Blood cousins baseball and yachting linked by history
A playful history link ties Ted Turner and the Courageous sailing victory to early baseball origins. The piece credits Harry Simmons for uncovering debates over baseball’s roots, from 1622 Puritan Christmas laws to 1860 Brooklyn games, and notes George Steers’ role in America’s Cup lore.
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Harry Simmons
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Jackie Robinson
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John C. Stevens
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Cowes
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Isle of Wight
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Knickerbocker Club
Eckford Baseball Club
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Frank Pidgeon
Porter
Reds Acquire Vida Blue From Oakland A’s In Cash Deal
The Cincinnati Reds obtain lefty Vida Blue from the Oakland A’s for Dave Revering and an undisclosed cash payment likely over 1 million dollars. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn will hold a hearing within two weeks to determine if the transaction serves the best interests of baseball.
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Rawly Eastwick
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A’s
Bowie Kuhn
Texas Longhorns lineman wins Outland Trophy honor
Oklahoma City report notes Brad Shearer defensive tackle of the No. 1 Texas Longhorns named winner of the Outland Trophy for the outstanding interior lineman in college football. The Football Writers Association of America also announced its 1977 All-America squad.
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Brad Shearer
Texas Longhorns
Football Writers Association of America
Pappas Keokuk Star Favored in Deer Valley Handicap
George Pappas' Keokis Star seeks a fourth straight win as the 3 year old trio aims to beat eight rivals in the 17th Deer Valley Handicap at Turf Paradise worth 6000 dollars.
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George Pappas
Keokis Star
Turf Paradise
Spain Gains Golf Lead At World Cup
Spain moved to a three stroke lead over Canada in the World Cup golf championships as Severiano Ballesteros fired a 69 to post the only sub par round. Gary Player was the only other player under par through three rounds with a 73.
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Philippines
Spain
Canada
Severiano Ballesteros
Ballesteros
Gary Player
South Africa
Gaw Leads Scottsdale To Fourth Straight Softball Win
Suzie Gaw drove in five runs with a triple a double and a homer as Scottsdale High beat Coronado 14 3 to extend their winning streak. Meg Connors pitched well into relief for the win with Anne Backman finishing. Coronado’s Marcia Larsen took the loss.
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Suzie Gaw
Scottsdale High
Coronado
Gaw
Scottsdale
Meg Connors
Anne Backman
Backman
Marcia Larsen
Coronado Dons
Kathy Tackett
Bonnie Gannon
Claire Miller
Lisa Clinchy
Jill Knappenberger
Selex Unveils Tonight's Phoenix Park Races Lineup
Veteran track handicapper releases the full field for Progress at Phoenix Greyhound Park with lane assignments. Best bet is Buto Espanto in the 8th, and a Quin 12 is offered for the 8th race featuring multiple dogs such as Bufo Espanto Classic Babe and Mag Neat O.
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Sno Berry
Hemlock Fen
Buto Espanto
Hockey Standings Update From Early Campbell Conference Play
The NHL standings show Adams Division leaders Boston and Buffalo near the top with mixed results across the Patrick and Campbell Conferences. Ranks and points are listed for teams including Philadelphia New York and Atlanta, with several teams near key thresholds as the season progresses.
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Dnvision
Boston
Buffalo
Toronto
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Islanders
NY Rangers
Atlanta
McClintock Grabs State Grid Title In Tight Victory
Tempe McClintock defeated Glendale Washington 14 to 9 to win the Arizona Class AAA football championship behind a 13-play 72-yard final drive. Fullback Todd Greer scored the decisive TD on a 10-yard run after Washington led 7 6 at halftime with a 40 yard field goal by Dave Wood.
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TEMPE
Todd Greer
Tempe McClintock
Glendale Washington
McClintock
Coronado
Washington
Dave Wood
Mike Pagel
Jon Ross
Mark Massey
Bowl lineups announced for major postseason games
Associated Press list of NAIA and NCAA Division II and I bowls with matchups, dates, and sites. Notable ties include Abilene Christian versus Southwestern Oklahoma, Jacksonville State versus Lehigh, Louisville, Penn State, Texas Tech, Florida State, and many others across December and January bowls.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Abilene Christian
Southwestern
Christmas tennis tourney in Scottsdale
The City of Scottsdale Recreation Division invites players to a Christmas tennis tournament on December 17 18 and 22 at Saguaro High School and Coronado High School. Open to men women and children with three skill levels per gender. Single elimination matches with eight game sets. Entry 1 per adult event 50 cents for children. Entries due by 5 p.m. Friday December 16 at the Recreation office 7384 E Second St. Trophies awarded to first and second in each division. Players must bring their own balls and rackets.
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Second St
Scottsdale
Women's golf results from Villa Monterey and surrounding clubs
Readouts show multiple class and flight results from Villa Monterey Country Club and nearby courses. Winners include Maxine Eberhart Flo Schatz Ruby Eldridge Ruth Gesin Adeline Groves Jane Lort Louise Ritter Agnes Flom Ruth Wait and more, with numerous runner ups and consolation placements across flights.
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Irene Milberg
Mary Martin
Nettie Case
Jean Vaughn
Arizona Country Club
Ann Paliofito
Ruth Gesin
Tillie Chew
Anita Ryan
E. J. Martin
Gina Piper
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Wilma Fierro
Doris Mason
Paula Willetts
Valley Country Club
Dale Dotzler
Moe Youngblood
Joe Ammerman
Betty George
Irma Woodburn
Helen Twing
Jean Shank
Kassie Scribner
Pat Skinner
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Pat White
Mary Jane Bellizzi
LaVerne Coffee
Valley Country Club Niners Lrons
Jane Haik
Charlotte Swanson
Lois Mullet
Flight
Lou Martin
Paradise Valley Country Club
Jane Lort
Evelyn Barcard
Louise Ritter
Donna Vallone
Villa Monterey Country Club
Louise Tanner
Chris Holdsworth
Liz Ribar
Jana Welch
Agnes Flom
Ruth Wait
Dobson Ranch
Fran Strumpter
Ia Thorney
Anne Henning
Gloria Davis
Esther Medhurst
Barbara Bell
Carole Simon
Paula Steen
Fran Roehl
Pauline Clary
Jon Carpenter
Nancy Roach
Gayle Grainger
Cec Reeves
Betty Bardley
Corey's Clockings at Turf Paradise Face Off in Sunday Races
Handicapper Corey Johnson previews ten Turf Paradise races with his top picks for each event. He highlights Hot Hand and Al's Queen in the opener, and notes form, last outs, and track angles for contenders across races from one to ten including best bet Jay Le Duc in the tenth.
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Corey Johnson
Hot Hand
Money Ann
Sharp Stable
Penny
Admutuk
Sea Painter
Rip
Advance Ruler
Hircismus
Flight Brigade
O.K
Jay le Duc
Mondays Rose
Sharp New
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