Two local wheelchair athletes bound for Tel Aviv Paralympics
Jerry Swanson and Gloria Jones, both from Scottsdale, earned berths on a U.S. Paralympics team bound for Tel Aviv November 3 to 13 after strong showings at the 12th National Wheelchair Games in New York. Jones, a veteran archery standout, and Swanson, a diverse gold medalist in swimming and archery, were recruited by Maryvale attorney Jerry Tupper to fund Paralympic participation.
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Tel Aviv
Eric Sorenson
Maryvale
Scottsdale
Israel
Jerry Swanson
Gloria Jones
New York
Scottsdalian
Howard Chard
Phoenix
Bob Swing
Judy Huston
Cliff Crase
Mesa
Bruce Graham
Arizona
Miss Jones
Swanson
Tokyo
Gerald Tupper
Maryvale Kiwanis
Tupper
U.S
Argentina
Dickson
S Electronics
Gloria
National Wheelchair Association
Jerry
Swanson wins seven golds in state wheelchair meet
Swanson sweeps seven gold medals across breaststroke backstroke javelin discus shot put heavyweight weightlifting and archery in Class 2. Miss Jones notes growing turnout and interstate competition plans with states like Michigan and California. The Pan American wheelchair games drew 92 golds for the U S and Tel Aviv hopes loom as funding expands. Jerry Swanson praises competitors' grit and faces the future with optimism.
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Swanson
Miss Jones
Jones
Michigan
California
Winnipeg
Standings and results from Thursday baseball games
Baseball standings show Boston 7 Oakland 2 and other scores. National League listed with teams like St Louis, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Phila, New York, Chicago, Houston. Thursday results include Pittsburgh 3 NY 2 and Chicago 6 Phila.
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Oakland
Chicago
Detroit
California
Washington
New York
Cleveland
Minnesota
National League
W. L. Pet
St. Louis
Atlanta A
San Fran
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Los Ang
Phila
Houston
New-York
Pitts
Atlanta
Baltimore
Santiago out of All Star game in Boston
Jose Santiago will miss the All Star Game due to a sore elbow and be replaced. Red Sox manager Dick Williams will manage the American League team in Houston's Astrodome, and Santiago will only watch.
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Boston
Jose Santiago
Red Sox
Dick Williams
Houston
Astrodome
Santiago
Scottsdale and area Little Leagues announce star lineups
Three of eight city Little Leagues unveil 14 man senior and major league all star rosters. Scottsdale tops its seniors with undefeated pitcher Rick Leidner leading Jeff Berman Joel Turner Randy Cozens Terry Dirodis Chris Dixon Jerry Feldhaus Sparky Goodrich Les Matlock Rich Mason Bob McKee Tom Sather Ray Soto and others. Dick Turner coaches the Red Legs, Boyd Huffman assists. Ingleside-Tavan majors include Bob Croft Don McBride Mark McKinnon Jon Grayson Tim Pebler Rick Buck Jim Colburn Steve Burinsky Brian Kelly Chris Callagno Randy Jamison Gregg Gentile Jim Farmer George Parks. Braves players Larry Heckathorn Bruce Ray also named to the South Scottsdale majors along with Rick Fraser and many others. John Lahey manages, Bob Jones coaches. Senior league stars include Jeff Straine and teammates Larry Boerner Rick Dively Roger Eider Bop Flick Mark Fraser Chuck Forsythe Jerry Kralovic Bob Love Dave Sewell Dick Stolper Craig Strumpfer Carl Prange Doug Zedon. Alternates Jeff Despain Tom Hill Joe Janis Jon Repp Dave Wilson Ralph Love manager, Darwin Decker coach.
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Scottsdale
Tavan - Ingleside
South Scottsdale
Rick Leidner
Jeff Berman
Joel Turner
Randy Cozens
Terry Dirodis
Chris Dixon
Jerry Feldhaus
Sparky
Rick Buck
Jim Colburn
Steve Burinsky
Brian Kelly
Chris Callagno
Randy Jamison
Gregg Gentile
Jim Farmer
George Parks
Braves
South
Larry Heckathorn
Bruce’ Ray
Rick Fraser
Roger Alarie
Kevin Jones
Gardner Laher
Frank Leedy
Steve Letson
Scott Miller
Tom Scheurn
Ricky Surls
Hal Watchman
Robert Wilson
Dane Wombacher
Kim Chal
Ron Despain
Mark Fallon
Bill Rauch
Bob Redd
John Lahet
Bob Jones
Jeff Straine
Straine
Larry Boerner
Rick Dively
Roger Eider
Bop Flick
Mark Fraser
Chuck Forsythe
Jerry Kralovic
Bob ‘Love
Dave Sewell
Dick’ Stolper
Craig Strumpfer
Carl Prange
Doug Zedon
Jeff Despain
Tom Hill
Joe Janis
Jon Repp
Dave Wilson
Ralph Love
Darwin Decker
Giants, Bears split in Phoenix doubleheader
The Phoenix Giants edged Denver 14-2 in the nightcap to complete a two game sweep of the Bears after Denver won the opener 7-6. Rich Robertson earned his 12th win with two hits allowed while Jim Ollom took the loss for Denver. Don Mason drove in two with a two run single and Ken Henderson added a two run triple in the decisive inning. The Giants prepare to host Oklahoma City in the Pacific Coast League series opener.
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UPI
Phoenix Giants
Denver Bears
Oklahoma City 89Ers
Giants
Bears
Denver
Rich Robertson
Jim Ollom
Yarborough Wins Firecracker 400 at Daytona Beach
Cale Yarborough, the rising NASCAR star from Charlotte North Carolina, drove a 1968 Mercury to a record 167.247 mph to capture his second straight Firecracker 400 victory and inch toward the $100000 prize and the all time money winning mark.
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Beach
Fla
UPI
Cale Yarborough
Charlotte
N.C
Two have nots lead Buick open round one
Rod Fonstti and Butch Baird held a one stroke edge as the Buick Open at Warwick Hills opened. Funseth and Baird both shot four under 68 despite limited earnings and past struggles, praising improved putting and driving as they prepared for round two.
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Buick
Grand Blanc
UPI
Funseth
Baird
Warwick
Buick Open second round underway with lead tied at 68
John Schlee and George Boutell of Phoenix teed off in the Buick Open in Grand Blanc. Schlee posted 1 over par 73 in the opening round while Boutell stood near the back with 79. Rod Funseth and Butch Baird shared the opening round lead at 68 as the field of 148 golfers contends for the cut to low 70 players.
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Grand Blanc
Mich
UPI
John Schlee
George Boutell
Phoenix
Ariz
Schlee
Boutell
Rod Funseth
Butch Baird
Laver Wins Wimbledon Title Third Time as Pro Champion
Rod Laver of Australia defeated Tony Roche 6-3 6-4 6-2 to win his third Wimbledon men’s singles crown and become the first professional to claim the title. Laver, 29, had previously won as an amateur in 1961 and 1962. Judy Tegart advances to the women’s final after a 6-3 6-1 semifinal win over Nancy Richey. Billie Jean King seeks a third straight title.
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Wimbledon
England
UPI
Rod Laver
Australia
Tony Roche
Laver
Roche
Billie Jean Kinig
Long Beach
Calif
Judy Tegart
Miss Tegart
Nancy Richey
San Angelo
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