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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1972
Page
7
Mike DeSimone pitched for Fourth Ward as Bobby Hannon and Perry Quahriero led with two hits each, including Quahriero's home run. Sixth Ward’s Mike Hambrick hit a round-tripper. Bill Payne took the loss for Fourth Ward.
UPI reports Bobby Lee Hunter, an 18 year manslaughter convict and top American amateur light welterweight, may be blocked from competing at the Munich Olympics. IOC and US officials debate his eligibility while Hunter trains and travels with guard Ray Sattergeld as his ally.
The Pittsburgh Pirates hold a six point NL East lead as they open a three game set with the San Francisco Giants at Three Rivers Stadium. Bob Moose will attempt his fifth win against Sam McDavwell as KC Royals beat the Pirates 11 6 in the Pie Traynor Memorial game with nearly 15 000 fans attending.
Bessemer scored six runs in the top of the sixth to beat Enon Valley 26 in the North County Baseball League the lone official game last night. Kerr Hervatine and Glass led Bessemer with two hits apiece and Glass hit a homer. Hardesty earned the win as Roppa pitched for Enon Valley in a rain affected night. Four North County League meetings are set for Thursday at 7 at City Mall to discuss rainouts and second-half player signings.
New York United Press International reports ABA President Bil Daniels predicts the league will be stronger in 1972 74 despite rumors of folding. Commissioner Jack Dolph says 11 teams may return with three troubled franchises Memphis Pittsburgh and the Floridians under review amid a potential merger with the NBA.
Jeff Potter of Ellwood City was drafted by the Detroit Tigers after a tense wait. He learned of the selection in the sixth round via scouting news and faces a choice between a Tigers contract and a university offer at Alabama where his brother Rich also plans to enroll.
UPI reports the first returns for the All Star Game show Aaron and Torre leading voting for the National League and that 163 009 ballots have been cast. Torre leads NL third basemen. Aaron tops outfielders with strong numbers as race tightens at catcher and infield spots.
Shenango High star Albertini, a two year letterman and defensive standout, will join Westminster College next season with teammates Makarevich and LaScola. He played middle linebacker and fullback for coach Bongivengo and helped guide the Wildcats to playoff appearances, as Westminster targets Fusco in his first year as Titans head coach.
Wilmington Area High School ends basketball era with head coach Robert Cooper resigning at a school board meeting after two seasons of poor totals. Cooper will stay as a teacher. no replacement named. The board approves an extra junior high football contest to align with Tri-County League rules while not extending the junior varsity season.
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