WAC panel to study expansion plans grows
The Western Athletic Conference moves toward expansion with six schools from the Pacific Coast to the Midwest under study for possible membership. A screening committee will be named to report within a year, aiming for at least eight members total.
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Denver
UPI
Pacific Coast
Midwest
Western ‘Athletic Conference
WAC
Tom Pope
Joys
University of New México
Paul Brechler
Colorado
State University
New Mexico
State
Utah State
San Jose State
Texa Western
Wichita University
Brechler
Popejoy
Popéjou
Fio
Ge Gir
Giants in Pony Victory and American League Rout
The Giants defeated the Dodgers 12 to 11 in Scottsdale Pony League play. Roger Erickson earned the win with six hits, five walks, and seven strikeouts, while David Coppock took the loss. Erickson contributed three singles, and the winners got key hits from Denyes Brown Dempsey Coppock and Robinson. In the American League, the Twins crushed the Cubs 19 to 0 as Steve Swingle earned the win. Swingle and Stiggs led with a double and single each, Bliler added a single and RBI, Fraser had two singles, while Smith and McKeown were Cubs' only other hitters.
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Roger Erickson
David Coppock
Erickson
David Denyes
Mark Brown
Pat Dempsey
Twins
Cubs
Steve Swingle
Swingle
Forrest Stiggs
Wes Bliler
RBI
Dave Fraser
Tuary Giants
Cusick
Ray Soto
Rett Palmer
Soto
Chrig Dixon
South Scottsdale
Craig Burns
Hammond
McFarland Giants
School Supply Braves
George Martinez
Kiva
Kathab Avis
Indians
Caravan Inn Giants
Vern Wedge
Abiding Savior beats Valley Plaza in YMCA league
Abiding Savior defeated Valley Plaza No 1 by 28 to 8 with home runs from Joel Gunning Herb Saunders and L Heilman. Gunning and Ray Lewis added triples while Larry Beck and Rick Moody each hit triples for Valley Plaza No 1. Valley Plaza No 2 beat Valley Presbyterian 22 to 6 as John Lennox hit two homers and John McCrary one with a triple. Bob Henschen and Jim Hower also tripled for the losers.
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Valley Plaza
Ymca Church
Joel Gunning
Herb Saunders
L. Heilman
Gunning
Ray Lewis
Larry Beck
Rick Moody
Valley Plaza No. 2
Valley Presbyterian
Warren Downs
Keith Piggott
John Lennox
John McCrary
McCrary
Bob Henschen
Jim Hower
Scottsdale Kids Enjoy Free Summer Program Across City Schools
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation runs a free all day summer program from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 11 elementary schools and two high schools with activities like ping pong, monopoly, arts and crafts, and sports. Director Jack Crews notes the aim is to keep kids off the streets with supervision, activities, and supplies funded by the city budget.
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Lee Gould
Jack Crews
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation — Dept
Scottsdale
Apache
Hohokam
Solema
Mohave
Navajo
Pima
Supai
Fonalea
Tonto
Coronado
Baseball Standings and Thursday Results Across Leagues
Summary of American and National League standings, key teams and win percentages, plus Thursday results including Detroit 3 Los Angeles 8 and Baltimore 4 over Chicago. Also lists upcoming Friday and Saturday matchups with probable pitchers and locations across multiple cities and teams.
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W. L. Pet. GB
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Houston
New York
Thusaday
San Frap
Franciscg Ni Shaw
Span
Dierker
Friend
Koufax
Sa Pittsburgh
Cinanati
Aight
Surday
Tow Angeles
Pima Girls Rally to Rout Yavapai in Softball Clash
In a city girls softball league game, Pima built a seven run first inning and added 14 more to secure a convincing win over Yavapai. Terry Armstrong pitched the first four innings for the victory before Buff Palmer relieved. Mary Baden led Pima hitters with three singles while Shari Maredek added two hits. Others contributing singles included Armstrong Palmer Mueller Smith Obtersdorf and Digges. Yavapai managed only a double and few weak hits.
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Pima
Yavapai
Terry Armstrong
Buff Palmer
Mary Baden
Shari Maredek
Terry ~Armstrong
pennant race tightens as multiple teams surge in AL chase
In a sweeping early season scramble five clubs Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota and Chicago push for the AL pennant as New York drifts, while Detroit tops Los Angeles 3-2 and Cleveland beats Boston 3-1. Brooks Robinson homers for Baltimore and Rocky Colavito walks to spark Cleveland. Jim McLain shines for Detroit and Camilo Pascual falters for Washington.
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New York Yankees
Canis
RTA
Detroit
Cleveland
Balti
Minnesota
Chicago
Boston
Detroit Tigers
Los Angeles
Local Little League Highlights and Farm Action Scores
Morris Sport Shop Cardinals win for the 10th time as Johnny Omar and Jeff Bridle dominate on the mound. Rays Campbell and David Duwalder contribute multi hit games while Dodgers, Reds, Pirates and others post wins in scattered league play across East and South Scottsdale.
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Morris
Sport Shop Cardinals
Hohokam
Johnny Omar
Jeff Bridle
Morris Sporting Goods beats Engineered Sound 5-3 in city league
Morris Sporting Goods defeated Engineered Sound 5-3 behind 10 strikeouts by John Ditton in a city softball clash. Leaders Merchants face Meg's Ham Run next, both clubs holding 4-1 records as Scottsdale teams seek top spot.
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Dickson Electronics
Gannis Liquors
Third Ward
Ab. Morris Sporting Goods
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