Hunter Makes Debut as Yankees Lose to Tigers in Opener
In a high profile gate, Catfish Hunter remains in dispute as Charlie Finley appeals while Willie Horton and Nate Colbert power Detroit past New York 5-3. Ted Sizemore and Hank Aaron highlight other AL games with a lively opening day atmosphere.
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Women golfers shine in club championships at multiple courses
Pat Saunders wins Championship Flight at Coronado Golf Course with Barbara Watanabe runner up. Anita Billing tops Flight A with June Pratt close behind. Ginny Hall leads Flight B, Gerry Miller second. Gerda Papenhausen takes Flight C, Marion Farmer runner up. Consolation rounds see Gen Weyrens win Championship Flight, Ann Sturri top Flight A, Clara Wetherby Flight B, Dot Gately Flight C. At Valley Country Club Ruth Porter leads Championship Flight, Reidan Young second. Fran Stewart top Flight A with Mary Ann Hayduke second. Helen Milne wins Flight B, Charlene Lesmer second. Lou Federson leads Flight C with Marge Lindberg second. Young earns medalist with 48. At Arizona Country Club Mary Hornbake wins club title, defeating Bonnie Stimweis. Dollie Thum tops Flight A, Kay Bush Flight B, Mildred John Flight C. Colleen Draklich Flight D, Janna Borg Flight E, Ellen Verner Flight G, Barbara Winn Flight E, Mary Shrake Flight F.
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Ann Sturri
Clara Wetherby
Dot Gately
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Ruth Porter
Reidan Young
Fran Stewart
Mary Ann Hayduke
Helen Milne
Charlene Lesmer
Lou Federson
Marge Lindberg
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Mary Hornbake
Bonnie Stimweis
Arizona Country Club
Dollie Thum
Kay Bush
Mildred John
Colleen Draklich
Janna Borg
Ellen Verner
Barbara Winn
Mary Shrake
Aaron refuses managerial move despite bid by Braves
Hank Aaron, maker of 733 home runs, says he has never wanted to manage and would only have taken a job if no Black managers existed. At 43, he continues playing as a designated hitter for the Milwaukee Brewers, chasing Babe Ruth's record while dealing with intense media scrutiny and fan attention.
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Dodgers Ride Don Sutton Shutout to Stop Skid
Don Sutton pitched a four hit 7 0 game against the Houston Astros to record his 37th career shutout and the Dodgers first complete game of the year. Buckner paced the offense with a double and two RBIs as San Diego defeated Cincinnati 5 2 and other NL games featured St Louis, Chicago, Atlanta, and Pittsburgh wins.
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Vicks Picks for Turf Paradise Races Outlined for Progress
Veteran handicapper lists thoroughbreds in order of preference for Turf Paradise races. Each horse is given chances with comments and notes on expected performance and scenarios for success.
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Beaver gymnasts top East in conference action
Beaver gymnasts beat East 96.95 to 91.38 to raise the season record to 4-2. Bob Canzano led with 6.04 all around, winning high bar and placing second or third on events. Saguaro topped Westwood 89.14 to 76.21 as Rheinlander earned all around honors and high bar win.
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Scottsdale Girls Gymnasts Dominate Kofa Meet
Scottsdale won 90.25 to 71.65 as the top two in the all around were from Scottsdale. Mary Jane Cavalliere led with 30.65, Patti Vassar was second at 25.70. Cavalliere won bars and placed high on floor and vault, while Vassar won floor exercise. Suzy Bailey and Kelly Corder also placed in beams and floors.
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Concentrated Power Leads Great Southwest Handicap Favorite
Concentrated Power the one mile track record holder travels 1 1/16 miles at Turf Paradise as the strong favorite in the Great Southwest Handicap. Robert Young rides the colt who has defeated Mike James and Helen's Lad this season and was runner up in the Arizona Downs Handicap. New London assigned top weight of 119 pounds.
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Coronado Dons Lead Local Track Quad Meet At Coronado
South Mountain won the four way meet with 69 points as Coronado finished second with 54. Doug Fledderjohn set a meet record in the mile at 4 26.1 and Evans Gillette won the 880 for Coronado. Arcadia showed depth with wins in discus and shot and high jump by Ray Flowers. Local athletes placed in multiple events across the standings.
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Carl Hayden
Doug Fledderjohn
Allen Simons
Evans Gillette
Paul Moosebrugger
Mike Trotter
Dave Herman
Glenn Lanker
Bob Pyne
Titans
Dan Braden
Ray Flowers
Jeff Randall
Eric Wolfe
Andy Williams
Roger Barton
Doug Soule
Dan Whitlatch
Cindy's Babe Fresh Favorite In Apache Park Feature
Cindy's Babe from Wootten Kennel dominates early speed as the No 2 box draws her favor in tonight's Apache Greyhound Park feature. The dog has two Apache Park wins and eight Phoenix meeting wins, with A Idea also showing quick turf speed and solid form nearby.
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Perry Mutuel Selections At Apache Greyhound Park
Veteran track handicapper selects tonight’s races at Apache Greyhound Park with lane assignments. Best bet is Cindy's Babe in race 2 and quinella between Trigger McCord and Lady Bee in race 12.
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