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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1972

Page

9

Mitchell Beats Nicklaus In T Of C Playoff For Title

Rancho La Costa Calif AP Bobby Mitchell outplayed Jack Nicklaus in a sudden death playoff to win the Tournament of Champions. Mitchell sank a 20 foot putt on the first extra hole to capture his second pro victory, earning 33 000 from a 165 000 purse. Nicklaus faltered with a 14th hole double bogey and three putts. Trevino finished third at 282.

Rancho LA Costa Calif Bobby Mitchell Mitchell Jack Nicklaus Danville Cleveland Nicklaus la Costa Country Club Lee Trevino Bruce Crampton Homero Blancas Jerry Heard Dave Hill Hill Heard Crampton Ook Blancas Knicks Boston Garden New York Bill Bradley Jerry Lucas Red Holzman DeBusschere Celtics Lucas Don Nelson Holzman Boston John Havlicek Mitchell Nicklaus LaCosta

Ohio Thinclads Dominate Relays in Columbus Meet

Ohio University track team placed in the top five in eight events at the Ohio Relays in Columbus. Notable finishes include a 2:18.1 mile relay, 3:32.1 sprint relay, 1:28.6 880 relay, and 54.9 in the 440 hurdle, with Bill Haviland and teammates contributing multiple fourths and a fifth in relays.

Ohio University Bobcat Ohio Relays Columbus Roger Brockett Omar Anderson Dave Rose John Wiggins Dennis Young Bob Allen Brockett Don Polachek Young Allen Taylor Wiggins Ohio Bill Haviland Dave Kline Don Barber Verle Kinkopf Haviland Barber Anderson Polacheck Cats Rose Ashland Oxford Bobcat Marshall Morehead Morehead Eagles

Rangers Advance to Finals After Semifinal Win

The New York Rangers swept the Chicago Black Hawks 6-2 to reach the Stanley Cup finals. They now face either the Boston Bruins or St. Louis Blues, with Boston leading 3-0 after a 7-2 win. Rod Gilbert, Vic Hadfield, and Bobby Rousseau starred as New York erased an early Chicago lead.

Canada Vic Hadfield New York Rangers Rangers Chicago Black Hawks New York Boston Bruins St. Louis Blues Bruins St. Louis Rod Gilbert Hadfield Bobby Rousseau Bobby Hull Gilles Villemure Phil Goyette Rousseau

Night Major League Highlights From Tuesday Schedule

In The Majors Brett 0 1 California Messersm Stanhouse 0 0 night only games Tuesday Boston at Kansas City Detroit at Texas Cleveland at Chicago night California at Milwaukee night Oakland at New York night 1 0 at Texas

Brett California Messersm Stanhouse Boston Kansas City Detroit Texas Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Oakland New York Baltimore Chicago Minnesota California Aces Texas Rangers Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Darwin Twins

Astros Rally Past Giants With Ten-Run Ninth Inning

Houston erased a 7-3 deficit in San Francisco by scoring ten in the ninth, led by Lee May’s three-run homer and a crowded scoring burst. Mets, Expos, Padres, Phillies, and Braves also posted victories in an action-packed Sunday across the National League.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press San Francisco Charlie Fox Giants Houston Astros Tros Cleon Jones Jim Fregosi Mets Jim Beauchamp Expos Scipio Spinks

Darwin's hitters surge as Twins top A’s 8 4 in nine inning win

Bobby Darwin, a former pitcher turned outfielder, hit a two run homer in the Twins 8 4 victory over Oakland. Darwin has four homers in five games this season and nine hits in 18 at bats. Other AL games included Texas over California 5 2 and Chicago over Kansas City 3 2.

Oakland Dick Williams Darwin A’s Minnesota Twins Dodger Don Mincher Horacio Pina Texas California Dick Allen Chicago Kansas City Gaylord Perry Cleveland Baltimore

Dow Lake Trout Derby and Strouds Run Recreation

Dow Lake hosts stocked trout with 8000 fish last month and no limits on catch. Gagle’s Bass Derby runs April 27 to 30 with $2 entry and prizes including a Fish Finder. Strouds Run offers fishing, picnicking, camping, trails, swimming and a hand gun range with sand rests and club activities.

Kennard Bob Dorothy Gagle Gagle Strouds Run Road Gayle’s Strouds Run

Marietta blanks Athens in 11 0 golf dual

Marietta led by Bill Bonar 39 earned medalist honors as the Marauders blanked Athens 11 0 in a dual match. Bonar beat Rich Whiteside 2 0, and Marietta finished with a total team score 213 to Athens 251.

Marietta Bill Bonar Athens Nelsonville-York Hocking Hills Logan Rich Whiteside D. Amerine Cabot Rea B. Matheny Terry Hawk D. Dutton Bill Diles S. Howe Jim France

Stars Aim to Even ABA Series in Salt Lake City

Utah Stars host Indiana Pacers in game five with series tied 2-2 after Indiana’s 118-108 rally in Salt Lake City. Roger Brown led scoring with 29, Willie Wise totaled 25 for Utah, while Jimmy Jones added 24. Virginia Squires visit New York Nets in Eastern semifinal action.

Salt Lake City American Basketball Association Utah Stars Indiana Pacers Indiana Utah Virginia Squires New York Nets Bob Leonard Freddie Lewis Bil Ly Keller Pacers Roger Brown Willie Wise Jimmy Jones Stars

Pro Hockey Playoffs NHL Semifinals Sunday Results

Boston defeated St Louis 7 to 2 to lead the best of seven series 3 0. New York beat Chicago 6 to 2 to win the series 4 games to none. No games scheduled for Monday.

Boston St. Louis New York Chicago

Shaw wins Tallahassee Open ties course record

Bob Shaw tied the Tallahassee Open course record with 273 to win $15,000 and secure an automatic spot in the 1973 Tournament of Champions in California. Leonard Thompson finished two behind for $8,550, with Art Wall Rod Funseth and Steve Melnyk tied for third at 277.

Bob Shaw Tallahasse, Fla Shaw California Tallahassee Leonard Thompson Thompson Art Wall Rod Funseth Steve Melnyk Sarah Lee Trevino

Wren to Speak at Green and White Club Luncheon

Veteran Ohio University baseball mentor Bob Wren will speak at Tuesday noon in Baker Center private dining room for the Green and White Club noon luncheon. The spring season luncheon is the final gathering before the Spring Recognition Banquet on Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. at Baker Center honoring 10 persons.

Ohio University Bob Wren Green and White Club Baker Center

Pro Cage Conference Finals action narrows series

Western Conference final saw Los Angeles defeat Milwaukee 104 to 100 to clinch the series 4 games to 2. New York defeated Boston 111 to 103 to win the Eastern Conference series 4 games to 1. ABA Division Finals tied in the West as Indiana beat Utah 118 to 108 to even at 2-2 while Virginia leads New York 2-0 in the East.

Knicks Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Milwaukee Los Geet New York Boston Indiana Utah Virginia

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