Celtics edge Suns in triple overtime to lead series 3-2
Boston survives a 128-126 triple overtime thriller as Jo Jo White scores 33 and Bob Cousy era intensity returns. Havlicek sinks late free throws to force OT. McDonald and Ard step up after fouls. Heinsohn collapses dehydrated after bench episode.
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Elliott misses out on U S Olympic basketball finals
University of Arizona star Bob Elliott did not advance among the 15 finalists for the U S Olympic team. Mitch Kupchak and Tommy LaGarde of North Carolina and Scott Lloyd of Arizona State join 12 others as forwards guards and centers, with Dean Smith coaching the selection.
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Social gambling debate in Tucson faces legal shifts
Regis McAuley reports on a nationwide Commission survey in Tucson about social gambling. Tucson police and the Arizona Criminal Code Commission favor de criminalizing social betting while targeting operators who profit from it. The focus is football pools, bar bets, and friendly wagers, with state lawmakers considering legalizing non liable social bets.
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Wildcats keep pace with extra games during vacation
University of Arizona coach Jerry Kindall keeps the No. 2 Wildcats active during a 10 day break by scheduling two non pro exhibitions at Wildcat Field. The team, fresh from winning the Midwest Regional, heads to Omaha for the College World Series with nine pitchers chosen from ten. Ray Murillo has recovered to join the roster for the double elimination playoffs.
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Cats Arizona State TV deal set for College World Series
The opening round game between the University of Arizona and Arizona State will be televised live in Tucson on Channel 9. The Omaha game starts next Saturday at 3 p.m. If Arizona advances to the final, Channel 9 will carry that game as well.
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Arizona Wildcats stumble in NCAA track at Franklin Field
Arizona failed to advance in the NCAA track championships as Wardell Gilbreath and Terry Cotton competed in semifinals and finals while Dwayne Strozier’s replacement Ron Kennedy and Elijah Jefferson mis-timed the 400 meter relay handoff. Ed Mendoza finished seventh in the 10 000 meters with a time of 28 minutes 49.5 seconds amid lingering Olympic marathon hopes. Western Athletic performers from ASU BYU UTEP and New Mexico also featured in semifinals and finals.
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NCAA tourney format protested by ASU and Arizona
ASU and Arizona protest a NCAA Baseball Championships rule saying if three teams remain after the fourth round the game winner may get a bye unless two teams hail from the same conference. The two Western Athletic Conference schools face each other in opening round and warned a bye could force a rematch before the final. They urged a waiver and the baseball committee will poll on Monday.
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Baseball Scoreboard Highlights A Full Day Schedule
A crowded baseball scoreboard lists by matchup today including Tanana versus Jenkins in Boston, Torrez at New York, Decker seeking win for Minnesota, Holtzman for Baltimore, Dobson at Chicago, and Fitzmorris guiding Kansas City. Also Carlton at Philadelphia, Renko at Houston, Medich at Pittsburgh, Gutierrez at St Louis, Ruthven at Montreal, Matlack at New York, and Ray at Los Angeles.
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Toros Fans Thrill at Hi Corbett But Lose Doubleheader
A Tucson crowd of 4 865 at Hi Corbett Field roared for a rare night of excitement as the Toros staged a 25 hit barrage in two seven inning games against the Sacramento Solons but dropped both contests. The infield money scramble raised 246 dollars of the 5 000 pool amid the hoopla and NBA drama from Boston and Phoenix.
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Multiple Tucson sports events and schedule notes
Pro softball in Tucson vs Southern California at Santa Rita Park 7 30 p m. PCL baseball Tucson vs Sacramento at Hi Corbett Field and KCEE 790 7 30 p m. Auto racing Tucson Dragway 8 30 p m Motocross Tucson Motocross Park 7 p m Belmont Stakes 2 p m Channel 13 NCAA track and field 2 p m Channel 9 NL baseball Los Angeles at New York 6 40 p m KTUC 1400 Pro soccer New York vs Tampa 10 30 a m Channel 13 New York vs Los Angeles 6 40 p m KTUC 1400 AL baseball California vs Boston 12 10 p m KOPO 1450 NBA championships Boston vs Phoenix 12 30 p m Channel 13 KFMM FM 99 5. The Toros loss recap notes pitching woes and a late rally by Solons with Batton Boggs Bradley slated in subsequent games.
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Tucson pro volleyball team nears first win as season opens
Jim Murray notes the eager Tucson franchise closish to its first victory. Amie Robinson struggles to find her form amid a tight field. Chi Chi Rodriguez tightens his stroke on the greens, restoring confidence in his putting.
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