Royals Clinch AL West With 7-3 Win Over California
Kansas City moved within reach of the division title by routing California 7-3 as Al Cowens drove in five runs with three doubles and Dennis Leonard pitched a five hitter. The Royals have won 32 of 36 and own a five game winning streak.
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Mets Boss Faces Public Abuse as 1977 Season Tanks
Mets chairman M Donald Grant, 73, describes deep personal suffering over the team’s collapse to near 100 losses. He cites Seaver and Kingman trades as flashpoints, laments fan backlash, and defends the fan‑oriented policy despite jeers and death threats.
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Nicklaus Ends Sour Year In Ohio Kings Island Open
Jack Nicklaus failed to qualify for the final 36 holes at the $150,000 Kings Island Open in Mason Ohio. He shot 73 72 to total 145, two over the cut, ending six straight years of cuts and a year without a major title. Tom Kite noted Nicklaus is exhausted as he heads home to regroup. Mike Hill held a one stroke lead entering the third round amid a 1977 downturn.
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Chaparral JVs overpower Coronado for 36-14 win
Chaparral’s junior varsity rallied to a 36-14 victory over Coronado, moving to 3-0 behind TDs from Mike Benton and a strong all around effort by Tim Page Jeff Harper Peter Reagan and John Olson. Freshman action saw Scottsdale crush Arcadia 46-0 and McClintock shut out Saguaro 12-0 with Randy Hayes scoring 34 points and 257 rushing yards.
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Scottsdale Girls Swim Set Two State Records
Scottsdale girls swam to two state marks Thursday as Arcadia’s Michele Mitchell set an unofficial diving record with 225.15 points and Coronado’s Linda Thompson clocked 5:14.6 in the 500 free. Coronado rolled Yuma 120 54 while Arcadia beat Kota 123 49 and Chaparral defeated Scottsdale 96 74. Dawn Yavitt and Dara Yavitt led Saguaro’s 137 29 win over Gilbert with multiple firsts.
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Baseball standings and results across the National and American Leagues
The standings show the National League leaders with Philadelphia at 95 58 and Pittsburgh at 69 65, while x-clinched division title appears for Atlanta. In the American League East New York leads at 94 59 with Baltimore 92 62 close behind. West features Kansas City 96 55 and Texas 87 67. Friday through Sunday results highlight key games across both leagues, including Philadelphia beating Montreal and St. Louis defeating New York, plus various matchups and doubleheaders.
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Midget Showdown Set at Manzanita Speedway Tonight
The United States Racing Club brings top USAC drivers to Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix for a 30 lap main. Arizona leader Buddy Taylor rides a recent five feature win streak while Gene Brown, with 115 career wins at Manzanita, adds veteran firepower to the field.
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Evert and Richards Reach WTA Pro Championship Quarterfinals
Top seed Jeanne Evert advanced to the quarterfinals in Pensacola by sweeping Maggie Riley 6 3 6 2. Dr Renee Richards also moved on after defeating Robin Harris 6 2 6 4 in straight sets at the $6000 event.
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Vilas advances to Coupe Porce semifinal in Paris
Guillermo Vilas defeats Hans Gildemeister 6-1 6-2 to extend his clay court win streak to 51 and reach the Coupe Porce semi finals. He will face Patrick Proisy after Proisy edged Paolo Bertolucci 6-4 5-7 8-7 default to reach the last four.
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Debbie Austin Leads Round Hill LPGA After 68
Alam o California report: Debbie Austin shoots a five under par 68 to grab a one stroke lead at midway of the $100,000 LPGA event at Round Hill Country Club. Her two round total stands at 140, six under par, as she seeks her sixth win of the year.
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Youth hockey sign-up set for Ice Palace tryouts
Hockey Arizona opens registrations for boys and girls with multiple age group tryouts at the Ice Palace Tower Plaza on Sunday and October 2. Midgets 15-16 meet 6:00 a.m., Bantams 13-14 7:20 a.m., Pee Wees 11-12 9:00 a.m., Squirts 9-10 10:20 a.m., and Mites 7-8 11:40 a.m. The fee is 150 per child with 100 for each additional child, payable in three installments on signup, Oct 1, and Dec 1. Mastercharge and BankAmericard accepted.
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Foster's 50th homer fuels Reds win over Braves in Atlanta
George Foster hits his 50th homer as Cincinnati defeats Atlanta 5-1 at Atlanta Stadium. Foster, with four hits and two RBIs, joins Willie Mays and others as the fifth NL player to reach 50 in a season, aiming for Hack Wilson's NL record.
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Slo-pitch Softball Results From Scottsdale Parks
In the Women A League Three Guy's Girls beat Samaritan Health 6 to 2 with Leach Cornish Elder Stallings each hitting for TGG and SH. Saba's beat Prince of Peace 17 to 5 as Shaneyfelt Brue Taylor and other key scores. Lucie Quazada led KGUB in a big win with a homer, triple and double and Reyes Lord added multiple singles. Pat's Parties won on forfeit over Mindew Realty. In Women’s B ADA defeated Flame Dames by forfeit.
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