Casper captures Western crown
Billy Casper won the Western Open finishing 12 under par with a 272 total to claim the $35,000 first prize. He edged Larry Hinson and Hale Irwin by a stroke after a dramatic finish that included a lucky ball placement and six-foot pars on the last two holes. Casper earned his 49th tour win and a spot on the Ryder Cup team for the seventh straight year.
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Yankees Sweep Two From Tribe in AL Action
The Yankees extended their home streak to 13 by sweeping a doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians 5-2 and 11-3. White and Murcer led the hit parade with key hits and homers while bench depth powered both games. New York moved four games ahead of Baltimore in the AL East as Detroit and others posted losses.
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BB falls to DAV in hard fought Legion baseball game
Bobby Ball Agency lost 12 to 11 to Disabled American Vets in a high scoring weekend game. DAV built a 12 6 lead through six innings as Joe Cleary finished strong. Mike Kerrigan sparked BB with a homer and two doubles, while Joe Sanchez led DAV with three RBIs on two hits.
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Evert and Goolagong Reach Wimbledon Semifinals
Chris Evert defeated Rosemary Casals 6-2 4-6 6-2 and Evonne Goolagong beat Virginia Wade 6-3 6-3 to advance to the Wimbledon semifinals. The field includes defending champion Chris Evert and Australian Evonne Goolagong among top seeds aiming for Friday center court showdown.
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Pirates Surge In NL East Chase After Expos Sweep
The Pirates climb from sixth to third in the NL East after sweeping the Montreal Expos 6 2 and 8 4. Jim Rooker, Willie Stargell, and rookie Fernando Gonzalez express confidence as Luke Walker gains his fourth win with late relief from Bob Johnson.
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Midas Mufflers dominate with Seminoff two hit outing
Midas Mufflers beat Merritt 4 to 1 on Sunday led by pitcher Dick Seminoff who hurled a two hit seven strikeout performance. Seminoff improved to 5-1 as Midas moved to 13-4 in the Valley race and prepared for the Wild West Baseball Invitational beginning with a Tuesday night game at Eldorado Park against the Mesa Indians.
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East Scottsdale Tops South Scottsdale in Weekend Big League Play
Teuchert powered a three-hitter with 12 strikeouts and two hits driving in two runs as East Scottsdale beat South Scottsdale 6-4. Gendron added two hits including a double as East built a 4-3 edge early. Simons drove in two for South Scottsdale. Ray allowed five hits and struck out five in the loss. Salt River defeated Mesa National 11-1 behind Morris two-hitter with nine strikeouts and three RBIs by Morris. Salt River improves to 6-5.
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Local Youth and Amateur Baseball Softball Evening Schedule
Tonight and Tuesday feature multiple baseball and softball games across leagues. Notable pairings include Bobby Ball against Phoenix Suns at Camelback HS at 8 p.m. and Mesa National versus PN Indians at Scottsdale Stadium at 6 p.m. plus various fast pitch and league contests at Eldorado and Yavapai fields.
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Phoenix bowler Dennis Swayda sits seventh in Redwood City Open
Dennis Swayda of Phoenix remained seventh entering the final 18 blocks of match play in the $40,000 Redwood City Open Bowling Tournament held in Redwood City California.
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