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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1972

Page

2

Nets-Robins edge Squires in pivotal ABA East game

Virginia’s Squires fall 146-136 as Nets explode behind Rick Barry 43 points and John Roche 37. Paultz 33, Beaty 25 for Jazz. Nets dominate boards 48-39, forcing seventh game in Norfolk. Indiana Pacers win West title over Utah 117-113. Knicks and Lakers tied 1-1 in NBA series.

Uniondale N.Y Virginia al Bianchi New York Nets Squires Norfolk Bianchi Nets Rick Barry John Roche Billy Paultz New York Barry Roche Paultz Julius Erving Bernie Williams Ray Scott Erving Indiana Utah Salt Palace Roger Brown Freddie Lewis Mel Daniels Pacers Zelmo Beaty Jimmie Jones National Basketball Association Knicks Los Angeles Lakers

Rodriguez Wins Byron Nelson in Sudden-Death Dream Finish

Chi Chi Rodriguez captured the Byron Nelson Golf Classic in a sudden-death playoff with Billy Casper at Preston Trail. Rodriguez earned $25,000 for first, Casper $14,300, and Nicklaus trailed by 11 with Ar nold Palmer finishing at 276. Homeniuk Crampton and Coody tied for third at 275 for $6,608 each.

Dallas Chi Chi Rodriguez Billy Casper Rodriguez Casper Prince Preston Trail Golf Club Billy Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Wilf Homeniuk Canada Bruce Crampton Charles Coody

Chuvalo Eyes Frazier Rematch After Ali Fight

Vancouver report recaps Muhammad Ali decision over George Chuvalo in 12 rounds at Pacific Coliseum. Ali, at 217½ pounds, dominates with jabs and hooks while Chuvalo suffers a forehead cut but shows grit. Chuvalo, praising Frazier, says he favors Joe in a potential rematch.

Vancouver B.C Muhammad Ali George Chuvalo Joe Frazier Ali Pacific Coliseum Toronto Frazier Chuvalo Joe Cherry Hill N.J Mac Foster Tokyo George

National League Batting and Power Leaders Highlight Busy Slate

Key NL leaders show Carty batting .438 with 25 at bats, Wynn and Davis tied for runs with 15, Kingman tops home runs at six, and Morgan leads steals with nine. Pitching leaders Seaver and Ray post 2 decisions each with ERAs under 3.00.

National League Carty Atl Stennett Pgh Wynn Htn W. Davis Garr Morgan Cin Watson Kingman A. Oliver Sanguillen Tolan Bonds A Oliver Montanez Phi Hebner Cedeno Rader

Umpires Meeting for City Babe Ruth and Legion Softball

A meeting for anyone interested in umpiring city Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball and men and women's softball will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Youth Center. Those who attended an earlier spring meeting need not attend Thursday.

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Sundays Motocross Results Juniors and Seniors

Sunday motocross result sheet lists riders by class and bike, with names and hometowns across juniors 100cc to seniors 300cc divisions. Notable entries include Mark Nallier Hodaka St Louis Alan Greer Harley Indep Joan List Penton KC Dan Dowdy Suzuki KC Dan Gray Suzuki KC David Stevens Suzuki Indep. MO Verse Vailier Yamaha Ottawa Ron Russet Yamaha Osk Grove Dennis Zeigier Penton De Soto Jimmy Barrett Mario Wellsville Mike Redmond Osaa Topeka Ron Hawes Ossa Shawnee Mission 300cc B division Chuck Schiefchen Shawnee Joe McCray Suzuki KC Roger Stone Suzuki Blue Springs James Barrett Mario Wellsville James Selfer KC Tim Walt Husky Lawrence.

Mark Nallier Hodaka St. Louis Alan Greer Harley Dav Indep Joan List

Eagles Lead HAC Golf as Central Methodist Tops Baker

Central Methodist opened a four stroke lead at the Heart of America Conference golf championships at Blue Hills Country Club Kansas City MO with a 340 by a four man Eagles lineup Baker shot 344 while Missouri Valley 347 William Jewell 354 Graceland 355 College of Emporia 373 Ottawa 376 Tarkio 397 The final round was to be played today OU individual scores included Tom Evans 92 Dave Creed 93 Paul Shuman 96 and Dana Schirer damaged text

Central Methodist Baker University Heart of America Blue Hills Country Club Kansas City Eagles Baker Missouri Valley William Jewell Graceland College of Emporia Ottawa University Tarkio Tom Evans Dave Creed Paul Shuman Dana Schirer

Aeros Win Clash Of Leaders In Tight 6-2 Win

The Wichita Aeros outslugged the Evansville Triplets 6-2 as Joe Decker fanned 13 and allowed four hits for his second win. Cleo James and Danny Breeden homered, lifting Wichita two games ahead of Tulsa in the Western Division. Oklahoma City routed Town Oaks 11-4 with a 20-hit attack. Indianapolis at Denver postponed due to cold weather.

Associated Press Wichita Aeros American Association Wichita Evansville Oklahoma City Town Oaks Indianapolis Denver St. Louis Cardinals Tulsa Oilers Joe Decker Cleo James Danny Breeden Aeros Breeden James Keith Lamphard Towa 89Ers The Tulsa Iowa Omaha

Bowling Scores From Monday Night Ladies And More In Ottawa

Bowling scores and high games across several leagues in Ottawa. Notable marks include 182 490 by Cartman for High 10 39, 196 554 Hoffman, 140 398 Hoover, 205 476 Everhart, 232 540 Taylor, 234 568 LeMaster, and 550 Haas. Team lines span Franklin Savings Osburns Ilgwu Local 453 First Natl Bank Brunswick League IGOF No. 24 0 and more with top marks by McDaniels, Breckenridge, Barrow, Cordle, Hamerickhouse, Ransom, Turner, Shenk, and Wright among others.

Cartman Franklin Savings Hoffman Osburn‘s—O Hoover ILGWU Everhart Ottawa Bus Service BTR Burgoon Meador Nitcher Heckman IGOF Breckenridge Nat'l BANK Taylor McDaniels Lemaster Pyle Helen & Bill's Cafe Barrow John's Gulf Cordle Haas Hamerickhouse Ransom Turner Keller Shenk Stambaugh D. Wright M. Ott R. Weems R. C. Watts Fantastic Four Sedoris Cox Warhurst Schmoe

Vida Blue to Sign 1972 Contract Today with A's

Vida Blue, Oakland’s ace pitcher, is set to sign a 1972 contract in Boston after arriving from San Francisco. He will receive a total package of 63 000 dollars, with 50 000 on the base and 13 000 in cash, ending negotiations that kept him out this season. Blue, 22, helped the A’s to prominence in 1971 with a 24 8 record and AL MVP honors.

Boston Vida Blue Oakland A San Francisco Blue Logan International Airport Joe Reichler Bowie Kuhn Athletics Back Bay Fenway Park A’s Boston Red Sox Kuhn A's Charlie Finley Finley Chicago Robert J. Gerst Los Angeles

Lee May Sparks Astros Win With Grand Slam

The Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 as Lee May fueled the victory with his bat, supported by Jimmy Wynn’s 5-for-5 night including a grand slam. Wynn drives in 16 RBI this season and hits .379, while May adds power behind the lineup in a close NL showdown. The Mets, Giants, and Phillies also won, keeping pace in their respective divisions. Seaver fanned 12 in a 6 23 inning no‑loss start, with McGraw relief.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Houston Astros Lee May Jimmy Wynn Astros Pittsburgh Pirates Wynn Harry Walker May Cincinnati New York Mets San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Pirates Tom Seaver Tug McGraw Mets Bud Harrelson Tommie Agee Rusty Staub Cleon Jones Jim Fregosi Seaver Dave Rader Chris Speier Ken Henderson New York Dick Selma Willie Montanez Philadelphia Selma Claude Osteen Dodger

Darwin Min leads AL batting as Cash and D Allen pace runs

Darwin Minn leads American League with 439 average after 25 at bats and 5 home runs. Cash Det trails with 412, 4 homers, while D Allen Chi also has 4 homers and 19 hits. Early leaders include D Nelson Tex, McCraw Cle, and Patek KC with stolen bases and strong pitching marks from Blyleven and Siebert.

Darwin Min Cash Det D.allen Chi D.nelson Tex D. Johnson Bal Aparicio Ben Brinkman Murcer Pinson Cal Randle P. Kelly Bando Oak McCraw Cle Patek Blyleven Siebert Kekich Bradley Burgmeier R.woodson Locker Broberg

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