Willoughby Hough notch key victories in doubleheader action
In a doubleheader, Jim Willoughby pitched the Giants to an 1-0 win over Portland with a late run, his third shutout of the season and leading the Pacific Coast League ERA. Charlie Hough worked 91.3 innings in Spokane’s 3-1 opener win over Hawaii, then took the loss in 11 frames as Hawaii tied the series 5-4.
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Mufflers remain unbeaten with ninth straight win in non-pro league
Midas Mufflers defeated California Tire 6 2 to stay undefeated at 9 0 in the Valley non-pro baseball league. Gene Kobar drove in three runs with timely hits as Larry Bright Mike Kenneth and Craig Swan each worked three innings while fanning 20. The Mufflers also beat Phoenix Bears 6 5 and face Kerr Sporting Goods next at Eldorado Field.
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Terry Jones
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Arcadia Pony League ace Calcagno goes 3-0 with 17 strikeouts
Chris Calcagno improved to 3-0 for the Arcadia Pony League Twins with a 6-2 win over the Pirates. He struck out 17 in seven innings as Brian Kelly and Kevin James helped with four runs, while John Weyenberg took the loss. Mark Wheeler of the Cardinals pitched a one hitter in a 19-6 rout of the Red Sox.
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Bucs
Mark Wheeler
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Red Sox
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Steve
K K moundmen top LI play weekend surge
The K-K moundmen and Kiva Kaibab teams highlighted a weekend of league action. Gary Johnston and Kirby Hutson led the Cardinals to a 10-1 win over the Cubs, with Hutson blasting a three run homer and Johnston going three innings with one hit allowed.
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Rookies Metzger Dominates as Cards Dodgers Split Action
Metzger allowed no hits in relief, Craig Smith and Wheeler homered for the Cards. Dodgers beat the Reds 8 6 as Southworth saved, Gentile won with 11 strikeouts. Pirates edged Twins 4 2 with Brennan pitching in relief. Cardinals topped Orioles 6 1, Crowell the winner. Indians beat White Sox 13 0 behind Drake and White. Angels 7 1 Orioles as Wandrych and Gendron threw a four-hitter. Giants beat Pirates 10 7 as Blanco homered. Kaibab-Cocopah Nebgen hurled four-hitter in 10-3 win over Mets. Dodgers edged Giants 10-9 with Splitzberger two-hitter. Yankees beat Orioles 8-6 behind Blair Farrington siege and solid hitting.
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Liquori Wins Third NCAA Mile Crown
Marty Liquori, Villanova senior, defending world’s best miler, captured his third consecutive NCAA title in Seattle. He then outlined plans to race the AAU meet in Eugene, seek a place on the American squad against Russians and a world team, and aim for the Pan American Games in Colombia. He also lowered the collegiate mile record to 3 57.6.
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Whiteford Leads SST At Chandler Greenspot Invitational
Scottsdale Swim Team competed in the 4th Annual Chandler Greenspot Invitational over the weekend. Six year old Dave Whiteford led the team with four firsts and a third in the 6 and under division, taking top finishes in 25 breast, free, and back, plus 25 fly and 50 free. Linda Thompson swept the 8 and under events with 50 butterfly and 50 free. Other Scottsdale winners included Bart Thompson, Scott Curry, Marissa Tompkins, and Kevin Toran, as 30 team members participated with multiple placers among the coaching staff listed.
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Steve Warren
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Huebner Wins Hank Arnold Memorial Race at Manzanita
Tucson driver Bob Huebner captured his second Hank Arnold Memorial title at Manzanita Speedway beating 36 sprint cars in a 60 lap race. Dick Morgan of Phoenix finished second with Buddy Taylor of Albuquerque, Wayne Basham of Phoenix, and Frank McDaniel of Tucson rounding out the top five.
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Phoenician leads soaring at national soaring meet
Jerry Robertson of Phoenix held the mid point lead in the National Standard class Soaring championships. He completed a 280 mile triangular test from Ellensburg to Dayton and back to Ephrata at an average speed of 53.21 mph, earning 1 000 points that boosted his total for the event.
Sanders' Birdie Triumph For Southwest Amateur Championship
Gary Sanders of Los Angeles defeated Mike Killian of St. Petersburg Florida in a sudden death playoff to win the 56th Southwest Amateur Championship in Phoenix. Both tied the tournament record at 274 14 under par on the 72 hole event at Arizona Country Club.
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San Francisco angler nets year's largest salmon
Bill Miner of San Francisco reeled in the year’s largest salmon, a 47 and a half pounder, from Sea Dog III off Rocky Point in Marin County. The vessel was skippered by Paul Domenigoni.
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