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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1972

Page

9

Mets Push Streaks, Pirates Win Streak Strong in NL Action

The Mets extended their winning streak to 11 with a 4-3 comeback over the Phillies highlighted by Tommie Agee and Willie Mays two run homers. Pittsburgh tied the Giants by rallying in the second game behind Luke Walker and Bill Mazeroski's tying sac fly. Cubs beat Cardinals 3-2 as Billy Williams homered to break a 1-1 tie. Houston moved into first in the NL West with Bob Watson's two run shot against the Dodgers.

Associated Press al Oliver Pittsburgh Pirates Mets Willie Mays Amazins New York Pirates Montreal Expos Bucs Philadelphia Steve Carlton Phillies Tommie Agee Mays Pittsburgh Jackie Hernandez Dave Cash Luke Walker Bill Mazeroski Carlton Agee Willie Jim Beauchamp Tom Seaver Billy Williams Cubs St. Louis Rick Wise Cardinals Bob Watson Houston Los Angeles Dodgers Jerry Reuss Manny Mota Giants

Bonds Lifts Braves With Two Run Homer In Eighth

In the second game against Atlanta, Bobby Bonds hit a two run homer in the eighth to pace a victory as Athens suffers a 10th loss in 11 games. Ron Reed took the loss after allowing the blast. In the opener, Juan Marichal avoided a loss with a 4-4 tie in the eighth before Earl Williams and Darrell Evans sparked a late rally. Darrel Chaney drove in three for Cincinnati and Gary Nolan scattered seven San Diego hits for his fifth win. Fred Norman of the Padres threw a nine strikeout five hitter for his third straight shutout as San Diego collected seven doubles.

Bobby Bonds Atlanta Ron Reed San Francisco Juan Marichal Giants Earl Williams Darrell Evans Darrel Chaney Cincinnati Gary Nolan San Diego Fred Norman Padres

A's Williams to War as Holtzman Fires at Royals

Oakland manager Dick Williams vowed retaliation after Ken Holtzman appeared to be blocked by Kansas City first baseman John Mayberry during a 5-2 win. Holtzman warned by the umpire after a near miss on Lou Piniella, then pulled in the sixth as heat and tension rose. Mayberry disputed the clash, saying he sped up to avoid a collision. Other Sunday results included the Yankees over the Red Sox in two games, Rangers sweeping the Twins, Orioles over Brewers, Tigers over Indians, and White Sox edging Angels.

Associated Press Dick Williams Oakland A Ken Holtzman Kansas City Royals Holtzman Kansas City John Mayberry Williams Lou Piniella Piniella Mayberry New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Texas Rangers Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox California Angels

Marks A's Royals Contests Highlight Eight Decisions

Dave Duncan drove in three runs with two homers and Sal Bando added a two-run shot to back Holtzman’s sixth win. Sparky Lyle preserved both Yankees wins over Boston, saving Peterson’s and Kekich’s victories. Roy White praised the reliever as six Yankee bats produced six hits in the sweep. Jeff Burroughs sparked Texas past Minnesota with a two-run homer in the sixth. Jim Shellenback drove in the deciding run in the second game. Merv Rettenmund and Don Baylor provided key blasts for Baltimore over Milwaukee. Mickey Lolich won his eighth for Detroit. Carlos May hit a three-run homer in Chicago’s late surge past California, with Kusnyer homering for the Angels.

Dave Duncan Sal Bando Holtzman Sparky Lyle New York Boston Lyle Red Sox Fritz Peterson Mike Kekich Sparky Roy White Doug Griffin Carton Fisk John Kennedy Jeff Burroughs Texas Minnesota Jim Shellenback Rangers Twins Merv Rettenmund Don Baylor Pat Dobson Baltimore Milwaukee Mickey Lolich Detroit Cleveland Carlos May Chicago California Angels Art Kusnyer

Tolliver double winner leads district track meet action

Chris Tolliver of Logan swept the 880 and mile to pace two win days at the Class AAA district meet as tolliver tied for fourth in scoring among individuals. The event winners advance to the state meet at Ohio State University with Athens athletes Mike Wilkinson and Ted Essex among the group. Top team totals included Lancaster 131 and Steubenville 69 with Chillicothe 61 and Logan 20 also scoring.

New Concord Chris Tolliver Logan Ohio State University Tolliver Mike Wilkinson Ted Essex Athens Bill Thomas Chillicothe Lancaster Steubenville Marietta Dover Zanesville New Philadelphia Cambridge Wintersville East Liverpool Jackson Miami Trace Tom Steele Steve Wittman Eric Smith Allen Ackerman Tom Zifer Paul Lewis Jo Johnson Dennis Sherrell Steve Behrens Dennis Hazelwood Derrick Kauffman Mike Vickrey Rodney Stewart Mike Brown Derrick Kaufman Kevin Upton Bill Horn Mark Welker Leinster Frank Dantonio Joe Nungesser Rod Beaker Harold Warren Fred Poe Allen Abron Mark Gilliam Ted Gatliff Caleb Breckenridge Stacey Hitchens Dick Totten Spike Black Todd Edwards Bob Pierce Denny Sherrell Percy Gardner George Crues Ed Mills Robert Sickles Kenneth Martin Red Louk Don Devore Greg Turner Dennis Egler Greg Chek Jerry Johnson Steuvenville Randy Pritchett Joe Davis Jeff Probosco Don Aquino Alex Topping Tom Cernus Mark Burke Brent Greer Don Seevers Mike Vickroy Tim Raymond Percy Garner Richard Sympson Tim Sheridan Con Mark Dantonio

Trevino Wins Memphis Classic by Four Strokes

Lee Trevino captured the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic with a course-record 67 at Colonial Country Club, finishing 281 seven under par to win by four. He donated 5000 of his 35000 purse to St. Jude's Children’s Hospital and noted his improved form and putting.

Trevino Memphis Memphis, Tenn Lee Trevino Colonial Country Club St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

Baseball Scores From The Majors This Weekend And Week

Results list shows multiple games with scores including Baltimore 6 Milwaukee 0 and Chicago 8 California 0. Key matchups include Texas 5 Minnesota 1 and Detroit 5 Cleveland 0. Upcoming night games feature California at Oakland and Minnesota at Kansas City among others.

Baltimore Milwaukee Cleveland Detroit Oakland Kansas City Texas Minnesota Chicago California Boston New York Argean Wood Bosman Ryan Hunter West Chicago Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati Kansas Atlanta California Seer San Francisco

Trenchcoat wins feature at Scioto Downs in 1:58.60

Scioto Downs action Saturday night saw Trenchcoat driven by Hugh Stimer win the feature in 1:58-3/5, just seconds off the sire Henry T. Adios track mark as Trenchcoat paid $11. Raintree's Hope, with Dick Williams, won the seventh race in 2:00 flat, beating Freight Arrow.

Columbus Trenchcoat Raintree Hope Scioto Downs Dick Williams Freight Arrow Henry T. Adios Thimble Hugh Stimer

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