Drovers Begin First Grid Season at Scottsdale CC
Scottsdale Community College opens practice to about 75 players including 50 locals as Larry Philpot leads the Drovers into the tough Arizona JC conference. He prioritizes defense running game and specialists while stressing early work to avoid mistakes and build depth for a Sept. 15 home opener against Snow College.
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Forster Debuts as Sox Lose Western Clash
Terry Forster, a 21 year old left hander, pitched his first complete game in a 5-2 win over the Brewers, but Chicago White Sox stay 10 games behind KC in the AL West. Wilbur Wood works in a 3 day rotation as Sox drop further in the standings. Carlos May drives in three for Chicago.
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Pirates clash with manager and players amid on-field wins
The Pittsburgh Pirates stay competitive in the NL East with a 3-2 win over the Reds as Willie Stargell hits his 34th homer. clubhouse tensions involve manager Bill Virdon and players Rich Hebner and Dock Ellis, but Briles and the rotation keep focus on games ahead of St Louis. In other NL results, Roberts blanks St Louis for Houston, Dodgers beat Expos, Padres top Mets with Derrel Thomas game winner.
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Lions Edge Chiefs With Last-Second Blocked Kick
Lem Barney blocked Jan Stenerud’s extra point after Len Dawson led a Chiefs drive to the Lions’ 82 yards and a late touchdown. Detroit claimed a 17-16 exhibition win as Greg Landry directed two scoring drives and Errol Mann provided the decisive field goal. The Chiefs fell to 1-1 heading into a Saturday clash in Memphis against the Colts.
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Duren Regains Control of Life Through Rehabilitation
Ryne Duren, a former Yankees fireballer, speaks openly of alcoholism and his road to recovery. As director of Alcoholic Rehabilitation at Stoughton Community Hospital, he helps others while crediting mentors like Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford for support.
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Minchew Devils win slo-pitch titles in dual finals
Weldon Minchew powered 23 hits including seven homers to lift the Dust Devils to the Four Peaks League championship after a nine-run fifth inning in City Park. Roman Village led 7 4 before Minchew broke the game open. Randy Baughman and Lynn Kropf fueled the Dust Devils with multiple hits as First Assembly of God fell behind late.
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Dukes Rout Giants In Five-Run Opening Blow
Albuquerque Dukes defeated the Phoenix Giants 10-3 as Terry McDermott belted a two run homer in the first inning to spark a four run rally. Jeff Zahn earned his 13th win while John D Acquisto suffered a sixth straight winless outing for Phoenix.
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Baseball Standings United Press International
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Blakes Captures Judo Title at Eastern Championships
Isaac Blake of Scottsdale YMCA Judo Club won the 16 year old heavyweight division at the Eastern United States Judo Championships. He also placed sixth in the Senior Men's Brown Belt Division among 48 competitors. Blake trained eight weeks at an Olympic camp in West Virginia and will travel to Toronto this weekend for international competition.
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