Reds Blank Expos as Billingham Shuts Out Montreal
Cincinnati top Montreal 6-0 behind Jack Billingham’s six-hitter and three Reds errors. Johnny Bench homered for his 29th, boosting Cincinnati’s NL West lead while Montreal miscues fueled unearned runs, as Bench, Tolan and Chaney drove in runs and Billingham earned his fourth shutout of the year.
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Double Pennant Fever Grips AL as Race Tightens in 1972
AAP sports writer reports a two pennant races in the American League heading into the final seven weeks. Detroit and Baltimore lead the AL East with six teams within reach, while Oakland and Chicago vie for the AL West. The season's uneven schedule due to a players strike adds complexity as remaining games favor home teams in key clashes.
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Speier Becoming Model Shortstop
Speier, a 22 year old Giants shortstop, is hailed as the best around and a prototype for turf era baseball. With artificial turf at Candlestick Park speeding plays, manager Charlie Fox moved him up from double A to replace Hal Lanier, noting Speier’s arm and range as extraordinary.
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Gary Collins Named To Post At Lebanon Valley College
ANNVILLE Pa AP Gary Collins former wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns has been named assistant football coach at Lebanon Valley College. The 1962 Browns first round draft pick from the University of Maryland will coach receivers and kickers.
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Major Leaders in the National League Baseball season
The Associated Press topline lists NL leaders with Cedeno Hin and Williams B.W. among top hitters, Colbert and Bench powerhouses in home runs, Stargell and Barged among RBIs, and key pitchers like Marshall Nolan and Kaat in win totals. Data covers G AB R H Pet and pitching decisions with multiple organizations.
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Experience Poses Problem For Arabs
Pendleton Heights coach Dave Torrence worries about depth as 57 players report for pre season drills. With 11 lettermen and 21 juniors plus 24 sophomores, leadership will rely on veterans as the team aims for a White River Conference opener at Yorktown September 15. The Arabians expect a strong running game led by juniors Bruce Griffith and Gary Brattain, while senior John Stewart and Mike Shirley anchor the ends and defense. Senior Jeff Harvey and Sid Stoner add experience despite past injuries.
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ACC Handicap Tee Times Set
The Anderson Country Clair men's club will hold their annual team handicap tournament Saturday with chairman P.G. Decker. Tee times run from 11:00 a.m. to 12:52 p.m. listing groups of players including Gallagher, Norris, Brock, Johnson, and Ballinger among others.
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Baseball scores and schedules from yesterday and Friday games
In the American League results Chicago beat New York 5-2 and Baltimore topped California 7-5 while Detroit defeated Oakland 7-5 and Boston shut out Detroit 3-0. Other results include San Francisco 6 Pittsburgh 0 and Atlanta 9 Philadelphia 6. Friday schedule features 14 games with matchups across the league including Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and Texas at Boston with multiple late games.
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Nebraska grid stars fined for trespass and peace
Lincoln Municipal Court fined two Nebraska football players, middle guard Bill Anderson and halfback Don Westbrook, $185 each after guilty pleas to trespassing and disturbing the peace for an Aug 10 incident at an NN fraternity house. A third man, William Hodges of Toledo, Ohio, previously fined $80 for obstructing and perverting justice.
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