Baseball Opens 1972 Season With New Faces and Moves
The 1972 season starts Saturday as the first baseball strike ends and teams debut changes. Texas Rangers relocate to Arlington, while new managers Del Rico at California and Ken Aspromonte at Cleveland take the helm. Major trades send Sam McDowell to the Giants and Richie Allen to the White Sox, with Hank Aaron chasing Babe Ruth’s home run record and Willie Mays turning 41 this May. The Dodgers, Giants, Mets, and Pirates shape title hopes as Oakland eyes the West and the Yankees contend in the East.
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Baseball Strike Ends Fans Cheer Across League
The 13 day baseball strike ends with relief and optimism from players managers and fans. Chuck Dobson Joe Torre Rusty Staub and Ted Williams express readiness to play and happiness to return to the field as teams anticipate a season opening with mixed fan reactions.
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Knicks Rip Celtics 116-94 in Eastern Finals opener
Knicks sprinted to a 116-94 win led by Walt Frazier with 36 points on 72 percent shooting as Boston cold from the field allowed New York to seize control and take a 1-0 series lead. Phil Jackson added 19 points while Red Holzman credited defense and fast pace for the victory.
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Rangers Finish Montreal Sweep in NHL Semifinals
The New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3 2 to close out their series in six games. Ed Giacomin starred with two late third period saves and a final sprint as St Louis also topped Minnesota 4 2 in a separate playoff clash.
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Pacers Edge Rockets 91 89 in West semifinal thriller
Indiana fends off Denver 91 89 as Freddie Lewis and Roger Brown lead with 20 points each. Lewis seals win with 14 seconds left by blocking Ralph Simpson twice, Keller adds key free throw. Team eyes Utah Stars in ABA West final.
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Desert Gales Send Field Over Par 72
Palm Springs Calif AP after two day battle with desert gales a field of 39 women pro golfers tees off in the 110000 Winner s Circle Tournament the richest in women s golf history Only four broke par during pro am gusts up to 40 Thursday sent the field over par Jane Blalock Jan Ferraris and Kathy Farrer tied for best 74 The 54 hole event offers 20000 first prize the highest in LPGA history The field limited to LPGA winners in past 10 years and top finishers since 1970
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Knicks Take 1-0 Lead In ABA East Finals
New York wins 128 91 in opening game against Boston in the East Division finals. Walt Frazier scores 36 as Knicks seize second quarter control, while Phil Jackson adds 19 and Jerry Lucas 16. Celtics top scorer Jo Jo White with 19.
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