Yankees confident as pennant race heats up
Billy Martin declares belief in a Yankees pennant as the team gains momentum in the showdown with the Boston Red Sox. He notes the schedule favors New York and praises players Reggie Jackson Thurman Munson Mickey Rivers and Graig Nettles as they respond to the pressure.
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Billy Martin on Casey Stengel influence and team unity
Billy Martin discusses his managerial philosophy learned from Casey Stengel and other managers. He says not to use I for we, and prefers the team first approach over personal ownership, noting managing is less fun but better paid.
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Numbers mix in NFC battles forecast for 14 weeks
AP Sports Writer Bruce Lowitt outlines a jumbled NFC race with Dallas Cowboys favored in the East and Los Angeles Rams expected to win the West. He notes upheaval across divisions, key players like Tony Dorsett and Roger Staubach, and predictions on teams such as the Cardinals Bears Redskins Eagles Giants Rams 49ers Saints Falcons Vikings Lions Packers Buccaneers.
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Patriots and Bengals poised for AFC crown race
AFC contenders rise as Oakland defends title with San Diego Denver and Kansas City in pursuit. Patriots led by Grogan and Cunningham face Baltimore and Cincinnati, while Cincinnati edges Pittsburgh for Central Division favor amid draft gains and improved depth.
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Scottsdale Elementary Flag Football Signups Begin
Sign-ups open for the City of Scottsdale Elementary Flag Football League for fifth and sixth grade boys. Registration locations include Agua Linda Park Chesnutt Park Chaparral Park Pima Park Paiute Park Eldorado Park McCormick Railroad Park Vista Del Camino Park and Cocopah School. Boys should register at the nearest area.
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Scottsdale offers girls volleyball league for fifth and sixth graders
The City of Scottsdale Recreation Division sponsors a fifth and sixth grade girls volleyball league. Sign-ups are now being taken at Scottsdale Elementary Schools and parks including Agua Linda Chesnutt Cocopah Pima Paiute Eldorado Vista Del Camino and McCormick Railroad Park. Girls should register with their physical education teachers or at the nearest park.
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Trifecta Wagering Debuts at Greyhound Tracks
Fans can win big by betting Trifectas as greyhound racing returns with new wagering options. The program runs Friday night and every Wednesday through Sunday after 8 p.m. Admission is 75 cents, clubhouse 1.50.
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