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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1972
Page
5
The Pirates clinched their third consecutive East title in a championship drive led by key performances from standout players. Vivid late-game surge secured the decisive margin as the team secured top seed and momentum heading into the postseason.
Detroit tops the Mets as the Pirates move into division lead with a 6 2 win powered by Norm Cash’s two run hit and strong pitching from Coleman. Milwaukee beats New York while Philadelphia edges St. Louis in a night of scattered results.
The 1973 baseball All Star Game will be played Tuesday night July 24 in Kansas City. The Royals announced the game as season tickets go on sale for their first year in the new stadium dining the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex which seats 40 589 fans.
MU debuts a tri tailback running attack led by Ned Burks Terry Gardner and Bob Crawford as Marshall travels to Dayton. Reggie Oliver at quarterback shows improved line play as the Herd seek their first win over Dayton in 32 years after a 27 24 win vs Morehead State.
National League leaders include Bench of Cincinnati 116 RBIs and Stargell of Pittsburgh 112 with Williams Chicago 104. Pitching leaders feature Carlton Philadelphia 25 9 and Jenkins Chicago 20 12. American League leaders show Killebrew Minnesota 29 home runs and Perry Cleveland 21 16 with Wood Chicago 2415 strikeouts.
The Trap Hill Pop Warner squads meet Mount Hope Midget League teams A and B this Sunday at Mount Hope High School stadium at 1:30.
Virginia and West Virginia, both undefeated, meet in Charlottesville with WVU seeking offense consistency after inconsistencies this season. Kerry Marbury leads WVU rushing while Virginia’s Kent Merritt anchors the ground game as Don Lawrence’s Cavaliers aim to extend a 9-41 series lead.
In Robinson Illinois, 26 year old Norman Jones shot 66 to take a one stroke first round lead at the $100,000 Robinson Open after a windy wet day. Larry Ziegler Hale Irwin and Dave Glenz were one back while Steve Opperman and defending champion LeBron Harris trailed by two. Jones carded five consecutive mid round birdies and a burst of birdies on the back nine for the low score.
Strike Out won the 27th Little Brown Jug at Delaware County Fairgrounds in 1 56 3 5, edging Bret Hanover in the three year old pacing classic. Keith Waples drove Strike Out to victory before 43 578 spectators, claiming a world record time and prize money while Bret Hanover’s record was surpassed.
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources says all lakes and tailwaters are good for fishing this weekend. Summersville Lake remains strong for night fishing with docks open at Long Point and Battle Run. Sutton Lake reports 19 inch bass in Bee Run area, northern pike main catch. Sutton five feet below summer pool.
The page lists standings and results for multiple teams including Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Detroit New York Baltimore St Louis Montreal West Philadelphia Oakland Cincinnati Kansas City Los Angeles San Diego and others. It includes Friday and Thursday results with scores and upcoming pitching matchups and lists several pairs of teams and venues with times and broadcasters.
West Virginia State and Fairmont, both 2-0, clash in a pivotal West Virginia Conference duel at East-West Stadium. Coach Colin Cameron sharpens the triple option after seven fumbles last week while senior Jack Summers anchors a veteran line. Fairmont’s Terry Galambus shines as freshman QB Harold Bailey’s successor and Ted Jackson nears the all time Fairmont rushing mark with strong running and a 68 yard TD pass to Chris Perkins.
Mount Hope defeated Beckley 18 6 Stratton beat Mullens 32 12 and Hinton blanked Stoce 12 0 in junior high action Thursday. In sophomores Woodrow Wilson shut out Oak Hill 36 0 Joseph Moon scored two touchdowns and led the Eaglets past Beckley Scott Morris scored Beckley s lone TD.
Texas and Notre Dame begin their seasons this week with new QBs and rebuilt rosters. Texas coach Darrell Royal voices caution on inexperience, while Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian notes key defensive losses and young players stepping in as Cliff Brown and Tom Clements share the quarterback duties.
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