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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
2
Chicago AP reports NCAA and Ten conference officials are jointly probing University of Minot for alleged athletic violations. Preliminary inquiries tie to ineligible players and remittance-style payments. three coaches resigned and five athletes were ruled ineligible after earlier inquiries.
San Diego Padres and Oakland A s completed a four player deal sending Curt Blefary and Ollie Brown to the Padres. Oakland receives left hander Mike Kilkenny and a minor league player to be named later. Blefary Kilkenny had been used sparingly, with Brown starting occasionally for San Diego.
America's top miler, Marty Liquori, has pulled out of the 1972 Olympic Games because a bone spur on his left heel worsened by running. The Villanova star planned a cast and aims to heal this year after choosing to support his teammates in NCAA cross country. He sought treatment from Dr. Robert Kerlan in California to confirm a stretched ligament with a calcium deposit. Liquori recalled his peak form last fall but acknowledged he misjudged rest needs and ran the NCAA championships anyway. He remains optimistic about returning to competition soon.
National League East standings show New York and Philadelphia at top with Pittsburgh and Chicago in pursuit. The American League leaders feature batting, runs, and pitching stats led by Sanguillen Torre Kingman and Matlack, with clubs like the Mets, Dodgers, and Cubs highlighted in daily results and upcoming games.
Pan American seeks a second straight NCAA bid as its strong pitcher staff leads the Broncos in the District 6 baseball tournament opener against Trinity in San Antonio. The double elimination event features top pitchers Newman Salinas Rabouin with ERAs under 0.40 and Trinity’s Crumline hitting .405.
Detroit’s Mickey Lolich pitched a four-hitter for his seventh win, improving to 7-1 as he led the Tigers past Baltimore 6-1. Tom Haller drove in four runs with an eighth inning homer, while Denny McLain heads toward the minors and Vida Blue remains sidelined. Other scores include Milwaukee over Boston and Minnesota over Chicago.
Pirates roar to a 12-4 victory over the St Louis Cardinals as Steve Blass goes the distance for his fourth win in five decisions. Vic Davalillo Manny Sanguillen homer and Jackie Hernandez three RBIs pace Pittsburgh’s best offensive output of the season. Mets roll 12-2 over Montreal while Cubs edge Phillies 4-2 and Reds top Giants 2-1.
AP report notes Steve Kristloff and John Mahler among rookies in contention for the May 27 Indianapolis 500 start. Mahler up to 181.378 mph, Posey Savage and Martin fast in practice, with veteran drivers like AJ Foyt Unser and Revson in line for entry.
Lee Trevino and Doug Sanders shared top honors with 68s in the Memphis Open Pro Am held at Colonial Country Club. Each earned 462.50 as prep for the 72 hole event starting today on the par 72 south course. Jerry McGee and Labron Harris shot 69s.
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed here is drawn from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan each day to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize sport.
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