ASU Tops BYU In Low Scoring Duel Fights for WAC Title
Arizona State outplayed Brigham Young on defense and capitalized on BYU turnovers to win a game that felt closer than the score. Marc Wilson misfired in the first half while ASU’s secondary stymied BYU receivers. The Devils could have blown the game open but settled for a win with potential Fiesta Bowl implications.
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Devils stumble against BYU despite 8-1 mark
Sports editor notes a near thriller as Arizona State loses to Brigham Young. Dennis Sproul shows some rhythm on early downs but misses on third and fourth downs. Offensive line struggles and penalties hamstring the Devils in a 15-0 defeat, with rankings likely dipping despite solid record.
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Wildcats edge Lobos on late score in Tucson
Arizona defeats New Mexico 15 to 13 in a Western Athletic Conference clash. Jimmy Sayers scored late for the Lobos but a failed two point try left Arizona with the win. Lee Pistor set the league field goal record with his 42nd kick.
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Pro Football Cardinals at Cowboys Tonight
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ASU tops BYU 24 13 as BYU errs in critical drives
Arizona State defeats Brigham Young 24 13 in Tempe. BYU mishandled 13 third and non kicking fourth down conversions and had five fumbles plus three interceptions. ASU faced turnovers but struck with a 62 yard TD pass and field goals to secure the win.
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Tarkenton Hurt In Record Passing Display
Fran Tarkenton dazzled for Minnesota, completing 17 of 18 passes for 195 yards before a third quarter ankle fracture ended his day and possibly his season. The Vikings routed Cincinnati 42 10 as other league injuries and game results unfolded.
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Chaparral freshman tennis beats Tempe 7 2 withMusgrove key
Chaparral's girls tennis beat Tempe 7 to 2 as Nancy Musgrove won 8 4 in singles. Musgrove teamed with Madeleine Pomeroy to win 9 8 in doubles and Chaparral improved to 7 5. Arcadia beat McClintock 6 3 in another match as Susan Karam won 6 5 and Clark Friedland won 8 5 in doubles. Arcadia's record moved to 9 3.
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Lee lifts Suns past Pacers with late surge
Ron Lee came off the bench to spark Phoenix to a 116-107 win over Indiana. He made key steals and scored a season high 24 as the Suns beat the Pacers, with Paul Westphal 23 and Alvan Adams 22. John Williams led Indiana with 34 points.
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NAU Crushes Eastern Montana 70 0 in rout
Northern Arizona University overwhelmed Eastern Montana 70 to 0 as four players scored two touchdowns each and Tom Jurich added 10 extra points. NAU moved to 8-2 as Cal Davis and Cal Poly stake playoff bids loom. the Axers await Nebraska-Omaha next. Willard Reaves rushed 130 yards on 10 carries for NAU.
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