Bench Antics Steals Show Before Reds Braves Game
Johnny Bench swept the bases in playful pregame antics and later drove in five runs as Cincinnati crushed Atlanta 12-2. The Braves’ wives, a softball sideshow, entertained 15,318 fans before a heavy Reds win, while Houston beat San Francisco 74 and Oakland topped Baltimore 5-2 in other games.
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Corry Youth Competes In National Meet
A team of 75 Pennsylvania athletes competes at the National Special Olympics Games at UCLA in Los Angeles. Corry youth Mike Lindquist, 15, earned the right after regional and state meets, won gold in the 50 yard dash and bronze in softball throw, and travels with chaperone Bob Piemme.
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Oilers face tough 1972 season with shaky offense
Houston rookie head coach Bill Peterson warns he hates losing as he works to rebuild the Oilers. Offensive line chaos dominates camp with guards and tackles quitting or shifting roles, injuries, and knee surgeries. Key players include centers Calvin Hunt or Guy Murdock, guards Tom Regner and Ron Saul, running backs Woody Campbell and Robert Holmes, receivers Charlie Joiner, end Elvin Bethea, and draft pick Greg Sampson shaping a strengthened defense.
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Catholic Youth Wins Church Game in League Playoffs
In a Church Recreation Softball League playoff schedule disrupted by weather the Presbyterians and Congregational tied 8 8 forcing a replay of their game. Catholic Youth routed Christian and Missionary Alliance 125 with Joe McLaughlin earning the win and Greg Dolby the loss.
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Oakland Breaks Colts' Wishbone
The Oakland Raiders defeated the Baltimore Colts 16-0 in a NFL preseason game. George Blanda kicked three field goals and added an extra point after Kenny Stabler's 8-yard TD pass to Fred Biletnikoff. Jack Mildren led the Wishbone threat for Baltimore but threw an interception. Stabler impressed in relief, while Staubach suffered a shoulder injury affecting Dallas’s QB plans.
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Conelway League Plays Title Game At Elgin Field
Officials announce tonight’s Elgin field championship between the A’s and Royals to decide the 1972 league champion after a regular season deadlock for first place. The playoff starts at 5 30 p.m. with the winner earning the title.
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Crotty Edges Mill Village In Playoff Opener
Crotty Ferrando Auto Dealers, defending champions, beat Mill Village 8 6 in the South Erie County Softball League playoff opener. Don Sperry earned the win with two sixth inning RBIs that sealed the margin. Norma Hap Peters took the loss as George Koestner and Bob Hunt each had two hits for the winners. Butch Gocal led Mill Village with three safeties. Next game set for Union City tonight.
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Grucza Hurls Four-Hitter Moose Win in Little League
All Star Craig Grucza pitched a four hitter as the Moose beat the VFW 7-2 at Bracken Field. Grucza struck out nine, walked four, and added a hit. Brent Ottaway took the loss, with Bill Mitchell relieving. Keith Vinca led Moose hitters with a double and a single. Curt Bailey had two of VFW’s four hits.
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