U S takes five golds as basketball finals loom
The United States leads in swimming with five golds as UPI reports a final in the World University Games basketball between the Americans and the Soviet Union. The U S beat Brazil 66 60 after a pregame brawl with Cuba while the Soviets defeated Canada 89 74 to reach the title tilt. United States swimmers dominated with Johnson Poucher Simmons Arden and the 400 meter relay team securing golds and setting records. The Cuban basketball squad sparked controversy with a courtside melee but remains in the mix for the 64 58 victory over Czechoslovakia.
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Moscow
UPI
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Brazil
Cuba
Canada
David Johnson
Mark Elliott
Oklahoma City
Okla
Paul Tietz
Bartlesville
Dean Anderson
North Highlands
Calif
Ken Knox
Glen Ridge
N.Y
Radnothy rises from light frame to college lineman at SCC
Freshman George Radnothy from Coronado High School grew from 98 pounds as a freshman to about 194 pounds on a 9 10 frame. Scottsdale Community College head coach Larry Philpot expects big things as Radnothy embraces tougher junior college football, improved technique, and a self made work ethic. He emphasizes dedication and mental toughness while noting the upcoming challenge of higher level play. The piece also notes fellow SCC arrivals Bruce Halle and an injury to Coronado product Johnny Mannion.
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Bob Snider
Coronado High School
George Radnothy
Radnothy
Dons
Scottsdale Community College
Larry Philpot
Philpot
Coronado
Ken Giovando
Giovando
Central High
Drover
Scottsdale
Saguaro High
Bruce Halle
Sabercats
Halle
Johnny Mannion
Relaxed Robison fuels Phillies rally with two homers
Robinson credited his turnaround to relaxing at the plate as he powered the Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Padres with a two homer night. Luzinski added a solo shot as Lonborg earned his 11th win. Padres pitcher Dave Roberts took the loss despite a double, triple and homer. Dodgers beat Mets, Cubs top Reds in extra innings. Angels defeat Brewers.
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United Press International
Bill Robinson
Robinson
New York Yankees
Atlanta
Chicago White Sox
Eugene
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
San Diego Padres
Dave Roberts
Padres
Los Angeles
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
California
Milwaukee
Joe Ferguson
Willie Avis
Dodgers
Mets
Claude Osteen
Don Kessinger
Randy Hundley
Cubs
Reds
Clay Carroll
Ron Santo
Paul Popovich
Hundley
Jim Hickman
Kessinger
Chris Short
Angels
Brewers
Short
Winston Lienas
Sandy Alomar
George Scott
Don Money
Scottsdale Man Seals First Hole in One at Local Nine
Walter Smith a 45 year old resident of Scottsdale scored his first ever hole in one. He used a nine iron to hit 95 yards to the cup on the ninth at Van's Evergreen Golf Course. He had only been golfing for a year when the feat occurred.
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Walter Smith
Scottsdale
Smith
Van's Evergreen Golf Course
Nat'l, News
Red Sox place Rico Petrocelli on 15 day disabled list
Boston announces Rico Petrocelli to 15 day DL with a right hand operation. He has not played since July 29 and will be sent to Boston for the procedure. Cecil Cooper is recalled from Pawtucket to join the active roster.
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Arlington, Tex
UPI
Boston Red Sox
Rico Petrocelli
Boston
Petrocelli
Eddie Kasko
Cecil Cooper
Pawtucket
Giants defeat Dukes in 5-0 game at Phoenix
John D'Acquisto struck out 14 over seven scoreless innings as Phoenix beat Albuquerque 5-0. The right hander earned his 15th win after seven earlier losses, aided by a three run fourth led by Jake Brown's triple and Leon Brown's double. Jake Brown added a triple in the sixth with Leon Brown driving in the final run, and Skip James hit a solo homer in the seventh. Leon Brown had three hits to pace a 13 hit Giants attack.
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Phoenix
UPI
John D'Acquisto
Albuquerque
D'Acquisto
Dukes
Terry MacDermott
Giants
Jake. Brown
Leon Brown
Jake Brown
Skip James
Rick Nitz
Jim Allen
Devils pace pads in first day of ASU workouts
Arizona State football opened camp at CAMP TONTOZONA with full pads. Senior quarterback Danny White, a high-profile punter last season, showed strong punting. A 15 minute scrimmage featured White passing for 148 yards and a TD, while Ben Malone and Morris Owens added 60 yard TD runs and a reverse TD respectively.
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UPI
Arizona State University
Danny White
Frank Kush
White
Ben Malone
Tucson Faces Taiwan City For Little League World Series Title
Tucson, Arizona meets Taiwan City in Williamsport for the World Series championship. Taiwan City bats explode with 21 hits and five homers in a 27 0 win over Tampa while Huang Chinghui and Kuo Wen li star on the mound. Tucson relies on Mike Fimbers and Ed Vosberg to deny a third title in three years for Taiwan.
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Williamsport
UPI
Tucson
Ariz
Tainan City
Taiwan
Bitburg
Germany
Air Force Base
Huang Chinghui
Huang
Taiwan City
Tampa
Fla
Kuo Wen-li
Kuo
Mike Fimbers
Colonie
N.Y
Ed Vosberg
Fimbers
Birmingham
Mich
Vosberg
Scott Currie
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