Ramsay 76ers clash in ironic NBA title race
Philadelphia linchpin Ramsay faces his former team as the 76ers seek to dethrone Portland in a best of seven. The aging franchise rebuilt under Pat Williams now features Julius Erving, Doug Collins, and George McGinnis after wild trades and drafts, with Dan Kosloff cited in lingering ownership disputes.
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Coronado Dons Fall to Trevor Browne in AAA Playoff Exit
Coronado’s 19-8 season ends with a 10-4 loss to Trevor Browne at West High. Browne’s speed on the bases and timely hitting, including a Rock Coyle homer, overwhelmed Coronado as the Bruins reach the state title game against Catalina.
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Catalina vs. Trevor Browne in AAA title game
Tonight across the state features Class AAA baseball championship at West High School with Catalina facing Trevor Browne at 7:30 p.m. Also on the slate are AAA gymnastics individual finals at Arcadia High School and the AAA track field and running finals at Arizona State University.
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Copeland Eyes Big Win at Mission Viejo Tennis Meet
Chaparral High sophomore Caryn Copeland reached the 16 and under final at the Tournament of Champions in Mission Viejo California by beating fourth seed Anne White 6 2 6 3. Tracy Austin, 14 from Rolling Hills California, beat Tone Friedland 6 0 6 2 to reach the final. Copeland is Arizona's top girl in recent years and the only entrant from the state. Austin is regarded as a top world level talent at age 14 with pro wins already.
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Holmes Dominates 880 At Kearny Lodge Meet
Chaparral junior Kris Holmes wins the 880 in 2 20.2 setting a meet record after earlier taking the mile title in 5 12.66. Coronado’s Carole Bean places third in discus, Andie Shapiro is fourth in 110 hurdles, and arcadia’s Clare Chalmers and Chaparral’s Karen Johns place in long jump and other events.
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Yavapai and Cocopah Boys Win Elementary Softball Crowns
Yavapai took the small school title by beating Apache 12 5 as George Jimenez hit a home run and John Mayer collected three singles with five runs. Dan Smith and Lenny Wolfe added two hits each for Yavapai which finished 7 1. Cocopah claimed the large school crown by defeating Navajo 7 2 with two hit games from Kurt Meyer Gary Bohl and Damian Carlowe. Carlowe and Dan Robinson hit homers and Eckbon was the winning pitcher for Cocopah which finished 7 2.
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NBA Finals Schedule From Associated Press
The best of seven series lists Portland at Philadelphia on May 26 and 29, then Philadelphia at Portland on May 31. Game order shifts between Portland and Philadelphia with dates specified for each matchup.
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WHA Finals: Quebec Edges Winnipeg 4-2 to Tie Series 2-2
In Friday’s WHA playoff game Quebec defeated Winnipeg 4-2 to even the finals at two games apiece. Sunday’s game and Tuesday’s matchup schedule Quebec at Winnipeg and Winnipeg at Quebec respectively.
Tucson teams outclass Dons in gymnastics
Rincon wins the Class AAA boys gym state title with 132.89 points while Tucson Sahuaro is second at 132.06 and Coronado third 117.57 as Coronado coach Rick Curtis contends the scoring favored Tucson teams. Local gymnasts also qualified for all around finals and event finals at Arcadia High with Matt Gunzelman and Rob Toy among top qualifiers.
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Best Bet Mag Neat 0 in 9th and Quin-2-4 Pick
A racing card lists numerous horses and riders with odds and marked bets. Best bet is Mag Neat 0 in the ninth, with a best quinella 2 4 combination noted alongside other entries and performance hints.
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