Pitt Upsets UCLA as Hogan Havern Shine in Season Debut
Nebraska, Michigan, and Ohio State win while UCLA loses to Pitt 29-25 as signal callers Hogan and Havern connect for 184 yards. Havern throws a 10-yard TD to Les Block in the fourth quarter sealing Pitt’s upset over the 14th ranked Bruins.
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Claborn Wins Two Weekend Stock Car Races
Santa Maria and Atascadero hosts saw Jimmy Claborn take the main event in Santa Maria Friday night and again win the Saturday at Atascadero. Cliff Vose and Steve Stanley chased in close finishes, with stockers and heats won by Bobby Randolph Bill Baker Steve Stanley Kenny Finch and others.
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Revson Leads CanAm Title Charge With Brainerd Win
Peter Revson of New York swept to victory in the 210 mile Downbrooke Can-Am at Brainerd Minnesota averaging over 119 mph. He earned 17,450 dollars and moved to 107 points in the 10 race series after beating teammate Dennis Hulme by 47 seconds. Hulme trails with 70 points as three races remain. Al Unser won the Governor's Cup at West Allis in a 1971 Ford Torino, passing Bobby Unser who ran out of gas in a Plymouth road runner.
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Briles Returns to Starting Role Shuts Out Expos 4-0
Nelson Briles moved into the Pirates starting rotation and threw his second straight complete game, beating Montreal 4-0 to extend Pittsburgh lead in the NL East. He praised the win as crucial for the pennant as he eyes a meeting with St. Louis.
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Dodgers Giants Clash Sets Stage For Tight West Tie At Candlestick
San Francisco hosts Los Angeles in a pivotal Candlestick Park showdown as the Dodgers and Giants, 16 games from the finish, chase a shrinking magic number. Bill Singer faces Juan Marichal in the opener with Al Downing vs Gaylord Perry to follow.
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Wood joins 20 game circle with win over Royals
Wilbur Wood earned his 20th victory as the Chicago White Sox blanked Kansas City 3-0. The knuckleballer improved to 20- win, joined Vida Blue and Mickey Lolich in the 20-game winner club, and lowered his ERA to 2.00 with a sixth shutout of the year.
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Hank Aaron vows to retire after 1973 season despite Ruth chase
Hank Aaron says his plan to retire after two more years will not be affected by his chase of Babe Ruth's home run record. The Braves star, at 633 homers, projects about 46 homers in 1972 and 1973 to reach Ruth at 638, then retirement. He also hints at a future in baseball management or front office work.
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