Dempsey Tunney Fight Veterans Recall Classic Showdown
Fifty years after the Philadelphia 1926 clash between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney, the fighters reflect on their contrasting styles and the famous bout. Tunney, 78, lives in Stamford. Dempsey, 81, recovering from a stroke in Manhattan as he works on his memoir The Name's Dempsey.
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Late Cubs rally sinks Pirates in key game
The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 as Joe Wallis drove in the winning run in the ninth. The loss dropped Pittsburgh six games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East with 10 games left for the Pirates and 12 for Philly. Willie Stargell urged continued effort despite the slide. Meanwhile Dodgers topped Giants 3-1, Reds edged Padres 4-3, Mets beat Expos 4-2, Astros defeated Braves 5-2.
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Yankees and Royals in holding pattern for division leads
The Yankees linger with a three game magic number in the AL East while the Royals sit five games back in the AL West after a night of fruitless efforts. Orioles swept the Yankees 2-0 and 5-2, delaying a clinch as Jim Palmer notes the pennant seems slipping away.
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Baseball Standings Friday Schedule with Key Matchups
Friday’s games feature Boston at Baltimore, Milwaukee at Cleveland, New York at Detroit, Kansas City at Texas, and Oakland at Chicago. Only games scheduled.
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Night Sports Schedule Highlights Local Varsity Events
Tonight Volleyball Chandler versus Arcadia at 7. Friday prep football features Coronado at Arcadia, Marcos de Niza at Chaparral, Saguaro at Scottsdale, Paradise Valley at Shadow Mountain, and Gerard versus Apache Junction at East High School, plus baseball Cubs versus Angels at Rendezvous Park and auto racing at Manzanita Speedway. Dog racing tops the card at Phoenix Greyhound Park at 8 p.m.
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Scottsdale Beavers Host Saguaro in Tight Football Race
Scottsdale and Saguaro clash as Keller’s Sabercats seek respect after a season-opening win. Beavers feature backfield trio Lumpkin Rehm Gohde while Saguaro leans on Hainlen Bradley to spark the offense. A flu outbreak affects both squads ahead of Friday’s games.
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Sharilyn Ann Aims for Another Win at Phoenix Greyhound Park
Sharilyn Ann five of six in recent starts leads Western Racing season opener at Phoenix Greyhound Park. She races for ABC-1 kennel after a win over Top Bullet, who takes box No1. Kappy Id from Robert Thorne kennel and Hilltop Tinker also figure, with track speed noted and post 8 p.m.
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