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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
5
In Uniondale, New York, the New York Nets rallied from a five point deficit in the second half to beat Indiana 110 105 in game four. Billy Paultz 30 points 18 rebounds led the Nets while Rick Barry added 26 as they outplayed Indiana with rugged defense and better boxing out.
Oakland manager Dick Williams cited lacked velocity and a medical issue as he optioned former 31 game winner Denny McLain to the minors. McLain, under a 75000 dollar contract, had a 1 2 record and a 6 05 ERA in 22 innings this season after demotion to the bullpen.
A slo pitch umpires clinic and demonstration will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday at South Park under the park and recreation department. Darwin Redmond district ASA commissioner will conduct the clinic. Umpires should wear uniform and be prepared to work.
The Orioles edged the Tigers 3-2 to end a four game skid as Earl Weaver and Billy Martin traded quips. Ken Aspromonte’s Indians led the division by one game over Detroit and 2 percentage points over Baltimore. The White Sox beat Minnesota 4-3 and Oakland defeated California 2-1.
Baltimore hurler Jim Palmer pitched a four hitter and a first major league triple in Detroit as he beat the Tigers. Don Buford drove in the winning run on a bloop single after Palmer allowed solo homers to Gates Brown and Willie Horton. The Orioles tied the game on Mark Belanger and Merv Rettenmund runs.
Lou Piniella of the Kansas City Royals moved to the AL lead with two hits in a 5 4 win over the Texas Rangers to reach 31. He credited six weeks of winter hitting in South America for his early season success as Kansas City rallied with three runs in the fourth and won behind reliever Tom Burgmeier.
Bobby Unser posts a breathtaking 196.678 qualifying lap at Indianapolis to seize pole momentum as Donohue Revson Bettenhausen Andretti and others push for front row slots. Twelve drivers make the 33 car field at an average 183.980 mph across 48 miles.
Harold Fisher League seeks a manager for one of its four teams in a boys baseball program for ages 15 to 17. The team lacks a sponsor and will play with the Jaycees Police Royals and Cosmos, with several coaches needed. Due to high turnout B teams will be fielded. Call Larry Hatfield at 843-0321.
Baseball leaders from both leagues top the charts in batting runs and RBIs with names like Darwin Min and Sanguillen Pgh among the leaders. Pitching figures highlight Jay Hun and McDowell SF posting several dominant records with perfect 5-0 marks.
The Nova Scotia Voyageurs defeated the Baltimore Clippers 4 1 Monday night to win the American Hockey League championship and bring the Calder Cup to Canada for the first time in league history. The victory gave Nova Scotia a 4 2 edge in the best of seven series.
In a series of professional bouts, Doug Kirk of Lowell KOed Tony Burwell of Philadelphia, Ale Romano outpointed Don Melosh in White Plains, and Angel Torres defeated Rhine Teschi in Pawtucket. Billy Douglas of Columbus outpointed Carlos Marks, and Trish Gil King edged Arturo Lomeli in Inglewood. Koroseta loo stopped Chuck Hamilton in San Jose.
In a Monday game the Denver Bears halted Wichita Aeros 3-2, ending the Aeros 13 game streak on an unearned seventh inning score. Dan Haynes hit a two run homer for Omaha in their 3-2 win over the Oaks.
Kansas coach Dick Reamon announced five additional high school standouts signed national letters of intent with Kansas. Six swimmers overall will join a program aiming for a sixth straight Big Eight title next season. Signees include Roger Neugent and Mike Schmidt from Wichita and Dal Carver from Topeka West, with Bob Tyler from Shawnee Mission East and Rick Morrison from Wichita. Gary Kempf of Bartlesville had already announced his enrollment.
Hadl Day events include a buffet honoring John Hadl on June 24 at the Kansas Union with a 7 p.m. dinner. Mayor Emick will present Hadl a key to the city as sports luminaries gather, including Len Dawson, Johnny Robinson, Steve DeLong, Sam Gruniesen, and Jim Hudson. Jack Mitchell and Monte Johnson host and emcee.
Race driver Jim Malloy remained unconscious and critical in Indianapolis after his Eagle-Offenhauser jackknifed off the third turn during practice at the Speedway. The Sunday morning crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway left him hospitalized with serious injuries.
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