Bando Lifts A's In Walkoff Win Over Indians
Vida Blue pitched well in a 4-3 Oakland victory but left without the decision. Sal Bando overcame an early error to homer in the ninth and drive in the tying run, then scored the winning sacrifice fly in the 12th as Darold Knowles earned the win.
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Phoenix tops Tacoma behind Moyer strong pitching
Phoenix won 3-1 over Tacoma as Jim Moyer struck out 13, outpitching Roberto Rodriguez. Dave Rader and Jim Hart homered for the Giants while Salt Lake remained 3 1 behind Phoenix in the PCL South. Harvey Shank preserved a late lead for the Padres in a 8-6 win over Spokane. Portland edged Hawaii 5-4 in 12 innings. Spokane doubled up Eugene 12-4 in a late game rescheduled affair.
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McCovey Seals Giants Win With Ninth Inning Slam
Willie McCovey battling knee troubles delivered a game winning homer in the ninth to lift the San Francisco Giants 4 4 4 over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran slugger’s shot followed a rally that sent 10 men to the plate as Dick Dietz and Ken Henderson contributed key hits. Across the league, Hank Aaron and Ernie Banks reached milestones in a day of National League action.
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Suns Open Schedule Against Tough Bucks
The Phoenix Suns open the 1971-72 schedule against the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct 14 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. All home games are at the coliseum with 8 Fridays 8 Saturdays 8 Sundays plus midweek games. Highlights include Christmas Day noon game vs Seattle and March 5 2 p.m. matinee vs Buffalo Braves.
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Name the Booster Club contest judges named
Tempe ASU announced judges for the Name the new Sun Devil Booster Club contest led by athletic director Fred Miller. Five judges include Harry Rosensweig Pat Coffinger Don Dotts and Norm Keyt. Entries due Wednesday with a Thursday winner.
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Thomas accuses Cowboys of disharmony amid contract demand
Duane Thomas targets the Dallas Cowboys organization calling them dishonest and racist while seeking an $80,000 contract for the 1971 NFL season. Brandt rejects a trade as Howley signs for camp, and other teams report camp moves and coaching changes across the league.
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