Watson Triumphs Over Nicklaus In British Open Drama
Tom Watson birdied the final two holes to beat Jack Nicklaus by one stroke at Turnberry for the British Open title, posting a decisive 268 total, 12 under par. Nicklaus led until the 17th, finished at 269, and both legends shot 65 to share the lead as a thunderstorm halted play. Watson earned $17,000 and secured his second British Open crown amid 8,000 fans on the coast of Scotland.
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SCC Football Adds Sanson to Coaching Staff
Scottsdale Community College names 28 year old Jim Sanson as new linebackers coach and athletic clerk joining head coach John Avianantos staff. Sanson, former Cortez defensive coach, ex Apache Junction coach, PC All America JC linerbacker and UTEP player, brings pro and minor league experience. Lawson and family reside in Phoenix with two daughters awaiting a third. long term role includes possible night classes.
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Jim—Sanson
Pete Doherty
Sanson
SCC
Cortez High
Apache Junction High School
Lawson
Phoenix
Susie
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Phoenix College
Texas-El Paso
Evert tops Wade as Apples beat Racquets in OT
In Phoenix the World Team Tennis East leaders the Apples beat the Racquets 29 24 in overtime. Chris Evert defeated Virginia Wade 7 6 5 2 in singles in a thriller. The Racquets also won mixed doubles 6 3 with Ross Case and Billie Jean King fell to Sandy Mayer and Betty Ann Stuart.
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Chris Evert
Virginia Wade
New York
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Wade
Virginia
Ross Case
Billie Jean King
Ray Ruffels
Ruffels
Sandy Mayer
Case
Butch Watts
Mayer
Watts
Betty Ann Stuart
Eight local squads enter Arizona Senior League Tourney
Eight local Senior Little League teams begin the double elimination Arizona District 7 tourney at Fitch Park Mesa with six games Monday and more through Tuesday and Wednesday. Teams include Pima Navajo Mesa Western Kiva Kaibab Salt River South Scottsdale Hohokam East Scottsdale Tempe North Soloma Mesa Eastern and North Scottsdale Mesa Southern.
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Mesa Western
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Salt River
South Scottsdale
Hohokam
East Scottsdale
Tempe North
Soloma
Mesa Eastern
North Scottsdale
Mesa Southern
Papago Lanes bowler Tony Miller nets 605 series
Tony Miller, 14, in the Thursday Morning League at Papago Lanes, rolled a 201 158 246 for his first 600 series, totaling 605. He earned four Junior League catches including his first 200 game and a 246 that was 100 pins over his average.
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Sports slate fills a weekend of action at area venues
TONIGHT Auto Racing features late models and midgets at Manzanita Speedway at 7 30 p m alongside PCL Baseball with the Phoenix Giants visiting Tacoma at 7 30 p m on 1400 AM. Dog racing runs at Black Canyon Greyhound Park at 8 p m and American Legion Baseball shows Midland Ross versus Bobs Sporting at Phoenix College Morris Athletic No 2 faces Odds n Ends. Channel 3 carries World Team Tennis at 10 30 p m. Sunday includes more PCL Baseball and pro tennis plus multiple American Legion and college baseball showcase games across Phoenix venues.
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Black Canyon Greyhound Park
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Arcadia
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Camelback
Christown
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Metro Center
Gast High
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Chaparral
Morris Athletic No. 1
Eldorado South
Odds 'N Ends
Saguaro- Scottsdale
D.A.V
Suns trim camp to nine prospects for summer league
Phoenix Suns finalize a nine man roster from 17 rookies and free agents to represent the team in the Southern California Pro Basketball 5 on 5 summer league. Guards Harry Davis Mike Bratz Billy McKinney forwards Greg Griffin Cecil Bellford Alvin Scott Jeff Randell Ron Davis and center Bayard Forrest make the cut. Ron Davis sprained his left knee and will miss summer league action until at least Tuesday. Coach John McLeod praised the effort and tough decisions. The club kept five big men to guard Curtis Perry with injuries prompting the moves. Assistant coach Al Bianchi will guide the Suns in the summer league through Aug 7.
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National Basketball Association
Phoenix Suns
Harry Davis
Mike Bratz
Billy McKinney
Greg Griffin
Cecil Bellford
Alvin Scott
Jeff Randell
Ron Davis
Bayard Forrest
Maryvale High School
Glendale Community College
Washington State
Suns
John McLeod
Curtis Perry
NBA
Glenn McDonald
Nate Hawthorne
Grand Canyon College
David Everett
al Bianchi
Amateurs can make big money says pole vault ace Smith
Pole vaulter Steve Smith argues amateurs can earn far more than he did as a pro noting examples like Ricky Bruch and John Walker. He recalls lucrative European meets, IRS scrutiny, and the appeal to return to amateur status, while recounting Olympic nostalgia and pole details.
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Steve Brand
Copley
Steve Smith
Ricky Bruch
John Walker
Filbert Bays
Dwight Stones
Smith
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Hans Lagerqvist
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Evening Twilight Best Bet in seventh race at Perry Mutuel
Dog Selex lists Evening Twilight as BEST BET for race seven at Perry Mutuel. Entrants include Tassey s Spanker Rowdy Ralph Wish I Might Ollie Mc Guire Ann Mary s Marc and Oklahoma Hunter Happy Hondo Creighton Place Iowa Parker Elaine Trey monalee s champ JR s Dutch Dutch s Serenade Show Some Class I s A SonovaTomaday Evening Twilight Tassey s Spanker Rowdy Ralph Wish I Might Ollie Mc Guire Ann Mary s Marc Oklahoma Hunter Happy Hondo Creighton Place IR s Streaker Natural One PH s Paperclip Gem s Dandy Wild Willie Rebel s Millie Chameleon Lady Ghost Poinciana. Best Quin 2 8 in the 8th.
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