Palmer May Spark Long Baseball Career Beyond Kush Kauf Moments
Jim Palmer, 21, a Baltimore Orioles bonus rookie, has drawn attention with a one hit shutout and a strong start this season. He battles a lingering shoulder ailment described as muscular soreness that has limited his fastball, raising questions about how long he can endure with his current pitching style. Palmer hopes spring will ease the pain, but he worries about his future if the ailment persists.
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Devils face dramatic finish in WAC baseball race
Arizona State and Arizona battle for the Southern Division title after ASU swept New Mexico to stand one game back. A 3-2 win in the opener featured Dave Chase miscue. Jeff Pentland earned his 13th victory in the nightcap as ASU climbed to 41 8. The decisive series at Rendezvous Park includes Friday and Saturday games.
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Baseball Standings and Sundays Results Report
The National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 21 wins and 10 losses, followed by Chicago and St. Louis, with other teams like Pittsburgh, Detroit, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco and Cleveland also listed with varying records. Sundays results include Cin 2 Phila 1 Ist, Boston 8 Detroit 5 Ist, and several rain-delayed or rescheduled games with noted pitchers and upcoming matchups.
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Bright's 9.5 tops in relays
Jerry Bright of Arizona State won the 10 yard dash in 7.095 seconds at the West Coast Relays in Fresno. The Sun Devils finished second in the 880 yard relay in 1 25.3 and fourth in the 2 mile relay at 7 31.4. Arizona placed third in the 440 yard relay in 241.0. Jon Coles, former ASU athlete, was second in the shot put with 60 feet 6 1/2 inches and fourth in the discus at 192 9. Frank Covelli, another ex Sun Devil, was third in the javelin at 247 1 4.
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Seven Arcadia Coronado thinclads qualify for state track meet
Arcadia sends Charlie Carter Dan Watts Bo Kite Terry Kennedy Bill Dipley Tom Wade to the state Class AA meet in Tucson after last weekend's Alhambra action. Coronado's Joe Mackey also advances in the high jump amid injuries and disqualifications affecting the Titans.
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Highlands Edges Northern Arizona In NAIA Playoff Thriller
Farmington New Mexico Highlands defeated Northern Arizona 8 to 6 in a district seven NAIA playoff to earn a second straight shot at the national baseball finals. Highlands piled five runs in the eighth inning after trailing and improved to 80 11. Tony Nickoloff earned the win in relief. Wayne Morrison took the loss for NAU. Highlands inched ahead with a seventh inning homer by Day Cain and sealed the win in the eighth.
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Wildcats Face ASU After 34-12 Season Start
Arizona Wildcats carry a 34 12 record into the Western Athletic Conference series with Arizona State. They swept a twinbill versus Albuquerque 8 5 and 0 as Eddie Leon collected four hits including two homers. Terry DeWald neared the school record with his 27th stolen base as the team prepares for a trip to Rendezvous Park in Mesa for a three game set Friday and Saturday.
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Arcadia Titans Swim Champions at AAI Meet
Arcadia High School clinched the Division AAI swimming title with 70 points to Westwood’s 69 at Arizona State University Pool. Arcadia’s Bill Huck won the 100-yard freestyle, Kevin Moore captured the 400 free, and relay teams added podium finishes to secure the state meet berth. Coronado and Scottsdale also posted notable showings with multiple top finishes.
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Little League action opens in South Scottsdale with senior league games
South Scottsdale hosts the new Senior Little League with Pirates vs Phillies ending 5-5 after five and six innings. Astros defeat Anchor Realty Orioles 15-2 as Leslie Taylor and Bill Granger shine on offense and pitching. Papago Plaza Indians edge Advanced Auto Angels 6-5 in regular play. Ranine Corral Giants top Morris Braves 11-9 with Greg Dennis going 4-for-4. Masters Cleaners Yankees crush Ed Thurkill Cubs 20-5 and Aqua Dene Mets beat Red Sox 8-3. The Progress will publish daily results of major and senior games after 8 PM call-ins or specials.
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