Yanks Drop Doubleheader as Lolich Aims for 30 Wins
Mickey Lolich pitched Detroit to a 5-2 win over Kansas City in the opener as he chases his 30th victory. The White Sox swept a New York doubleheader 3-1 and 8-3. Cleveland beat California while Baltimore subdu ed Oakland.
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Petty Nears $1 Million With Nashville 420 Race
NASCAR star Richard Petty extended his Winston Cup lead to 161 points after three wins in five days, closing in on the $1 million milestone. Bobby Allison rose to third with 2,296 points while Cecil Gordon fell to fourth at 2,290.
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Ashe And Laver Upset In First National Tennis Classic
In Louisville, Nikki Pilic and Bill Bowrey toppled top seed Arthur Ashe and Rod Laver in the First National Tennis Classic first round. Pilic beat Ashe 4-6 7-6 7-6 on clay, while Bowrey defeated Laver 3-6 6-3 6-4 as favorites Ashe and Laver exited early for the first time this season.
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West Virginia sports writers honor lifetime members
The West Virginia Sports Writers Association awarded lifetime honorary memberships to Jim Stewart and Col. J W Benjamin at Pipestem State Park. John Veasey was elected president, George Springer re elected secretary treasurer, with Mike Brown and Doug Hull as officers. The group plans a 1972 Victory Awards Dinner in Huntington.
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Beckley-Sophia Legion to Face W Va Glass Wednesday
The Beckley-Sophia American Legion team meets W Va Glass at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Warren Williams Field. W Va Glass holds a 7-0 record while the Legion is 7-6. Mullens Little League games postponed Monday will be played today starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Jim Simons Reflects On Open Fame In Small Town Round
Jim Simons, 21, remarks on the U S Open fame after finishing tied for fifth and earning low amateur honors. He recalls his modest reaction back in Butler Pennsylvania and compares his focus to peers like Nicklaus Trevino.
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Central and Eastern Michigan Join MAC
Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan were granted MAC membership and will be eligible for all sports except football and basketball in 1972-73. Marshall University may apply for reinstatement. The MAC also includes Ohio University, Bowling Green, Kent State, Miami, Toledo, and Western Michigan. Central's enrollment is 15,000 with strong football, basketball, and baseball histories. Eastern Michigan excels in NAIA and cross country, with noted track and field strengths.
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Robert Adams Hurls No-Hitter In AL
Sophia Little League action saw Robert Adams pitch a no hitter as Ben Franklin beat Sophia Electric 9 to 0 at Albert Veneri Field. BF jumped to a six run lead in the first inning and added more in later frames. Adams and Bryant collected two hits each as BF totaled eight hits.
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Bragan Named Winnipeg Whips Manager After McCullough Heart Attack
Jimmy Bragan appointed manager of the Winnipeg Whips in the International League succeeding Clyde McCullough who suffered a heart attack Sunday Bragan formerly served as first base coach for the Montreal Expos.
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Dodgers Stop Pirates Eleven-Game Win Streak
Dodgers pound Pirates 15 hits and 10 4 victory to end Pittsburgh’s 11 game run as Claude Osteen works complete game. The action includes Cesar Cedeno empowering Astros and other MLB results across the league.
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National and American League Baseball Standings and Leaders
National League leaders include Stargell Pitt 31 and Aaron Ad 25 in runs. Pitching top marks go to Ells Pitt 15-3 and Jenkins Chi 14-8. American League showings feature Petrocelli Bos 64 RBI and Blue Oak 18-3 pitching, with Melton Chi 21 RBIs and Lolich Det 15-6.
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