Wins major indicator in year's pennant race
In 1972 pennant races the win column becomes the key indicator due to a shortened schedule from the players strike. Detroit leads the AL East despite a 5-1 loss to Oakland, with Baltimore and New York close behind as Boston narrows the gap. Oakland tops Chicago in the West as Cleveland and Minnesota exchange blows with strong performances from Boog Powell and Graig Nettles.
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Angels
Jack Brohamer
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Alex Johnson
Graig Nettles
Milt Wilcox
Colts topple Chiefs 23 17 in Monday exhibition upset
Baltimore Colts without Johnny Unitas upset the previously undefeated Kansas City Chiefs 23 17 as Marty Domres directed the offense and Ray May scored on a 16 yard run after Wendell Hayes fumble recovery. John Huarte led KC comback with two late touchdowns and a 52 yard pass to Jeff Kinney.
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O’brien
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Ray May
Wendell Hayes
Domres
Don McCauley
Norm Bulaich
Baseball Standings and Tuesday Schedule From The Associated Press
The column shows AL and NL standings with Baltimore leading the West and California, Oakland, and New York in pursuit. Tuesday games include California at Baltimore, Minnesota at Cleveland, Texas at Milwaukee, and New York at Chicago among others. In the Texas League West El Paso leads, while East sees Alexandria and Memphis atop the table with several games on tap.
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Frosh join Texas A and M first unit in two a day drills
Texas A M opened two a day practices with freshmen earning starting spots Earnest Bubba Bean and Richard Osborne moved into the backfield and receiving roles while top sophomore John Bounds left the squad for personal reasons Bean Roaches and Goodwin contested for positions with Yocum opting to sit out final season。
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Namath Seeks Jets Return After Injury Gap
New York quarterback Joe Namath says he wants to play for the Jets this fall but is undecided on how many games he can play. He appeared in just three league games last season after an injury in a Tampa exhibition. Namath will learn more about his 1972 activity after late July and August workouts at Hempstead, New York.
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Archers Hold Lead In West Texas League Shoot
Pe cos Archery Club fielded eleven at the third West Texas League shoot with winners Bill Malone 404 Wayne Grable 359 George Houston 231 Chuck Brooks 422 Elaine Houston 217 Frank Platt 249 and others Rog Guzman 279 Tom Bell 347 Harry Reddick 188 John Houston 117. With one shoot left on Sept 17, Malone Bell Houston Platt Brooks are poised for top trophies amid possible shoot-offs.
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Tom Bell
Rog Guzman
Harry Reddick
John Houston
Pecos
Marvin Clark
Winters
Sun Dodgers Clinch West Margin In Texas League Showdown
El Paso pitcher Shanahan struck out 10 as the Sun Dodgers beat Amarillo 3-0 to widen the West lead. Midland edged San Antonio 3-2, Memphis beat Alexandria 5-1, and Arkansas shutout Shreveport 5-0 before losing 3-0. Thomas pitched six straight innings in relief for Midland after Don Schorder’s injury.
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Associated Press
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Don Schoreder
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American athletes join in pullout over Rhodesian issue
In Munich the head of Africa's Supreme Council for Sports said all black American track athletes will join Africans in boycotting the Olympics if Rhodesia competes. Earlier U S Olympic Committee head Clifford Buck said several black athletes assured they would compete despite the Rhodesian African controversy.
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Munich Olympic Village Feeds 120 Nations With 42 Tons Sirloin
Hans Gobes runs food services for the Olympic Village directing 971 staff to feed 12 000 diners three times daily. Three weeks of meals include 42 tons sirloin 12 tons filet 630 000 soft drinks 1 million eggs and 850 000 pounds of other meats. Records show 16 ton trucks deliver nightly supplies as cooks follow strict meal plans.
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Drugging claim hits Riva Ridge after Monmouth loss
Mrs. John Tweedy alleges Riva Ridge was given a tranquilizer after finishing fourth in the Monmouth Invitational Handicap. Tests by Caelare Associates reportedly showed traces of phenthiazine. FBI inquiry underway, TRPB passed details to authorities. Monmouth Park officials declined comment.
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