Tucson Toros boost PCL title amid sharp Krausse critique
Tucson fans cheered the Toros winning the Pacific Coast League Easter Division title at Hi Corbett Field while a Wall Street Journal visitor blasted minor league promotions and Lew Krausse’s hardships. The piece contrasts lavish major league perks with cramped locker rooms and meager pay, then frames Krausse as chasing a majors return through perseverance.
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Fans Night kicks off Young era at Arizona Stadium
Arizona fans greet coach Jim Young and the 1973 Wildcats at Fans Night, a free event in which Young and his staff unveil the offense and defense. Prizes include trips to Iowa and Colorado State games, season tickets, and stadium-wide ticket packages, with appearances by University leaders and YMCA sponsors.
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Foreman TKO claims spark boxing controversy in Tokyo
George Foreman delivered a two minute KO of Roman in Tokyo. The fight ended with a disputed punch on the way down, ref Jay Edson ruling no knockdown and calling the bout a mismatch. Roman and his camp planned a protest, while Foreman and his camp defended the stoppage.
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Toros Lose to Giants as Krausse is Sold to Cardinals
The Tucson Toros fell 10 to 2 to the Phoenix Giants, then learned top reliever Lew Krausse and veteran catcher Larry Haney were sold to the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Sherm Lollar planned pitching changes and noted Chris Floethe would rejoin Tucson with another pitcher to be named. Don Rose pitched a complete game for Phoenix.
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Toros ready for playoff run with ticket sales soaring
Toro Box Toro Box reports strong playoff ticket sales as Merle Miller says reserved seats will sell out early. The Toros host game three of the PCL best of five next Thursday after a two run homer by Jimmy Rosario and Jake Brown’s two run triple plus a run-scoring single earlier. Tickets remain 2.50 for box, 2.00 reserve grandstand, 1.75 unreserved grandstand, 1.30 bleacher, 1 student/military, 0.50 children. Games start 6:45 on KTUC with travel to Spokane for the first two playoff games.
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Tucson sports calendar with multiple events listed
Today's sports calendar in Tucson shows auto and dog racing, football fans night at the stadium, pro boxing, tennis and baseball on local TV and radio. Tomorrow lists more racing and baseball, plus golf and horse racing under various channels and times.
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Dragway finale set for Tucson two day Coca-Cola Fuel Altered nationals
The two day Coca Cola Fuel Altered nationals final round finishes tomorrow at Tucson Dragway. Gates open 4 PM with practice 4 30 to 7 45. Second finals round and eliminations start 8 30 with up to 43 minutes between rounds. Tickets at gate 5 dollars. practice continues to 7 30 tonight. Final qualifications for altered and eliminations for pro stock top stock and Street stock begin at 8 30.
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Football Fans Night at Arizona Stadium Lets Kids Dream
A seventh annual Football Fans Night at Arizona Stadium co sponsors University of Arizona Tucson YMCA and Tucson Daily Citizen gathers youngsters from Tucson Youth Football and other groups to meet Wildcats players. The piece playfully suggests what traits might predict a future football star from bossy boldness to quiet independence, ending with the note that the future sportswriter will emerge from tonight’s event.
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