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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1972
Page
4
Arizona State leads Oregon 7 to 3 when ASU defender intercepts with 90 seconds left and runs to the Oregon 3 yard line. He throws the ball toward the bench in exuberance, and officials penalize ASU 15 yards with first down at the 18 yard line.
Boog Powell's 18th homerkey three run shot in the fourth powered Baltimore to a 3-2 win over Milwaukee. Mike Cuellar earned his 16th victory as the Orioles complete a four game sweep and narrow the gap behind Cleveland and Boston in the AL East pennant race. Earl Weaver emphasized staying in it as New York and Detroit stumble in divisional play. Powell snapped a 0-for-15 skid by going 4-for-5.
Horace Clarke voices fatigue over frequent second base duties with the New York Yankees. He notes critics and teammates like Bobby Murcer sparking talk, yet he remains determined to play. Manager Ralph Houk keeps Clarke in the leadoff spot and infield duties as New York fights for the division.
The Phillies fell 4-2 as Steve Carlton struggled with five walks and poor support. Duffy Dyer delivered a go-ahead homer in the sixth, while Koosman pitched seven solid innings for the Mets. Cesar Cedeno starred for the Astros with a diving ninth inning catch to save Houston.
Oklahoma tops the United Press International board, narrowly ahead of Southern California and Colorado after Nebraska drops from first to ninth following a season opener loss to UCLA. UCLA and Michigan round out the top five with strong showings as Tennessee, Penn State, and LSU also feature prominently.
San Diego coach Harland Svare said running back Duane Thomas will not play for the Chargers after weekend discussions. Svare expressed disbelief and noted Thomas’s recent behavior including a disruptive incident on a plane. The club acquired him from Dallas in a conditional deal for Mike Montgomery and Billy Parks.
In 1871 Alcorn A and M College at Lorman Mississippi became the nation s first state supported college for Negroes.
Louisville Colonels beat Tidewater 6 to 4 in game four of the International League final series to even the best of five at 2 2. Dwight Evans powered the win with a two run homer and a later triple, as Parker started for Tidewater and Snyder closed for Louisville.
The Beckley Archery Club invites the public to a safari shoot on Sunday September 17 at the outdoor range behind Beckley Plaza. The event starts at 11:00 with animal targets at unmarked distances. Members and new participants can join for next year free this season. contact numbers provided.
Chicago White Sox slugger Dick Allen dismisses personal stats in his drive for the AL batting crown, focusing on wins and team standing. He leads with 33 homers and 102 RBIs, contending for the batting title while prioritizing playoff goals over individual records.
Trap Hill teams plan to operate under Pop Warner guidelines this weekend. Two southern West Virginia squads will be split by age and weight, with fees of 10 dollars to charter and 125 dollars per team for insurance. Leaders include Jim Mitchem as president coach and Pamela Maynard as secretary treasurer.
Tickets for the Beckley Greenbrier East football game at Fairlea go on sale at Woodrow Wilson High School. Adult admission is 1.50 dollars and student ducats are 0.75. At the game student tickets will cost 1 dollar.
The Woodrow Wilson junior varsity football team scored in every quarter to defeat Oak Hill 33 to 6 at Van Meter Stadium. Beckley led 12 6 at halftime, then pulled away with two third quarter scores and a fourth quarter TD. Beckley tallied on runs and a pass with key plays by Greer Keatley Bradley Hambrick Slash.
Billie Jean King earned $10,000 at the U S Open tennis championship, boosting her year total on the Virginia Slims circuit to $48,275 and placing her on track to reach $100,000 for the second consecutive year.
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