Florida to Lead Field at Sun Devil-Phoenix Golf Tourney
The defending NCAA champion Florida Gators head the 16-team Sun Devil-Phoenix Thunderbird Collegiate at McCormick Ranch Golf Course. Oklahoma State, Long Beach State, San Jose State, New Mexico and others join in a 54 hole, 72 par event with six players per team and a sudden death playoff for ties. Trophy ceremony follows final round Saturday.
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Giants outlast Tucson in dramatic 11th inning win
Phoenix Giants beat the Tucson Toros 5-4 in 11 innings as Horace Speed drove in Jeff Mason with a single. Mason, who had five hits, slid headfirst under Tim Hosley's tag to seal the win after earlier stealing home in the seventh. Ed Halicki started for the Toros, with Ed Sukla earning the decision.
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Astros rally past Cubs after dramatic injury scare
Houston shortstop Roger Metzger was hospitalized after colliding with Don Wilson during batting practice, described as swallowing his tongue but later treated and placed on the 15 day list. The Astros then exploded for 18 runs on 20 hits, with Lee May homering twice in one inning and driving in five in an 18 2 victory. Dave Roberts pitched the complete game for Houston. Dodgers beat Mets 8 7, Angels top Red Sox 7 2, and Indians edge Twins 3 2 in other AL NL games.
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NFL rule changes give game new American edge
A UPI report notes NFL owners moved goal lines, returning missed field goals to the previous line and widening the passing and kicking game. It credits Pete Rozelle for pushing the changes to modernize play, boosting fan satisfaction and requiring more coaching acumen.
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Giants, Cardinals split bats as early season opens
Hohokam Little League opened with the Major Giants defeating the Cardinals 13 to 7 behind a mound win by Scott Meitz and Richard Boyd. Eric Peterson and Brian Peters each had two hits, driving seven runs in the last two innings. In Pima Navajo action the Major Cardinals beat the Cubs 12 to 5 with Monte Miller and Todd Garcia contributing two hits each. South Scottsdale saw the Yankees explode for 33 to 17 over the Cubs, led by Mike Ballhiemi and Joe Thorne with four hits each and Keith Kuloff five hits. The Major Athletics edged the Astros 6 to 5 in Salt River play, with Terry Buntrock driving in two on a triple and Paul Thompson adding a run via a triple.
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Runners prep for next year
Phoenix Roadrunners plan WHA entry after sweeping the WHL Patrick Cup. Dennis Sobchuck, on loan for a season from the Cincinnati Stingers, joins with his year of junior eligibility. Stingers delay WHA entry to 1975 due to rink delays. Sobchuck led Regina to the Canada Junior A Western League title this season.
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Thompson tops Arizona Senior Athletes at University Night
Marv Thompson, standout first baseman, earned Outstanding Senior Athlete honors at the 23rd annual Arizona Men's Night Banquet. He holds WAC and school records with 21 doubles, is batting .396 with 56 RBIs, while other award winners include Bob Elliott Freshman Athlete, Jim O’Connor Outstanding Football Lineman, Bruce Hill Sophomore Athlete, and Ed Mendoza Junior Award recipient.
Howes Duo Earn WHA MVP and ROY Honors
Gordie Howe and his son Mark Howe became the first father son pair to win top WHA awards with Gordie as MVP and Mark as Rookie of the Year. They powered the Houston Aeros to a 4 4 0 semifinal win over Minnesota, scoring three goals in the first period as Mark tallied twice and Gordie added one.
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Visitor earns ace at McCormick Ranch Palm Course
Milo Papp of Garden City New York visiting Scottsdale stayed at the Hilton Inn and carded a hole in one on the 14th hole of the Palm Course at McCormick Ranch Golf Course. He used a 4 wood to ace the 193 yard hole.
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49ers star Charley Krueger retires after 15 seasons
San Francisco defensive tackle Charley Krueger, a first round pick from Texas A and M in 1958, retires after 15 NFL seasons with the 49ers. He plans private business work in the Bay Area and notes teammate Stan Hindman will return. Coach Dick Nolan praises Krueger as a great one and a special guy.
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