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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1972
Page
5
Oakland ace Blue Moon Odom fires a three hit shutout as the A's rally past Detroit 5-0 clinching a playoff advantage in the series. Campaneris involved in a fierce altercation with Lerrin LaGrow. suspensions and rulings loom.
AL Commissioner Joe Cronin fined Bert Campaneris $500 and suspended him for the remainder of the playoffs after Campaneris threw a bat at Detroit pitcher Lerrin LaGrow. The incident followed an earlier ankle injury Campaneris suffered when hit by a LaGrow pitch.
Allison defeats Buddy Baker by a half car length to win the National 500 at Charlotte. Petty collided on lap 315, bringing a caution as Baker and Allison traded leads in a late duel. Pearson, Foyt finish third and fourth as Allison earns $19,825 and tops the year money list.
Oakland pitcher Lerrin La Grow threw a high inside pitch that struck Bert Campaneris on the ankle. Campaneris then threw his bat at La Grow, drawing three umpires onto the field as manager Billy Martin chased Campaneris. AL president Joe Cronin would rule on suspensions after the incident in the playoffs.
Pirates manager Bill Virdon and players argued Willie Stargell and Bob Moose contended Bobby Tolan’s first inning two run double was foul as Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 5 3. Sparky Anderson predicted a Reds title while Joel Morgan Roberto Clemente and Ramon Hernandez figures featured in the divisional showdown.
Huntington West Virginia reports Bob Hitchens carried 44 times for 184 yards and three touchdowns as Miami of Ohio defeated Marshall 31. The Redskins struggled to stop the workhorse tailback despite extra manpower on the line. Marshall coach Lengyel praised his team's improvement after this setback.
The Boston Bruins opened the 1972-73 NHL season with a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings as injuries and player defections undermined their attack. Bobby Orr is out with knee surgery while Derek Sanderson and Gerry Cheevers have signed with the WHA, leaving Boston short on offense despite 38 shots on goal.
Los Angeles powers past Boston 4 to 2 as Buffalo defeats Atlanta 5 to 3 in a rough night of NHL play. The standings shift with the Kings, Sabres, and Thrashers gaining ground in their divisions.
Elliot Deck of Crab Orchard aced the par-3 sixth hole at Twin Oaks Country Club on Saturday. Deck, a 22-year player, achieved the 190 yard hole with a three wood.
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