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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1971
Page
13
Predicting the 1971 NFL season with division favorites in the East Central and West. Dallas is named East favorite. Minnesota over Detroit in the Central. San Francisco selected to win the West led by John Brodie and a strong line.
The writer predicts St. Louis Cardinals as a potential NFC champion and Baltimore in the AFC East with Unitas healthy, while Miami is a quiet dark horse. Kansas City or Oakland lead the West, divisions may crown nine to ten win teams, and the opener vs Philadelphia awaits as Cincinnati’s Ken Riley injury frames a cautious start.
The Dodgers beat the Giants 5-4 in a tense game that featured a beanball war between Bill Singer and Juan Marichal. Buckner, Mays, and Wills were hit as umpires separated players after Marichal hit Buckner and tempers flared.
Oakland pitcher Jim Hunter nicknamed Catfish relaxed with dove hunting before sealing a 2-1 eleven inning win over Kansas City. The victory lowers the Athletics magic number to two to clinch the AL West. Hunter credited the hunt for his sharpness and earned support from Rollie Fingers in relief.
Joe Caldwell star of the Carolina Cougars says a knee operated on last season is giving trouble and he doubts he can play when the Cougars open the regular season October 15. Doctors report slow cartilage recovery after surgery.
Virginia prepares for fourth ranked Michigan as stars Helman Lacey Sullivan miss the game and Bill Troup transfers. Sophomores Harrison Davis and Kent Merritt step in while an electrical failure halts practice.
In the first round of the High Point Invitational Slow Pitch tournament at Harvell Park homers dominated as Reliable Insulation beat Brookside 13-11 on a walk off by Carl Penland. Piedmont Sheet Metal crushed Cone Mills 18-13 with Monroe Whitt delivering a two homer performance. Other winners included Mullins Heating, Thomasville Furniture, Wholesale Tire, Crawford's Door, and Lawrence Grill as teams advance to round two tonight.
A compact advertisement for Preventor Security Center located at 813 North Main Street High Point North Carolina 27262 with contact Ph 919 883 2516. The text emphasizes ultrasonic alarm systems offered by the security firm.
Louisville dispatch notes R A Stephens returns to High Point North Carolina on Thursday September 16 for a free private hair consultation at Town House Motel between 1 PM and 8 30 PM. Written pro rated guarantee offered.
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