Won column crucial in 72 pennant race
In 1972 the win column becomes crucial as weathered schedules and walkouts alter expected totals. Detroit leads AL East with one more win than Baltimore and New York, while Oakland and Chicago vie in the West. Boog Powell and Bert Campaneris spark key games as Rudi and Nettles power Cleveland and Minnesota collide.
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Powder Puff team finishes 10th in state meet
Ed Brown Insurance powder puff softball ties four games at the 29 team State tournament in Hamilton finishing tenth. Springfield's Robinettes claim the title for the fourth year in a row as Elyria loses to Athens Merchants 16 3 then beats Akron Dolphins 7 3 and Chillicothe Ladies 3 3 before a 13 11 loss to Dayton Merchants. Jan Sito pitches all four games for Ed Brown with Pat McGill. Diane Slessman and Sue Saunders lead hitters with 10 and 6 hits respectively and two Diane home runs.
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South Holds Final Draft for Major League League
South will conduct its final draft on Wednesday at 6 at the league field. Boys must be present to be drafted.
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Black River High Varsity Practices Physical Cards Pickup
Seventh and eighth grade football players at Black River High School must pick up their physical cards Thursday August 24 between 9 and 11 a.m. in room 102.
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Phillies fail to support Carlton as crowd roars
In Philadelphia a 52,662 attendance cheered Steve Carlton who allowed one Braves run in 10 innings but his teammates provided no run support. Carlton’s 15th straight win was halted as the Braves rallied to win 2-1 with Dusty Baker and Mike Lum delivering the decisive hit.
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