Salvation Army wins Arizona State Summer Prep Basketball title
Salvation Army, an East High based unit, rode a fast break to defeat Maryvale 73-63 for the championship at Coronado High School. Prescott claimed consolation honors and, along with Maryvale, earned spots in the national tournament starting August 13.
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Jock Shop Wins to Reach State Legion Playoffs
The Jack Shop defeated Armour-Dial 5-3 in a special American Legion playoff to advance to the state tournament at Packard Stadium Tempe. Mike Brackin hit a two run homer and Kelly Martin added a sacrifice fly as Steve Smith pitched four hits. Ken Likewise took the loss for Armour-Dial.
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Doyle extends streak with first-inning homer for Red Sox
Denny Doyle's two-run homer in the first inning gives him hits in 21 straight games, the majors' longest streak this season, fueling a 6-4 Boston win over Detroit. John Mayberry and George Brett power the Royals to a 5-0 over Oakland. Brewers and Angels also win. Nolan Ryan exits with groin pain after six.
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Billy Martin named Yankees manager in unorthodox style
AP reports Billy Martin, newly hired Yankees manager, embraces an unorthodox approach while stressing basics and team unity. He refutes fines, pledges less disciplinarian oversight, and notes prior success with Minnesota and Detroit before being fired from each post.
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Phoenix Tops Dukes in Ninth Inning Slugfest
Tom Heintzelman drove in the winning run with a double in the ninth as Phoenix beat Albuquerque 7-6 in a Pacific Coast League slugfest. Heintzelman had three hits, Horace Speed tripled in a four-run Phoenix third, and Rick Bradley started the ninth with a single before Dressler scored the final run. Don Rose earned the win in relief for Phoenix.
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Baseball Standings and Sunday Results
Sunday results show New York over Cleveland 12 to 1 and 1st Cleveland over New York 3 to 2. Minnesota tops Chicago 7 to 4 and Minnesota 12 Chicago 9. Milwaukee defeats Baltimore 4 to 1. Boston beats Detroit 6 to 4, Kansas City 5 Oakland 0, and California 6 Texas 4.
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Reds Maintain Big Lead as Dodgers Falter in NL Tilt
Cincinnati edges Los Angeles 3-1 behind Dave Concepcion’s seventh inning homer and strong pitching from Pat Darcy and Rawley Eastwick. Sparky Anderson dismisses Dodgers injuries while Cincinnati stretches division advantage. Phillies edge Expos 5-4 with Tug McGraw relief. Braves top Padres 5-1 as Morton hurls six-hitter. Cubs beat Cards 6-3 with Davis and Smith homers.
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Littler Wins Westchester Classic After Hole in One
Gene Littler defeated Julius Boros in a sudden death playoff at Westchester Country Club to win the Westchester Classic. Littler sealed the victory with a birdie on 18 and won $58,000 total including $8,000 for the hole in one donated to the American Cancer Society in Gary Sanders’ name.
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Funeral held for longtime Philadelphia sports writer Jack Fried
Funeral services were held today for Jack Fried a Philadelphia Bulletin sports writer and editor for over 50 years. He died Saturday in Philadelphia after a short illness at age 73.
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