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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1971
Page
3
Early returns show Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Yastrzemski atop the American League vote for the 1971 midseason All Star game set for Detroit on July 13. He is a three time All Star.
AL leading vote getters include Al Kaline and Carl Yastrzemski in outfield, Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson top at their positions. Tony Oliva and Luis Aparicio also lead, with Orioles and Red Sox players dominating early returns as Earl Weaver and the league prepare pitcher selections.
Cambridge High School in Ohio appointed basketball coach Luther Stover as athletic director and assistant football coach Joe Monad as head football coach. They replace Joe Paul, who resigned in May. Stover comes from Coshocton High School and Monad from East Liverpool, previously with Cambridge two years ago.
Los Angeles Angels manager Lefty Phillips weighs lineup changes as Andy Messersmith nears a start against the New York Yankees amid Conigliaro’s ankle sprain and neck discomfort. Options include Tony Gonzalez Roger Repoz Billy Cowan or Alex Johnson from the bench. Johnson was benched last Friday for not running out a ground ball.
United Press International lists top hitters and pitchers. In batting asts, Willie Stargell leads NL RBIs with 52 while Henry Aaron and Frank Torre post 43 and 42. AL leaders include Harmon Killebrew 47 RBIs and Rick
Chip Oliver, former Raiders linebacker who quit football calling it a silly game, asks Oakland to consider a uniform. Coach John Madden would decide. Al Davis notes Oliver was a standout who could contribute, while Oliver has been away since leaving in 1969 to join a commune and run a health food restaurant.
In Milton New York Pancho Gonzalez travels to London to chase the Wimbledon singles title. He aims to win the crown as a labor of love not money, hoping to recapture the drive that once made him world No. 1 and perhaps beat Rod Laver once more.
Montreal reports Glenn Hall, a 17 year veteran, was waived by St Louis during the NHL meetings draft. No team claimed him, Hall plans retirement, and he is placed on the Denver Wranglers list in the WHL. Other notable moves included Gary Kurt to the Seals and Andy Brown to Detroit. Roy Edwards retired last week and was claimed by Pittsburgh. Regulators also tightened penalties for leaving the bench and for goalies lifting posts to delay play.
New River breezed past Eric's 6-0 at Harry Lewin Field with Belcher homering and driving in two. Sorrent earned the win with seven innings pitched and 16 strikeouts as New River collected six runs on six hits while Eric's had four hits.
In International League action, Tidewater erased a 4-0 Charleston lead after one inning. Jim Campanis delivered a two run double for the Charlies, but Leroy Staton and Bill Carthel homered in the second to tie the game, and Carthel added a solo shot in the fifth as Tidewater pulled away with four runs in the sixth.
The Denver native and University of Texas football star Freddie Steinmark, 22, died Sunday after a long cancer fight. His body was flown to Denver for funeral arrangements to be announced with a rosary planned at the Church of the Risen Christ.
In Cleveland, the Indians defeated the Reds 3-2 before rain halted play after six innings. Rich Hand earned the win with 5 1 3 frames, while Milt Wilcox walked in the decisive run for Cincinnati. Roy Foster delivered the first Cleveland run, and a Reds error produced the other unearned tally. The Reds head to Houston for a road trip, while Cleveland hosts the White Sox tonight.
Pittsburgh manager Danny Murtaugh expects a four team race in the Eastern Division with the Pirates Cards Mets and Cubs.Split by a slim margin the top four stay tight as Chicago losses push them toward fourth place behind New York Mets. Veale Giusti and Grant anchor the bullpen in a 11 6 victory over the Cubs. Veale suffers a shoulder tear and Giusti records a save.
Huntington West Virginia players Barney Thompson and Jim Ward lag in sectional U S Open qualifying at Clovernook Country Club Cincinnati. Carmelichael Martinsville Indiana leads with 36 holes 139, followed by O Hern Goshen Kentucky Kemp Louisville with 142. Thompson 73 74 147 Ward 77 75 152. Walker Parkersburg Shreves Moundsville expected to compete in Pittsburgh sectionals.
The Women’s West Virginia Golf Association will stage its annual tournament at Parkersburg Country Club from July 12 to 17. Seven time champion Sally Carroll of Wheeling defends the title as the field grows after rotating sites from White Sulphur Springs three years ago.
Professional and amateur golfers gathered at the Playboy Hotel in Lake Geneva Wisconsin to present a $27,500 donation to cancer research. The funds come from the Brian Piccolo Golf Outing honoring Bears star Brian Piccolo who died of cancer a year ago. Dr Edward Beatty of New York accepted the check at the awards banquet.
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