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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1972
Page
5
Billy Williams collected four hits to lift Chicago while Ferguson Jenkins pitched his 19th complete game of the season to seal a 4 0 win over St. Louis and complete a four game series sweep. Williams raised his batting average to .346 leading the NL title chase.
Touring professionals tout the PGA Championship as home to the world’s best field while Oakland Hills hosts the Open era event. Jack Nicklaus, defending champion and strong favorite, eyes another major as Gary Player, Ben Hogan, and Bobby Locke historic shows loom in a feature on grip and focus.
Tim McCarver argues that critics amplify his faults while underplaying his strengths. He discusses his arm, versatility, and past trades with the Expos for John Bateman, plus manager Gene Mauch’s plan to use Terry Humphrey.
Preseason NFL odds from Harrah's Tahoe Racebook place the Baltimore Colts at 2 to 1 favorites in the AFC and the Minnesota Vikings at 5 to 2 in the NFC. The Oakland Raiders are 3 to 1 in the AFC while the Dallas Cowboys stand at 7 to 2 in the NFC. Other notable bets include Miami 7 to 2, Kansas City 7 to 2, San Francisco 4 to 1 and Detroit 5 to 1.
The Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open moves from Rancho Park Municipal to Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades California in 1973 to attract top players like Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus had skipped the event recently citing dislike of the Rancho Park layout Campbell who co sponsors the tournament notes Nicklaus favored Riviera potential return anticipated by organizers over the move.
Dick Allen, amid a busy day of major league action, blasted two inside the park homers to power the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The performance helped Stan Bahnsen earn his 13th victory as New York swept Baltimore in a doubleheader and other AL games featured Louis Lolich and Vida Blue shining on the mound.
United Press International reports updated baseball standings with team rankings, wins and losses, and games behind the leaders. The brief lists leading clubs in each league and highlights recent results affecting the table.
The Phoenix Suns begin their 41 game home schedule with a Friday the 13th opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct 13.
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