Top five in breathers before closing battles
Top ranked college football teams face light weekends before key clashes. Notre Dame and Texas share the No. 1 spot as they host Georgia Tech and face LSU and USC. Ohio State and Michigan await Big Ten clash while Nebraska eyes an Orange Bowl bid.
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Devils-Utes tilt in Tempe fuels bowl bid hopes
Arizona State, 7-0 and riding a 13 game win streak, hosts Utah in a regionally televised clash at Sun Devil Stadium. Utah, 5-3, seeks to end ASU’s scoring burst while the Devils pace the nation in several offensive categories and boast a stingy defense. Kickoff is 1 20 p m local time.
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Suns struggle with defense under new coach Fitzsimmons
The article blames Phoenix Suns coach Cotton Fitzsimmons for a weak defensive approach after a preseason emphasis on defense. It notes key players like Art Harris and Neal Walk underperforming on D, cites Gail Goodrich's departure as hurting fast breaks, and contrasts with former strong defense from Celtics and Knicks.
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Prince Hemp Tops Arizona Downs Feature At Turf Paradise
Prince Hemp rides to turf-favorite status in the one mile allowance as the $2,400 Dating Game Purse highlights Arizona Downs on Turf Paradise’s Saturday card. He has earned over $100,000 in three seasons and will be ridden by Brad Rollins in a field of six including Maxwell G and Dr. Herb A. Post time is 1:30 p.m.
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Dempsey’s 63 yard field goal shifts Saints win over Lions
The Lions, two games behind Minnesota in the NFC Central, face a must win as Dempsey’s NFL record 63 yard boot gave New Orleans a 19-17 win last week. Vikings lead the division at 7-1 while Detroit falls to 5-3 after the upset.
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Banditos to play for state crown
The Scottsdale Banditos seek a first Pop Warner Peewee state title as they face the Royals Saturday at 11 a.m. on Washington High School gridiron. Both defenses boast one TD allowed this season, with Royals led by Paul Carbajal and ex-mate Miranda, while Scottsdale counters with Dave Miranda.
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Runners beaten by SLC Eagles
Phoenix Roadrunners aim to snap a six game WHL skid in a loss to league leading Portland earlier. Roger Belleriver scored twice for the Buckaroos with two goals, while Ted McCaskill and Larry Lund put Phoenix ahead 2-1.
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Fishing Report Highlights by Region in White Mountains
White Mountains lakes Crescent and other rims rate good for trout while most waters, excluding Lyman and Concho, are fair. Willow Springs Woods Canyon Bear Canyon Black Canyon Knoll see mixed trout ratings with Kin-nikinick good and Williams area lakes fair. Upper Lake Mary good for trout and poor for Northern Pike. Roosevelt San Carlos poor to fair. Riggs Flat fair for trout. Frey Mesa Roper poor for trout. Lake Powell bass good, Mead trout poor but bass and crappie good.
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Cavaliers End 15-Game Winless Streak With 105 103 Victory
Cleveland Cavaliers snap an NBA-record 15 straight losses by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 105 103 as Bill Fitch uses a skull prop to loosen the team. Bobby Lewis scores with 30 seconds left and Walt Wesley adds a late foul shot to seal the win.
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Suns Host Royals in Veterans Memorial Coliseum Clash
The Cincinnati Royals visit Phoenix to avenge a 133 115 loss from last week as the Suns seek their second straight win and sixth in seven games. Tom Van Arsdale leads Cincinnati with 19.2 PPG while Dick Van Arsdale tops Phoenix. Basketballs for the first 4000 youth under 16. Tipoff 8 p.m.
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Titans whip Arcadia in fresh-soph clash 30-6
Saguaro freshman team, led by Dave Hainlen, beat Arcadia 30-6 after a 6-0 Arcadia start. Hainlen tied game with a one yard score, Duane Floyd added two 15 and 20 yard TDs, Bill Wogan and Jerry Conrad caught scoring passes, with Fletcher leading Saberkittens on defense.
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Producers pull off two wins in city slow pitch tourney
Producers beat Continentals 13-12 with a late surge as Jack Norton and Ed Meyers delivered key hits while Charlie Frujillo tallied four hits including two homers for the losers. Randy Prettyman and Bob Watchard also homered for Producers in a 15-11 victory over the Night Riders, with Steve Placek and Craig Pihl supplying homers for the Night Riders. In other games Aguilas crushed Continentals 14-0 and G's defeated the Night Riders 18-4.
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