South Scottsdale routs East in District 7 semifinal
South Scottsdale bulldozed East Scottsdale 15 hits and 15 runs in a 15 3 semifinal win at Supai School. Kris Kline led with a triple and two home runs while Scott Ward, Scott Sampson and Kendal Carter added multiple hits as East endured nine strikeouts by Carter. Murph Whitaker started for East and took the loss as South advances to face Ingleside Tavan for the District 7 title.
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Clyde King Named Atlanta Braves Manager
Clyde King former San Francisco manager was named to replace Eddie Mathews as Atlanta Braves manager. King takes over immediately and will debut Thursday night against San Diego after the All Star break. Henry Aaron said he would have accepted if offered. King previously served as Braves special assistant and has managed in the minor leagues and coached in the majors.
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National League dominates All Star Game for third straight year
In the 7-2 NL victory over the American League, Steve Garvey earns MVP after a full nine innings. Ken Brett earns the win with two shutout innings as Lou Brock, Cesar Cedeno, and Joe Morgan star in the NL win. Garvey’s three key plays help the NL secure victory amid praise for NL depth and speed.
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Kaline’s All-Star finale fades but 3000th hit still possible
Al Kaline, 39, finishes his All-Star appearance with a pop foul as the American League loses 7 2 to the National League at Three Rivers. Kaline, who may retire after this season, remains on track for a 3000th hit as a designated hitter with 81 hits this year. He reflects on a career of injury and triumph and leads his son Mark around the park before the game.
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Five Swimmers Take Top Honors at Scottsdale Meet
Scottsdale Swim Meet at El Dorado Pool saw multiple first places led by Gretchen Mayes in the 13 14 year breaststroke with 1 25.9. Tamara Cline claimed 11 12 50 free, and Steve Warren of Scottsdale led the 100 butterfly with 1 05.4 while contributing seconds in other events. Piranhas and SST swimmers earned several podium finishes across age groups.
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Garvey named NL All Star MVP after City Stadium win
Steve Garvey drove in a run and scored another in a 7-2 NL victory at Three Rivers Stadium. He earned MVP honors after battling illness and playing the full nine innings, dedicating the award to the fans and his father in attendance. Reggie Smith homered for the NL, while the AL struggled with four hits.
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IBEW Girls Sweep In Two Softball Wins
IBEW Line Crew won both games in Miss Softball America action beating the Sunshiners 19 17 and Martin's Chevron 16 11. Patty Baker earned the win in both contests, while Lynn Bender logged five hits in the Sunshiners game. Connie Pellerito Jan Jepson Pam McEntire and Julie Heidemann led the IBEW hitting with multiple extra bases helped by Sue Christian Kristy Manning and Marcia Larsen in losses. The Komonowanas defeated the Butterfingers 6 3 with Kelli Schuknecht and Lee Ann Alesi sharing the mound duties as Perry Clark Karen Bieger and Winnie Saunders paced the winners at the plate.
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Twins Giants Split As Montefusco Debuts With One-Hit Gem
In Phoenix, John Montefusco earned his first win for the Giants by pitching one hit over seven innings in a 1-0 victory over Tacoma after Phoenix won the opener 6-3. The Twins took game one 6-3 as Frank Ricelli struggled early and was chased in the fifth.
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