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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1972
Page
3
Astros defeat Dodgers in a wild game with a flurry of hits and errors. Rader's early spark and late rallies highlight Houston's 36,328 crowd as Roberts and Downing duel. final score details remain scattered in this rough play-by-play style recap.
Defending champion Bobby Allison will lead the pole in Charlotte for the World 600 stock car race. David Pearson starts second, with both men among seven past winners in the 1972 field.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ron Jessie had knee surgery at Ford Hospital on Friday. A spokesperson called the procedure successful and said he should be ready for the team’s first preseason game on August 5 against Miami. Hawley Chester named Islanders publicity director. Terry Caffery named AHL rookie of the year.
Houston wins 5-3 as Bay fronted by Lee May and Doug Rader. A crowded Astrodome crowd of 36 328 witnesses a contested game with late runs in the seventh and eighth innings. Tommy John pitched for the Dodgers and Davel Roberts earned the win for Houston. Rob Corroborted.
Balke led a home run surge for the Indians as Paulster and Jennings provided run support. Johnson Ca Cubs Ed Ca contributed but the rally fell short with Holloway and Lilly matching hits for both sides. In other action Central League saw Phillies beat Reds 11 5 and Sox edge Yankees 54.
In the East League the Astros beat the Cardinals 12 to 5 with Dalton Liles earning the win and Robert Schultz homering. The Texans edged the Giants 21 with Perry Price delivering the home run and leading batter honors. East Minors No 2 saw the Latos topple the Electros 13 7 with Ricky Harpst the winning pitcher and Tim Blackmon homering for the Electros.
Jack Nicklaus matched the course record with an eight under par 64 to lead by one stroke at the halfway point of the $130,000 Atlanta Gold Classic at Atlanta Country Club. Homero Blancas and Lou Graham carded 68 and 69, sitting four behind.
Baytown women dominated the 17th annual State Senior Women's Golf Tournament at Panorama Country Club Conroe. Alma Morgan won the championship flight title for the second time Opal Turner took first flight and Jo Wright placed third overall with second flight honors. Ben Love of Baytown was named to the State Board of Texas Women's Senior Golf Association. Next year’s event is set for Lake Jackson Country Club.
A deer easily clears an obstacle seven feet high, showing agility and notable jumping ability. The incident underscores the animal's adaptability to barriers in its environment.
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