Saxon Aided Quarter Horse Legend Passes at 82
George McLeod recalls rancher Harry Saxon a longtime promoter of quarter racing. Saxon died in a Tucson rest home at 82 after shaping Rillito Park and Bay Meadows through the Rukin String era. His tale spans Willcox to Arizona's early racing history and a landmark grand slam at Rillito.
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Baseball scoreboard for American League results and schedule
Yesterday New York 5 Chicago 2 Minnesota Detroit 2 Baltimore 7 Boston 7. Today's games Cleveland at Minnesota Knight, Los Angeles at Washington, New York at Baltimore, Chicago at Boston, Detroit at Kansas City. Tomorrow Detroit at Kansas City, Cleveland at Minnesota, Los Angeles at Washington, New York at Baltimore, Chicago at Boston.
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Law
Blass
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Philadelphis
Wise
Jackson
Jang Stallard
Milwaukee
Lemaster
San Fiaco
Hertel
Nuxhall
Grace
All-Star High School Clash North Versus South Hoops Showdown
North meets South in a marquee All-Star boys basketball game at Lumberjack Gym Arizona State College with Ken Troutt relying on rebounders like Gordy Lindstrom Randy Lindner and Dan Pence while Ed Nymeyer emphasizes a high speed pressing attack led by Pat McAndrew and Isaac Bonds in a bid to control the boards and outshoot the rival.
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Flagstaff
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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University of Arizona
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Flood Brother
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Auipus
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Nymeyer
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Phoenix Central
Troutt
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Randy Lindner
Dan Pence
Wells
Pat McAndrew
Winslow
Isaac Bonds
McAndrew
Bonds
Rich Colbert
Rincon
Colbert
Mesa
Steve Skinner
John Lassen
Tempe
Terry Moe
Catalina
North Phoenix
John Upstike
Jim Deathrage
Blue Ridge
Lakeside
Tara Thompson
Norm Beach
Alhambra
Elwood Turner
Sunnyside
Mike Elliott
Glendale
al Munoz
James Dugan
Bud Weidoff
South Mountain
Nelson
Roh Wallace
Stardust
Beach
North Capers
Farmer Wins World Horseshoe Title in Greenville
Harold Reno a 49 year old farmer from Sabina Ohio captured the world horseshoe championship last night defeating defending champ John Monasmith of Yakima Washington to take the title.
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Sabina
John Monasmith
Yakima
Wash
Roberts May Key Bird Bid
Rob ers May key bird bid as Robin Roberts anchors Orioles in 7 1 over Boston for 10th win. Baltimore leads AL to three games over Chicago with crucial series against Yankees looming. Phillies drop to 3 1 as Chicago win. Yankees slip in standings amid CBS sale news and ownership shift.
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CBS Buys New York Yankees For 11.2 Million
New York CBS purchased the New York Yankees for 11.2 million dollars with an option to acquire the remaining 20 percent. The sale to CBS 80 percent ownership blocks and triggers reactions from AL owners and league officials. Topping and Webb remain major holders with an equal split of 11.2 million.
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Yankee
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Toe Cronin
Boston
Arthur Allyn
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White Sox
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Finley
Joe Cronin
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Webb
Larry MacPhail
MacPhail
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Polo Grounds
Shea Stadium
Yankee Stadium
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Western LL aims for Williamsport in Roswell clash
Western Little League seeks a spot in the World Series as the Westerns open division play in Phoenix against Roswell. Manager Ray Keating drills a one game at a time approach after sweeping District 6 and Section titles, with Rudy Leon set to start and a lineup featuring Marsh Gomez Haynes Moreno Ma juta Villa Valdez Leon Padias Curiel.
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Phoenix
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Mat & O'Clock
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Casa Grande
Keating
Rudy Leon
Leon
Catalina
Reno
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California
Charley Marsh
Greg Gomez
Jim Ray Haynes
Frank Moreno
Rey Majuta
Ernie Villa
Blas Valdez
Rudy Padias
Dick Curiel
Oilers trade Jacky Lee to Broncos for McFadin and draft pick
Houston Oilers announce quarterback Jacky Lee is traded to the Denver Broncos for defensive tackle Bud McFadin and Denver’s No 1 draft choice this year. Initial reports labeled it a two year loan but Oilers spokesman confirmed an outright trade.
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Angels Suspend Belinsky After On-Field Altercation
Los Angeles coach Bill Rigney said pitcher Bo Belinsky slapped fellow writer Braven Dyer in a Washington hotel room. Dyer, 64, who covers the Angels for the Washington Examiner, was knocked unconscious. Belinsky, 27, was suspended without pay and is no longer with the club.
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Congress weighs antitrust for CBS Yankees deal
Congress probes antitrust impact of CBS's purchase of control of the New York Yankees as Senate plans exemptions for pro sports. Hart urges staff review of possible pay TV links and conflicts of interest between baseball and network, with Reuss warning public interest must be protected. The FCC declines comment during August recess.
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Reuss
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