Ali Sees History Point to Knockout End for Heavyweight Era
The article notes Muhammad Ali, 35, faces a pattern in heavyweight boxing where champions exit by knockout. It recalls past champs like Louis, Marciano, Patterson, Johansson, and Foreman, suggesting Ali risks retirement after another defeat rather than quitting on top.
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Muhammad Ali
Rocky Marciano
Nsung Alfredo Evangelista
Ali
Joe Louis
Louis
Exzard Charles
Rocky Charles
Jersey Joe Walcott
Marciano
Walcott
Charles
Floyd Patterson
Sweden
Ingemar Johansson
Patterson
Sear
Pollateen
Cassius Clay
Lewiston
Maine
Frazier
Foreman
Frasier
Ken Norton
76ers deny late call in series clinching win over Rockets
Philadelphia clinched the Eastern Conference title by beating Houston 112-108 to win the series 4-2. George McGinnis praised the club as they advanced toward the NBA final against Portland after a contentious finish involving John Lucas on a charged call that nullified a tying basket.
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Philadelphia 76Ers
George McGinnis
76Ers
Weir
Portland
Philadelphia
Rockets
John Lucas
Lucas
Doug Collins
Jake O’donnell
Steve Mix
Collins
Pure Dares
Heine
Julius Erving
Newlin
Philadelphia Wins Semifinal Over Houston 4 2 to Advance
Philadelphia defeated Houston 112 109 to clinch the series four games to two in the NBA semifinals. The Finals begin with Portland visiting Philadelphia for the opening game on Sunday afternoon May 2.
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Associated Press
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia
Houston
Portland
WHA Playoffs: Quebec at Winnipeg Tied 1-1
The WHA playoff series between Quebec and Winnipeg remains tied after Wednesday's game with a 1-1 split. Friday's matchup will return to Winnipeg for another decisive contest.
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Associated Press
World Hockey Association
Fineis
Quebec
Winnipeg
Hurdlers eye state spot in ASU qualifying meet
Coronado’s Pete Moosbrugger Roy Mosel and Arcadia’s Konrad Krajewski join Saguaro’s Mark Lessig in tonight’s interdivisional race at ASU to decide eight finalists per lane for state. Lessig a standout with 48.6 clocking backs Saguaro mile relay and Scottsdale 440 relay also chasing spots. Local standouts Buerkle Barney Rissi Trotter Hermann Merritt Dureo Raby vie other events aiming for Saturday state finals.
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ASU
Coronado
Pete Moosbrugger
Roy Mosel
Arcadia
Konrad Krajewski
Moosbrugger
Krajewski
Mosel
Saguaro
Mark Lessign
Marcos de Niza
Wilson
Lessig
Scottsdale High
Bob Buerkle
Dave Barney
John Rissi
Mike Trotter
Dan Raby
Jeff Hermanson
Ken Merritt
John Dureo
City sponsors two on two basketball tournament in Coronado
Registration continues for the city sponsored two on two tourney with entry fee of 1 per team due at game time. The event starts 10 a m Saturday at Coronado High School. Lower division finished last weekend with titles awarded to Navajo School and Chaparral High in multiple grade groups.
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City Parks and Recreation Sports
Coronado
Chris Bailey
Matt Munley
Tim Munley
Frank Popovich
Bob Carroll
Mark Johnson
Chaparral High
Brian Smotherman
Gary Kirk
Chaparral
Mike Hogan
Joe Duarte
Scottsdale CC
Jets and Nordiques Quiet as Playoff Series Shifts to Winnipeg
The best-of-seven series resumes with the Jets and Nordiques tied 1 1. Marc Tardif notes Quebec’s defense on Winnipeg’s top line while coach Bobby Kromm warns home ice may matter in a one sided series tilt.
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Quebec Nordiques
Marc Tardif
Quebec
Tardif
Chris Bordeleau
Real Cloutier
Winnipeg
Ulf Nilason
Anders Hedberg
Bobby Hull
Jets
Bobby Kromm
Seromen
Wll
St Bees
Houston
Aeros
Kromm
Hull-Nilsson-Hedberg
Ormy
San Diego
Ingleside and Pima Girls Defend Elementary Softball Titles
Ingleside repeated as small school champion with a 13 to 11 win over Yavapai while Pima defended its large school crown with a 17 to 5 victory over Navajo. Ingleside finished 7 and 0. Jodi Springborn had four hits, Debra Herr homered, Kathy Sullivan tripled as Ingleside rallied for five in the fourth.
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Pima
Yavapai
Navajo
Jodi Springborn
Debra Herr
Kathy Sullivan
Underhill nets first ace at Van's Evergreen short course
Ron Underhill a 17 year old Scottsdale resident carded his first hole in one on the ninth at Van's Evergreen Golf Course using a wedge on the % yard hole. Pima closed with a 10 0 record led at the plate by Erin Putman with four hits two homers and Laura Kaufman with four hits including a homer.
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Ron Underhill
Scottsdale
Van's Evergreen Golf Course
Pima
Gems
Erin Putman
Laura Kaufman
Arcadia’s Falk Named to All-City Golf Squad
Arcadia senior Dave Falk leads the All-City golf team after firing a three over par 111 to win medalist honors at the Scottsdale City Tournament. He is joined by Arcadia teammate Bret Borg and Saguaro’s Scott Monroe and Bret McLean, with Chaparral’s Andy Potter also among the selections.
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Falk
Bret Borg
Wade
Jay Borg
Borg
Yuma
Saguaro
Scott Monroe
Bret McLean
McLean
Coronado
Ben Greer
Chaparral’s
Andy Potter
Alergies
Potter
Scottsdale
Dave Falk
Sen Greer
Chaparral
Tim Susic
Cor
Dave Beaudin
Scotts
James Kalyna
Sag
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