Lott Wins Pepsi Open Golf Tournament in Dusty Finish
Lyn Lott of Douglas Ga captured the $81,500 Pepsi Open with a 282 total after a 77 final round despite windy dust. Gary Balliet finished second at 284, with Jack Sommers and Jim Marshall tied for third at 285. The Valley of the Sun Classic event is the third of five in the series, sponsored by the National Golfers of America.
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Grand Junction
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Scottsdale
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San Antonio
Tex
Terry Florence
Charlotte
N.C
Elliott Kirven
Columbus
Paul Purtzer
Phoenix
Frank Conner
Chris Cole
Frederick
Okla
Pima-Navajo Indians Clinch Regional Title in Dominant Win
The Pima Navajo Indians crushed East Dale High 21 3 to win the regional title for the second straight year and improve to 18 1 on the season. Craig Swartwood had five hits including a triple and a homer, Jack Perry pitched a four hitter with 15 strikeouts, and Carl Gottleib Jack Haupt each had three hits. McDonough left early after a wrist injury from a collision. The Indians scored four in the first third and fourth innings and nine in the sixth to build a 21 3 margin. They are eligible to draft four players for the regional tourney at Fitch Park.
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Junior Golf Tournament Opens with Qualifying Round
The seventh annual Junior Golf Tournament for ages eight to 17 starts Monday at Coronado Golf Course with a nine hole qualifying round. Registration runs until Sunday 4 p.m. at the clubhouse. Entry is 7.50 with trophies for top three in seven flights and a medalist trophy. Girls compete with boys for the first time this year.
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Godfrey Dominates As Midas Beats Circle K In Derby
Joel Godfrey struck out 14 as Midas Mufflers defeated Circle K 5-2 in the Northern District Non- Pro Tournament. Navel hit a three run homer to seal the lead, while Williams left with a broken ankle after a steal. Midas advances with a win tonight at East High School.
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Giants invade Tucson in Coastal League action
The Phoenix Giants suffer an 11-6 loss to Hawaii ending their 13 game road swing as they fall six games behind Tucson in the Eastern division. Tucson routed Tacoma 15-7 with 20 hits led by Rich Childs and Manny Trillo.
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Mesa tops South Scottsdale to reach Major Little League final
Mesa West advanced to the District 7 final with a 9 to 7 win over South Scottsdale at Collum Field in Mesa. Dusty Hostetler and Buddy Shalley each had two singles for South Scottsdale, while Scotty Wald allowed a double for SS as West capitalized on early errors to build their lead before a late rally.
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Green leads at Canadian Open as Green ties for lead
Hubert Green sits atop the Montreal field tied for the 54 hole lead at the Canadian Open with two rounds to play after rounds of 67 and 71. He previously won the Tallahassee Open for 15 000 and ranks about 67 000 on the PGA money list with a potential 100 000 payday if he wins here.
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Arcadia Faces South Mountain In State Pony League Final
Arcadia and South Mountain meet at Ingleside School for the state final with a Western Regionals bid at stake. South Mountain beat Tucson Boy's Club 3-0 behind Joe Soto four-hitter and 10 strikeouts as Arcadia won 15 4 earlier in the tourney.
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Palmer tosses one hit shutout as Orioles sweep
Jim Palmer fires a dominant one hitter to beat Cleveland 9 0 in game one, as Tommy Davis drives in five and Bobby Grich homers. Baltimore completes the twinbill 5 2 behind Andy Etchebarren, while Detroit, Kansas City, New York, Texas, and Minnesota win in AL action.
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Baseball and youth leagues schedule for tonight and Sunday
Tonight Midas Mufflers battles Mer rit at East High School at 9 p.m. Arcadia faces South Mountain at Ingleside School at 8 p.m. Little League District 7 final Kiva Kaibab meets Mesa West at Collum Field in Mesa. Legion action Bobby Ball versus L L Smith at Eldorado Park at 5 45 p m. Sunday Baseball Legion Comer Construction against Christown at Phoenix College at 5 45 p m Scottsdale Post plays Rol Tech at Eldorado Park at 7 30 p m.
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Shula Applauds All-Stars in Miami Victory
Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula praised the College All Stars after a 14 3 victory. Larry Csonka scored twice as Morrall led a late drive, while the All Stars squandered chances including a miss from Ray Guy and a fumble by Greg Pruitt.
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Bench Sparks Reds Past Braves With Big Night
Johnny Bench homered three times in the span of two games as Cincinnati thumped Atlanta 12-2 to pull within a full game of the Dodgers. Bench drove in six runs and raised his RBI lead over Willie Stargell as Jack Billingham improved to 15-6.
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Comer holds on to beat Rel Tech in Legion action
Comer Construction built an eight run lead then endured a rough sixth inning before defeating Rel Tech 8 to 5 in American Legion play. Jeff Jeter worked six innings with seven strikeouts and nine walks as Rel Tech rallied for five in the sixth. Jim Poole and Steve Letson drove in two and added key hits for Comer.
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Dog Selex For Tonight's Races At Black Canyon Park
Scottsdale Daily Progress presents selections by a veteran handicapper for tonight's Black Canyon Greyhound Park card 12 races. Post positions list top picks with three greyhounds per race and bets including best bet Stormy Jerry and Quinela 34.
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Purtzer Misses Medal in Western Amateur Lead
Tom Purtzer of Phoenix started match play tied for 17th after 72 holes of qualifying in the 71st Western Amateur at Benton Harbor Michigan. Crenshaw of Austin led medalist honors for the second straight year by finishing at three over par 291, five strokes better than Purtzer.
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Blazers Seek Edge in Rematch With Oilers
The Phoenix Blazers face the Denver Oilers in a Southwestern Football League Western Division rematch at 8 p.m. at State Fairgrounds Stadium. Phoenix leads tied with Las Vegas on .067 percentage. Denver added fullback Jim Davis and quarterback Tom Boutwell has completed 28 of 49 passes for 321 yards in the last three games.
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