Wimbledon Final Delayed by Rain As Nastase Prepares
Rain at Wimbledon postpones the men's singles final to Sunday. Stan Smith rushes to hire a tuxedo for the Wimbledon Ball while Ilie Nastase trains on the practice court to maintain his hair-trigger form ahead of the rescheduled final. Billie Jean King weighs in on Nastase’s chances.
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Suns Rout Birds in 43 Victory at Legion Game
Phoenix Suns hitters spark a 43 win over Phoenix Roadrunners with Jess Villegas tossing seven innings, eight strikeouts, and the decisive hits by Bill Young Rob Millsop and Kevin Shover guiding the offense. Referee details highlight late rally and clutch two run single by Mark Samson in another Legion A game where Morris Athletic defeated Marston's 43.
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Former Ram Karl Sweetan accused of trying to sell Rams playbook
Former Rams quarterback Karl Sweetan, released in 1971, is charged with interstate transportation of stolen property and wire fraud for attempting to sell a Rams playbook for 2500 dollars.
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Braves power surge lifts Pima-Navajo to 15-7 win
Steve Heun Bobby King and Jeff Heinz homered for the Pima-Navajo Braves in a 15-7 victory over the Tigers. Heinz earned the win with two no hit innings in relief of Kurt Whiteman, while Doug Davis went 4-for-4 and Lance Spotleson drove in four runs as the senior Cards rallied to a 7-4 win over the Mets.
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Hodge and Portland Top Phoenix in Pinch Hit Thriller
Portland Beavers beat Phoenix 4 3 as Gomer Hodge delivered a three run pinch hit homer in the eighth inning. Hodge has nine hits in 17 pinch hit appearances this season. Steve Dunning improved to 3 7 with the win while Charlie Williams took the loss. Jeff Mason drove in a run with a ground ball in the sixth for Phoenix.
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Gibson stuns Astros as Cardinals win eighth straight
Bob Gibson pitched a four-hitter for his eighth straight win as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Houston Astros 3-1 to remain in third in the NL East. Runs came in the fifth on Clendenon and Mélendez hits, with Maxvill and Gibson contributing on the play. Diego split a doubleheader, Phillies won 4-2, Padres 6-1. In the AL, Texas edged Baltimore 5-4 and other scores included Milwaukee over Oakland 34, Detroit over Chicago 6-4, Minnesota over New York 5-2, Kansas City over Cleveland 6-3, and Boston over California.
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Folley Dies After Surgery at Pima County Hospital
Chandler Arizona resident and former top heavyweight contender Guide Folley died after surgery in Pima County Hospital. He fell and hit his head during the procedure and was pronounced dead 55 minutes later. Folley had fought Muhammad Ali in 1967 at Madison Square Garden and was known for his tough style and early career promise.
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Sharks add Odrowski and Watson to roster
The Los Angeles Sharks announced the addition of Gerry Odrowski and Jim Watson to their roster on Friday, per UPI. Odrowski joins as a new forward while Watson strengthens the lineup for upcoming games.
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Midas Mufflers Sweep Circle K For Top Nonpro Standings
Midas Mufflers beat Circle K 13 to 3 at East High School to move to 11 3 in Valley nonpro league and claim first place. Ken Corley earned his fourth win of the year with three scoreless innings. John Booth and Mike Ash supplied power for Midas while Kerr Sporting Goods trails in second. ASU's Mike Hughes scheduled to pitch tonight against Kerr at 7 45.
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