World's Motorcycle Jumping Championship at Beeline Dragway
Teen daredevil Gary Wells headlines a $10,000 world championship at Beeline Dragway promising a decisive title race. The event features two jumps per rider on varied bikes, with Rex Blackwell and Jim McDermott among contenders. Spanky Spangler will balloon jump, admission is 5.50 adults with discounts for youth.
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Guiness Book of Records
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Honda
Bob Duffy
Albuquerque
Duffy
Spanky Spangler
Super Snap
Camelback Rd
Bonds Receives Private Talk From Virdon On Slump
New York Yankee Bobby Bonds meets with manager Bill Virdon after a slow start as he sits at .148 with 4 hits in 27 at bats. Virdon reassures Bonds he is behind him and urges him to relax and be himself while noting Catfish Hunter also struggles. Bonds attributes early pressure to trying to hit too hard and vows to return to his normal form, as both he and the team anticipate improvement.
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Desert Mashie Invitational Opens At McCormick Ranch
The 27th Desert Mashie Golf Club Invitational starts at 7 a.m. Saturday at McCormick Ranch Golf Course with five men’s flights, two women’s flights, and one junior flight. Gordon Brown of San Diego defends his 1974 title as the public is invited to a Sheraton Inn dinner dance following the tournament.
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Arizona State Trails In All-American Intercollegiate Golf
Arizona State sits fifth after two rounds in the All-American Intercollegiate Golf Tournament, with a 593 team score as K State and Houston push ahead.
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Giants Toros Renew Pac Coast League Series in Tucson
The Tucson Toros and Phoenix Giants resume their Pacific Coast League series in Tucson after Thursday's rainout. The Toros lead the series two games to none, extending the Giants’ losing streak to four games.
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Baseball Standings and Results Thursday
Calif at Minn was postponed due to rain while Texas defeated Chicago 7 to 3. Only games scheduled appeared on the docket indicating no other completed results.
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Marichal Retires After Brief Dodgers Return Season
Juan Marichal, 36, announced his retirement after a 30 day trial with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He cited age and difficulty staying in form as factors, saying he would rather quit than be pushed out. Campanis defended the Dodgers’ decision to take a chance on him as a starting pitcher.
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Local Twisters Gymnastics Exhibition at CamelView Plaza
The Arizona Twisters girls team will host a 1:30 p.m. exhibition Saturday at CamelView Plaza 6900 E Camelback Rd. Tammy Manville Kari Lewis Pam Godward and Kittia Kennedy are among the local gymnasts taking part.
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Saguaro Sabercats Swim Past Marcos de Niza 112–60
Saguaro Sabercats dominated Marcos de Niza with eight first places led by Pat O'Donnell and Bob Cofrances each earning two wins. O'Donnell swept the 500 free and 200 free while Cofrances won the 100 free and 100 breast. Relays also won as Saguaro topped in 400 free and 200 medley.
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