Albuquerque Tops Phoenix in One-Run Thriller
Albuquerque beat Phoenix 5-4 as Tom Paciorek scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Shigeyuki Takahashi in the bottom of the ninth. Parker walked and moved to third on an error by Mike Phillips before scoring, after Jim Williams tied it with a two-out single for the Giants.
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Tucson Saguaro Dominates Scottsdale Meet 60-35
The Tucson Sahuaro boys swim team defeated Scottsdale Saguaro 60 to 35 in a dual meet, signaling Tucson's rise as a state favorite. Steve Strong led with state record pace in multiple events alongside teammates Doug Northway Dick Pattengale and Steve Kuhn, while Scottsdale won three events including the 200 yard medley relay and the 100 yard butterfly.
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Cowans led Celtics to first victory in Eastern finals
Dave Cowens scored 23 and grabbed 16 rebounds guiding the Boston Celtics to a 115-109 win over the New York Knicks to cut the series deficit to 2-1. John Havlicek added 26 points 15 rebounds while Jo Jo White led Boston with 29 points despite an ankle injury.
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Baseball standings update from United Press International
United Press International releases latest baseball standings outlining team positions, win loss records, and division leaders. The report highlights leading clubs and shifts in ranking across major leagues with notes on recent games and key players.
Pirates Rally Past Cubs With Robertson Two Run Shot
In Milwaukee the Pirates beat the Cubs 5-2 as Bob Robertson hit a two run homer in the eighth after a bunt sign mix up. Nelson Briles secured the win with two scoreless innings of relief. Other NL scores included Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 0 Los Angeles 4 Atlanta 0 Houston 7 Cincinnati 5 San Diego 4 San Francisco 3 and a rainout at New York Montreal.
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