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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1972
Page
2
Washington AP reports professional athletes urge exemption from wage controls as Pay Board debates caps. Ed Garvey cites short career spans 4.5 years for football and similar for other sports, while NBA NFL golf and AFL players associations warn 5.5 percent limits could hurt earning power and morale.
Montreal Expos hit 11 times off Claude Osteen but manage only two runs in an eventual 5-2 defeat to Los Angeles. Steve Garvey drove in two with a two run homer as Dodgers surge with a four run fourth. Yankees top Twins 5-3 in AL action as Bert Blyleven’s streak ends.
In Wichita AP reports Baker University defends title with a seven stroke lead at the District 10 NAIA golf tournament after round one. Baker 311 while Fort Hays State and Washburn share second at 318, Pittsburg State 319, Emporia State 327. Individual scores include Beckarek Fort Hays 75 Delongy Friends 76 and multiple players on Baker, Washburn and Emporia State with 78s and 79s.
Bowling scores from the Monday night social league show top performances by multiple teams. High series and individual scores include R Watts 188-515, Warhurst 202-558, and M Ransom 192-539, among others.
The 1972 Ottawa Spring Open singles run Saturday and Sunday at Forest Park starting 9 a.m. in three divisions: Men’s, Men’s Senior 35 and Men’s Senior 45. Doubles follow May 21 with the same divisions. Entries to Forest Park Tennis Club 823 N Cedar or call 242-2572. Singles fee 3 dollars. doubles 2.50.
The Ottawa City Bowling Banquet will be held at 8 PM tonight in the Ottawa University Union. City winners from the recent men’s and women’s tournaments will be honored.
American League batting leader Braun tops 35 at bats with .455 while Thompson follows at .358. Harper of Minnesota racks 12 runs, Darwin, Cash drive in 20 and 14. Pinilla and Thompson share 24 hits, with A Johnson, A Rodriguez, D Allen, and Rojas at 21.
The four team alliance leads the 1972 season as Detroit and New York prep for opening night with Jan Coopes and Pat Hamble at quarterback. The Detroit Fillies and Midwest Cowgirls are joined by Pittsburgh Powderkegs, all coached by Dave Pierce as New York visits Saturday night.
Bruce Devlin, 34, Australia, won the Houston Open with a par 72 in soggy Westwood Country Club conditions. He finished 278 10 under, beating Doug Sanders, Tommy Aaron, and Lou Graham by two strokes. Aaron and Graham each shot 69 and 68 respectively, while Hale Irwin led 282 after a final 74 as several stars sat out the event. The final round was rescheduled due to rain, ending the tournament Monday.
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