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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

9

Baseball Standings and Results Highlight Weekend Games

Major and minor league results populate a chaotic recap with scattered scores. The piece notes team results including Detroit and Baltimore, plus Houston managerial change with Leo Durocher replacing Harry Walker. It lists upcoming games across leagues, emphasizing key matchups and dates.

Houston Harry Walker Houston Astros Leo Durocher

Cathy Pacing to Top Honors in Munich Gymnastics

Cathy Rigby led the United States women on opening day of the Munich meet with 36.85 points for compulsory exercises ranking among the top 11 of 118. Teammate Kimberly Chace and Joan Moore also posted high marks as the U S women placed fifth in the team standings. The U S men trailed, 11th with 261.75 points, after scores across floor rings and apparatus.

Munich Cathy Rigby Europe Tamara Lankovitch Soviet Russia Karin Janz East Germany Ludmila Tourischeva Olga Korbut Erika Zuchold Angelika Bellmann Liubov Burda Elvira Saadi Soviet Union Richarda Schmeisser Antonina Koshel Pixie Cathy U.S Kimberly Chace Palm Beach Fla Joan Moore Philadelphia Roxanne Pierce Kensington Nancy Thies Urbana Linda Metheny Tuscola Ill Nancy Linda United States Steven Hug Northridge Calif Marshall Avener Brooklyn N.Y

Veteran Redskins Eye Spot In NFL Playoff

The Redskins under George Allen aim to match last season by reaching the NFC playoffs with veterans Sonny Jurgensen and Billy Kilmer at quarterback. Injuries and aging stretch the lineup as Charley Taylor Jerry Smith and Charley Harraway contend for an elite receiving and rushing corps.

Bob Greene Washington George Allen Washington Redskins Dallas Cowboys Sonny Jurgensen Miami Jerry Smith Charley Taylor Billy Kilmer Allen Warriors San Franciso 49Ers Kilmer Jurgensen Taylor Smith Roy Jefferson Clifton McNeil Larry Brown Charley Harraway George Nock New York Jets Brown Harraway Herb Mulkey Mulkey

Baseball Line Scores and Results Across Major Leagues

Summary of multiple games with line scores and a mix of pitchers, wins, losses, and home runs. Notable details include Mayberry HRs for Kansas City and Piniella and Fisk HRs. various box score entries across teams such as New York, Chicago, Milwaukee, Texas, Boston, Detroit, Baltimore, Oakland, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Atlanta, Montreal, and Houston.

Atlanta New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago San Francisco Angeles St. Louis Son Ieee Gee Sundey Los Angeles Pittsburgh Atlante San Diego Houston Montress Greif Moose Strom Nolen Marichal Durham Montreal Detroit Baltimore Oakland Boston Texas California Cleveland Kansas City Milwaukee Minnesota Lemonds Sie J Palmer Woodson Dunning Bive New England Denver Dallas New York Jets New Orleans Memphis Tenn Green Bay New York Giants Princeton N.J Buffalo Columbus Ohio Miami Buffaloes WLT Dailies Washington N.Y. Giants

Haynie Captures Ladies Tour Victory

Sandra Haynie fired a three under par 69 to win the LPGA Open at National Jewish Hospital. Blalock faded to 72 finishing two behind Haynie at 207 versus 209, with Ahern third at 212. Haynie earned 3750 dollars, Blalock 2825, Ahern 2180.

Denver Sandra Haynie Jane Blalock Miss Haynie Miss Blalock Kathy Ahern Denton Tex

Tennis Briefs Highlight International Stars and Upsets

Roger Taylor defeated Mel Anderson 6 4 0 6 4 in Haverford to win the Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships. Virginia Wade beat Laurie Fleming 6 4 6 1 for the women's title. Margaret Smith Court upset Billie Jean King 6 4 6 1 at Newport. Ilie Nastase beat Manuel Orantes 6 4 6 4 at South Orange. Olga Morozova defeated Marina Krushina 6 2 6 7 5 for the women’s crown. United States captured the Stevens Cup Davis Cup 4 1 over Mexico as Tom Brown beat Jorge Solano 6 2 6 3.

Haverford Roger Taylor Mel Anderson Australia Virginia Wade England Laurie Fleming Fort Lau Gerdale Newport R.J Billie Jean King Palm-Aire Fila South Orange N.J Nastase Romenia Manuel Orantes Spain Olga Morozova Marina Krushina New York United States Mexico Tom Brown San Francisco Jorge Solano

Unser Tops 200 MPH Follmer Wins Can Am

Bobby Unser becomes the third driver to exceed 200 mph on a closed course with a 201.374 mph 10 mile average at Ontario California for the pole in the California 500. George Follmer drives Penske’s turbo Porsche to win Can Am at Elkhart Lake, earning $14,250 as Hulme leads Can Am standings. Plus Bobby Allison beats Richard Petty in a 250 mile Nashville stock car race.

Bobby Unser Unser California Ontario, Calif. Motor Speedway Jerry Grant Grant Bobby Isaac Talladega Ala Ontario George Folmer McLaren Roger Penske Elkhart Lake Wise Follmer Denis Hulme Hulme Pete Revson Francois Cevert France Pete Gregg New York Porsche Jean Pierre Jarrier Ferrari Gregg Young Westport

Crowder predicts Big Eight race with Kansas State surge

Colorado coach Eddie Crowder says the Big Eight could again yield a national champion, with Oklahoma as the likely top offense and Kansas State a surprise team led by Vince Gibson. He also cites Nebraska’s recent titles and questions Colorado’s big play potential for the coming season.

Boulder Colo Colorado Eddie Crowder Nebraska Oklahoma Crowder Dave Robertson Jack Mildren Kansas State Vince Gibson

Cobb Wins to Reach Legion Regional Final

Fort Cobb defeated Ruston 5 to 4 to reach the Mid-South Regional Ameri can Legion final. They will meet Memphis for the title with the national tournament in Memphis to start Wednesday. Rick Jones drove in three runs in the third inning. Tom Haley earned the win and will return to catching duties tonight.

Elgin Gary Cochran

Bubba Smith Lost for 1972 Colts Season

All-Pro defensive end Bubba Smith is out for the 1972 season after a knee injury suffered in an exhibition game. An eight hour operation Sunday disclosed extensive damage to his right knee and coach McCafferty expressed deep concern over the loss to the team.

Baltimore Bubba Smith Baltimore Colts McCafferty Smith Bubba

Cardinals Trade Matty Alou to A’s in Waiver Deal

St Louis Cardinals general manager Bing Devine announced Matty Alou a .314 hitter in 108 games this season was traded to the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Bill Voss in a waiver move. The Cardinals also receive lefty starter Steve Easton from the A’s Birmingham farm club.

ST. Louis Cardinal Matty Alou Bill Voss Bing Devine St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Steve Easton Birmingham Devine

Cosmos Triumph in NASL Playoff Final

The New York Cosmos defeated St. Louis 2 to 1 to win the North American Soccer League playoff final and claim the championship in Hempstead New York.

Hempstead N.Y New York Cosmos St. Louis

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