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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1972
Page
10
Ken Spivey of High Point College writes a public apology for ragging umpires during a game with Elon and for bad-mouthing other teams. He pledges better conduct and extends good wishes to Elon Pfeiffer and Gardner-Webb as the college season concludes.
The Boston Bruins seek a fifth straight win to clinch the Stanley Cup against the New York Rangers at Boston Garden. Bobby Orr scores twice and assists as Don Marcotte adds a short handed goal, while Eddie Johnston starts in goal over Gerry Cheevers after a standout 4th game performance.
The piece notes Harold Barber nicknamed Mister X on the tour and his Arkansas Razorbacks football fan base. It discusses Barber's 1971 season, earnings near $80,000 by mid March, a rough driving stretch, and his plan to quit early for football season. It also mentions Bobby Barbers total earnings and Phoenix Open totals, with Barber finishing the year strong and aiming for football season.
Australian Bruce Devlin captured the Houston Open title in a rain delayed final round at Westwood Country Club. Devlin sank a crucial sand trap shot on 14 and birdied 17 to finish 72 holes at 278 minus 10, two strokes ahead of runners up Doug Sanders Tommy Aaron and Lou Graham.
Aaron posted 69 while Graham finished 67 and Sanders 71 as Thorpe 72 Ewing 72 Courtney 69 tied at 281 and Hale Irwin led with 282 after a final 74. The event, shunned by stars including Nicklaus Palmer Trevino Casper and Player, was halted Monday after rain canceled Sundays fourth round.
Ed Garvey of the NFLPA argued that professional athletes should be exempt from wage controls due to short careers. Testimony covered Bassett's 5.5 percent cap idea, potential teamwide raises, and morale concerns if one player gains more than others.
Pittsburgh general manager Joe L Brown defends Dock Ellis amid Cincinnati Riverfront Stadium gate dispute. Brown doubts Ellis carried a wine bottle and was semi intoxicated as guard David Hatter drew a gun and used chemical spray. Brown plans player ID cards to prevent future incidents.
Bernard Jake Ward a Fitchburg Mass junior and miler was elected captain of the 1972 73 indoor track team at the University of Maine Orono. He set a school mile record of 4 16 last season.
Billie Jean King moved to second in the Commercial Union Grand Prix of Tennis standings with 129 points after 11 tournaments, defeating leader Nancy Richey Gunter in Indianapolis Virginia Slims. Gunter has 150 points and Evonne Goolagong dropped to third with 100 points.
Minnesota outfielder Bobby Darwin slips to .339 after an 0-for-4 night as the Yankees beat the Twins 5-3. Despite leading the AL in RBIs and homers, Darwin’s rookie status is disputed after 47 days on Dodger rosters in 1969 and 1971. Twins third baseman Steve Braun leads AL with .455, while shortstop Danny Thompson is second at .358.
Hank Aaron's status is day to day as arthritis in his neck flares. The Braves slugger, chasing Willie Mays for second on the all time list, sat out one game and missed two on a road trip due to pain. He has six homers this season and 645 in his career.
In a modern note, the piece observes cautious optimism about inflation in daily life, noting that while chasing dollars is common, real value has diminished to about thirty-five cents in practical terms.
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