Dodgers Aim to Overcome Giants With Strong Offseason
Los Angeles adds Frank Robinson Pete Richert and Tommy John to a pitching staff led by Downing Sutton Osteen and Singer while Robison Davis and Wes Parker anchor the offense. The article weighs West standings with Pittsburgh Houston San Francisco Cincinnati Atlanta Chicago and others, noting aging Giants and potential Astros surge.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Frank Robinson
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Dodgers
Giants
San Francisco
Robinson
Pete Richert
Baltimore
George Allen
Tommy John
John
al Downing
Don Sutton
Claude Osteen
Bill Singer
Willie
Willie Stargell
Roberto Clemente
Bob Robertson
Richie Hebner
Steve Blass
Nellie Briles
Dock Ellis
Pittsburgh
Rennie Stennett
Cookie
Richie Zisk
Houston
Cincinnati
Atlanta
San Diego
Joe Torre
Mamma Max Wins One Meter Title In AAU Diving
Air Force Captain Micki King known as Mamma Max captures the one meter title at the 1972 National AAU Indoor Diving Championship. She notes she is a late bloomer and has now won nine AAU titles in a 17 year career, seizing the title from Cynthia Potter. Lt. Phil Boggs wins the men’s three meter event, his first AAU title, as the U S team readies for Olympic trials in Chicago.
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Dennie H. Freeman
Associated Press
Dallas
Air Force
Micki King
America
Mamma
Max
Miss King
Mexico City
Los Ange
Les
Cynthia Potter
Houston
Munich
Germany
Phil Boggs
Colorado Springs
Colo
Don Dunnfield
Santa Clara
Calif
Jimy Henry
Chicago
Craig Lincoln
University of Minnesota
Sudden Sam Gives the Giants Hope
The Associated Press reports Sam McDowell says he is in his best shape in four years. The San Francisco Giants may win the NL pennant as he shone in an eight inning exhibition against the Cubs. Henderson thrived in Mays slot with a home run and a double.
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St. Louis
Cardinals
Cubs
New York
Mets
Montreal
Philadelphia
Houston
Astros
Dodgers
Robinson
Don Wilson
Ken Forsch
Dave Roberts
San Diego
Roberts
Tom Seaver
Cincinnati
Lee May
Tommy Helms
May
Jimmy Wynn
San Francisco
Sam McDowell
Cleveland
Gaylord Perry
Giants
Juan Marichal
Willie McCovey
Willie Mays
Associated Press
San Francisco Giants
Southpaw
Cleveland Indians
Chicago Cubs
McDowell
sCen Henderson
Ers
Bowie Kuhn
Tne
Uhey
Frank Howard
Texas Nets
Oulfielder
Rupp eyes Congress but Kentucky retirement ends career
Lexington AP reports coach Adolph Rupp abandoned a congressional bid after family urged him not to run. UK athletic board set retirement at age 70, ending his 42-year coaching tenure on June 30. Rupp had boasted of political and agricultural expertise amid the bid for Kentucky's 6th District seat. HOT SPRINGS Ark AP notes the Ballerina Stakes for 2-year-old fillies divided into two divisions at Oaklawn Park with $15,000 purses each and a 122-pound top weight for Gallant Davelle and Fussy Girl in the stronger division.
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Lexington. Ky
Adolph Rupp
U.S
University of Kentucky
Congress
Rupp
Kentucky
Lexington
Secretary of State
Frankfort
Hot Springs
Ark
Oaklawn Park
Gallant Davelle
Fussy Girl
Dance
Pee Wee Tournament Planned at Blevins
The Blevins School sponsors a Pee Wee Basketball Tournament from April 26 to 29, 1972, with six schools including Cale Bodcaw Lansburg Emmet Delight and Blevins. Schedule lists 15 games across boys and girls divisions with quarterfinals semifinals and finals, admission 25 cents students 50 cents adults, and trophies awarded to top finishers.
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Blevins
Cale
Bodcaw
Lansburg
Emmet
Delight
Bodcan
Laneburg
Bud Allin Defends Greensboro Open Title In Strong Field
Bud Allin, 27, freckled and slight, seeks to defend his Greensboro Open title in a field led by Lee Trevino, Arnold Palmer, Billy Casper and Gary Player at Sedgefield CC. He warned his form is off but remains popular, with about $17,000 in winnings and past playoff victory still fresh.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Greensboro
N.C
Bud Allin
Vietnam
Allin
Lee Trevino
Arnold Palmer
Billy Casper
Gary Player
Sedgefield Country Club
Jackie Gleason
Celtics Stampede Hawks In NBA Playoff Opener
Boston beats Atlanta 126 to 108 to grab a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference first round. Coach Tom Heinsohn lauds team effort and fast breaks as Celtics shake off three-year playoff absence. Lakers host Bulls while Bucks try to even series with Warriors in Western Conference action.
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Boston
Tommy Heinsohn
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
Celtics
Atlanta Hawks
Heinsulin
Heinsohn
Bill Russell
Bob Cousy
Hawks
Los Angeles Lakers
Chicago Bulls
Milwaukee Bucks
Golden State Warriors
Milwaukee
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