Durocher Rehired as Cubs Manager for 1972
Leo Durocher, who reached 65 last summer, was rehired Thursday as Chicago Cubs manager for 1972. The move ends speculation he would be dropped by owner Phil Wrigley despite a 490-379 record and recent rumors involving Whitey Lockman and Ernie Banks.
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Giants Face Vikings For Midget Crown
The Giants host the Vikings for the Midget League title at Maryland School for the Deaf Field Saturday at 2 p.m. Western Division champ Vikings carry 167 points scored and 26 allowed, while Giants are 7-2-1 Eastern Division leaders with 141-70. Starts feature Crone and Diggs leads. coaches Routzahn and May.
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Walkersville Dominates Monocacy Valley Action This Year
In MV AL 71 play Walkersville and Flory each net eight goals as the Monocacy Valley league wraps its season. Final MVAL standings show Walkersville finishing strong for the second straight year in a tight league race.
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Starr Namath May Return This Season
Starr of the Green Bay Packers has Mayo Clinic clearance for full workouts after shoulder surgery and a rehab-run season comeback look. Namath of the New York Jets, returning from a knee injury, drills with the offense but says he is not yet ready to return, though he hopes to play if healthy.
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Week 9 NFL Picks Fire Up Divisional Showdowns
NFL divisional leads on the line as Cowboys Redskins Rams 49ers Dolphins Colts Chiefs Bills Vikings Bears Lions Steelers Giants Patriots Browns and more eye key victories. Predictions favor Dallas Los Angeles Miami Cincinnati Buffalo Chicago Pittsburgh Kansas City Oakland Philadelphia Green Bay and Atlanta with notable upsets anticipated.
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Oerter Wins Pan American Disus Throw Title
West Islip’s Al Oerter, a four time Olympic discus champion, captured the discus title at the 1959 Pan American Games in Chicago, highlighting a dominant American performance.
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Foreman Close to UM Rush Mark in 1972 Season
Coral Gables Florida Frederick’s star Chuck Foreman nears the Miami one season rushing record as Miami 4 4 awaits a tough 6 2 Houston in the Astrodome. Foreman’s 712 rushing yards eight games, 1031 all purpose, and a 16 yard run versus Alabama highlight a strong campaign. Ron Proctor shines at right cornerback before injury ends his night. Freshmen Gary Foreman shows defensive promise for 1972 varsity plans.
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