Connors Advances to Open Semifinals Over Orantes
Jimmy Connors defeats Orantes 6-2 6-4 6-3 at Forest Hills to reach the U S Open semifinals. He faces Corrado Barazutti after Barazutti routed Brian Gottfried 6-2 6-1 6-2. Navratilova and Turnbull also advance, while Wade loses.
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Coronado Dons Open Season Facing Arcadia
Coronado first year head coach Tom Dahl leads the Dons in a home opener against Arcadia at 7:30 p.m. in a defense oriented matchup after losing much of last season’s title roster. Arcadia coach Bill Meyer notes a seven year drought against Coronado but expects a tight game.
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Carlton and McCarver form an inseparable Phillies battery
In Philadelphia, lefty Steve Carlton and catcher Tim McCarver are a famed duo. McCarver has become Carlton’s private catcher, catching every pitch this season as Carlton posts 2 wins and 8 losses with 166 strikeouts, while Boone and Foote handle other duties. The pair, friends since their Cardinals days, share a unique onfield bond.
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McCarver Says Carlton Adopted Mental Edge For 20 Wins
In a candid assessment, Willie McCarver notes Steve Carlton adjusted his mindset to remain effective, shifting from overpowering hitters to smarter pitching. The catcher also reveals his own rising value as a pinch hitter and his humorous clash with Carlton over a clubhouse joke about divorce.
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Desert Devils honor coach Stormy Eaton at Scottsdale roast
The Desert Devils Gymnastics Booster Club sponsors a roast for coach Stormy Eaton at the Doubletree Inn in Scottsdale. Eaton, a four time NCAA champion, is honored for his coaching of the club as several gymnasts he coached compete nationally. The event starts with a 6 PM cocktail tour, dinner at 7, and the roast at 8.
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Notre Dame Seeks Revenge Against Pitt in Week One Showdown
Notre Dame aims for revenge after a dismal 31-10 loss to Pittsburgh last season. Pitt, led by Heisman winner Tony Dorsett now with Dallas and coach Johnny Majors back at Tennessee, is a 7th ranked foe hosting the Irish at Pitt Stadium on national TV. Also on tap UCLA at Houston and Michigan at Illinois in opener nights with 60,000 expected in Champaign.
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