Van Breda Kolff Named Suns Coach Replacing Fitzsimmons
Bill Van Breda Kolff returns to the NBA as Phoenix Suns coach replacing Cotton Fitzsimmons who left to lead the Atlanta Hawks. Colangelo says he fits the job, with experience from Lakers and Pistons and knowledge of Suns personnel. He notes Suns’ potential and player versatility.
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Aaron Closes Gap On Gehrig In RBI Record
Hank Aaron slugged a two run homer to lift the Atlanta Braves 4 2 in the first game of a doubleheader over the San Diego Padres and move into second on the all time RBI list with 1 992. Aaron trails Babe Ruth's 2 209 RBIs and 714 homers as Gehrig sits third with 1 992 RBIs and 653 homers. In the nightcap San Diego rallied to win 4 2. Other major results include New York over Philadelphia Montreal over Pittsburgh Cincinnati over San Francisco Los Angeles over Houston and St Louis over Chicago.
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Trials Open in Eugene for U S Olympic Track Hopefuls
The 10 day Eugene meet starts with Jim Ryun in the 800 and Gerry Lindgren in the 10 000 as part of 574 athletes vying for nine U S berths to Munich. Lindgren battles injuries while Ryun recovers from mononucleosis and allergy issues as fans anticipate long distance races that may shape America's medal chances.
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Greyhound picks for Black Canyon Park racing handcapper notes
The Scottsdale Daily Progress previews tonight at Black Canyon Greyhound Park with race selections and post positions. Best bet is LL's Shawn in race nine and best quinella is in race seven.
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Billie Jean King dominating Wimbledon debut over Walsh
Billie Jean King, favored to win, crushed Sharon Walsh 6-2 6-0 in 30 minutes on center court. Evonne Goolagong's form faltered while Chris Evert, at 17, steadied her nerves to defeat Valerie Ziegenfuss 1-6 6-3 6-3 in a tense opening match.
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Golf signs up at Coronado for junior tourney
Entry blanks are available at Coronado Golf Course for the 6th Annual Scottsdale Daily Progress Junior Boys Golf Tour. Sponsored by the Progress and Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department, the event runs November 11 to 14 at 2829 N Miller Rd. Entry deadline is July 10. Participants must not be 18 before July 11. The four day tournament entry fee is $6 based on qualifying rounds.
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Chisox Hand Oakland in 6-4 Win Nips A's Lead
The Chicago White Sox toppled Vida Blue and the Oakland A's 6-4 as Blue failed to win a second straight game in 1972. Allen May scored on a Carlos May single and Mike Andrews delivered key hits, keeping the Sox within five games of first place.
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