Minchew's FAGs win city slo-pitch title in final rout
Allan Minchew powered First Assembly of God to the city slo-pitch championship at Eldorado Field, defeating FAG 16-6 after a winner's bracket run. Leadoff hitter Rick Barr drove four hits for Minchew, while Assembly's Kevin Fleming and Dave Hainlen homered in a losing effort as the season closes with fall league plans set.
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Tigers and Twins Split Doubleheader in Wild Twinbill
Woody Fryman impressed for Detroit with six hits allowed and a win in his third straight start as the Tigers took the first game 3-3. Minnesota answered in game two, edging Detroit 7-6 in ten innings on Rich Reese’s sacrifice fly. Detroit remains in playoff chase a half game behind Baltimore while Fryman extends a shutout streak in a season hampered by an elbow issue.
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Howie Young Signs with Phoenix Roadrunners
Howie Young former NHL star nicknamed cowboy signs with the Phoenix Roadrunners after leaving the San Diego Gulls. He had 11 goals and 32 assists last season and was voted most popular by Roadrunners fans. Roadrunners GM Jim Wells hints at possible court action to retain other players signed by the WHA.
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Expos Debutant Torres Shown Up By Astros Rally
Montreal Expos pitcher Hector Torres made his MLB debut in a 17 5 loss to the Houston Astros. Torres, who had never pitched before, allowed five straight singles after five relievers failed to stop Houston’s 20-hit attack featuring Lee May and Cesar Cedeno.
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Major League leaders in home runs and RBIs and pitching
National League leaders include Stargell and Colbert with top home run totals and Bench, Williams, May, and Bando among key RBI leaders. American League leaders show Allen and Murcer high in homers and RBIs, with notable pitching tallies by Wood Lolich Perry Palmer and Bahnsen.
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Giants tumble as Albuquerque tops Phoenix 12-4 in series
Eastern Division leaders Albuquerque pounded 17 hits to beat Phoenix 12-4, widening the gap in the Pacific Coast League pennant race. Mike Phillips drove in two in the fourth, Tom Raciorek added two more in the fifth, and Von Joshua sealed the win with a bases loaded double in the seventh. Charlie Hough picked up his 13th win after relieving in the fourth as Jerry Stephenson was ejected. Ed Figueroa faces Geoff Zahn in tonight’s matchup.
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Cowboys add Concannon in deal with Bears
Dallas signs quarterback Jack Concannon after trading offensive tackle Bob Asher to Chicago. Concannon joins Roger Staubach sidelined by a shoulder injury with Craig Morton kept as starter. The move fills depth for the World Champion Cowboys amid camp stories and upcoming games.
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Frazier to defend title against George Foreman in October
Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier tentatively agrees to meet George Foreman in Las Vegas in October. Promoter Bill Miller says Frazier will be paid at least 750000. Foreman seeks a title shot despite threats from boxing bodies to vacate the crown. Frazier won recent bouts versus Ron Stander and Terry Daniels by knockout.
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Washington, Portland into Western Regional Little League semis
In San Bernardino California Washington of Phoenix faces Portland Oregon in the Western Regional semi finals. Washington won 5 0 over Butte Montana in its opening game while Portland edged Denver 6 1. The winner advances to the Saturday final to decide the western Little League World Series representative.
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Classified Ad Line Open 24 Hours in Scottsdale
A Scottsdale Daily Progress notice invites readers to place classified ads by phone any time. Call 947-7703, even after office hours, to reach the ad desk.
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