Pitching stars fade as legends drift from spotlight
The Argus readers ask about Denny McLain Steve Blass and David Clyde plus tallest players in football basketball and baseball. J R Richard and Ed Hakki check in on size. Fisk injury woes and batting averages spark discussion on modern pitching and hitting trends. The column invites reader questions via Murray Gideman at The Argus.
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Backing the Win: Coburn’s Duty Behind Warren’s Fremont Victory
In a Winston World Championship meet at Fremont Raceway, James Warren credited long-time partner Roger Coburn for the comeback win. Coburn’s Miliden motor faced troubles earlier, nearly derailing the team after a Sacramento failure, but improved in time for the finals as Warren posted a 9.98 despite three bad pistons.
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Edwards powers District 57 to 6-1 win in tourney
Steve Edwards fired a three hitter over seven innings, 92 pitches, as District 57 opened a double elimination sectional at Memorial High School with a 6-1 win over Hayward American. Tulare edged Hayward National 5-4 in extra innings, with Jeff Perdue homering to cap a late comeback.
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Newark Seniors Fall After Sevenths Sealing Loss in Playoff
Newark Senior All-Stars led 7-4 with two outs in the seventh before allowing a single and wild pitch to tie the game, then San Jose won in the eighth on a Martinez RBI single. Newark, District 57, faces Treeview, District 45, in an loser's bracket game at 1:30 p.m. after San Jose’s comeback in a Life League Senior Sectional playoff.
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Lopez pursues pro tour after Open showing
Roswell teen Nancy Lopez, 18, finished second in the U S Women's Open amid plans to enroll at Tulsa University this fall She aims to stay at Tulsa no more than two years before possibly joining the LPGA tour Her father Domingo supports an immediate pro career while she prioritizes schooling and experience The feature notes the respect she earned from professional players and highlights her rare amateur success and trophy-filled junior career.
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