Woodrow Wilson Golfers Win Triangular Meet
Woodrow Wilson golfers defeated Bluefield and Princeton to finish first with 297 strokes at Twin Oaks par 70 course. Bluefield was runner up with 331 and Princeton 332. players include Goldston 331 and Silvester 39 39 78. Woodrow meets Gauley Bridge at Hawks Nest State Park next.
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Pirates Poised for NL East Crown in 1972 Preview
Charles Kuhn predicts the Pittsburgh Pirates will win the NL East, with Chicago Cubs second, New York Mets third, and St. Louis Cardinals fourth. He cites the Pirates strong run production, Cubs’ improved lineup but weak relief, and Mets’ power gaps after Hodges' death, plus Cardinals and Expos in mid pack and Phillies lagging behind.
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Yogi Berra Takes Mets Reins After Hodges Death
Yogi Berra, taking over the New York Mets after Gil Hodges’ sudden death, meets players briefly before the home opener. He emphasizes simple rules and steady leadership, noting his reluctance to speak at length and his focus on pennants and a strong season ahead.
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Berra Settles Into Mets Role After Hodges Era
Yogi Berra spends nine hours at the ballpark as he adapts to managing the Mets. Tom Seaver and players express support and respect for Berra, who recalls Gil Hodges and prepares the team for a Montreal trip against the Expos.
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Bluehawks Rally Past Peterstown Pirates 4-2
Sophia built a 1-0 deficit into a 4-2 win after two two-run innings in the fifth and sixth. Hairston paced Sophia with two of nine team hits while Peterstown managed three hits from Hopkins Bailangee and Beasley. The Pirates added a seventh inning run but could not overtake the rallying Hawks.
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Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles win season opener 7 5
Beckley beats Nicholas County 7 to 5 in a 1972 baseball season opener. Bruce McDaniel delivers a go ahead triple in the top of the seventh to break a 5 5 tie. Riffe adds three hits and scores three runs as Beckley pulls away after a late rally.
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Zisk Delivers Two-Run Homer as Pirates Rout Toledo
Richie Zisk hits a two run homer and Charlie runs score seven in the seventh to rout Toledo. The Pirates, led by Clemente Stargell Oliver, push past Toledo as Zisk contends for a spot after a strong spring showing in Charleston.
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Midway And Eccles Win In Tournament
Eccles stopped St. Francis 51-21 in an eighth grade contest while Midway defeated Fairdale 30-27 in the Eccles Grade School Tournament Monday night. In professional play, Charleston beat Toledo 7-0 behind Zisk two run homer and Dettore three hitter as Louisville and Rochester won. Pfeil homered for Louisville in an 8-4 victory.
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Sophia Advances in Mullens Tournament Play
Mullens High School hosted the first round of the Mullens Independent Basketball Tournament with Mullens defeating Herndon 74 61 and Sophia defeating Mount Hope 96 66. Sophia had five players in double figures led by B Jones with 19 and D Lovell also 19. Mount Hope's M Bolin had 18 and Kenler 16. Don Nuckols led Mullens with 15 points while Jim Kirk and Dave Cox each scored 14. B McKinney led Herndon with 18.
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Rangers without Giacomin in 2nd game with Hawks
Ed Giacomin may miss or be limited in the second semifinal game against Chicago due to a twisted knee after Sunday’s 3-2 opener win. If unavailable, Gillies Villemure would start in New York. Chicago opened with Tony Esposito as goalie.
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Intentional Walk Backfires As Bulldogs Stop Rebels
Mullens Rebels split a double header with the Marsh Fork Bulldogs, winning 60 in the opener before a 2-0 defeat in the second game. Dickens of Marsh Fork lined a fourth-pitch hit during an intentional walk to drive in two runners, producing the decisive moment. Webber and Duty combined on the mound as Marsh Fork held Mullens to no hits in the five inning finale. Benny Rhoades earned win in the opener with a strong breaking ball.
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Glenville State Captures WVIAC Regional Tourney
Glenville State College won the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Western Regional Golf Tournament at Big Bend Course finishing 42 ahead of Fairmont and 10 ahead of West Virginia Wesleyan. Beckley College placed last among 10 teams. five players per team, four counted.
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