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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1972
Page
8
Mets stumble in seventh inning allow six runs as Cincinnati Reds coast to an 8-1 victory. Jim McAndrew misplays a bunt leading to unearned runs while Pittsburgh tops Houston, and Chicago, San Francisco, Montreal, and Pittsburgh win in other NL games.
Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Sports Writer describes a day in which Detroit's comeback beat the Angels 11-9 to take a 1-0 AL East lead, while Chicago White Sox share first in the West after a doubleheader split with Boston. Bruce Tanner used his 10-year-old son Bruce to set the White Sox lineup. Detroit leaned on late runs and odd luck pieces.
The list shows top MLB performers by at bats, runs batted in hits and more. Key names include CeHtn Davalillo Bonds Stargell Williams Brock Rose Cedeno Sanguillen Cedeno Bowa Maddox and Colbert, with pitching leaders Marshall Nolan Carlton and Seaver and strikeout leader Carlton.
The list shows Scheinblum KC 315 in at bats, Rudi Oak 314, Murcer NY 174 runs, D Allen Chi 87 RBIs, Rudi Oak 143 hits, Piniella KC 27 doubles, D Allen Chi 3 homers, Kaat Min 102 strikeouts, Kline NY 145 walks, Ryan Cal 212 strikeouts, with various leaders across categories.
Bobby Darwin belted a three-run homer in the first off Mike Cuellar, giving Ray Corbin a strong start as Baltimore dropped its fifth in six. Corbin scattered four Orioles hits, including Terry Crowley’s homer, in a low-scoring win.
A humorous caption from a 19th or early 20th century column features a talking scene where a speaker jokes about Mabel and tobacco chewing. The phrase “I think I love you because you’re different” precedes the quip about knowing how many other girls chew tobacco, capturing local-period humor and social quirks.
Atlanta faces Philadelphia as Niekro meets Carlton while Cincinnati travels to Montreal and Houston visits New York. Chicago battles San Diego, St. Louis visits Los Angeles in a slate of scheduled games.
California leads Messersmith and Baltimore with Dobson facing 13-12. Minnesota visits Cleveland as Perry posts 11-11 against Wilcox 6-11. Oakland travels to Detroit with Hunter 15-6 opposing Fryman 3-0.
Kenya and Ethiopia dominate talk of a possible walkout over Rhodesia's invitation to the Munich Games. Ethiopia has booked travel home, while Kenya awaits President Kenyatta's word amid rising tension. US black athletes pledge unity but with tempered explanations as the opening approaches and spectators flood Olympic Park.
Bengals coach Paul Brown called the exhibition poor after Miami Dolphins beat Cincinnati 35 17 at Riverfront Stadium. Paul Warfield caught two touchdowns from Bob Griese, exposing rookie Bernard Jackson as Warfield used precise moves to dominate coverage. Griese added a 12 yard TD pass and a 19 yard scoring strike to Marlin Briscoe.
Detroit’s defensive line impressed Browns coach Nick Skorich after a 34-7 exhibition win in Ann Arbor. Mitchel, Hand, Woods and Bell formed the Lions front four pressuring QBs and stopping the run while Lem Barney’s 19 yard interception setup a scoring drive. The defense also contributed three picks and touchdowns on blitzes.
Tim Van Galder a rookie quarterback sparked the St. Louis Cardinals to a 17-13 comeback win over the Denver Broncos. He entered at 134 and delivered a 29 yard pass to Jackie Smith on his first play. Ray Jamieson of the Raiders broke his neck during a 34-9 win over the Rams and underwent surgery. Jets and Saints tied 31-31 in a first pre season stalemate. Other results: New England over Chicago 27-17, Detroit over Cleveland 37, Houston over Green Bay 20-3, Dallas over New Orleans 30-7, Miami over Cincinnati 35-19, San Diego over San Francisco 17-16, Pittsburgh over Atlanta 31-17. Chiefs visit Colts at Arrowhead Stadium seeking fourth straight win.
Former all Kentucky high school quarterback Mike Campbell transfers to the University of Cincinnati. Coach Ray Callahan confirms Campbell will join UC, though NCAA residency prevents him from game action this year. Campbell leaves Louisville after backup quarterback stint and completes his sophomore year.
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