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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1972
Page
10
Larry Dierker pitched a one hit game for the Houston Astros, limiting the Mets to a third inning single by Duffy Dyer in a 3-0 shutout. The win lifts Houston and knocks New York from first in the NL East as Pittsburgh moved into contention.
LUBBOCK Texas AP coaches Bear Bryant of Alabama and Chuck Fairbanks of Oklahoma say the Wishbone-T formation is here to stay despite defenses zeroing in on it. Both coaches, discussing the East-West Coaches All-America game, note variations exist and plan to adjust. Bryant intends to learn more as defenses tighten, while Fairbanks cites Texas usage and multiple offshoots.
Penn State second-string quarterback Steve Joachim will enroll at Temple in September, eligible to play in 1973 and 1974 after sitting out one year. Temple coach Wayne Hardin welcomes the move, saying Temple’s pass-oriented attack fit Joachim’s style and noting his prior high school acclaim and Cotton Bowl appearance with Penn State.
Nationally televised games featured the Dodgers and Astros winning while the Cubs, Red Sox, Astros, and Pirates posted notable victories. Dierker logged a one hitter for Houston as the Astros won their fifth straight. Stoneman’s timely hit beat Cincinnati while May drove in two for Houston. Pittsburgh exploded for 16 hits to rout the Dodgers. Reggie Smith led the Red Sox past the Rangers with five RBIs. Orioles edged the Angels 4-3 in Baltimore. Weather delayed San Diego at St. Louis and several postponements noted.
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