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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1972

Page

5

Weekend NFL Matchups Spark Coast to Coast Schedule

Oakland faces Buffalo in Berkeley California Sunday afternoon. Denver visits San Francisco at 4 p.m. Los Angeles travels to Kansas City at 9 p.m. New York Giants play New England at 1 Chicago meets Green Bay in Milwaukee at 9 30 p.m. Monday brings Cincinnati at Philadelphia in prime time.

Denver San Francisco Los Angeles Kansas City New York Giants New England Chicago Green Bay Milwaukee

Baseball scores and league results listed in recap

American Association results include Tulsa 2 Oklahoma City 0 and Wichita 5 Denver 3. Evansville 2 Omaha O, Iowa 5 4, Indianapolis 4 California 2. Pacific Coast League Tacoma 9 Portland 5, Tucson 10 Albuquerque 3, Salt Lake City 11 Phoenix 7, Eugene 2 Hawaii 1.

American Association Tulsa Oklahoma City Witchita Denver Evansville Omaha Iowa Indianapolis Tacoma Portland Tucson Albuquerque Salt Lake City Phoenix Eugene Hawaii

Weekend NFL Schedule and Monday Result

The schedule lists Monday's result Baltimore 23 Kansas City 17 and upcoming games including St Louis at Houston 8 30 p m Thursday. Friday features Washington at Detroit and Atlanta at Miami while Saturday brings Minnesota at Cleveland and Baltimore versus Pittsburgh in Tampa. New York Jets visit Dallas and San Diego play New Orleans under night games.

Baltimore Kansas City St. Louis Houston Washington Detroit Atlanta Miami Minnesota Cleveland Pittsburgh Tampa Fla New York Jets Dallas San Diego New Orleans Colt Don McCafferty Domres Lee Bouggess Philadelphia Eagles Calvin Hill Billy Truax Dallas Cowboys Fran Tarkenton Lynn Dickey Dan Pastorini Houston Oilers

Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Remain Tight

American League leaders include Rudi Oak 75 runs and D.Allen Chi 87 RBIs with high hits. National League showcases Cedeno Htn at .347 and Colbert So 34 HRs with strong pitching leaders Carlton Phi 252 Ks and Marshall Man 13-3.

Rudi Oak Scheinblum Carew Min D.allen Chi Piniella Murcer D.may Harper Ben Scott Darwin R.jackson D.alen Thompson Fisk A.rodriguez Det Campaneris Blair Bal M.stanley Dele P.kelly Cash Epstien O.nelson Tex Patek Otis Kaat Kline Palmer Hunter Odom C.wright Cal Lee N.ryan Lolich G.perry Cie Bradley Coleman Cedeno Htn Cavailllo Pgh B.williams Mota Baker Atl Morgan Cin Bonds Ork Wynn Rose Nepatacl Pgh Colbert Bench L.may B. Williams Brock Garr Marshall Man Nolan Carlton Phi Blass McAndrew Briles John Ree Gibson Seaver Kirby Jenkins Sutton

Horse Racing Quick Wins Across The Nation

Lincoln Downs hosts Host With Most to win the $2,800 feature as $35.20 victor leads early. Rockingham Park sees All Above sprint to a $5,000 purse victory led by Charles Lee. Del Mar features Flashy Leviss in the $9,000 race clocking 1 08 3 5 for six furlongs. Saratoga Diana Handicap goes to Blessing Angelica dominating early and late. Atlantic City opening day features Wire Chief charging to win Miss America Handicap. Arlington Park sees She Is Gorgeous take the Key Bridge Purse for fillies and mares. Liberl Yardley Purse goes to Bella Gal leading from start to finish. Tennis Okker defeats Ogden in Pennsylvania Lawn Championship opener while Wade downs Garcia at Merion. Clark Graebner falls to McKinley at Eastern Grass Courts. Football Ray Jamieson shows improvement after neck surgery in Raider exhibition. Willie Holman may miss one Bears exhibition with a foot sprain. Hockey Islanders announce top farm club as New Haven Nighthawks.

Lincoln R.I Lincoln Downs Salem N.H Charles Lee Rockingham Park del Mar Calif Leviss Saratoga Springs N.Y Blessing Angelica Saratoga Atlantic City N.J Wire Chief Atlantic City Race Course Chicago Arlington Park William R. Kelly Liberell Haverford Tom Okker Netherlands Fort Worth Tex Dale Ogden Merion Cricket Club England Virginia Wade Brenda Garcia South Orange Clark Graebner Bob McKinley St. Ann Los Angeles Oakland Ray Jamieson Los Angeles Rams Willie Holman New England Patriots Bears Hockey Uniondale, N.Y New York Islanders National Hockey League New Haven Nighthawks American Hockey League

Mundine Stops Lima and Marcotte Knocks Out Romano

Fights reported in Brisbane and Inglewood show Tony Mundine stopping Juarez De Lima in Brisbane while Bobby Chacon stops Juan Montoya in California. Fernand Marcotte from Quebec City KO’d Al Romano in Quebec for the North American welterweight title in one round.

Brisbane Tony Mundine Australia Juarez de Lima Brazil Inglewood Calif Bobby Chacon San Fernando Juan Montoya San Diego Quebec Fernand Marcotte Quebec City al Romano Boston

Riva Ridge Drugged Claim Sparks Saratoga Probe

Owner Mrs John Tweedy alleges Riva Ridge was given a tranquilizer after finishing fourth in the Monmouth Invitational Handicap. Blood and urine tests by Dalare Associates reportedly showed traces of a tranquilizer. FBI and Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau investigations follow.

Saratogo Springs N.Y FBI Riva Ridge Aawesumawe John Tweedy Meadow Stable C. T. Chenery Dalare Associates Philadelphia Freetex

Bowling Results at Western Lanes

Nell Lewis posts league high game 208 and high series 53 Nell Lewis leads a 559 high team game by Sure-shots while Westgate Shell tops with 1612 high team series.

Western Lanes Lassie Lassie Nell Lewis Westgate Shell

Colts Hand Chiefs Stunning Preseason Defeat

In Kansas City the Baltimore Colts upset the previously unbeaten Chiefs 23-17 in a Monday night exhibition. Johnny Unitas exited after a neck injury but X-rays were negative. he did not return. Colts improved to 1-2 without Unitas.

John Huarte Kansas City Chiefs Baltimore Colts Colt Don Croft Smothers Huarte Roy Hilton Colts Kansas City Hank Stram Stram Chiefs Domres Don McCauley Baltimore Norm Bulaich

Rhodesian row deepens as IOC weighs participation

The International Olympic Committee pressed Africa and Rhodesia for talks in Munich amid a looming walkout threat if Rhodesia competes. Officials debated whether Rhodesia met conditions and carried British identity, as questions swirled over eligibility and potential sanctions ahead of the opening ceremonies.

Munich International Olympic Committee IOC Rhodesia Olympic Village John Carlos

Southeastern Conference football teams open full practice

Several SEC programs including Auburn LSU Tennessee and Georgia Tech began full practice as coaches seek replacements for key stars. Auburn works on replacing Pat Sullivan with early-day passing drills ahead of September 9 opener against Mississippi State. Louisiana State Georgia Tech and others report strong first impressions and shape depth charts for the season.

Auburn LSU Tennessee Georgia Tech Auburn Tigers Pat Sullivan Ralph “Shug Jordan Randy Wall Joe Burner Tigers Mississippi State Jackson Charlie McClendon Bobby Majors Majors Vols Bill Battle Eddie Brown Paul Careuthers Neil Clabe Charlie Shira Alabama Paul “Bear” Bryant Terry Davis Johnny Sharpless Atlanta Yellow Jackets Bill Fulcher Florida State Eddie McMillan McMillan Mike Truax Tulane Bennie Ellender

Northeast Kegler Association Postpones Meeting to Sept 17

The Northeast Louisiana Bowling Association postponed its meeting to September 17 to select the site of the annual tournament. President Bill Cook and officials were elected at the recent annual meeting, with Archie Parker and Marshall Wright among the elected officers and a slate of directors listed from Monroe Ruston and Jonesboro.

Northeast Louisiana Bowling’s Association Bill Cook Cook Archie Parker Marshall Wright Warren Seivers Charles Redding Gene Rosewell Ray Bulloch Gene Simmons al Flannigan Lynn Morrow Monroe Barry Hinton George Norman Ruston Alan Vail James Fenton Jonesboro

Slow Pitch Meet Dated Next Week For Farmerville

A slow pitch softball tournament will be held in Farmerville from August 28 to September 2. Entry is 25 dollars, limited to 12 teams, with trophies for first through fourth place and a home run trophy. For details call George Futch at 368-8621.

Farmerville George Futch

Harmon Stands Grid Gaff Amid UCLA Star References

UCLA quarterback Mark Harmon, son of Tom Harmon, faces scrutiny amid expectations as he adapts to UCLA from Pierce Junior College. Coach Pepper Rodgers praises him as No. 2 QB and a strong leader in the Wishbone T offense while Tom Harmon offers measured advice and supports his son.

UCLA Pierce Junior College Woodland Hills Michigan Tom Harmon Bruins Mark Tom Dad Harmon Mark Harmon Randy Gaschler

Pee Wee Football Registration Dates Set in Bastrop

Bastrop recreation director Jerome Moeller announced 1972 Pee Wee Football sign up on Wednesday to Friday August 23 25. Boys 10 to 12 by December 31 1979 in fifth or sixth grade may register with birth certificate and 10 dollar uniform rental fee.

Bastrop Jerome Moeller Moeller Madison Park

Myers Pruitt Tie For Sweepstakes In Muny Pro Am

Hartquist posts low 66 while amateurs Myers and Pruitt tie for sweepstakes with 70s at the North Louisiana PGA pro am held at Muny. Hartquist and Cascio share team victory with 205 points, edging Woods and Marchman teams at 204. Host pro Myers notes ongoing entries for Twin City Junior Golf Championships at Muny with contact info.

Bob Harquist Monroe Johnny Myers John Pruitt North Louisiana Muny June Woods Hartquist Frank Cascio Walt Brown Alexandria Myers Ned Gayne Everett Lawson Jack McCall Woods David Marchman Curley Ketchell Don Vines Marchman Kirk Fisher Willard Wood Ed Peck Shreveport Athol Lemons Twin City

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