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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
5
A golf piece stressing tempo as the key to lower scores. Slow takeaway and gradual downswing improve consistency overnight. Dutch Harrison credits daily practice of many shots to build a forced tempo across clubs, with the driver masking flaws and sustaining focus for the next round.
Sophia defeated Mullens Post 106 12 to 8 in an American Legion exhibition. Sophia led 4 3 after three innings, Mullens briefly led 8 7 in the fifth, but Sophia surged with a seventh inning rally scoring four more on multiple hits and walks. D Smith earned the win, Flame the loser, with a rematch set in Mullens Saturday at 7:00.
St. PaulMinn Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall had surgery to remove bone chips from his right ankle. Spokesmen described the operation as successful and declined to estimate recovery time.
The Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club enters its 10th year with top players scarce due to the U S Open's proximity in Pebble Beach. Trevino and Weiskopf see the event as vital Open preparation while noting reduced star power and lingering scheduling challenges.
Sophia Electric racked up 21 hits and 30 runs to crush City Finance 30 to 3. Polk earned the win while Amick took the loss as Trotter and Hendricks led Sophia with 11 of the team's 21 hits.
Simms defeats J Callaway Brown in a sudden death playoff at Black Knight Country Club after a 74 tied for 18 holes Tuesday. Simms edged Brown in the nine hole playoff Wednesday to win the E M Payne Handicap Golf Tournament. Brown and Simms tied for low putts while Wilmont Jones claimed the closest ball contest within six feet of No 2.
Raso's Market defeated Big Charlies 93 and the Red Barons beat Acords Arco 10-3 at Eccles Little League Field. Acords Arco led 1-0 early but fell behind by the second inning. Acknowledged stats include Frank Raso 24, Bill Cole 33, Jerry Lemon 2-4, Mike Daniels 3-3, Larry Kuhn 3-4. A double-header Sunday at Eccles field starts at 3:00 with Rose's Market vs Eccles.
Boston based report notes Ricky Ley expressing doubts about joining the proposed WHA franchise. Sources cite ongoing negotiation hesitations and uncertainty about the league’s stability and rosters.
Mt Hope IGA beat Mabscott 17 to 5 and Bureau of Mines topped Economy Motors 16 to 9 as Casenino Stadium hosted City Softball. Bryant Purdue and Pack homered for IGA, D Milam T Gikerson and J Menes combined for 10 hits. Casconon and Pack each had three hits for the losers.
The Louisville Colonels rallied with a six run inning to close the gap on Richmond and move within a half game of the league leaders. Rogelio Moret earned a second straight win with relief from Don Newhauser as Richmond’s Mike Beard tied his record at 4 4. In other IL results Charleston swept Rochester in a doubleheader, Syracuse beat Tidewater, and Peninsula defeated Toledo 7 2. Richie Zisk hit his 10th and 11th home runs and George Kopacz added another support for Hank Garber’s three hit outing. Charleston clinched the second game with two ninth inning runs.
Jane Blalock starts the Eve LPGA at Pleasant Valley Country Club with 82 entrants amid a recent suspension case. She carded a 71 in the pro-am to lead her team to runner-up and earns $150, amid expectations of strong challengers like Carol Mann and Betty Burfeindt as the tournament offers $7,300 to the winner.
Bobby Clarke of the Philadelphia Flyers, 22, is voted the Masterton Memorial Trophy winner for the 1971-72 season by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The award honors sportsmanship in memory of Bill Masterton of Minnesota, who died after an on ice injury on January 15, 1968.
The Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA will face the ABA's Kentucky Colonels in Louisville on October 1 in a preseason game. Milwaukee won their meeting last year 99 to 93.
National League leads with Alou St Louis and Saguila Pitt among top batters. Bench Cin and Kingman SF pace NL with 14 home runs. Stargell 13. Kingman 38 RBIs. Sutton LA in pitching 8 0. American League notes include Pniela KC 60 RBIs and Jackson Oak 12 home runs.
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