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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1972

Page

9

Lady Manager Brings Pizzazz to Padres Debut

In San Diego Marcia Markus, replacing Dom Zimmer for one inning, called for pizzazz as the Padres lost a 6-5 14 inning game to the Giants. Markus ordered a bunt and allowed Jerry Morales to single, with Nate Colbert delivering a two run hit. Zimmer doubted her control but the team showed zeal in a dramatic early-season tilt.

San Francisco Giants Markus Dom Zimmer Zimmer Padres Charley Fox Giants San Diego Fred Norman San Francisco Jirm Barr Derry-Do Jerry Morales Fred Stanley Barr Higsh Mrs. Mralkus Leron Lee Nate Colbert Marcia

Brewers Blank Orioles 3-0 in One-Hitter Victory

Skip Lockwood and Ken Sanders combined for a one hit shutout as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-0. Joe Lahoud homered and scored twice, backing Lockwood who held Baltimore to a lone fourth inning single before Sanders preserved the win. Brock Davis added a ninth inning sacrifice fly for insurance.

Baltimore Skip Lockwood Ken Sanders Joe Lahoud Milwaukee Brewers Baltimore Orioles Lockwood Bobby Grich Orioles Don Buford Milwaukee Sanders Lahoud Brewers Billy Conigliaro Pat Dobson George Scott Dave Johnson Johnny Briggs Brock Davis

Giants Quiet Braves 3-0 Behind Bryant Bullpens

Left-hander Ron Bryant pitched a three-hitter to pace the San Francisco Giants past Atlanta 3-0. Ed Goodson drove in runs with a fourth-inning double and a fifth-inning single as San Francisco stretched streak to three straight wins while Atlanta dropped to fifth loss in seven.

San Francisco Ron Bryant Ed Goodson Giants Atlanta Braves Braves Bryant Cheago Ron Reed Chris Speier Goodson Dave Kingman

Cardinals Rally Past Expos For Sixth Straight NLWin

St Louis edged Montreal 4-3 as Joe Torre slugged a three run homer and Lou Brock hit a run scoring double. Bob Gibson outpitched Balor Moore to win his sixth straight decision and stretch the Cardinals' win streak to six in the NL.

ST. Louis Joe Torre Lou Brock St. Louis Cardinals Montreal Expos Cardinals Expos Balor Moore Moore Bob Gibson Montreal Red Sizemore Matty Alou Torre Cal Maxvill Boots Day Brock Mike Jorgenson Tim McCarver Ron Fairly Gibson

Indians Stop Red Sox 7-3 in Cleveland rout

Cleveland broke a scoreless duel in the sixth, scoring six times to defeat Boston 7-3. Ray Lamb earned the win while Rays Culp took the loss after allowing a burst of hits and seven runs. कर

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Boston Ray Culp Red Sox Culp Ray Lamb Carl Yastrzemski Rico Petrocelli Indians Lamb John Brohamer Vince Colbert Colbert Alex Johnson Craig Nettles Tom McCraw Ray Fosse Ron Lolich Frank Duffy Phil Hennigan

Mets Beat Cubs 6-4 in Bluefield Little League

The Mets defeated the Cubs 6-4 in Bluefield Virginia Little League play. William Sexton earned the win and Billy Spencer earned a save while Doug Collins took the loss for the Cubs. The Sox face the Giants for the first half title at Graham High at 10:00 AM.

Mets Cubs Bluefield Virginia William Sexton Billy Spencer Doug Collins Sox Giants Graham High

Harness driver Keith Waples first raced at age twelve

Keith Waples began harness racing as a child of twelve, driving his first race at a Canadian fair. The future star started early in his sport, showcasing early talent that would mark his career.

Keith Waples

Pitzer Wins Quebec Open Golf Championship

Greg Pitzer of Los Angeles captured the $16 000 Quebec Open Golf Championship in Rosemere Quebec aided by a birdie on the 12th after his shot struck a spectator's umbrella and returned to the green. Phil Giroux finished second and Jay Dolan was third with scores of 213 and 215 respectively.

Rosemere Que Greg Pitzer Los Angeles Phil Giroux Montreal Jay Dolan Leicester Mass Pitzer

Royals Beat White Sox 4-1 Behind Rojas Blasts

Cookie Rojas drove in two runs and scored once to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox and pitcher Wilbur Wood on Monday night.

Kansas City Cookie Rojas Kansas City Royals Wilbur Wood Chicago White Sox

Deskins and Graham Secure Wins in Bluefield Pony League

Deskins defeats the Jaycees 13 to 9 as Hooks earns the win and Faddis takes the loss. In the other game Graham bests Bluewell 7 to 3 with Kelly earning the victory and Hart charged with the defeat.

Bluefield Deskins Jaycees Hooks Faddis Graham Bluewell Kelly Hart

Elks and Deskins Win Pee Wee Games in Bluefield League

The Elks defeated the Jaycees 6 to 3 as Adams earned the win and Blevins took the loss. Deskins blanked Bluewell 12 to 1 with Beckett winning the mound and Martin absorbing the loss.

Bluefield Mionday the Elks Jaycees Adams Blevins Deskins Bluewell Beckett Martin

Douglas Beats Princeton Bank in Little League Match

Douglas defeated Princeton Bank 22 to 6 with Banes earning the win on the mound. The Folks are scheduled to face American Black in Princeton Little League action today.

Douglas Princeton Bank Princeton Banes

Dinner Bell Triumphs Over IGA-Ched's in Pony League

Dinner Bell defeated IGA-Ched's 7 to 5 in the Princeton Pony League on Mionday with McCormick securing the win. Clover Dew hosts Princeton Pool in today’s action while Sunday thoroughbred racing runs at Delaware Park through August 13.

Dinner Bell Iga-Ched McCormick Clover Dew Princeton Delaware Park

Covington Astros End Bluefield Orioles Streak 7-6

Covington hustled to a 7-6 win at Bowen Field over Bluefield, erasing a 6-5 deficit in the seventh and scoring the decisive run in the eighth amid three Bluefield errors. Jim Crawford earned win in relief with eight strikeouts. Andy Bowie took the loss. The Astros outhit Bluefield 9 to 8. Bluefield heads on a four game trip to Pulaski to begin the road swing.

Covington Astros Bluefield Orioles Bowen Field Bluefield Orioles Astro Covington Ron Newland Astros Birds Jim Crawford Andy Bowie Green Harris Convington Pulaski

Mets Beat Pirates 4-2 as Koosman Quietly Shines

New York toppled Pittsburgh 4-2 on Monday night behind lefty Jerry Koosman with final help from Reliever Tug McGraw. The win narrows the Mets’ deficit to two games behind the Pirates in the National League East standings.

NEW York Jerry Koosman Tug McGraw Pittsburgh Mets Pirates

Tigers Edge Yankees 4-3 in Slayback Debut Solid Start

DETROIT AP report records Bill Slayback, in his MLB debut, tossing seven hitless innings before late relief, as the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.

Detroit Bill Slayback Detroit Tigers New York Yankees

Standings Tuesday's games across baseball standings summary

Milwaukee hosts Baltimore as Brett 3.6 faces Alexander 34 with Harrison 0.0 in night action. Boston meets Cleveland with Curtis 33 against Wilcox 67. California takes on Minnesota as Ryan 75 faces Perry 66. Chicago visits Kansas City with Bannsen 10.7 vs Splittorft 64. Oakland travels to Texas as Hamilton 41 faces Bosman 46. New York plays Detroit at twilight with Blasingame 00 and Leitch 11.5.

Milwaukee Brett Baltimore Alexander Harrison Boston Curtis Cleveland Wilcox California Ryan Minnesota Perry Chicago Bannsen Kansas City Splittorft Oakland Hamilton Texas Bosman New York Blasingame Detroit Leitch Os Detroit Ida

Baseball schedules span night games in three cities

The lineup lists matchups including Atlanta at San Francisco with Niekro and McDowell, Pittsburgh at New York, Montreal at St Louis, Houston at San Diego, and Cincinnati at Los Angeles, with pitchers’ identifiers noted for each club.

Atlanta Niekro San Francisco McDowell Pittsburgh Kison New York McAndrew Montreal Merton Torrez St Louis Santorini Cumberlang Houston Roberts San Diego Artin Cincinnati Gullett Los Angeles Downing Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Nash Reynolds Jenkins Pappas

The Gossamer Glory Of Championship Seasons

In a 1964-era reminiscence, Dave Golden recalls Pekin High School’s 1952 state title as a 1960s New York star. He reflects on fame, the toll of past glory, and a postbasketball life from a Duke scholarship to Hartford Insurance career. He notes lost contact with teammates and questions the value of trophies kept in a trunk.

NEW York NEA Dave Golden Pennsylvania Golden Pekin Illinois Duke University New York City Duke Indiana Pacers Grand Central Ymca Hartford Insurance Co

U S Track Trials in Eugene Start for Munich Team

The 1972 Olympic trials open in Eugene Oregon with a strong field led by John Smith Lee Evans and Steve Prefontaine. Prospects include Milburn Davenport Edmonson Hart and Lofty hopes for a lean U S medal set as contenders eye the 1 500 and 800 events with doubles possible.

Eugene, Ore John Smith Lee Evans Steve Prefontaine Rod Milburn U.S United States Munich Germany Smith Evans Wayne Collett Vince Matthews Milburn Willie Davenport Tom Hill Tommie Lee White Prefontaine University of Oregon George Young Gerry Lindgren Houston Leonard Hilton Los Angeles Tracy Smith Warren Edmonson UCLA Eddie Hart California

Smith Gonzales Cruise Into Wimbledon Open Wins

Stan Smith the top seed and Pancho Gonzales the sentimental favorite opened Wimbledon men's singles with easy victories. Smith defeated Hans Joachim Ploetz 6-1 6-1 6-3 while Gonzales beat Antonio Munoz 6-2 7-5 6. The 44-year-old Gonzales impressed with drops and cross-court shots as he eyes another deep run amid a London disqualification controversy unresolved by the LTA.

Wimbledon England Stan Smith Pancho Gonzales Smith U.S Hans Joachim Ploetz West Germany Gonzales Antonio Munoz Spain Munoz Las Vegas Nev British Lawn Tennis Association London LTA

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