Stockton Wins Greater Milwaukee Open in Hot Golf Drive
Dave Stockton, 31, of San Bernardino, takes the Greater Milwaukee Open by one stroke at 276 or 12 under par after a tourney record 63 in round two. Homero Blancas and Hubie Green finish tied for second at 277. Blancas and Green each earn 12,025 prize money as Stockton vows more wins soon.
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Valley of the Sun Classic Opens With 130 Golfers
United Press International reports the Valley of the Sun Classic at McCormick Ranch starts Tuesday as part of a five event mini tour with $70,000 total purses per tournament. About 130 players enter the 72 hole event with $3,500 fees. Donny Powers says 37 percent will break even and 43 percent earn some money. The Phoenix Open Road Classic tees off at 6 30 a m with leaders grouped for the final rounds.
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Post 44 Triumphs Twice in Local Legion Play
Post 44 swept Sunnyslope Post 75 1 Saturday and then beat the Saguaro contingent Bobby Ball Agency 63 Sunday, boosting their second half record to 3-1. Steve Huff and Jack Lawson led with four hitters each, Merrick delivered a grand slam, and Bobby Ball errors aided the second win as Lawson fanned 11. Comer Construction beat Marston's 41 with Jeter pitching seven strong for Comer.
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P N Yankees Clinch Seventh Title In Local Little League
The Puma Navajo Yankees won their seventh championship in eight years by routing the Cards 14 to 8 on Saturday night. Raymond Taylor led with three singles, Dale Hellestrae added two doubles and pitched, while Terry Carpenter earned the win with eight strikeouts. Cards' Todd Garcia and Jay Trevor had three hits each. Kerry Lane doubled for the Mets in the Farm League comeback win. Senior Orioles defeated the Cardinals 10 0 behind Don Miranda 12 strikeouts. Knudsen and Perry Anderson sparked Pirates 16 7 victory with Knudsen two doubles and three innings of one hit ball.
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Singer Regains Spark With Angels In Mending Season
Bill Singer has emerged as a leading winner for the California Angels after moving from the Dodgers in the Frank Robinson deal. He pitched a 10-4 victory in game one of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, reaching 14 wins against 4 losses, putting him near the AL lead. Once troubled by hepatitis and finger injuries, Singer endured two poor Dodgers seasons before rebounding.
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14th victory fuels Angels sweep and AL West chase
After lifting weights and running, Singer proclaims his fastball back and adds a changeup charged as a spitter by opponents. Richie Scheinblum’s 10th inning two run homer secures a 5-3 Angels win and a doubleheader sweep, with Bob Oliver’s three run shot in the opener. In other AL games, Milwaukee, New York, Detroit, Boston, and Oakland win. Tenace's 14th tie breaking homer props A's past Baltimore in the 10th.
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Aaron Hammered Two Homers to Boost 715-Homer Pace
Hank Aaron hit two homers to raise his season total to 23 and career mark to 696 in a 4-2 Braves win over the Mets. A New York crowd of 33,017 cheered as he belted a solo shot and a two-run homer off George Stone, both about 350 feet. Phil Niekro pitched eight efficient innings for Atlanta as the Braves remained on track for 715 career homers.
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Hank Aaron Nerves Under Ruth Chase and Fame Pressure
The article profiles Hank Aaron's sleep loss and stress as he nears Babe Ruth's home run record. It notes heavy media attention, endless requests for interviews, and pressure from fans and rivals. Aaron laments the nonstop calls and the toll on his personal life, while manager Eddie Mathews jokes about mistaken assurances but acknowledges no real change in Aaron.
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Blazers Beat Denver 39 6 to Lead West Division
Phoenix Blazers defeated Denver 39-6 in a Southwestern Football League game as Joe Spagnola and Gary Peterson threw four touchdown passes. Spagnola went 11 of 21 for 130 yards with TDs to Frank Christian and Larry Reed, while Peterson connected on 7 of 12 with TDs to Pat Grimes and Dale Baker. The win moved Phoenix to 3-1 and they stay on road next Saturday.
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