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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
9
The Schaefer 500 was canceled after officials found Pocono Raceway locked and guarded by police. USAC will hold an executive committee meeting soon to discuss rescheduling and possible renegotiation of Pocono’s racing calendar.
Milwaukee outfielder Billy Conigliaro, suspended, has reportedly decided to retire from baseball. GM Frank Lane said Conigliaro phoned from Boston to say he would file to be placed on the retired list, citing unhappiness as the reason for stepping away.
Shirley Englehorn shot the first round lead at the Women's U S Open at Winged Foot East Course in Mamaroneck New York. She joked about rest but has endured a spinal injury in 1960 an ankle damage in 1965 a withdrawal from the Ladies PGA last year and recent ankle fusion surgeries.
Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier urged 450 listeners to avoid drugs, warning that taking substances harms the body and ruins chances to be a champ. The Beaufort native spoke about his boxing rise and offered drug abuse prevention guidance.
No. 2 seed Charles Owens of Tuscaloosa Alabama advanced toward the 87th Southern Tennis Championships quarterfinals in Raleigh as the favorite after strong early rounds.
Bobby Mitchell, defending Cleveland Open champion, gains renewed visibility as rain washes out the first round at Tanglewood Country Club. Despite fame from beating Jack Nicklaus at La Costa, he remains the touring circuit’s elusive figure while fellow players toast his elevation.
Dodgers lose 8-6 as ninth inning miscues by Bobby Valentine and Steve Garvey turn a tie into Houston lead. Astros add two runs with Cesar Cedeno and Jim Wynn advancing on Garvey errors, while Norm Miller and Cedeno spark late rallies. Other NL results include San Francisco over Cincinnati 3-2 and Philadelphia 9-4 over New York.
Detroit breaks a nine inning shutout bid by Lynn McGlothen as Bill Freehan hits a grand slam in the ninth to power an 8 4 comeback over Boston. Al Kaline Jim Northrup Paul Jata and Dick McAuliffe drive in runs to seize a two game AL East lead over Baltimore. Sparky Lyle earns his 15th save.
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