Yankee greats lead tribute to George Weiss
Hall of Famers Casey Stengel and Yuri Berra led tributes to George Weiss architect of the Yankees dynasty and first Mets president. Weiss died at 74 in Connecticut after shaping the Yankees and Mets farm systems and drafting stars like Mantle Rizzuto Ford and Keller.
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Baseball Fan Gripes and Hopes for Arizona Teams
A local voice laments weak crowds for the Giants in Phoenix and argues for major league baseball in Arizona. He recalls the difficulty of retaining talent, cites weather and fan apathy, and suggests a stadium solution like the Astrodome to attract big leagues and other pro sports.
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Staubach suffers shoulder separation in Cowboys showdown win
Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach sustained a right shoulder separation Saturday night requiring surgery at Baylor Hospital. The injury may sideline him up to two weeks. Dallas claimed a 27 13 victory as Craig Morton filled in, while other NFL results included Green Bay, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo wins.
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Salt Lake City Manager Suspended After Altercation
Pacific Coast League president Bill McKechnie suspended Salt Lake City manager Less Moss for a week and fined umpire Bill Robinson after a heated exchange at Albuquerque. The incident followed a disputed first base call in the 10th inning Saturday, Moss striking at Robinson and being ejected as Albuquerque won 10-8. Albuquerque then beat Salt Lake City 9-4 Sunday with five homers, Jim Hutto filling in as manager.
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Baseball Standings From United Press International
UPI results show New York Milway taking two wins over New York and Oakland. Cleveland moves ahead with a doubleheader sweep of Detroit while Boston loses to Bale and Minnesota clears Calif. Standings reflect top teams and late results.
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U of A Football Opens Drills at Camp Cochise
The University of Arizona football team begins nine days of drills at Camp Cochise in Douglas Tuesday after picture day on campus. The 74 member squad includes 34 lettermen and 11 JC transfers. Two a day practices at Camp Cochise precede a Aug. 4 return to Tucson to prep for the Sept. 8 season opener at Colorado State in Fort Collins.
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Scottsdale gymnasts head to national Junior Olympics in Spokane
Scottsdale athletes Gary Adrig Guy Spann and Danny Plant travel to Spokane Washington for the sixth annual National AAU Junior Olympic Championships Spann and Adrig are regionals champions in gymnastics and trampoline Plant ages eleven competes in diving Spann aims to showcase regional title in trampoline with national event lasting through August 18 Chevrolet Motor Division sponsors travel housing and meals for all participants list of former Junior Olympians includes Rafer Johnson John Pennel Don Schollander Judi Ford Johnson and Mark Spitz
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Evert and Hewitt Capture Clay Court Titles
In Indianapolis Chris Evert the teenage Fort Lauderdale star defeated Evonne Goolagong 7 6 6 1 to win the women's clay title while Rah Hewitt the 29 year old South African beat Jimmy Connors 7 6 6 1 6 2 for the men's crown. Goolagong teamed with Leslie Hunt to win the doubles and beat Margaret Court and Pam Teeguarden 2 6 1 in the final.
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Mrs House Rolls 218 In League Bowling Record
Ruth House bowling for Bankel Construction posts a 218 high single with a 593 three game series at Frontier Lanes. Her scores 195 218 180 reflect steady averages as Bob Nicoloff records 239 and 592 in the same Guys and Dolls League.
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Coggins Skiing Family Spark Regional Honors at Havasu
Five members of Scottsdale's George Coggins family earned regional marks at the fifth and final United States sanctioned water skiing meet at Crazy Horse campgrounds Lake Havasu. Jerry Coggins won first in the 13-15 boys, Debbie Coggins took top in womens open, and Mike Coggins finished second in the outboard race. George and Elaine Coggins did not qualify but placed third and second in the 36-plus divisions.
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Scouts Invited to Giants Game for Scout Night at Stadium
The Phoenix Giants host the seventh annual Scout Night inviting Valley scouts to attend free in uniform via the right field gate between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. A parade of over 1,000 Scouts will march to the stands followed by a flag ceremony and a first-ball toss by Gov. Jack Williams with Giant GM Rosy Ryan.
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Tucson Gas Opens NBC Tourney Run in Wichita
Tucson Gas faces Illinois State champion in the NBC tournament opener in Wichita. Arizona representative plays a double elimination event in tonight's first round as the squad defends its state title for a second consecutive year.
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