Legion tourney set for Westwood High clashes
The East Central American Legion base ball tourney starts Monday with only Mor ris Sporting Goods from the local clubs. Mesa Westwood leads the league at 11 5 while Morris is 10 5. Top two pairs face off in best two of three to reach Friday Saturday finals for state bid. Times to be decided at Sunday meeting.
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Jury acquits Browns star Jim Brown of assault charges
In Cleveland a municipal court jury of six women and five men found NFL star Jim Brown not guilty of assault and battery after a 10 day trial. The case stemmed from a complaint by 18 year old Brenda Ayres who said Brown took her to a motel, served whisky, and beat her.
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Bailey Drives Cubs Past Phillies in 10-6 Rout
Ed Bailey slugged eight RBIs with two homers in a 10-6 Cubs win over Philadelphia. The 34-year-old reserve catcher paced a rally, while Milwaukee and Cincinnati won to tighten NL and AL races. Hank Aaron and Rico Carty each homered for the Braves in a 5-2 victory, and Houston edged St. Louis 3-2 as Larry Dierker notched his first complete game.
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Kiva-Kaibab earns spot in District 7 tourney
Kiva Kaibab survived as the lone Scottsdale Little League team in District 7 after others, including defending champ South Scottsdale, were eliminated. They advance to open the district tournament at Yavapai School facing Mesa Western. Chandler, Mesa Western, and Mesa Southern also move on with notable pitching: Martinez no-hits Hohokam. English one-hits for Mesa Southern. Wirth four-hits for Mesa Western.
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Casey Stengel Birthday Proclaimed Casey Stengel Day
New York City officials mark Casey Stengel's 75th birthday with a proclaimed day. Mets manager Stengel discusses retirement rumors, joking about timing and his future plans as he prepares for a road trip this weekend.
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Stengel retirement chatter rattles Mets season wrap
Reporters misread Casey Stengel's remarks as retirement plans. Stengel denied the notion, saying he would not discuss retirement until after the season. Mets general manager Weiss noted nothing was decided and a meeting with Casey would come later.
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Methodists Top First Balls in Slow-Pitch Softball
In YMGA church softball action the Methodist team defeated First Balls 16 to 12 marking their first win after a winless run. Gerry Curtis and Mark Ruger led with home runs including a grand slam by Curtis as Scottsdale Presbyterian and Valley teams also saw regular season play.
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Scottsdale Men to Represent Arizona at Camp Perry Matches
Two Scottsdale residents will represent Arizona in the National Rifle and Pistol Matches at Camp Perry Ohio starting August 14. Capt Edward Funk of the Arizona National Guard heads the Guard nine man team and Ed Coffin is named to the seven man senior highpower rifle team. Jim Rodgers of Scottsdale won the Class division with 87 and placed second overall with 276 at the Desert Rat trap shoot.
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Westwood Topples Paradise Ford In Final Legion Tilt
Westwood leads the league with a 2 run victory over Paradise Ford American Legion. Mike Norlin took the loss for Paradise and Len Carity pitched in relief. Terry Williams of Westwood allowed four hits and fanned 12. Paradise ends season at 6 11. Phil Smith drove in Terry Brenner in the first inning and Brenner scored on Jack Smiths double in the third.
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