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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1970

Page

4

Generous Twins Run of Giveaways Continues in Loss

The Minnesota Twins suffered a 3-0 setback to the New York Yankees as their recent error-prone defense and costly baserunning continued. After a nine-game skid, Minnesota had won three straight but faltered in the seventh inning when Jerry Kenney delivered a go-ahead triple and Jim Lyttle was caught in a rundown. George Mitterwald later homered to cap the Yankees’ scoring. The lone other action saw Atlanta defeat Philadelphia 6-2 in the National League.

Twins New York Yankees Atlanta Philadelphia New York Yankees Jerry Kenney Pete Ward Mel Stottlemore Leo Cardenas Jim ‘Lyttle Lyttle George Mitterwald Ralph Houk Stottlemyre Mitterwald

Giants end seven game drought with win over Padres

In Salt Lake City, Roland Sheldon was saddled with the loss after walks and a late single tied the game, then Jim McKnight and Domaso Blanco helped Phoenix rally. The Giants won 7-6 to snap a seven-game skid as Jerry Morales homered for San Diego.

Salt Lake City UPI Roland Sheldon Sheldon Phoenix Giants Padres Jim McKnight Domaso Blanco Giants Jerry Morales McKnight Phoenix Steve Stone Salt Lake Jerry Nyman

Scottsdale offers four game mini season Suns tickets

Four game mini season tickets for the 1970-71 Phoenix Suns are on sale through the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce at 18 dollars for the quartet. The lineup features Oct 28 vs Chicago, Nov 27 vs Seattle, Dec 17 vs Detroit, and Dec 30 vs Los Angeles. Tickets are sold by team captains Dennis Lyon, Garth Sanger, Gene Gamble, and Bob Johnson, or by calling the merchandise line.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Phoenix Suns Chicago Seattle Detroit Los Angeles Dennis Lyon Garth Sanger Gene Gamble Bob Johnson

Ralston credits Davis Cup squad after first week of practice

U S Davis Cup coach Dennis Ralston said the four team members Arthur Ashe Stan Smith Bob Lutz and Cliff Richey have been practicing well but not spectacularly. He noted Smith and Lutz as doubles favorites and praised 17 year old Eric Van Dillen from San Mateo California for his strong showing and future potential. The United States faces Germany August 29 31 after beating Romania 5 0 last year.

Cleveland -Upi Dennis ‘Ralston U.S Ralston Edward Turville Arthur Ashe Stan Smith Bob Lutz Cliff Richey Smith Turville Christian Ruhnke Wilhelm Bungert United States Romania Germany Davis Cub Eric van Dillen San Mateo, Calif

Laver Storms Back To Beat Taylor In Tennis Opener

Rod Laver, top money winner, rallied from three sets down to defeat England’s Roger Taylor 6 4 7 5 in the Colonial National Invitation first round. John Newcombe beat Ray Moore 6 4 6 3, with Newcombe Moore topping Gonzales Reiszen in doubles 8 6 6 3. Taylor attributed the loss to Laver’s sharp shots and lights.

Fort Worth Tex UPI England Roger Taylor Rod Laver Taylor Laver John Newcombe South Africa Ray Moore Newcombe Moore U.S Pancho Gonzales Marty Reissen

Laver Dominates Toronto for Eighth Title of Year

The 32 year old Australian tennis great Rod Laver discusses his serve and game as he wins the Canadian Open in Toronto. His victory marks his eighth title of the year and brings his 1970 earnings to $131,703, reflecting a remarkably productive season.

Taylor Laver Toronto

All-Comers Track Meet Set at Tempe High School

An all-comers track meet will be held at Tempe High School on Saturday at 6 p.m. for all ages over eight. Tempe Parks and Recreation Department sponsors the event open to adults, with boys and girls competing in age groups. Events include 50-, 100-, 220-, 440-yard dashes, the 880-yard and two-mile runs, plus softball throw and broad jump. girls restricted to dashes and field events.

Tempe High School Tempe

Mesa Southern Faces Hawaii In Western Regional Opener

Mesa Southern, the lone Arizona team remaining, plays Hawaii tonight in the first round of the Western regionals at El Cajon California. KMND will carry the Phoenix area broadcast at 5 10 p m as the squad aims to advance toward Williamsport Pennsylvania. The field also includes Campbell California and Coronado California, regional champions from Northern and Southern California.

Mesa Southern Arizona Hawaii Tonight el Cajon Calif Phoenix KMND Williamsport Campbell California Coronado

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