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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1972
Page
3
Bill Ward Jr. overcame a three stroke deficit Sunday to win the Spring Tournament at Twin Oaks. He edged out the first round leader Roger Keaton in the final round to secure the victory.
New River Supply of Beckley won both the actual and handicap titles at the 1972 State Bowling Tournament. The 11 week event at Bowl-Wick Lanes began Feb 19 and ended this weekend, with a team total of 3023 and 122 handicap for 3145. Individual highlights include Wheeling’s Oriph Vellenoweth setting a state singles actual record of 714 and winning all events with 1859, while Weirton’s R. Vidas and E. Bachich took doubles actual with 1245.
Bobby Unser set a record average speed of 195.940 mph to pace the opening Indy 500 time trials in Indianapolis. Jim Malloy was badly injured in a practice crash as twelve cars qualified, leaving 21 spots for next weekend. The provisional lineup places Unser atop the first row with Bettenhausen and Andretti following, while Joe Leonard Posey Rutherford fill the second row and Savage Pollard Ruby the third.
Rochester tops Louisville 7-1 in the International League as Bob O'Brien gains his first win of the season with relief from George Manz. John Matchick hits his fourth homer, while Toledo defeats Syracuse 5-1 behind Zachary. Tim Hosley adds two homers for Toledo as Closter is charged with the loss.
Riva Ridge, aged three and trained by Lucien Laurin, is the 65-1 favorite for the Preakness at Pimlico with Meadow Stable partners, aiming to duplicate Citation by winning the Triple Crown after Derby triumphs. Key To The Mint looms at 2-1 after a Pimlico allowance win, while nine to ten horses remain possible starters in the 13 16 mile race worth 189 800 dollars.
Blalock captures the Dinah Shore-Colgate women's pro golf title in Palm Springs with a 2 under 70 to finish 8 under 208, edging Kathy Whitworth by one stroke as Whitworth cards a 67 final round. Blalock plans to reinvest winnings in real estate with a $75,000 townhouse purchase.
Jerry Heard led pressure packed, five under par 275 to win the Colonial title at Fort Worth. Fred Marti shot 277, Dave Stockton 278, Phil Rodgers 279, Bob Murphy 280 as Heard seized the lead after Marti bogeyed 17. Marti failed to force playoff as Heard sunk a clutch birdie on the final stretch.
The Red Barons beat Russo's 22 15 after a strong fourth inning surge while Rasso led the offense with four hits. The Rebels defeated Eccles 16 6 behind a seven run first inning with Blaylock Condy Massey and Cannaberry each contributing multiple hits and home runs.
The Beckley BR League released early week practice times. Silver Brand meets at 6 p.m. today, Raleigh Motors at 5 30 p.m. tomorrow, and Bays Buick at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Warren Williams Field. Further sessions will be announced later this week.
Oakland manager Dick Williams says Denny McLain will not start again for the A's and may fade from the majors after a 6.05 ERA in five starts. Analysts suggest he could be traded or released if no takers appear, with Vida Blue slated to return May 28.
The opening games cancelled Sunday will be completed Saturday starting at 4 p.m. The night game hinges on weather conditions.
Carlos Ortiz, 35, returns from retirement after a string of wins since December, weighing 142 1/2 pounds for his latest decision over Greg Potter in New York. The former lightweight champion aims to reclaim the crown he lost to Teo Cruz in 1968, insisting this comeback is a sustained bid.
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