Colby Erupts With Record Passing and Ground Gain
Colby College quarterback Brian Cone and receiver Dave Lane led a high scoring effort in a 36-16 win over the Coast Guard Academy. Cone set new Colby records with 245 passing yards and a 36 yard field goal, while Lane caught 11 passes for 96 yards as Colby posted strong offensive numbers led by running back Peter Gornick who tallied 163 rushing yards across two wins.
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Bates College Football Sets New England Loss Record
Bates College dropped to 23 straight losses after a Tufts defeat. Coach Hatch praised a stronger second half defense while noting offensive struggles and missed scoring chances. Key plays featured Bates defenders Halliday Moriarty Lynch and Brownlee with freshman Seacca scoring the lone Bates TD as they head to Trinity College on October 7.
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Hucks Rose Wins Lincoln Downs Feature
Hucks Rose a 7 1 shot won the 2800 feature at Lincoln Downs by a length and a half on Thursday. Coach Hatch described the team as a potent threat with a fast wide open offense and strong passing and running.
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Playoffs Are Rated Even Money Bets
Reno and Las Vegas bookmakers set odds for the baseball playoffs with Oakland favored over Detroit and Pittsburgh over Cincinnati in the American and National Leagues. Pittsburgh seen as World Series favorite at 3-2, with Cincinnati 2-1 and Oakland 12-5, Detroit 145.
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Williams And Carew Majors Leading Hitters
The Associated Press reports Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs led NL batters with a .333 average while Rod Carew of the Minnesota Twins topped the AL at .318. Johnny Bench of the Reds led the majors with 40 homers and 125 RBIs. Dick Allen, in his AL return, led with 37 homers and 113 RBIs. Catfish Hunter of Oakland paced the AL with 21-7 and a .750 winning percentage, while Gary Nolan of Cincinnati led NL pitchers at 15-5 and .750.
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Catfish” Hunter
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Yale names Jim Morgan head freshman coach
Jim Morgan former Yale backcourt star from 1968 to 71 is named head freshman coach for the Elis. The appointment adds a seasoned ex-player to Yale basketball staff and boosts early program development for incoming talent.
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Tigers Face High Stakes in AL Playoff Chase
The Detroit Tigers prepare for a decisive AL playoff with Oakland after finishing the regular season with a 4-1 loss to Cincinnati. Manager Dick Williams and pitcher Mickey Lolich lead a veterans laden club as they chase a best of five series against the A's, while other AL games see strong performances from Minnesota, Milwaukee, and Kansas City.
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Red Sox end season with 4 1 victory over Tigers
Boston finishes 1972 AL season in second place a half game behind Detroit after Marty Pattin goes the distance for a 4 1 win. Cecil Cooper Rick Miller and rookies Oglivie and Correll lead Boston as manager Eddie Kasko signs new two year contract and sits his regulars except Pattin. Bruins press conference signals Harry Sinden return as team management.
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Pirates, Reds Win Leads in NL Pursuit of Playoffs
Pirates end the season with a 4-3 home loss to Bob Gibson and St Louis while Cincinnati defeats Houston 4-2. Gibson earns his 208th strikeout as Johnny Bench and Dave Concepcion pace the Reds with key hits. Other NL scores include San Francisco, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and New York winners. AL results feature splits across divisions.
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