Carlton Wins Unanimous Cy Young for 1972
Steve Carlton, 27 year old left hander, won the 1972 Cy Young Award unanimously as NL leader in victories 27 and ERA 1.98 while with the Philadelphia Phillies. He led in complete games innings pitched and strikeouts and helped Philadelphia secure 59 wins. Steve Blass and Ferguson Jenkins trailed in voting with 35 and other notable pitchers named.
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Concord Glenville Close Out Season At Van Meter
Concord Mt Lions and Glenville travel to Beckley’s Van Meter Stadium for season finale. Concord upset West Liberty 13 7. Glenville beat W Va State 10 0. Key players include Marshall Parker and Chris Anderson with Buffington and Bertwell set for major matchups. Proceeds benefit the Mt Lion Scholarship Fund with tickets at local outlets.
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Shepherd Salem clash crowns WVC title race
Shepherd Salem meet decides West Virginia Conference title and may determine the league rushing champ. Shepherd's Bob Pope aims to extend his lead after 194 yards last week, while Salem's Pat Coyne and Bluefield threaten from behind in a tight standings race.
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WVU Prepares for Pitt Five Man Front This Weekend
West Virginia coaches acknowledge a tough challenge from Pitt's five man defensive line as they practice for the game. Ron Lee returns at fullback with other backs ready along with a solid Mountaineer defense before facing the Panthers in Pittsburgh.
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Braves Trade Millan To Bolster Weak Pitching Staff
The Atlanta Braves traded second baseman Felix Millan and pitcher George Stone to the New York Mets for Gary Gentry and Dan Frisella. Millan, nicknamed The Kitten, hit .281 in his Braves career and peaked with a .310 year in 1970. The move follows a 70–92 season, their worst since 1952.
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Indians Trade Bevacqua for Royals Pitcher Hedlund
Cleveland sends Kurt Bevacqua to Kansas City for right handed pitcher Mike Hedlund. Bevacqua hit .204 two seasons ago and .114 last year after stints with Portland AAA. Hedlund, 26, a former Indian, went 15-8 in 1971, 5-7 last year, and joined the Royals via 1969 expansion draft.
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Ozark Named Phillies Manager After Dodgers Coaching
Danny Ozark, a 31 year Dodgers veteran and first time MLB manager, was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a two year contract. General Manager Paul Owens cited hope for improved fundamentals and winning culture while noting the pitching staff as a bright spot.
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Monzon Conviction Upheld Ahead of Briscoe Title Fight
Argentine appeals court upholds world middleweight champion Carlos Monzon's conviction for slugging a photographer from five years earlier. The ruling does not affect his scheduled November 11 title defense in Buenos Aires against challenger Benny Briscoe.
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Trevino Seeks Suspension Over Slow Play Walkout
Lee Trevino says he should be fined or suspended for walking out during the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas amid slow play complaints. He doubts action will come before his Texas Open appearance and apologizes to officials and sponsors, insisting the pace of rounds harmed the tour.
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Finley Fined For Bonuses For World Series Promises
New York, UPI Charles O. Finley the Oakland A's owner was fined 2500 by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for promising World Series bonuses to Gene Tenace and Joe Rudi. The ruling found the offers violated rule 46a prohibiting such payments.
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Magazine Names Player of Year in Both Leagues
The Sporting News named Billy Williams of the Cubs and Dick Allen of the White Sox as Player of the Year. Steve Carlton earned National League Pitcher of the Year, Wilbur Wood took American League Pitcher of the Year. All-Star lineups include Willis Starling, Joe Morgan, Ron Santo, Chris Speier, Cesar Cedeno, Roberto Clemente, Johnny Bench, Ferguson Jenkins, Carlton, and others with Allen, Carew, Brooks Robinson, Aparicio, Rudi, Murcer, Scheinblum, Fisk, Perry, and Wood.
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