Motta irked by officiating in Laker loss
Chicago Bulls coach Dick Motta and his players condemned the officiating after a 107-104 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs opener. Six personal fouls sidelined three Bulls stars, while Lakers standout Jerry West led comeback efforts in overtime.
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Golf Notes Highlights Rincon Wom en’s winners and Davis-Monthan tourney notes
Rincon Women’s Golf Association results crown Amanda Carter Celia Loess and Betty Maher as flight winners. Tucson National’s Caroline Coates nets 65 in a ringer event with Arthel Capps runner up, Evelyn Bell and Siddy Young tied for third. Davis-Monthan reports Audrey Shantz qualifying for spring handicap event. Mesa Community College names Thea J Heap NJCAA president to assume duties in August.
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Oldfield shines at Portland ITA indoor meet
Portland AP Brian Oldfield warmed up with a 73 foot shot put throw then opened the meet with 88-7 and 18-8 inch best for first place and 600 prize. Karl Salb 67-24 and Randy Matson 65-7 followed. Ryun won the mile in 4 06.5 and Kaino the two mile in 8 46 0. attendance 7435.
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Suns lure Oklahoma coach with offer he could not refuse
John MacLeod, former Oklahoma Sooners coach, accepts a three year Suns contract valued at about 40000 dollars annually after telephoning Suns general manager Jerry Colangelo at 2 a m. He initially denied the report and Oklahoma Athletic Council boosted his pay, but he later agreed to coach the Phoenix Suns.
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Cactus Bowl Leads as Women’s Play Sees Shifts
Cactus Pro Shop aims to extend its pin lead after beating Dell’s Valley Funeral Home 16-8 in Tucson Daily Citizen Classic action. John Palko and Dewey Yoho pace the men’s squad while Wally Olsen Neil Thrall and Jim Neil star for Iceland Bowl. Action begins at 7 p.m. at Cactus Bowl with Deb’s vs D-M Realty and other matchups alongside Danny’s Discount Carpets in the women’s division.
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Toros Top Oklahoma City In Exhibition Baseball
Tucson Toros beat Oklahoma City 5-1 in an exhibition game. Dave Hamilton pitched six innings while Darrell Knowles finished the game. Dan Ford and Phil Garner each collected three hits for the Toros.
Pueblo Catalina end unbeaten streaks in key baseball games
Pueblo beat the Bulldogs 6-0 on 11 hits as Rivera limited Douglas to six strikeouts. Catalina defeated Sahuaro 7-2 behind Barber’s one hitter. Maneuvers included Mesa and Quihuis opening Pueblo’s scoring and a two-run triple by Miller for Salpointe. Other area games: Tucson 7-2 Rincon, Salpointe 8-1 Chala, Palo Verde 14-8 Buena, Amphi 15-4 Santa Rita, Sunnyside 1-0 Canyon del Oro.
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Prep Baseball Tucson 7 Rincon 2
Rincon led 2 0 until an unproductive stretch allowed Tucson to pull ahead for a 7 to 2 win. Key moments included Tutsen Savior delivering offense and multiple hits from Cnota and Salpointe, with strong pitching and late runs sealing the game.
City Summer Softball League Opens Officials Roundup
The Tucson Parks and Recreation Department announces the City Summer Softball League rounds begin in April with an April 6 entry deadline at 5 p.m. League play starts May 21.
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