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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1972
Page
4
Speed queen weighing 85 pounds led 107 boys and nine girls before about 1,500 spectators at the South Mountain Park course. Her next stop is Akron Ohio where she will compete for the national crown on August 14.
Jim Palmer improved to 10-3 with an eight game winning streak as he outdueled Tom Timmerman 2-1. Terry Crowley drove in a run and scored another for Baltimore while Gates Brown homered for Detroit. The Orioles crept into a first place tie in the American League East behind strong pitching and timely hitting.
Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton beaned Montreal’s Tim Foli to ignite a brawl after Foli and Ernie McAnally had earlier hit Joe Lis. Mauch led the Expos to charge. Foli was sent to hospital for X rays, later deemed negative. Carlton pitched a four-hitter in a 1-0 Phillies win as Los Angeles, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and others won in a full slate.
All Scottsdale Parks and Recreation programs were operating except softball league play and Eldorado Park paddle boats. Softball should resume Wednesday after debris and mud clearance. paddleboats restart July 8 after Eldorado Lake drainage and debris removal. City-wide programs continue at Pueblo and Cocopah Schools with arts crafts classes and aquatics active.
In Wimbledon England the event showcases pasadena California talent as the favorites take center stage. Local competitors eye high marks while organizers set the stage for a competitive day of matches and performances.
Jim Jamieson snapped an eight stroke lead by carding a two under 69 to finish 72 holes at 271 and win the $30,000 top prize. Labron Harris finished second at 277 while Hale Irwin Jim Wiechers and Bob Lunn tied for third at 280. Jamieson donated $2,000 to the Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship Fund and previously led or co led all rounds at Sunset Ridge Country Club.
Albuquerque grabbed sole first place in the Eastern Division with a 6-5 victory over Phoenix after building a 6-0 lead. Eugene’s bat fueled Tacoma’s 10-4 win while Portland and Tucson won as relievers shined in late innings.
The Coaches All-America game drew 42,314 at Jones Stadium in Lubbock despite heat. East upset the West 42-20 with Bill Taylor of Michigan earning MVP honors. Bear Bryant led the Coaches Association as the game settled at 6-6, a profitable home for the event.
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