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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1968

Page

5

Mudra shifts Arizona football drills to lighter contact

Arizona coach Darrel Mudra says the team will practice in shorts without pads for days at the start of fall to reduce injuries and emphasize fundamentals. He notes a move away from heavy contact and outlines adherence to new transfer rules affecting junior college players.

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Evening sports schedule across several venues

Tonight features softball at Santa Rita Park for the Women's State Tournament and auto, dog, and baseball events at Corona Speedway Tucson Motor Raceway Amado Greyhound Park and KCUB KOLD telecasts. Highlights include Giants vs Astros noon and Angels vs Chisox 12:55 PM with Dodger vs Cubs at 1:15 PM.

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Tigers and Red Sox Boost AL Attendance to New Peak

The American League attendance rose by about 400000 through July 21 as league leaders Detroit Tigers and defending champion Boston Red Sox push totals. Cronin said overall attendance reached 6718250, up from 6322279 last year, with Detroit at 1160758 and Boston at 1072851.

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Smith's unbelievable grab saves Bosox in dramatic win

Reggie Smith made a stunning game ending catch to rob Hank Allen of a home run in the ninth. The 2-1 Boston victory over Washington featured Smith leaping into the bullpen beyond a seven foot fence to preserve a late rally. The catch capped a tense finale that followed Elston Howard's earlier homer and Dick Ellsworth's strong start.

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Conigliaro To Try Comeback Ends After Pitch Hit

Bosox pitching coach Darrell Johnson said Tony Conigliaro had a good fastball and great breaking pitch before the comeback attempt ended last August when he was struck by a pitch from California Angel Jack Hamilton.

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Cubs Manager Denounces Umpires After 3-2 Loss to Dodgers

Chicago manager Leo Durocher attacked umpires Augie Donatelli and Paul Pryor after a 3-2 defeat to Los Angeles. Zoilo Versalles doubled in the winning run, while Jim Fairey’s apparent homer was ruled a triple. Durocher lamented a crucial ball four call on Adolfo Phillips and hinted at a birthday ambiguity for himself.

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Tucson YMCA swimmer wins 110 yard backstroke title

Paul Dull of the Tucson YMCA won the 110 yard backstroke in 1 13.9 at the Arizona Association Senior AAU Swimming and Diving Championships in Phoenix. The event highlighted Tucson athletes and regional competition on July 27, 1968.

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Brown Toscano Lead Minnesota Classic As Trevino Drops

Pete Brown and Harry Toscano shared the 9 under par lead at 133 in the Minnesota Golf Classic. Lee Trevino failed to make the cut after rounds totaling 146, missing the top 143 by four strokes.

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Tigers Beat Orioles 4-1 to Increase AL Lead

Detroit Tigers repel pressure from a young Baltimore bullpen as Daryl Patterson delivers in relief and the Tigers win 4-1. Mayo Smith’s strategy contrasts with Earl Weaver’s as Detroit expands its lead to 6 1/2 games over the Orioles.

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Patterson Saves Indians In Dramatic Baltimore Tilt

Daryl Patterson, amid late bullpen shuffles by Weaver, nails boog Powell with a called 3-2 strike to preserve a tense finish. Earlier Earl Wilson left with a knee issue after balked pressure, while Frank Robinson and Belanger set up the dramatic chain. Dick McAuliffe aided Detroit with a two-run eighth inning as the Tigers glued a 12-6 loss.

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