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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1972
Page
19
The piece argues the early 1972 baseball season faces weak ticket sales, poor attendance compared with prior years, and weather as a contributing factor. It notes the strike reduced fan interest, the rise of television rights pressures, and the risk of inflation and fan rebellion if costs rise without matching value.
A three way battle for pole position looms at North Wilkesboro Speedway as Bobby Allison Bobby Isaac and Richard Petty seek the fastest time for Sunday's Gwyn Staley 400. Isaac holds recent speed records while Petty vows to drive with supreme confidence on the five eighths mile oval.
Cliff Richey, in his first tournament as a contract pro, rallies to beat Mark Cox 1-6 6-3 6-1 on clay at the Old Providence Racquet and Swim Club in Charlotte. Drysdale defeats Bowrey 6-2 6-2 as semifinal field forms with Rosewall Riessen and Alexander Okker remaining contenders.
The Pirates win 7-5 as Dave Giusti uses a palm fastball to escape a ninth inning jam against Chicago. Manny Sanguillen drives in two, Willie Stargell homers, and Ron Santo hits a key two run shot for the Cubs.
Salisbury Bulldogs defeated Thomasville 6-3 after taking an early 2 0 lead. Bill Wades marathon victory highlighted Bulldog effort with a 9-7 8-10 8-7 score. Tom Alexander won 6-3 6-2, and Beasley Gillam combined for a doubles win as Thomasville drops to 9-2 overall and 5-2 in bi-conference play.
High Point College golf team defeated Pfeiffer College 15 to 8 and tied Elon 12 all in a three way match held Wednesday. The Panthers improved to 6 7 1 on the season. Elon's Bill Hatley earned medalist honors with a 72 while Bob Smith led High Point with a 77.
Hubert Green and Gardner Dickinson shared the first round lead at the Tournament of Champions at La Costa with four under par 68s. Nicklaus, Crampton, and Heard were two behind as Palmer and Trevino struggled. Green credited his unorthodox stance for a 27-putt round.
Andrews Raiders crushed Reidsville Rams 22 to 4 as five home runs, including a grand slam by Randy Ledwell, powered the offense. Steven Steffan, Lambeth, Johnson and Mellis homered. Billy Sorrell earned his fourth win, aiding Andrews to 4-1 in conference and 8-3 overall.
Andrews and East Forsyth shared top team honors at the Guufford Forsyth All Star Meet with 74 points each as Harold Nash swept two hurdles and Lee Foye won the high jump while Central’s John Barker took the discus and Central East won the sprint medley relay. A second Little League tryout is set for Saturday at Hedgecock Park for Northwood Tomlinson Westchester and Catho lic School players with Cedrow Park hosting Jamestown Union Hill Millis Road and Catholic School participants. For details call Jon Giles.
Walter Tkaczuk powered New York to a 3-2 victory over Chicago in the NHL semifinals, setting up Bruce MacGregor’s shorthanded goal to push the Rangers to a 3-0 edge. Tkaczuk killed penalties, forechecked fiercely, and provided the turning moment as Chicago’s goalie mishandled a loose puck. Boston also won 10-2 to take a 2-0 lead over St. Louis in their series.
Salvation Army Boys Club announces Little League baseball tryouts for ages 8-12 Saturday at 10 a.m. at Brentwood Park. Pony League tryouts for ages 13-14 scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at Allen Jay Park. players from High Point Little League or Pony League program may be eligible for the program.
Randleman defeats Southwest Randolph 3-1 to go 11-1 on the season and 7-1 in Davidson Randolph play. Linthicum's sacrifice fly in the fifth key to a two run uprising, with Lucas scoring on a passed ball after an earlier run. Robbins earned his seventh win, Hoovers charged with the loss.
High Point College edged UNC Tar Babies 5 4 to 16 6 on a road trip win clinching their 16th victory. The Panthers swept doubles and took three straight sets in singles, with Ranney Villarroel and Sanjines starring.
Jamestown Junior High topped Allen Jay and Western Guilford scoring 80 points to 17 each in a Thursday afternoon meet. Ragsdale swept 10 of 11 events with Ricky Adams earning 15 points for the winners, taking high jump discus and shot put.
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