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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1972
Page
10
Dick Allen lauds Chicago's power after the White Sox sweep Milwaukee 6 4 and 5 4 in a doubleheader setting up a chase of Oakland. Carlos May and Pat Kelly deliver key hits. Detroit knocks off Oakland 3 2 as Baltimore and Kansas City post tight wins.
In NL races, the Pirates pulled within a half game of the Mets after Roberto Clemente delivered a two run homer in the seventh to beat the Dodgers 7-5. The Reds crushed the Expos 11-1 as Johnny Bench and Hal McRae fueled the barrage. Cesar Cedeno led Houston past the Mets 4-2 with a late two run shot, while the Astros stayed in the West race. Carlton earned his seventh win for Philadelphia in a 4-3 defeat of Atlanta.
Kim Travers wins shot put with two throws totaling 111 inches in the 14 to 16 year old group at the Austintown Fitch Optimists Track and Field Meet. Kelly Travers takes the 11 to 12 year old high jump with 13 feet 2 inches. Kathy Travers claims the 9 to 10 year old long jump at 10 feet 9 inches and places third in both the 50 yard dash and softball throw. Kristen Travers, six, finishes second in standing broad jump at 4 feet 7 inches and third in the 25 yard dash. Kim to compete next Saturday at the Midland Invitational in Midland Michigan.
Today's probable pitchers include Baltimore Dobson 6 6 at Oakland Blue 0 2 with 11 pm start, Detroit Niekro 1 1 at Minnesota Perry 45, and Milwaukee Parsons 6 2 at Texas Paul 0 2 at 8 30 pm. The slate lists only evening games: Ball at Oakland, Cleveland at Calif, Detroit at Miln, Miln at Texas, Chicago at New York, Ran City at Boston.
Le Mans in France witnessed a deadly 24 hour race with Joachim Bonnier losing his life when his Lola crashed through barriers and into pine trees. Henri Pescarola and Graham Hill clinched the overall win as the event carried a heavy air of sorrow.
J C Snead won the IVB Philadelphia Golf Classic by one stroke at Whitemarsh Valley, finishing 262 six under par. Chi Chi Rodriguez faltered on the 18th, missing a potential playoff, as Snead sank his even par round for the $30,000 first prize and $17,000 to Rodriguez.
New Castle High's legendary coach Phil Bridenbaugh was inducted at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame dinner at Frank Gustine's Holiday Inn. The 82 year old Bell earned 286 football wins, 10 undefeated seasons, and led New Castle for 33 years while also coaching basketball and track. He thanked assistants and family as dozens gathered to honor 24 inductees and celebrate a career defined by effort, loyalty, and community.
Al Zadroga of Elizabeth edges Buck Engle of Dormont to capture top spot at Scotland Meadows Horseshoe Club Spring Fling. Clair Bruce places fourth in A Division, with Bob Morris sixth in B and Harold Clippinger winning Mt Holly Springs in C division. Croton Dukes improve to 5-1 in Girls 12-18 Slo-Pitch League beating Veri's Insurance 11-7 with Rhonda Martin and Mary Crowe leading by three safeties.
New York reports Riva Ridge, Kentucky Derby winner, buckled in paddock injuring left hind leg but recovered to race. Jockey Ron Turcotte rode the colt to a seven length Belmont Stakes victory, boosting earnings to $802,245 as speculation swirls on a $2 million career milestone.
Kathy Ahern, 23, Phoenix, shot a four under par 69 using 27 putts to win the Eve LPGA Championship at Pleasant Valley CC Sutton MA. She beat Jane Blalock by six strokes, finishing 293, with Blalock at 299 and Miller and Hagge tied for third at 301. Blalock earned 5400, Whitworth sits in tie for 12th with Yamazaki collapsing to 84. Ahern's first prize was 7500, boosting her season total to 24407 while Blalock leads the tour with 38286.
The Best Ball of Four at New Castle Country Club saw Bill Long, Byran McConnell, Tom Wehr and Harry Shoup win with a net 57. Second place went to Bill Andrews, John Reeder, Tom Bevan and Ed Smith at net 59, while Walter Scott, Stan Zarembha, Stan Daniels and Sam Shirey tied for third with a 59. In the Best Hall of Four, Al Weingartner, Randy Beck, Bob Dray and Bill Ketchy won with a net 60, with Hube Wilson, Bill Boston, Chuck Rhodes and Sid Lockley tied for second and another team of Bill Reed, Chet Butler, John Galazia and Ed Galbreath close behind.
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