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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1972
Page
4
American League East and West standings shown with games back and winning percentages. Thursday's results include New York 4 Baltimore 3 and Milwaukee 3 Cleveland 1, plus multiple pitchers and upcoming games across divisions.
Stan Smith the top seed at Wimbledon survived a centered crowd and a hard test to beat Alexander Mayer 63 75 36 97 and reach the last 16. He acknowledged crowd distractions on outer courts and said he plans to focus on serving return as he prepares for Tan Fletcher, an Australian ranked eighth.
Nelson Briles, freed from bullpen duties by Pittsburgh manager Bill Virdon, won his third straight start with a three hit shutout as the Pirates beat the Expos 9 to 0. He has allowed only one earned run in 26 innings and vows to avoid the bullpen forever.
National League leaders list bench Cin Oliver Pitt Stargell Pitt and Kingman SF 47 Watson Hou 46. American League leaders Allen Chi 48 Mayberry KC 44 May Chi 42 Oliver Cal Jackson Oak 40. Briles braves Briles 62 with 10-2 record. Pirates win 8-6. Hebner 3-run homer Sanguillen 4-for-4. Mets lose Carlton 7-hitter 5-2. Santo error costs Cubs. Astros rally to beat Dodgers. Watson driving in game winner for Astros. Cincinnati fall as Barr allows two homers. Padres Roberts four hits incl first MLB homer. Aaron homers for Braves.
Philadelphia pitcher Chris Short was admitted to Temple Hospital on Thursday after reporting lower back pain. The veteran left hander, now 1-1 on the season, was listed in stable condition with unspecified tests pending.
Atlanta Braves send Orlando Cepeda to Oakland Athletics for pitcher Denny McLain and cash. McLain to start July 4 against the Cubs in Atlanta. Cepeda, 28, cited knee issues and readiness as reasons for the move while expressing openness to reunion with the Bay Area that began his career.
The Stratton All-Stars face Wilkes Insurance in a 5:30 p.m. Saturday game at Warren Williams Field. A $1 donation funds the Edmond Buddy Hannah Fund with all proceeds to charity.
Beckley-Sophia American Legion baseball earned its fifth straight win with a 15-3 nine inning victory at Warren Williams Field over Mullens Post 106. Greg Cullop and David Smith each had three hits as Keith McKinney pitched nine innings with ten strikeouts.
Team Three edged Team Five 79 76 after a tight third quarter comeback in Woodrow Wilson summer play. Team Four overwhelmed Team One 92 61 as both squads posted strong scoring totals and balanced contributions.
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