College World Series clash: USC vs Arizona State in Omaha
In Omaha, defending champion Southern California meets No. 1 Arizona State at the College World Series. Georgia Southern faces Minnesota, and Oklahoma battles Texas as Sunday’s results boost USC and ASU prospects. Berger homered for ASU, Lynn for USC, while Minnesota’s Herbst lamented missed chances.
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ASU Ties for Third in NCAA Track Meet
Arizona State tied Brigham Young for third with 26 points in the NCAA Track and Field Meet in Baton Rouge behind UCLA and Oregon. Maurice Peoples won the 440 yard dash in 45.0 seconds, while the Devils’ 440 yard relay finished second and mile relay took third. Robert Joseph placed third in the high jump and Steve Gunzel placed sixth in the discus.
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Local Night Sports Schedule Highlights Tonight and Tuesday
Tonight features Legion baseball Saguaro vs Kerr at Camelback High at 5 45 p m Suns vs Scottsdale Post at Arcadia and fast pitch softball games including Engineers vs Phoenix Reds at Saguaro Drywall vs Ace Photo Conteurs at Eldorado Park Men s slo pitch matches Generosity vs Has Beens Round Up vs Mackey Plumbing and more at Eldorado Park Tuesday lists Midas Mufflers Circle K Sertoma vs Phoenix Suns Arnolds Pickles vs Saguaro and several men s and women s slo pitch showdowns across Arcadia Washington Eldorado Park and other venues with multiple 7 45 p m 8 00 p m 9 20 p m starts.
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Generosity
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Circle K
Sertoma
Arnolds Pickles
Sunnyslope
Hansen Mortuary
Washington HS
Dyna Form Industries
Roman Village
Weldon Minchew Realty
Morris Athletic Supply
Ducks
James Bond
Pizza Oven
Curley Chemical
Thunderbird Industrial Park
First Assembly of God
Horsefeathers
Fish
Yavapai Field
Pera Club
Olson
Ranier Construction
Walt’s Mobil
Bud’s Bunnies
Blazers Ready for Southwest Opener in CODAC Night
The Phoenix Blazers cut to 35 players and prepare for a Saturday 7:30 p.m. league opener against the Southern California Razorbacks. Coach Ken Dyer touts depth at quarterback and on the line with Joe Spagnola Gary Peterson and Jim Easiy in key roles. A center move for Bob DeLaney aims to boost protection and the running game as Phoenix targets an undefeated season in a new Western Conference slate.
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Johnson fashions Midas no-hitter in Valley debut
Scotts dale Community College pitcher Doug Johnson from Fruitland Ida. returned to the Valley and threw five innings of no hit ball with eight strikeouts and one walk in Midas Mufflers 10-0 win over Crown Vacuum. Tom McCarthy completed the game with one inning.
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Devils Face Familiar Recurrence In 1973 College World Series
Jim Brock, coach of Arizona State, faces a familiar crisis as his Devils struggle to maximize hits in Omaha. He questions bats, mound height, and pitching choices while Southern Cal heads toward the title, threatening an instant replay of 1972.
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Scottsdale Post 44 has two Legion victories over weekend
Scottsdale Post 44 defeated Saguaro 15 4 and Kerr Sporting Goods 5 3 to stay undefeated on Sunday. Steve Huff earned the win, striking out 10 over six innings while Saguaro manager Ed Heineman allowed six hits and seven runs in 4 1/4 frames. Don McKee and Randy Kushell drove in multiple runs as Scottsdale's offense exploded after a rocky first inning.
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Giants topple Toros in six-run Phoenix rally
In Tucson, Phoenix beat Tucson 6-5 to open a five game set as Bernie Williams tripled in Jim Rosario and Jeff Mason in the sixth. Jeff Mason, Jim Rosario, and Williams drove in the go ahead runs with a fielder's choice and a Breeden single.
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Brown Wins Fidelity Tennis Tour Title in Tiburon
San Francisco player Tom Brown defeated Barry MacKay 6-3 6-4 to win the $2,000 Fidelity Savings Bay Counties Tennis Tour tournament in Tiburon on Sunday.
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Paradise Valley Wrestlers Lead Junior World Tryouts
Sanford Paradise Valley graduate named outstanding wrestler in college division as Junior World Arizona District tryouts qualifyGreco-Roman wrestlers for the junior nationals. Phoenix College student Sanford led 149.5 lb class with Rich Berkheiter also qualifying. Tim Matteson won 105.5, Tom Mitter 119.5, Jeff Strickland 125.5, Flin Swertfegger 180 with other PV students earning spots for the July 11 tourney.
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Weiskopf Wins Philadelphia Golf Classic by Four Strokes
Tom Weiskopf captured the IVB Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley CC with a 14 under 274 to extend a major winning streak. He earned 30 000 dollars, nearly matching his late father's influence as the family tragedy spurred his surge. Jim Barber finished second at 278 while Nicklaus shot 67 to join a cluster at 280.
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Nastase dominates to win Italian singles title in Rome
Io Nastase of Romania trounced Manuel Orantes of Spain 6-1 6-1 6-1 to claim the Italian championship. The defending Rome champion was outplayed from the start as Nastase earned 16000 dollars. Newcombe and Okker then swept the doubles final 6-3 6-2 6-4 over Case and Masters.
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