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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1972

Page

9

Wilt Chamberlain Dominates Lakers Rally Over Knicks

Wilt Chamberlain scored 23 points and pulled down 24 rebounds to pace the Los Angeles Lakers to a 106-92 win over the New York Knicks at the Forum. He had been limited to 12 points on 11 shots in the previous game as Los Angeles evened the series.

Los Angeles Lakers New York Knicks Chamberlain Lakers New York Madison Square Garden NBA Dave Red Holzman Bill Sharman Jerry Lucas

Krausse Wins First Boston Start In 3-0 Ranger Win

Lew Krausse pitched nine scoreless frames before a 10th inning error led to a Boston rally. Carlton Fish doubled, Bob Burda walked, Tommy Harper delivered a two run double, and Luis Aparicio added another as the Red Sox defeated Texas 3-0.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Boston Lew Krausse Eddie Kasko Krausse Lew Randle Texas Randle Lew Carlton Fish Bob Burda Burda Tommy Harper Luis Aparicio Harper Bill Lee Red Sox Rangers

Pirates Fall To Braves As Five-Game Slide Hits

Pirates suffer a 6-1 defeat at Atlanta, extending a five game losing streak. Bill Virdon, team manager, says it’s only a matter of time before Pittsburgh starts delivering. Braves’ Ralph Garr drives in two runs with a homer and a double as Atlanta sweeps Three Rivers.

Bobby Bonds San Francisco Houston Denny Doyle Barry Lersch Philadelphia San Diego Billy Champion

Pro Cage Championship Finals Tie After Week 1

Los Angeles 106 New York 92 ends game one with a best of seven tied 1 1. Virginia 116 New York 107 puts Virginia up 3 2 in the division finals. Game 5 listed as only remaining result.

Los Angeles New York East Virginia Virginia

Pro Hockey PNHL Result Sunday No Games Schedule

Boston defeated New York 6 to 5 as the series stands Boston leads best of seven 1 6. Fordham announces captains John O Donnell Yonkers NY Bernard Carlesimo Newark NJ and Gregory Carlesimo Upper Montclair NJ will lead the 1972 Fordham football squad.

PNHL Boston New York Fordham John O'Donnell Yonkers N.Y Bernard Carlesimo Newark N.J Gregory Carlesimo Upper Montclair

Athens Teams Dominate and Fall in State DeMolay Tourney

In Columbus a six man Athens squad reached the Class AA bracket and lost its opener to Grant Cincinnati 47 41. Athens in Class AAA captured the state title for the second year running. Standouts include Purdy with 13 points and Mathews with 11 along with Gevas Hall Nostrant and Young.

Athens Columbus Grant Cincinnati George Gevas Ross Hall Craig Nostrant Eric Mathews Rich Purdy Henry Young Purdy Mathews

Baseball standings and results from majors East West divisions

The Majors East Division shows Montreal leading with 9 4 692 ahead of New York 8 4 % Pittsburgh 4 8 385 4 Chicago 4 10 286 5 West Los Angeles 11 4 323 Houston 10 4 % Atlanta 7 Cincinnati 5 San Francisco 6 10 375 5% San Diego 1 313 6% Saturday results include Cincinnati 3 Chicago 2 Atlanta 9 Pittsburgh 5 Montreal 2 San Francisco 1 San Diego 4 Philadelphia 0 St Louis 4 Houston 2 in 11 innings Montreal 5-2 San Francisco 2-13 Los Angeles 7 New York 0 Monday games feature New York Seaver 30 at San Francisco Cumberland 0-2 Houston 1-1 at Pittsburgh Blass 1-1 Oneill 25 at Los Angeles

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