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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1972

Page

6

Cat Netters Win Close Dual With Western Michigan

Ohio University defeated Western Michigan 5-4 in a tight tennis dual meet. Captain George Klein’s squad improved to 11-7 overall and 4-1 in the MAC, with singles and doubles results listed and rain delaying the finish.

Ohio University Netters Western Michigan Bobcats Cats Broncos Lee Kermode John Lamerato Craig Kridel Jerry Smith Ohio Jim Carpenter Pat Birney Marc Wasserman Rodge Thurman Mark Singerman Bronco Dennis Keith

Unser Dominates Indy Qualifying With 196.678mph Lap

Bobby Unser blistered the Indianapolis oval with a 196.678 mph qualifying lap to seize the pole for the 197-mile race. Bettenhausen and Andretti held the next front-row spots as Donohue Revson and others chased remains of the record pace. Twelve drivers made the 33-car field at an average 183.98 mph over 48 miles.

AP Auto Racing Indianapolis Railbirds Bobby Unser Albuquerque N.M Indianapolis Motor Speedway Unser Dan Gurney Speedway Mark Donohue Peter Revson Gary Bettenhausen Mario Andretti Bettenhausen McLaren Andretti Parnelli Jones Donohue Roger Penske Revson

Junior Bowlers Meet for Summer League at Rollerbowl

A Thursday 7 p.m. meeting at Rollerbowl invites junior bowlers aged 13 to 19 to join a forthcoming summer league. The event targets youths seeking competitive play and skill development in a league setting.

Pro Cage Tuesday New York at Indiana

Pro basketball brief notes a Tuesday game featuring New York visiting Indiana. The matchup highlights marquee players and potential playoff implications as both teams chase seeding.

Gibson Slumps to Fifth Straight Loss in Pirates Defeat

Bob Gibson gave up 11 hits and a fourth loss in as many weeks as Roberto Clemente launched a three-run homer in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 win. Dock Ellis earned his fourth victory for the Pirates while the Phillies and Mets posted wins and the Dodgers edged the Padres 2-1.

Associated Press Bob Gibson Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Pirates Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Houston Atlanta New York Mets Montreal Los Angeles San Diego Clemente Dock Ellis Woodie Fryman Phillies Mike Anderson Willie Montanez Fryman Cubs Anderson Ferguson Jenkins Montanez Astros Dodgers Roger Metzger Felix Millan Gallipolis Dave Roberts Astro’s Jim Fregosi Mets Tommie Agee Jon Matlack Willie Davis Manny Mota Billy Grabarkewitz Padres Chris Cannizzaro Enzo Hernandez

Nets edge Pacers to even ABA Finals at two games

In Un​iondale New York the New York Nets rallied from halftime deficit to 110 105 win over the Indiana Pacers in game four, tying the series two games apiece. Billy Paultz led with 30 points 18 rebounds while Rick Barry added 26 as Nets boxed out and wore Indiana down.

New York Indiana Associated Press Uniondale N.Y Lou Carnesecca New York Nets Rick Barry Tom Washington John Baum Carnesecca Nets Billy Paultz Whetver Barry Paultz Roger Brown Mel Daniels

No Le Hace Arrives as Preakness Hopes Rise at Pimlico

No Le Hace prepared for the 97th Preakness after Belmont Park workouts. Riva Ridge and Upper Case are pegged 6-5 in the field with Free tex at 6-1, Freetex at 12-1, Bee Bee Bee at 15-1, and others at 20-1.

le Hace Pimlico Baltimore Pimlico Race Course Homer Pardue Belmont Park Bill Raymond Freetex Raymond

Lancers Close Baseball Season With 9-3 Win Over Warriors

Vincent’s Federal Hocking Lancers finish 1972 with a 12-6 record and a 6-2 Tri-Valley League mark after defeating Warren 9-3. Danny Hall earned the win with three hits including a double and fanned the rest of the game, while Rich Harris and Randy Lewis added multi hit efforts. Jeff Bradford took the loss for Warren as the Lancers surged with six runs in the sixth inning. Four more bowlers needed for Jack and Jill League at Rollerbowl. play at 7 p.m. Mondays.

Angels Shuffled As Azcue Sent Down In Salt Lake Farm Move

Angels assign catcher Joe Azcue to Salt Lake City farm club in the Pacific Coast League and recall catcher John Stephenson. Azcue’s comeback bid stalls after a season away and two at-bats with no hits. Stephenson played 98 games for the Angels in 1971, batting .219. The North American Figure Skating Championships have been terminated. Nova Scotia Voyageurs defeat Baltimore Clippers 4-1 to win the Calder Cup, tying series at 2-4 in Halifax.

Anaheim California Angels Joe Azcue Salt Lake City John Stephenson Azcue Stephenson Angels

McLain Sent To Minors

Oakland manager Dick Williams announced that Denny McLain was optioned to the minor leagues citing diminished velocity and a medical issue. McLain, under a $75,000 contract, stayed behind in Anaheim after visiting a doctor who blamed a medication for weakness and a change in the prescription was made.

Anaheim Calif Oakland A Dick Williams Denny McLain Williams McLain A’s Charles Finley California Angels

Major League Baseball Schedule and Results Summary

Wednesday games included Montreal at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Atlanta at Houston, Los Angeles at San Diego, Cincinnati at San Francisco. Tuesday results show Baltimore 3 Detroit 2 and Kansas City 5 Texas 4 among others.

Montreal New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Atlanta Houstor Los Angeles San Diego Cincinnati San Francisco Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Texas Minnesota Oakland California Segui Clark Gogolewski Rooker Woodson Bahnsen Cuellar Timmerman Kekich Cleveland Colbert Hargan Culp Milwaukee Brett Chiago Boston Montrea Chicago St. Louis Houston Icago Billin Carrithers Stone Detroit Eee Milwaukee Ee

Indianapolis Origins of the 500 Mile Race

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built in 1909 to serve nearby auto manufacturers as a proving ground after Indianapolis became a center of the auto industry.

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