Wildcats Triumph In College World Series Championship
Arizona defeated Eastern Michigan 7-1 to win the College World Series, claiming the first NCAA baseball title in school history. Steve Powers earned MVP honors with a two run homer and a strong mound outing, while Dave Stegman added a two RBI double and Pete Van Horne set a series hits record with 13.
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Pate Clinches U S Open Victory In Open Debut
Jerry Pate, 22, after trailing joins Mahaffey then surges on 17th hole to win the U S Open at Sun Day, finishing two strokes ahead of Weiskopf and Geiberger. Wife Soozi praises him and he declares he knew he would win. He earns 42000 dollars as a rookie.
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No letdown for Blueless Yanks
United Press International reports Billy Martin remains convinced the New York Yankees will win the American League East even without Vida Blue. After a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox extended their road success to 22-6, Martin said the team would be hard to catch and dismissed fears of a letdown despite Friday’s ruling voiding major trades by Oakland A’s owner Charlie Finley.
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Glance eyes Olympic gold after trials win in 10.11
Harvey Glance, the Auburn freshman, won the 100 meters in 10.11 at the U.S. Olympic Trials and moved a step toward his dream of Olympic gold in Montreal. He praised rivals Borzov Quarrie and Leonard, noted Steve Williams’ injury absence, and highlighted McTear Riddie and Jones as potential relay contributors.
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Renfroe Signs With Pirates After Draft Interest
Lompoc High catcher Renfroe signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates after consideration and will join their rookie squad in Florida for a 2 percent month stint. Carlton Roberts, drafted by the Detroit Tigers, declined to sign and will return to college. Roberts pitched for the South All-Stars in Anaheim, allowing one hit over a ninth inning as South won 9-1. Other draftees Dahlmann and Stegman have not yet spoken with their clubs.
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Ashe erratic in Wimbledon net debut against Taygan
Arthur Ashe, defending champion and top seed, battled through a nearly three hour match at Wimbledon to beat Ferdi Taygan 7-5 6-4 7-5. Ashe served 10 double faults and faced a late set point bid from Taygan, who fought hard but fell short in the 99th renewal of the tournament.
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Standings and results from major league games
Standings show St. Louis leading 1 0 over San Diego with Atlanta at 9 and Chicago at 3. In the 1st, Atlanta leads Chicago 12 to 5. Sunday results include Montreal 5 Los Angeles 4 and San Francisco 9 New York 2. Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 1 and Houston 9 Pittsburgh 4. 1st place teams noted.
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Babashoff Is U S Top Olympic Swim Threat In Montreal
Shirley Babashoff, 19, dominant at Belmont Plaza, set American marks and leads as the U S Olympic Trials pivot toward Montreal. She has won the 100, 200 and 400 freestyle and the 400 individual medley, anchored the sprint relay, and holds an American record for the 800 free finals. Her brother Jack earned a spot on the team, while Peter Bottom and USC teammates celebrate USC coach Daland’s calm guidance.
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Finley moves to court over Vida Blue sale veto
Charlie Finley vows a multimillion dollar restraint of trade suit to block commissioner Bowie Kuhn from cancelling the 3.5 million sale of Vida Blue Joe Rudi and Rollie Fingers. He plans to seek an injunction in San Francisco or Oakland while maintaining the three stars away from the lineup.
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Bar folks debate Kuhn's decision
NYC pubs buzzed last weekend as baseball's 3.5 million trade clash with Commissioner Bowie Kuhn over Finley’s sale of Vida Blue Joe Rudi and Rollie Fingers. Finley vows suit. economists see rational action, while fans and bartenders trade barbed comments about jusitce and the sport.
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