards
Peters
Steve Warren
Joe d’Eon
Warren
Pat O'Neill
Mike Wagner
O'Neill
d’Eon
Dons
Danny Plant
Tim Guiney
Bill Marcotte
Sabercats
Matt Reeves
Jim O'Donnell
Saguro
Bill Swanson
Bob Cofrances
O'Donnell
Cofrances
Swanson
Marcotte
Guiney
Roger Cahoon
Pat Burns
Scott Jerlow
Jim Parmer
Jerlow
Parmer
Jim Immer
Titans
Doug Gruender
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