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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1972

Page

9

Austin Bears Capture TVC Crown With 2-0 Victory

Florence a as Black Bears defeat Bruins 2-0 to claim Tennessee Valley Conference title. Ace Mark McClanahan pitcher five-hitter with 11 strikeouts. Larry Ziegler drives decisive two-run sixth? Actually third inning two runs center. Austin improves to 11-game win streak and 8-1 for McClanahan season.

Florence Austin Black Bears Bradshaw TWC Mark McClanahan Bruins Larry Ziegler Larry Wyatt Wyatt Mark McClanahan Ziegler Larry Mote Steve Barnett Barnett Tony Sharpe David George Mote Sharpe Austin Bradshaw

Indians Hold Lead as AL East Tightens After Orioles Tigers Feud

Indians stay one game ahead of the Tigers and 2½ games over the Orioles as Baltimore edges Detroit 3-2 in a tense AL East feud. Orioles ace Jim Palmer hurls a four hitter and belts a triple, while Ken Aspromonte’s Indians watch from idle day and chase the division.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers Earl Weaver Baltimore Orioles Tigers Billy Martin Detroit Ken Aspromonte Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Minnesota Oakland California Kansas City Texas Milwaukee Boston New York Yankees Indians Jim Palmer Don Buford Palmer Gates Brown Willie Horton Mark Belanger Merv Rettenmund Twins A’s White Sox Jim Perry Wilbur Wood Terry Forster Harmon Killebrew Blue Moon Odom Angel Mangual Angels Denny McLain Sandy Alomar Bob Oliver Joe Rudi Nolan Ryan

Denny McLain Sent to Birmingham by Oakland

Oakland manager Dick Williams cited lack of velocity and a medical issue as reason for optioning Denny McLain to Birmingham of the Southern League. McLain, on a $75 000 contract, will join the A s minor league affiliate after recent struggles and a demotion to the bullpen.

Anaheim Calif Oakland A Dick Williams Denny McLain Williams McLain A’s Charles Finley California Birmingham

Five Straight For Gibson Hits Snags and NL Scores

Pitcher Bob Gibson remains winless after five losses as he gave up a Clemente three run homer in a 4-1 loss to the Pirates. Other NL results include Philadelphia 4 Chicago 0, Houston 8 Atlanta 2, New York Mets 5 Montreal 3, and Los Angeles 2 San Diego 1. Dock Ellis notched his fourth win, while Jim Fregosi homered for the Mets in a 3 run eighth inning breakout.

Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Pirates Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Houston Atlanta New York Mets Montreal Los Angeles San Diego Sonebody Clemente Dock Ellis Woodie Fryman Phillies Mike Anderson Willie Montanez Fryman Cubs Astros Dodgers Roger Metzger Felix Millan Jim Fregosi Mets Tommie Agee Jon Matlack

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