Dons Aim to Even Score in Division Title Showdown
Coronado faces Chandler for the Central Division crown at HoHokam Park after a 2-0 win over Westwood. Mark Brewer pitched a one hit game with 10 strikeouts, while Bob Dye drove in a run and scored another as Coronado built momentum toward a state tournament berth.
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Blazers Reach NBA Finals With Four Straight Wins
Portland defeats Los Angeles 105 101 to advance to the finals as Maurice Lucas and Johnny Davis lead a youthful squad. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scores 30 but fouls out late, while Dayton rookie Darrell Davis seals the win with a late steal and layup. The Blazers now await the Philadelphia Houston winner.
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State golf titles decided as Kofa, Arcadia lead field
Kofa defended its Central Division title with a two day 609 as Arcadia 619 and Saguaro 620 earned state berths at Tempe Municipal. Scott Monroe led local players with third place 149 while Jim Russell of Kofa shot 145 to pace medalists.
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Tampa signs Mountaineer Woods to Buccaneers pact
WVU running back Dwayne Woods signs as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Mountaineers' leading ground gainer as a sophomore in 1973, Woods finished his career as WVU's seventh all time rusher despite a sub par senior season.
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Coronado Captures Central Gym Crown in Tight Meet
Coronado High Dons won the Central Division gymnastics title with 113.81 points, defeating Westwood 113.56 and Scottsdale 107.29 as Scottsdale's coach rued a narrow loss. Eight locals qualified for state with top performers including Jeff Knutsen and Matt Gunzelman.
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World Hockey Association Finals Preview
Winnipeg hosts Quebec in the best of seven Finals with Winnipeg leading 1-0. Upcoming games include Wednesday in Winnipeg and Friday May 20 in Winnip as the series resumes.
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Philadelphia 107 Houston 95 leads series 3 1
Philadelphia defeats Houston 107 95 to take a 3 1 series lead as the Philadelphia 76ers host Houston in the semifinals. Portland edges Los Angeles 105 101 to complete a 4 0 series sweep. Portland advances. Houston at Philadelphia game scheduled Tuesday with potential need for a tiebreaker.
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Top women netters greet Wightman Cup hopefuls
Prospective members of this year's Phoenix Wightman Cup team meet Phoenix's top women players in a Sunday exhibition at Chaparral Racquet Club. The 12:30 p.m. event features Caryn Copeland and Patti Penn leading a lineup including Linda Robson Amy Abraham Maggie Morris Pam Sheldon Nancy McGrath Kay Schmeyer Nancy Jango and Sheila Johnson forming the Phoenix All-Stars.
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