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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
10
A federal sports commissioner would not run all sports and Pete Rozelle says each sport is unique and fair rules across disciplines are unlikely. The piece notes MLB’s struggles with growth and sports editors weigh a four‑team contraction and realignment plan to stabilize major league baseball.
Six of the top ten USAC stock car drivers entered the Foyt McCluskey Classic at Action Track with Lem Blankenship leading the points and Roger McCluskey returning to defend his title. Several others including Ray Darnell Ken Reiter Terry Ryan Paul Sizemore and Don White are possible entrants as 1 p.m. qualifications approach for the 2 30 p.m. green flag.
Wayne Newton defeated Sullivan 9 to 4 on Thursday night for its sixth win against three losses. Marc Blaine had three singles and Denny Akers two singles in the victory. Wayne Newton hosts Southport at 1 p.m. Saturday and faces Indianapolis Madden Nottingham on Sunday in a Rose-Hulman twin bill. Wayne Newton previously beat Veedersburg 93, climbing to a 7-0 lead in the first inning. Bob Cook pitched three innings for the win.
Oakland proprietor Charlie Finley defends his management style and promotes the A's as the best club, noting their .679 winning percentage and attendance rise while contrasting with Horace Stoneham’s Giants. He cites promotions like Bald Headed Day and Hot Pants Day and discusses ownership plans and market rumors.
Los Angeles hosts Atlanta as Hank Aaron trails Babe Ruth's 714 homers with 63 needed. Dodgers managers and players including Walt Alston Willie Davis Bill Singer Maury Wills and Hoyt Wilhelm predict Aaron will surpass Ruth if healthy and in the lineup. Al Downing starts against Phil Niekro in a four game set ending with a Sunday day game after a twi night doubleheader.
In Lubbock Texas the 1972 football season opens with the 12th annual all star game sponsored by the American Football Coaches Association. The game kicks off at 8 30 p m EDT at Jones Stadium Texas Tech with a 44 000 capacity expected and national television coverage.
Major league schedule listing four college or professional matchups with teams Wichita Tulsa Denver Oklahoma City Indianapolis Evansville. The brief card notes venues unspecified and contest pairings only. No results or dates are provided.
Dick Allen of the Chicago White Sox tops the American League fan balloting with 189 071 votes. Norm Cash is 130 358 behind him with Brooks Robinson second at third base. Reggie Jackson leads the outfield while Rod Carew tops the second base leaders. Luis Aparicio and Bill Freehan lead at shortstop and catcher respectively. The results cover positions and vote totals through the period with the All Star game set for July 25 in Atlanta.
Due to severe flooding in eastern Pennsylvania Pocono International Raceway postpones the Schaefer 500 qualifying rounds. Chairman Dr Joseph Mattioli said relief and emergency services take priority and highways should stay clear for responders. Qualifying moves to Thursday and Friday June 29 and 30 with all tickets honored. The race remains set for Sunday July 2.
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