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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1972
Page
6
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wayne Simpson said an anonymous caller offered him a $2000 bribe to fix a weekend game against the Pirates. He reported the call to Reds manager Sparky Anderson and to the FBI and local police as agents investigated feasibility and origin.
Harmon Killebrew belted his 15th homer of the season in a twin bill effort for the Minnesota Twins, aiding a 3-0 and 6-5 sweep of Milwaukee. The slugger sits sixth on the all time list with 530, four behind Foxx and six shy of Mantle, as the All-Star Game looms.
Roberto Clemente, back from a two week layoff, drove in the tying run with an eighth inning single and scored the game winner as Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 3-2. The Pirates and Reds both stood 55 33 after the win, with Clemente eyeing the All Star Game and unsure about his usage.
Steve Carlton improved to 14-6 with a ninth straight win and fourth shutout, five hitters, 201 strikeouts leads majors, and drove in two runs with a seventh inning two-run triple. Tom Seaver faltered as Ron Bryant won his sixth straight with a four-hitter, while Mets pitchers struggled.
Joe Namath reports to the Jets camp in Hempstead New York saying he feels good and aims to start workouts. The session includes a knee test and a press conference as camp opens amid contract disputes and roster shakeups nationwide.
At Scioto Country Club in Columbus Ohio fifty seven touring pros tee off in a pro-am event with three amateurs per group. Proceeds benefit the Children's Charities Fund and Bob Hope appears at the event.
The Pony League post season starts Monday in Athens with Swearingen's at 13-0 facing Litton. The week includes two Tuesday games, two Wednesday semis, and a Friday championship, as Moose secures second place behind Swearingen's dominant season.
Lancaster edges Meigs 5-2 to reach Saturday’s championship against Athens at Trautwein Field. Starter Jerry Shupe won. Jett Hicks earned a save in a three inning relief, while Meigs pitcher Steve Lee went the distance. Lancaster improves to 19-5 as Athens holds a 20-3 record awaiting the final.
HIRAM Ohio AP Cleveland Browns tight end Milt Morin was fined 150 for leaving the club's training camp about seven hours Sunday without permission. Morin missed the morning roll call and was reached late afternoon by Coach Nick Skorich. He has not signed his 1972 contract and will meet with GM Harold Sauerbrei. Morin caught 40 passes last year for 581 yards and made the Pro Bowl. NAMED FOR SAPLING OCEANPORT NJ AP Meadow Stable owner of Kentucky Derby winner Riva Ridge nominates Secretariat for the 100000 Sapling at Monmouth Park on Aug 19.
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