Nicklaus Eyes Open Challenge as Open Leaderboard Shifts
Gary Player holds a one stroke lead over Jim Colbert and Bob Charles as Nicklaus, tied for third, vows to chase at Oakmont. In blunted greens conditions, Player posted rounds 67 and 70, while Borek set a course record with 65. Sixty-five players advance to the third round with Plaver and Colbert teeing off last.
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Borek
New York
Dave Hill
Billy Casper
Australia
Bruce Crampton
Orville Moody
Bruce Devlin
J.C. Snead
Sam Snead
Plaver
D'Acquisto Struggles As Salt Lake Edges Giants 3-2
Phoenix Giants starter John D'Acquisto allowing three runs on seven hits over five innings, as Salt Lake Angels win 3-2. Bobby Marcano drives in two runs with a ninth inning double and a fifth inning triple to provide the decisive runs.
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Bill Kirkpatrick
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Bruce Christensen
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Bryant Again Stoppers Phillies as Giants Win 4-3
Ron Bryant pitched the stopper role for San Francisco, earning his 11th win as Willie McCovey belted a go ahead three run homer in the 10th inning to beat Philadelphia 4-3. Bobby Bonds also homered for the Giants in support.
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Tito Fuentes
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Mac Scarce
Bobby Bonds
Spag Named QB as Blazers Open Season at State Fairgrounds
Phoenix Blazers under new coach open Southwestern Football League play against California Razorbacks at State Fairgrounds Stadium. Joe Spagnola will quarterback for the third straight year with Tom Artemus Larry Reed and Pat Grimes as targets. Al Beer Night features 1000 Humphrey Flyers, stadium dedication, and CODAC fundraiser.
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Pat Grimes
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Humphrey
Phoenix College
Shanty Hogan
CODAC
Twins Duo Defeats Giants 2-1 In Arcadia Pony League
Mark Carpenter and Greg Durack combined for a two hit effort to beat the Giants 2-1. Carpenter struck out eight before Durack entered in the seventh and escaped a bases loaded jam. Durack added two singles while Carpenter had a double and Scott Allen one hit.
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Aaron Named Player Mentor for Savannah Braves
Tommie Aaron, 33, was named player manager of the Savannah Braves in the Southern League. The appointment makes him the highest placed black manager in baseball.
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Local Sports Tonight and Sunday Schedule
Tonight in Eldorado Park Scottsdale Post battles Comer Construction at 5 45 p m and Southern California Razorbacks face Phoenix Blazers at State Fair Grounds Stadium at 7 30 p m Sunday features Midas Mufflers versus Circle K at Eldorado Park and Suns versus Kerr Sporting at Phoenix College plus New ton Inn meets Phoenix Suns at 5 45 p m Washington HS and Comer Construction against Christown at 8 p m Washington HS Saguaro duels Sunnyslope at Eldorado Park 9 45 p m Monday Christown versus Sunny Slope at Maryvale HS Phoenix Suns clash with 302nd Air Rescue at Perry Park
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Brewers edge Wood to extend win streak in 1-0 victory
Jim Slaton pitched seven sharp innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat Wilbur Wood and the Chicago White Sox 1-0. Ellie Rodriguez stole third and scored on Pedro Garcia's sacrifice fly in the ninth after John Briggs walked to start the inning. Wood allowed five hits in a tough loss as Milwaukee extended its streak to seven straight wins.
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Bob's Sporting Goods tops Comer Con struction in Legion tilt
In a 3-2 win for Bob's Sporting Goods Curt Skinner delivered a go ahead squeeze bunt in the top of the seventh. Rick Leidner opened Comer's scoring with a double to tie the game in the sixth. Kirk McDowell earned the win with six strikeouts. Glendale defeated Scottsdale Post 44 6-1 in the other Legion game as Dave Lyons took the loss. Post 44 faces Comer next at Eldorado Park.
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Maier
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