Wildcats Begin Mason Era With 107 Man Football Report
The University of Arizona opens fall practice with 107 players reporting for physicals under new head coach Tony Mason. Activities include media photo day, testing, two a days through Aug 2, and speed runs before full pads start Aug 22. Season opener is Sept 10 at Auburn with home game Sept 17 vs San Diego State.
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Littler Extends Lead With Pebble Beach Round
Gene Littler shot a three under par 69 to stretch his PGA National Championship lead to three strokes at Pebble Beach. Jack Nicklaus stood three behind after a 71 as Jerry McGee and others trailed. the field included 71 players making the cut and several notable retirees.
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BYU’s Nielsen Sees WAC Showdown With Arizona Schools
Heisman candidate Gifford Nielsen says Western Athletic Conference teams aim to prove they are as strong as Arizona and Arizona State as they exit the WAC. Nielsen notes academic pressure to join the Pacific Eight and expects BYU to treat a future WAC game with the Wildcats and Sun Devils as a final chance to beat them.
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Nielsen eyes Heisman and pro play after record season
Wildcats quarterback Nielsen led the nation with 3192 passing yards and 29 touchdowns last season and recalled the 43 yard last-minute score to beat Arizona. He discussed softball, a broken hand from a summer throw, Heisman odds, and aims to play pro football while pursuing public relations. He remains devoted to his wife Wendy and daughter Kacey as he plans for the next chapter.
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Giants Sweep Toros as Pitching Blots Series
Tucson pitchers issued 15 bases on balls in a 13 2 rout of the Toros to even the series at 1 1. Len Barker struggled with control as Phoenix built a quick lead, while Frank Riccelli earned his sixth win with a six hit effort despite seven walks.
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Giants on nine-game run tests in nine-game set
Giants lead the banner with a four to three win over Cincinnati and push a streak near nine games. Bridges urges better pitching as San Francisco eyes Albuquerque tests and seeks to maintain first place after 100 days atop the standings.
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Former Toro Keith Smith Finds Niche With Rangers
Arlington April report notes rookie Keith Smith, once discarded by the Rangers in 1973, belted his first major league homer to knock the White Sox from first in the American. Smith’s late rise marks a storybook breakthrough with Texas.
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Sky receives a helping hand in IVA playoff chase
The Tucson Sky sit in last place in the IVA Continental Division with a 10-15 mark, one game behind El Paso and a half game behind Phoenix. They face Denver on the road tomorrow, a tough test as the Comets have lost only one of 12 at home this season.
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Sports Calendar for Tucson Area Events
Today's schedule lists baseball district finals at Santa Rita Park 7 p.m. and auto, drag, and horse racing venues. Pro and college football and golf events span KTUC Channel 13 Channel 9 and Channel 11 with multiple games. Tomorrow features major league baseball doubleheaders NASL playoffs and clay court events across local stations.
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