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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1972

Page

13

Astros Edge Dodgers In 11 Inning National League Clash

Houston beat Los Angeles 4-3 in 11 innings as Tommy Helms delivered a squeeze bunt for the decisive run. Don Sutton held a one hitter into the ninth, Doug Rader homered for a three run swing, and Frank Robinson tied it with a two out double. Red-hot Cincinnati won its eighth straight over San Francisco as New York and Chicago also won.

Hal Bock Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Astros Dodgers Astros Los Angeles Houston Tommy Helms Don Sut Lee May Bill Grabarkewitz Bobby Fenwick Watson Rader Helms Cincinnati San Francisco Giants New York Mets Montreal Chicago St. Louis Detroit Boston California Oakland

Reds and Mets Warm Up As Wins Roll In

The Mets stretch to seven straight wins and 21 of 28 this season after Willie Mays walks and Ted Martinez triples in the first inning against Montreal. Jim McAndrew gets the win, Tug McGraw seals it. Don Kessinger and Ken Rudolph drive Cubs past Cardinals. Syd O'Brien sparks California’s 12th inning win over Oakland. Bert Campaneris homers for the A’s as Joe Coleman limits Detroit to three hits and Norm Cash and Tony Taylor power a Detroit win. Tom Haller keys a four-run rally with a two-run double and adds a triple after a three-run homer the night before. Reggie Smith hits a solo homer off Coleman's effort.

Lians Mets Montreal Willie Mays Ted Martinez Mays John Boccabella Martinez Jim McAndrew Tug McGraw Don Kessinger Ken Rudolph Cubs Cardinals St. Louis Syd O’brien Mickey Rivers California Oakland O’brien Ken Homer Detroit Dick McdAuliffe

Pacers Comeback Wears Down Nets 100 99 For 3 2 Series Lead

Indiana survived a 20 point hole as Billy Keller and Freddie Lewis sparked a 17 4 third quarter run. Rick Barry led New York with 33 points but Keller’s late 3s and a key late foul helped the Pacers seal a 100 99 win to take a 3 2 series lead in the ABA championship.

Nets Carnesseca New York Pacers Indiana Seeme Rick Barry Billy Paultz Pacer Bob Leonard Billy Keller Keller Roger Brown Barry Freddie Lewis Lewis Tom Washington

Driver Jim Malloy Dies After Indy Practice Crash

Indianapolis AP reported driver Jim Malloy, 36, died in Methodist Hospital five days after a practice crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Malloy, a veteran racer and father of three, never regained consciousness after injuries from the crash during preparations for the Indianapolis 500. Fellow racers and associates paid tribute to his talent and character.

Associated Press Indianapolis Jim Malloy Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Motor Speedway Malloy Speedway Mike Spence Lotus Ions Grant King the Speedway King

MAC Presidents To Meet Saturday

The Mid-American Conference Council of Presidents meets in Toledo Saturday with no agenda item for expansion. Fred Jacoby says expansion will be discussed in February. Marshall's reinstatement, suspended since 1969 for recruiting violations, may be debated at Columbus. Athletic directors favor moving to junior varsity levels due to upcoming freshman eligibility.

Toledo, Ohio Mid-American Conference Council of Presidents Fred Jacoby Marshall Columbus Jacoby Associated Press

Meigs Ironton Advance With District Baseball Wins

Meigs edged Wellston 2-1 and Ironton defeated Sheridan 9-1 to earn berths in the Class AA regional tournament at Newark. Meigs, 7-6, will meet the Bridgeport district co-winners Friday at 4 p.m. Ironton, 23-3, faces the same opponents.

Rio Grande Meigs Ironton Newark Wellston Chester Wigal Danny Settles Sheridan Marauders Bridgeport Roger Dixon Tom Cooke Floyd Burney Wigal Rockets Settles Jerry Murnahan Tigers Jim Payne Duane Theiss

Baseball Schedule From The Majors Listing Tonight

In The Majors New York at Philadelphia Montreal at Pittsburgh Chicago at St Louis Cincinnati at San Diego Houston at Los Angeles Atlanta at San Francisco Saturday’s Games New York at night Montreal at Pittsburgh Chicago at St Louis Cincinnati at San Diego Houston at Los Angeles Atlanta at San Francisco

New York Montreal Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati San Diego Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco Pittsburgh Erere

Pro Cage ABA Championship thriller Indiana tops New York 100 99

Indiana beats New York 100 99 to take a 3 2 lead in the best of seven series. Game five awaits Thursday with Indiana at New York in a nationally televised afternoon matchup.

Steve Herman Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Lou Carnesseca Indiana Pacers New York Nets Carnesseca Nets Indiana New York

Alexander Competition Riders sponsor Albany moto cross event

Albany riders sponsor a moto cross Sunday at the club grounds of the Appalachian Highway three miles west of Albany. Practice begins at 11 a.m. and competition starts at 1 p.m.

Albany Alexander

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