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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1972
Page
6
The San Francisco Giants, once dominating the National League West, fell to last place this year. Willy McCovey and Willie Mays faded, with Mays traded to the Mets and Marichal’s career described as a mixed saga. Kenes Days struggled to fill the gap as the team slid.
The Giants stumble through a rough 1972 season as pitching woes and trade upheaval widen their gap. McDowell replaces Perry amid losses, while Kingman shines as a bright spot with 11 homers and 55 RBIs. Fans wonder if McCovey’s return can halt the slide.
Mark Donohue, Indy winner, headlines the Rex Mays Classic field at State Fair Park Milwaukee. Bobby Unser holds the one lap record and Al Unser dominates the 1 2 mile speed marks as past Rex Mays winners Joe Leonard Joey Logano and Mario Andretti are noted among challengers.
Texas Rangers beat Oakland 3 2 as Toby Harrah drove in Dave Nelson with a sacrifice fly in the eighth to snap the A’s six game streak. Bert Blyleven pitched seven innings allowing three hits. Sal Bando and Gene Tenace contributed late, but Horacio Pina closed it out. Joe Rudin opened with a double for Oakland.
David Price, former Western Athletic Center sports information director, was named to fill the Pac 8 conference SID role in San Francisco. His appointment, announced by Pac executive director Wiles Hellyck, succeeds Sol Sprenger who left to join the Kansas City Chiefs in public relations.
In San Francisco, Robby Robinson drove in a fly in, a two run homer and the Dodgers won 5 to 3 over the Giants to seize the National League West lead. Valen tine, a trip by bas, and Rubin g ons sacrifice fly accounted for two early runs, Kingman homered for the Giants, and Downing faced Bryant in a later Candlestick rematch. Other NL games saw Reds defeat Astros, Mets top Phils as Staub and Matlack starred.
In front of about 45,000 at the Coliseum, Vida Blue allowed one hit, struck out six over five innings, and pitched with sharp control after early wildness. He candidly answered questions, conceded nerves, and rated his performance 85 on a 100 scale, while acknowledging the press demands and lingering fatigue from last season.
The IOC Executive Board banned Colombian cyclist Martin Cochise Rodriguez and Kenyan rifle marksman Vic Preston for allowing their photographs and names to be used for publicity. The ruling follows a dispute over amateur regulations, with Rodriguez allowed to appeal. The board announced the next Congress will meet in Varna, Bulgaria on Sept 30, 1973.
The article lists pennant races with teams in the West and East divisions including Minnesota Chicago Boston Milwaukee New York Cleveland Detroit and Baltimore. It also provides yesterday results and today's pitchers for multiple matchups across cities and leagues.
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