Danville Wins Second Series Game On Shutout
Danville defeated Independence as pitcher Bob Bradley set a strikeout record and threw a shutout. The frame shows George Eubanks hitting a double and scoring the winning run, with Eubanks later scoring again as Danville added another tally. Bradley contributed with two doubles and the decisive pitching performance.
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Danville's Bob Bradley fires one-hitter in Mantle World Series win
Danville defeats Independence 2-0 as pitcher Bob Bradley fanned 14 for a new world series strikeout record. He doubled home the lead in the first inning with George Eubanks scoring on a later single by Richard Burnett, while John Ball added an RBI single in the fifth. Independence threatened in the seventh but Bradley closed it out, tying and then breaking the prior strikeout mark. Detroit and Cincinnati also won in mantles, with Bellflower and Islip, and Fairburn, Ga. eliminated from the double-elimination tourney.
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Market Gardens
Independence
Bob Bradley
Butch Shotwell
Shotwell
Bradley
George Eubanks
Detroit
EL Paso
Texas
Bellflower
Calif
Islip
Fairburn
Cincinnati
Brian Hale
Fred Peterson
Dills Leads Eastern Amateur At Brigham Young
Richard Bendall shot 70 while Joe Dills fired 67 to share early lead in the Eastern Amateur at the University of Richmond. Eddie Pearce, Bobby Wadkins and Cox posted solid rounds as 186 players tee off in Portsmouth. The event features former college stars and young talents contending for the 72-hole title.
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Hee Cox
S-Oslahoma
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San Antonio
Roanoke Boxers Win In Danville Return Night
Roanoke earned four of seven bouts in Danville as amateur boxing returned after 12 years. Maynard Quesenberry of Roanoke won a split decision against Charles Shuford at 147 pounds, while Edd Harris defeated Danville’s Frank Sumner by TKO in the 154-pound bout. Other Roanoke winners included Tommy Abbott over James Smart and Roy Quesenberry Kushner in key matches, with local fighters coached by Leroy Simons and Maxie Maxwell.
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Virginia
Charles Shufford
Edd Harris
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Frank Summer
Chesapeake
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Sumter
Walter Buckner
Kinley Watkins
John Shufford
Robert War
Ring of Roanoke
Nena Elace
Jre Sonnde
Tommy Abbott
James Smart
John Jones
Earl Hargrove
Jim Thornton
Mike
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City Armory
Charles Shuford
Frank Sumner
Bell
Pirates Beat Reds in ninth. Oliver and Hebner homer
In Cincinnati, Bob Johnson scattered two hits as the Pirates defeated the Reds 5-1. Al Oliver hit a solo shot in the seventh, Richie Hebner followed with a three run homer in the ninth, and Willie Stargell added an RBI single as Pittsburgh rallied for four runs in the final inning. Lee May belted the Reds only run with his 33rd homer in the ninth.
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al Oliver
Richie Hebner
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Jim McGlathlin
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No. 17
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Wightman Cup Play Draw Favors The British Team
US captain Carole Graebner drew a favorable opening for Britain as 16 year old Chris Evert faced Winnie Shaw in the first singles of the 1972 Wightman Cup in Cleveland Heights. Judy Heldman meets Virginia Wade in the second singles with a seven match series spread over three days. The rubberized mat at Harfield Clark Stadium makes the slow surface a factor.
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Chris Evert
U.S
Great Britain
Winnie Shaw
Judy Heldman
New York
Virginia Wade
Carole Graebner
Virginians Lead Field in Trico Speedway 115 Lap NASCAR
Ray Hendrick of Richmond and Paul Radford of Virginia head a strong late model NASCAR field at Trico Speedway for 115 laps. Eddie Royster of Middleburg is expected to push the top duo, with Donnie Watson, Kent Fogleman, Harl Moss, and Don Miller among others aiming for a place in the late model main. Hank Thomas returns in a Chevelle, while Robby class contenders include Phil Morgan in a Corvette and Reddie Satterfield in a Chevy.
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Durham
Harl Moss
Creedmoor
Don Miller
Winston-Salem
Wes
Trico Speedway
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Thomas
Bunner
Phil Morgan
Corvair
Reddie Satterfield
Roxboro
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Elkhorn Begins Final Summer Swim Session Monday
Elkhorn opens its third and final summer swimming session Monday at 10 00 am with Red Cross water safety instructors. New classes include adult beginners and a preschool introduction. Registration costs 8.00 for two weeks of instruction. For details call Riverdan Benevolent Fund 793 4723 or Mrs Janet Turner 432 8535.
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Riverdan Benevolent Fund
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Chatham
Legless Gene Roberts Aims Channel Swim
Gene Roberts a Baltimore native and Vietnam veteran who lost his legs in service began training to swim the English Channel on August 28. The 25 year old plans to tackle the feat as his next major athletic challenge despite his disability.
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Gene Roberts
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Vietnam
English Channel
Rivertree Softball Results Summary
Rivertree softball results show teams One Weave and Meeboweel with scores 0-3 and 5-7 respectively. Waker Knights McDowell and Hardy lead the game, while vasa and Turner, and andy participate in key plays.
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Meeboweel
Andy
F Waker
Knights McDowell
Hardy
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