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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1972

Page

9

Sutton’s Best Game Ends In 1-0 Defeat

In a standout 10 inning effort, Don Sutton allowed one hit, but Montreal Expos won 1-0 on a 13th inning error. Pete Richert earned the win as the Expos moved within a half game of the Phillies and Mets in the NL East while Carlton notched his fifth win for Philadelphia.

Don Sutton Los Angeles Montreal Expos Dodgers Pete Richene Steve Carlton Philadelphia San Francisco New York Mets San Diego Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Atlanta Houston Cubs Chicago Detroit Texas Baltimore Kansas City Minnesota Boston Oakland New York Yankees Cleveland Chicago White Sox Milwaukee California Sutton Bob Bailey Jim Brewer Richert John Boccabella Montreal Ron Woods Ron Hunt Clyde Mashore Duke Sims Mike Jorgensen Boccabella Expos New York Carlton Mets Fred Norman John Jeter Derrel Thomas Norman Tommie Agee Jim Fregosi Duffy Dyer Agee Enzo Hernandez Pirates Reds Willie Stargell Roberto Clemente al Oliver Tony Perez Joe Morgan Bobby Tolan Cesar Geronimo Hague Cards Ralph Garr Braves

Mace Incident: Guard May Face Charge In Pittsburgh

Dock Ellis says Cincinnati guard David Hatter sprayed him with chemical Mace at Riverfront Stadium. Ellis and teammate Rennie Stennett faced ID checks. guard drew gun first, then used Mace. Ellis confirms eye injury and plans to press for charges if evidence warrants. Reich says a formal investigation will follow. Ellis seeks to pitch Tuesday against Atlanta.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Dock Ellis Ellis Tom Reich Reich David Hatter Pittsburgh Ball Club Willie Stargell Rennie Sten Nett Riverfront Stadium Stargell Stennett Atlanta Braves

Major League Player Facts and Daily Leaders

Today's leaders show Braun Min at batting 364 and Harper Bsn with 12 runs, while Darwin Min leads RBIs with 20 and Thompson Min with 72 hits. Pitching leaders include Lolich Det with 38 strikeouts and Kaat Min 2-0, 1.42 ERA. National League highlights mention Bonds SF with 18 RBIs and Tolan Cin with 31 hits, plus Kingman SF and Aaron Atl tied for home runs at six.

Associated Press Braun Darwin Thompson Min A Freehan Brohamer Cash J.powell Bat Freehan Killebrew Pinietta A.johnson Cle A.rodriguez D.allen Chi Rojas D.johnson Sal Aparicio Nettles Det McCraw Che Kaline P.kelly Bando Oak O.allen Duncan Kirkpatrick D.nelson Tex C.may Patek Binieven R.woodson Kaat Locker Lolich Bet G.perry Wilcox Coleman Wood Tolan Hin Colbert Stargell Poh L. May W.davis Hits Cin Bonts Sanguitten A.oliver Garr Phi Montanez Agee Bonds Kingman H.aaron Atl Wynn Hmn Dante Chi Hickman Luzinski PO Tolen Brock Morgan Cedeno Hth Kinaman J.ray Sutton McDowell Marshall Man Matlack Champion Cleveland Ate Nolan Carlton Seaver Stoneman Mon Ariin

Rain delays Texas League as Shreveport tops Memphis 2-1

Shreveport Captain Larry Hanson hit a solo homer during a nine hit attack against Memphis pitching with Rick Young earning the win. Memphis managed four hits and remained in East Division contention, one game behind leader Arkansas amid rain postponements across the circuit. Larry Young of Kansas City set an American record in the 20 kilometer walk at the Olympic Trials prep event.

Associated Press Detroit Baltimore Cleveland New York Boston Milwaukee Minnesota Oakland Chicago Texas Kansas City California Stottlemore Eivieren Philadelphia Montreal Pittsburgh St. Louis Houston Los Angeles San Diego Cincinnati Atlanta San Francisco Los Agneses Osteen McAnally Kreveport Memphisreveports Larry Hanson Shreveport Captains Memphis Rick Young Memphis Blues Columbia, Mo Larry Young Young Arkansas el Paso Amarillo San Antonio Keng Lom Shreveport Paso Midland Alexandria

Brewers end drought with 5-2 win over Angels

Milwaukee breaks a 30 inning scoreless stretch to defeat the California Angels 5-2 as Milt Wilcox and homers by Billy Conigliaro and others spark the rally. Wilcox earns his third straight win with a 0.93 ERA while Ken Aspromonte hails his grit in a cold, drizzly day.

Associated Press Milwaukee Milt Wilcox Brewers California Angels Wilcox Gaylor Perry Cleveland Wilt Chicago White Sox Mikey Lolich Detroit Nexas Oakland New York Yankees Minnesota Boston Baltimore Kansas City Montreal Los Angeles New York Mets San Diego Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh Ken Aspromonte Milt

Lolich Doubts 30 Wins After Detroit Victory

Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich, after a 7-4 win over Texas, says 30 wins this season are unlikely. He leads the AL in wins with five, innings pitched, and strikeouts amid a chilly, drizzly crowd of about 10,000. The game featured defensive miscues and a five-run fifth inning as Detroit stayed atop the East.

Detroit Mickey Lolich Southpaw Texas Fowler Lolich Ranger Norm Cash Martin Pease Cleveland Brown Tigers Dick ‘Bosman Rangers Tiger Elliott Maddox Toby Harrah

OCC Sunset in Tourney Between OCC and Sass Gub

Inter club ladies tournament between OCC and Sass Gub is set for Tuesday morning for a traveling trophy. Entry counts and exact matchups appear in the readable fragments with several ladies teams listed and early start times.

OCC Sass Tenell

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