Pinch hitter George Foster stars in 2-for-2 night
George Foster of Phoenix went 2-for-2 with a homer and a single in the ninth, sparking Phoenix to an 8-5 win over Eugene. The Emeralds led 4-1 in the eighth before Phoenix rallied. Other results include Spokane beating Salt Lake 3 and Hawaii defeating Tacoma 4-2.
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Trans-Am series brings factory backed cars into spotlight
Detroit firms back private Trans-Am teams in a season long showdown with factory support. The 13 race tour visits Monterey Kent Road America and Watkins Glen among others as Parnelli Jones Mark Donahue Sam Posey Dan Gurney and Tony de Lorenzo drive noted cars.
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Hillcrest Happenings and Local Sports Roundup
The Hillcrest Men's Club reports membership over 100 and notes the first tourney with Arky Clay and J Johnston winning divisions. The article also mentions new driving range lighting, a Thursday course closure, and ecology efforts. In minor league action Doug Cohan led the Red Sox to an 8-6 win over the Athletics, with Lou Shanteler earning the win. Orioles beat Tigers 10-1, and Twins shut out White Sox 7-0 behind Dan Petry’s three hits and Dean Thompson’s two.
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Craftsmen take early lead with 10-4 win over Indians
Van Allens solo homer sparks Craftsmen to a 10-4 victory over the Indians as Clayton Evans earns the win. Indians drop to 3-1 tied with Scorpions, while Braves win 19-6 over Indians and Scorpions top Pythians 12- David Beltran drives in two for Braves, Ray Sanchez records the mound win, Scorpions’ Paul Huyck earns win, with three hits from Glen Campbell and Rodrigo DeLira. Darryl Barns adds two for Pythians. Standings show Craftsmen 4-0, Indians 3-4, Scorpions 3-1, Braves 2-4, Mets 0-4, Pythians 0-4.
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Blazers Bought by Ex-Ranger Gooden for 25000 Dollars
Syracuse locals revealed William F. Gooden has purchased the Syracuse Blazers of the Eastern Hockey League for 25000 dollars, pending league board approval in Virginia. Also noted, Expos pitcher Bill Weaver tossed three bases hits and a complete game in a 6-4 Village Hills Senior League win over the Royals.
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Shifting Weight in Golf Swings For Pro Am Play
In this golf guidance, Frank Beard explains maintaining balanced weight transfer through the swing. He advises starting with even weight, bending knees, and keeping weight on the insides of the feet to prevent locking. He warns against excessive sway and uses a barrel image to coach torso and hip rotation guiding the downswing with a 75 25 weight split.
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Indy guessing game turns into a laughter
UPI reports the Indianapolis 500 guessing game has begun and draws laughs. Jack Mackenzie a longtime presenter of the Borg Warner trophy and Lawrence Central High School teacher says he will be the man in Victory Lane and carries the 80 pound trophy quarter mile from start to finish while answering fans questions.
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Chemical Kids and Legion win tight two hit games
In Lompoc Babe Ruth League action the Chemical Kids beat the Elks 6-5 in five innings due to darkness while American Legion outscored KC Kids 6-3. Tom Grafton earned the win for the Chemical Kids with relief from Kevin Drake as Hawke drove in two.
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