BYU tops Arizona in WAC playoff opener 10-6
Brigham Young used a strong hitting attack and Arizona fielding miscues to beat the Wildcats 10-6 in the opening game of the WAC playoff series at Provo. BYU backed by 14 hits and four unearned runs, while Arizona pitcher Plodinec took the loss after struggles with control in a cold rain slicked park.
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Tim Prodince
Dan Cary
al Mieren
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Brigham Young Ball Park
BYU-Cougars collide as comeback falls short in rain shortened clash
Arizona errors fueled three BYU runs early while BYU starter Caviglia limited damage. Steve Davis led BYU with three hits, Jerry Stitt and Dave Prest added three apiece, including Prest’s two run homer. Wicklund and Mieren shone for Arizona in a game that finished after a light rain with BYU claiming a 28th win in 42 games.
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O'Brien
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Etotale
Dennis Moore the strongest teenage weightlifter in America
Dennis Moore, a 19 year old from Tucson, has become the top teenage featherweight lifter. He set Arizona records in weightlifting and won the AAU Jr National Championships, lifting 742¼ pounds across the snatch, clean and jerk, and press. He may train with Bob Hoffman in York and someday join Hoffmans Stable of champions as he eyeing Olympic trials and a move up to lightweight.
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Indians Bothered By Hex In Angel Pressure Matchup
California Angels defeat Cleveland 2-1 as George Brunet outduels Steve Hargan. Rick Reichardt and Bobby Knoop drive in the runs for Los Angeles, while Tony Horton barely avoids a homer on a two-base error in the eighth. Indians, led by five top AL starters, stumble in Anaheim.
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Tony Horton
Foster Knocks Tiger Out in Fourth to Claim Title
Bob Foster stopped Dick Tiger in 2 05 of the fourth round in Madison Square Garden to win the light heavyweight title. Foster, backed by promoter Vince McMahon, plans non title bouts in Albuquerque before a possible big-money match with Floyd Patterson or George Chuvalo in Baltimore. Tiger, 38, was knocked out for the first time in 16 years. Foster touted a return bout if the money is right.
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Allen Quits UCLA and Faces Marijuana Charge
UCLA guard Allen, a second team All American, must face marijuana possession charges after a Thursday arrest. He is free on 1250 dollars bail and will appear in court Wednesday. The university confirms he has quit and will not play next season.
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California Relays Open With Olympic Trappings
MODELO Calif UPI report says the 27th California Relays begin with most stars present. Only the ailing Jim Ryan and resting Randy Matson will miss the opening events. Metric races and a flock of foreign competitors headline the meet.
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Evening sports slate spans racing and baseball
Tonight at 7:30 Auto racing at Tucson Motor Raceway followed by 8:15 races at Corona Speedway and Amado Greyhound Park. TV radio coverage at 7:55 Angels meet Indians on KCUB. Tomorrow features dog racing at Amado, 11:10 Giants vs Cubs on KGLD, 11:30 Oakland vs St Louis on Channel 13, Dodgers vs Astros at noon on KTUC, Angels vs Indians at 12:55 on KCUB, and Memphis Open golf at 1 on Channel 9.
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