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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1972

Page

9

Andretti Flames Halt Ride as Leonard Wins Again

Mario Andretti escaped unharmed when his car burst into flames after brakes locked entering the pits on lap 109 of the Tony Bettenhausen 200 at Wisconsin State Fair Park Milwaukee. Leonard went on to win at an average speed of 111.652 mph, his third straight USAC victory as Fittipaldi led Formula One with a 27 point world championship edge.

Mario Andretti Tony Bettenhausen Milwaukee Andretti al Clark Jim Dillamarter Leonard Eonard United Tires Auto Club Hailly Vukovich Secon Johnny Rutherford Emerson Fittipaldi Brazil Austria Zeltweg Denny Hulme New Zealand Jackie Watt Scotland Vond Fittipaldi Hulme Peter Revson New York Urd McLaren Rollie Beale Toledo Raceway Larry Dickson Sam Sessions Jack Cook Richmond Hill Ont Pinecrest Speedway Toronto Don Gregory Columbus Ohio

Williams Gets New Two Year Contract with A's

Oakland manager Dick Williams receives a new two year deal with a substantial salary increase from owner Charles O Finley amid a tight pennant race with the Chicago White Sox. Williams led the A's to a Western Division title and a 101 61 record and called the contract the best he has had in baseball.

Oakland Oakland Athletics Dick Williams A’s Charles O. Finley Chicago White Sox Finley Williams

Baseball Standings and Results From Various Leagues

Eastern Division standings show Evansville 71 4 597 59 8 .496 with Iowa and Indianapolis close. Saturday results include Tulsa 3-2 Omaha 2-3 and Evansville 4-3 Wichita 3. Sunday Omaha 4 Tulsa 3 and Evansville 4 Wichita 3. Hints of many other games across cities and minor leagues with multiple scores and a few notable MLB notes: Vida Blue fires a 3-0 shutout over Chicago. Willie Davis homers twice for Dodgers in 5-3 win over Padres.

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Baseball Line Scores The First Games and Second Games

Baseball line scores across multiple matchups show St Louis Pittsburgh Montreal Philadelphia New York Chicago San Francisco Houston Cincinnati Atlanta Los Angeles San Diego Milwaukee New York Chicago Oakland Cleveland Detroit Boston Baltimore California Kansas City Texas with varied wins and losses. Notable performances include multiple home runs by Bailey Munson Grich and McMullen along with pitchers Wise Bloss Moore Jenkins Borbon and Beene earning wins.

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Former NY Leader George Weiss Dies at 78

Greenwich Conn AP George Weiss longtime master builder of championship baseball teams died Sunday at 78 after years in ill health. He shaped Yankees and Mets from 1916 to 1966 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame a year earlier. Weiss mentored Ed Barrow, hired Casey Stengel, and helped construct a dynasty before guiding the Mets. Funeral services will be private.

Greenwich Conn George Weiss Weiss New York Yankees New York Mets Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown N.Y Yankee Ed Barrow Yankees Casey Stengel Bucky Harris Weis Stengel Mets Baltimore Mike Burke Yankee Stadium Milwaukee Barrow Burke Bob Scheffing Joe DiMaggio Yogi Berra Mickey Mantle Charley Keller Spud Chandler Joe Gordon Joe Page Lefty Gomez Tommy Henrich Vic Raschi Phil Rizzuto Whitey Ford Johnny Mize Johnny Sain New Haven Sporting News Bill Slocum New York Baseball Writers Association Lonesome George Hazel

Canadian Woman Amateur Title Won by Maolene Streit in Manitoba

Maolene Streit of Fonthill Ontario captured her 10th Canadian Women's Amateur title with a final round 72 finishing at 295 total to win by seven strokes. In Columbus Ohio Marilynn Smith earned the 20th LPGA victory with a 70 to seal a six stroke win at the Pabst Classic.

Winnipeg Maolene Streit Fonthill Ont Columbus Ohio Marilynn Smith

Detroit Tigers Use Hat Trick to Stop Skid in Opener

Detroit manager Billy Martin shuffled the lineup via a hat drawing and the Tigers beat Cleveland 3-2 in the first game of a doubleheader. Brinkman hit cleanup with Horton homering and driving in runs as Detroit climbed to tied for second in the AL East behind New York.

Associated Press Billy Martin Detroit Tiger Tigers Cleveland Indians Willie Horton Martin Brinkman Taylor Tony Taylor Horton New York Yankees Milwaukee Brewers Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Oakland A’s Chicago White Sox White Sox Texas Rangers Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins California Angels Detroit Norm Cash Denver

Saban Bills Determined To Join Winner's Circle

Buffalo coach Lou Saban, working with a young, largely inexperienced squad, rebuilds defense around O. J. Simpson and Dennis Shaw as he aims for a winning season. Notable additions include Irv Goode, Walt Pontulski, Fred Swendson, Bobby Penchton, and Stan Jones, with Shaw showing renewed enthusiasm. Team outlook centers on improving the offensive line to free Simpson and achieving better results after a 1-13 mark last year.

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