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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1972
Page
7
Denny McLain makes his first start for the Oakland A’s against Kansas City at the Coliseum. The weary ace seeks to regain form after a slump with Washington last season. He defeats Cookie Rojas as Oakland wins 3-2.
Denny McClain earned his first Oakland win in his first start aided by Darryl Knowles and Rollie Fingers who closed the final two innings for a save. For Kansas City, eight hits produced two runs, both unearned, as the A's offense included Sal Bando and Mike Epstein’s RBI, while Amos Otis and Cookie Rojas rallied late. In other AL games Nolan Ryan debuted with a four hit shutout for Angels. Sonny Siebert fueled a Red Sox rally but the Tribe fell. Tigers defeated Orioles on Joe Coleman and Fred Sherman pitching. Chicago White Sox beat Texas 14-4 behind Wilbur Wood. Yankees blanked Brewers as Steve Kline tossed three innings of hitless relief.
UPI reports San Francisco Giants Cy Young winner Mike McCormick, cut March 29, signed with the Phoenix Giants of the Pacific Coast League. General Manager Rosey Ryan said McCormick will pitch in regular rotation with the team.
Fred Stanfield scored the second career hat trick and John Bucyk added a goal and three assists as the Boston Bruins overwhelmed the St. Louis Blues in a Stanley Cup semifinal game. Sent off were three Blues and one Bruins for fighting as Boston built a 10 lead. Stanfield tied the game early then added two more in the second period to spark a rout. Esposito and Walton also scored with Bucyk assisting on all three Stanfield goals.
San Francisco defeats San Diego 9-1 but loses Willie McCovey to a broken right forearm after collide at first base in the first inning. Bobby Bonds homered twice for the Giants, Healy drove in key runs, while Johnny Jeter and Tom Phoebus struggled for the Padres. Other NL action saw the Expos beat the Mets 7-2 behind Ken Singleton’s triple and single.
Lakers crush Bucks 125 103 to seize a 3-2 series edge in Inglewood. Gail Goodrich tallying 22 points, Wilt Chamberlain 12 and 24 rebounds, West 22, McMillian 3, Ellis 12 off the bench. Kareem Jabbar led Milwaukee with 2 points as LA pulled away after halftime.
Boston struggles as Jo Jo White twists his ankle during a workout while preparing for the third game of the East division series with New York. The Knicks lead the seven game set 2-0 and White was expected to play despite the injury. His effectiveness remains uncertain.
New York Rangers overcome three deficits to beat the Chicago Black Hawks 6 3 in Chicago. Rod Gilbert scores twice including the late game winner on a power play as New York earns a 2 0 lead in the best of seven Stanley Cup semifinal. Gilbert’s second goal came off a glove and into the net after a drive from the side. Chicago had led after two periods but New York dominated the final frame scoring four unanswered goals to seal victory.
Yogi Berra, praised as a gentleman and calm leader, takes over the New York Mets after Gil Hodges died suddenly. He faces a struck season and a team needing direction as he emphasizes his habit of handling players with a steady hand and minimal conflict.
Yogi Berra addressed the Mets in a brief clubhouse talk before the opener with the Pirates, stressing simple rules and team goals. Tom Seaver praised Berra as a capable manager and friend, while Berra works to balance duties and keep Hodges’ memory alive as he leads the Mets toward a renewed season and a Montreal trip against the Expos.
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