Reds Plan World Series Heist After NL Pennant
Cincinnati Reds, led by Pete Rose, aim to steal the World Series following a three game NL playoff sweep of the Pirates. Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, Joe Morgan and Dave Concepcion anchor a strong lineup while Don Gullett and Clay Carroll lead a deep pitching staff. The Red Sox, paced by Luis Tiant and Carl Yastrzemski, face them in Boston with home-field advantage in the best of seven.
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Reds Seek Balk Rule Clarification Ahead of World Series
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson plans a preseries meeting with umpires to define what constitutes a balk as he questions Luis Tiant’s pitching style. Anderson cites Tiant's two base moves and notes Cincinnati’s aggressive baserunning, including a .820 team steal rate.
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Firebirds face winless Casa Grande in home opener
Chaparral coach Les Unruh expects a first home victory as the Firebirds host winless Casa Grande. Players gauge improvement after a tough stretch and aim to convert pass protection and rushing by John Harper and Jeff Piltz into a breakthrough win at 7:30 p.m.
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Clay Noble Emerges From Unlikely Football Start
Clay Noble, a late convert to football at Coronado High, becomes a key SCC linebacker and punt blocker under coach John Avianantos. Despite no high school football experience, Noble embodies work ethic and leadership as Scottsdale CC faces top-ranked Mesa CC in Mesa.
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St. Theresa’s Wins Playoff Clash Over St. Agnes
St. Theresa’s staged a 7-0 playoff victory after an 11 yard pass from Jim Gourley to John Pinnick gave the lead. The game ended 0-0 after regulation, forcing overtime in the first conference game for both teams. Tim Kelly and Pete Schwan drew key plays setting up the deciding TD.
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Jim Gourley
John Pinnick
St. Theresa's
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Pete Schwan
Paradise Valley High Freshmen Girls Defeat Washington Streak
PV High freshman girls stretch unbeaten run to three with a decisive 9 7 doubles victory by Rosenbloom and Sistek and a strong showing against Washington. Dee Newan pate contributed but the team secured the match win.
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Hardy becomes dual threat at ASU as tight end may supplant quarterback
Bruce Hardy, a top 1974 prep athlete and sophomore at ASU, shifts from quarterback to tight end under coach Frank Rush. Kush notes Hardy’s athletic versatility and potential to play multiple positions due to scholarship limits. Hardy has 5 completions in 11 attempts for 67 yards and 29 rushing yards this season, with action likely at tight end against New Mexico.
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