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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
7
Toronto's opening game ended in a 19-8 defeat to Montreal as quarterback Joe Theismann suffered a probable right leg fracture after a routine tackle by defensive end Phil Vandersen. The loss left Toronto trailing 7-0 in the second quarter.
Greenville AP The Atlanta Falcons held a brief workout in San Diego before their preseason opener. Coach Norm Van Brocklin said Leo Hart may start at quarterback and mentioned new players and offenses as the club works out with Chargers tonight.
Bobby Hull calls the exclusion of players who joined World Hockey Association clubs from Team Canada "silly blackballing." He praised Canadians including Prime Minister Trudeau for opposing the ban as he and others prepare for the eight game series against Russia. Hull joined the Winnipeg Jets after leaving the Chicago Black Hawks. Other affected players are Gerry Cheevers J C Tremblay and Derek Sanderson who likewise signed with WHA clubs. The plan requires players to sign NHL contracts before the Aug training camp in Toronto.
Florida players claim five of eight singles berths as the USTA National Boys age 14 and 12 championships move to semifinals in Davidson North Carolina. Semifinalists include Blaine Willenberg and Bobby Younger from Florida, and Walter Redondo Van Winitsky and Juan Petersburg among others.
Houston Astros pitcher George Culver filed a grievance with Marvin Miller of the MLB Players Association over a $100 fine imposed by manager Harry Walker. Culver said the action was filed Thursday.
U S District Judge Hemphill will decide by early next week on the ACC 800 SAT score rule for college athletes. Clemson students James Vickery and Joey Beach sue Clemson and the ACC challenging the policy as capricious and denying nonacademic participation and potential professional opportunities.
Nate Colbert of the Padres slugged five homers in two games and a two run shot in Atlanta to tie the NL weekly mark for homers. Bill Hands faltered on a grounder that produced a loss for Chicago as Montreal swept a doubleheader. Other NL results and a full AL slate are noted. Colbert leads with 31 homers and 84 RBIs while Dale Long’s eight straight games is mentioned.
The Indians defeated the Orioles 4-3 as Tom Hilgendorf and Phil Hennigan limited Baltimore to late runs. Chris Chambliss led a two run rally with key hits, snapping a 1-0 deficit and easing pressure on Cleveland.
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