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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
6
Boston suffers a 6-2 defeat to Cleveland as pitching holds but bats go quiet aside from Fisk and a late Boston rally. Petrocelli notes need for more timely hitting while McGlothen loses after rain delay and Nettles drives in three for Cleveland.
Petrocelli notes Pudgie's strong first half but calls for more hitting from others. Monday's game was delayed nearly two hours by rain before Boston faces the Rays again with Pattin listed to pitch against Tidrow.
Rod Laver, 33, of Australia, says he has been working on his serve after a May defeat to Ken Rosewall in the World Championship Tennis finals. In the Cleveland Tennis Classic first round, Laver defeated Phil Dent 6-4 6-4, using a sharper serve that boosted his confidence as he chased the $50,000 event title.
Ken Kuhn and Tim Davis were named co captains of the North team with Rick Slager and Steve Niehaus as South co captains for the 27th annual Ohio high school all star game at Fawcett Stadium Canton. Kuhn plans to play at Ohio State, while Davis will seek Michigan. Niehaus is the largest player in the game at 65, 265 pounds.
The Cleveland Crusaders sign three players, including Paul Andrea from the Cincinnati Swords. Also joining are Joe Hardy of Nova Scotia in the AHL and amateur Jim McMasters from Calgary's Western Canada Junior A League. Andrea, 30, brings nine pro seasons and 14 goals 58 assists last year with the Swords.
Cleveland Indians owner Nick Mileti wants a 10 foot dirt warning track near the fence to reduce injuries after Buddy Bell's collision. Browns owner Art Modell objects saying turf disruption harms football use and notation of long fence tenure. Stadium officials removed stakes and halted work amid complaints.
The scoreboard lists games across major leagues with matchups including Chicago Bahnsen at California Ryan and Cleveland at Boston. Other notable cards: Detroit at New York, Oakland at Kansas City, Baltimore at Milwaukee, Texas at Minnesota, and San Diego at San Francisco with several night games and doubleheaders noted.
Devil CC prepares Brunswick High School runners for a week of practice starting at 7 p.m. at Edward's Middle School. Contact Bob Joes at 225-6706 for details.
The second annual county junior tournament at Weymouth Valley CC will run August 14 15 with three age groups 10 12 13 15 and 16 18 for boys and girls. Entry is eight dollars fifty cents includes practice round and 18 holes. Last year 45 golfers entered.
A record turnout of 45 couples played the regular Friday night scotch doubles at Valley Forge Golf Club. Dibble and Dibble won low gross with 42 while Anguiliano pair took low net 35. Rudy duos had the fewest putts at 11 and Dungjen combined for chip-ins.
Two Medina County teens aged 16 enter Class A of the 1972 Ohio Juniors Tournament at Marion Country Club August 8 9. Bob Ward of Wedgewood tees off front nine at 8 am Tuesday and back nine at 8 am Wednesday with a three handicap. Steve Saal of Firestone tees off at 10 24 each day and holds a two handicap.
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