Bonds homers in 12th to lift Giants over Cubs in opener
At Candlestick Park Bobby Bonds socked a two run homer in the 12th inning to give San Francisco an 11-9 win over Chicago in the first game of a doubleheader. The Giants completed the sweep with a 4-3 victory in the nightcap amid a bench clearing melee that saw several ejections.
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Ellis Stops Reco Brooks With Fifth Round KO
Former world champion Jimmy Ellis shattered Brooks's optimism by knocking him out in 38 seconds of the fifth round at Montgomery Stadium. Brooks sought an upset after rushing Ellis early, but Ellis dominated with furious combinations and a referee stoppage.
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Secretariat Wins Derby in Record Time at Louisville
Secretariat, once called a dumb green horse by groom Eddie Sweat, roared to a Derby record 1:59 2 5 as Sham trailed. Secretariat is to fly to Baltimore for the Preakness on May 19, with Sham also bound for Maryland. Our Native’s Derby fate remains uncertain.
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Four STC girls place in Albuquerque meet
Scottsdale Track Club members post strong showings at the Albuquerque Women's Invitational. Jane Morgan, nearing age ten, wins the 9 and under 220 in 32.2 and the 440 in 73.8 while placing second in high jump. Lori Anderson sets an Arizona record in 50 yard hurdles and places second in two events. Renee Van Natta earns second in 80 meter hurdles with a record, plus third in 200 meter hurdles. Pat Paul finishes sixth in the mile and 220.
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City swim title duel at Eldorado Pool in city meet
Saguaro carries a 91 season mark and Coronado at 7 2 square off at Eldorado Pool at 4 p m to decide the city swimming title. Arcadia and Scottsdale meet for third place while Saguaro and Coronado vie for the lead with standout swimmers listed. Coaches Gerry Gamntner Paul Thornburgh Tom Peterson Joe Corte guide the teams as state and division meets loom.
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Crampton Wins Houston Open in 11 Under Finish
Bruce Crampton, 37, Australia, wins the Houston Open at Quail Valley with 11 under par 277 earning 41 000 dollars. He edges Dave Stockton by one and ascends to top money winner on the tour this year with 153 582 dollars, while not yet having won the Masters or Open titles.
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Williams tabbed SCC MVP for Drovers title run
Lawrence Williams was named the most valuable player at Scottsdale Community College Drovers awards. Donald Daniels earned best defense, Robert Lucas captain, Gordie Violet best rebounder, Neil Farrington most inspirational, Tom Jones most improved, and Michael Davis with Elbert Crump coaches awards. Drovers won the state title in their first season behind Williams.
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Stage set for ASU-UofA series in Phoenix title race
Arizona State holds a strong edge in the Western Athletic Conference Southern Division after sweeping Arizona in Tucson and climbing to 14-0 in league play with an 11-4 win over New Mexico in Albuquerque. Arizona keeps pace at 12-3 after a doubleheader sweep of Texas-El Paso. The Sun Devils meet Grand Canyon College next at Phoenix Municipal Stadium as the series with Arizona looms.
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Warren Wells Freed After Bail Posted in Berkeley
Former Raiders wide receiver Warren Wells was jailed overnight in Berkeley on misdemeanor charges of public drunkenness disturbing the peace and resisting arrest. He posted bail of 475 dollars on Sunday and was released. Wells previously had career trouble in 1969 and probation issues in 1971 after a Texas tavern stabbing.
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Giants hold lead as Redman Mason and James pace win
The Phoenix Giants opened a two and a half game Eastern Division lead in the Pacific Coast League with a 7 4 victory over the Salt Lake City Angels. Glen Redman Jeff Mason and Skip James accounted for most of the hits with Redman homering and doubling Mason driving in two and James adding an RBI.
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Canadiens Take 3-1 Lead In Stanley Cup Final
Montreal built a 3-1 series edge by routing Chicago 4-0 as Ken Dryden posted his first shutout in 41 Cup games. Coach Scotty Bowman warned both teams must play 60 minutes to close the series at home Tuesday, where Chicago has not won in 11 years.
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Whalers Sweep Jets to Win WHA Championship
New England Whalers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 9 6 to capture the AVCO World Trophy and the World Hockey Association title. Larry Pleau scored a hat trick as the Whalers finished their playoff run with a fifth game victory in Boston before 11 186 fans and a national TV audience.
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