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Newspaper

The Gazette

Location

Medina, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1972

Page

8

Kent Roosevelt District Track Tourney Opens Trials

Kent Roosevelt District track and field meet saw Medina County runners struggle in qualifying. Only Cloverleaf’s Scott Chrislip and Wade Sworthworth’s Raahn Thompson advanced from 15 entrants in the qualifying round to today's finals in the low hurdles seeking a trip to Columbus.

Dave McCoy Kent Kent Roosevelt Medina County Cloverleaf Scott Chrislip Wadsworth Raahn Thompson Columbus Chrislip Buckeye Marty Marcellus Marcellus Dan Richard Richard Medina Gary Winkler Dan Richards Richards Mark Chrislip Gazette Kent-Roosevelt

Riva Ridge Top Favorite In Preakness At Pimlico

Riva Ridge backed by stablemate Upper Case leads the odds after a Kentucky Derby win as nine 3-year-olds compete in the 97th Preakness at Pimlico. Rain could threaten entries like Freetex Hassi's Image and Bee Bee Bee while Ron Turcotte rides the Derby winner.

Baltimore UPI Riva Ridge Churchill Downs Pimlico Upper Case Nashua Key To the Mint No le Freetex Eager Exchange Hassi Bee Bee Bee Free

Nets Try to Even Series Without Top Guard

Nets star Billy Melchionni may run the point as Joh Roche sprains an ankle. If New York loses, Indiana could clinch the ABA title in Indianapolis. Keller of Indiana sparked a rally in the sixth game at home in a victory that eased pressure on the favored Pacers.

Gary Kale UPI Uniondale N.Y Billy Melchionni New York Melchionni Joh Roche South Carolina Kentucky Virginia Indiana Roche Nets Billy Paultz Lou Carnesecca Indianapolis Billy Keller Purdue Keller Pacers

Mileti Seeks NHL Franchises For 1974-75 Season

Promoter Nick Mileti will present his application to the NHL board of governors on Wednesday as part of 11 bidders for two new franchises for 1974-75. Mileti, owner of the Cleveland Barons Cavaliers and Indians, aims to have a $17 million Summit County arena under construction by his bid.

Cleveland UPI Nick Mileti National Hockey League Board of Governors Mileti Cleveland Barons Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Indians Summit County

NL Baseball Plays A Game Of Streaks

The Mets extended their best start with an 8-3 win over Philadelphia as Jerry Grote drove in four and Rusty Staub added three RBIs. Cincinnati’s nine-game streak ended on a 1-0 win via Jim McGlothlin four-hitter. St. Louis broke an eight-game slide with a 4-3 win over Chicago as Joe Torre homered three times. Pirates, Dodgers, and Giants won later NL games. AL results noted.

Joe Carnicelli UPI New York Mets Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Mets Philadelphia Phils Jerry Grote Rusty Staub Buzz Capra Cincinnati Johnny Bench Jim McGlothlin Reds San Diego Padres St. Louis Joe Torre Cardinals Chicago Cubs

Payne Rape Charge Shocks Hawks Rookie Center

Atlanta Hawks rookie center Tom Payne, 7 ft 2 in, faced rape and assault with intent to rape charges. A preliminary hearing was set for next Tuesday as investigators pursued alleged rapes in the Atlanta area.

Atlanta UPI Tom Payne Atlanta Hawks Beryl Compton Hawks Payne University of Kentucky National Basketball Association Compton P. E. Berisford

Barna Dies at 57 Former MLB Outfielder Babe Barna

Herbert P. Babe Barna, 57, major league outfielder who played for the Athletics Giants and Red Sox, died Thursday after a stroke. He appeared in 207 games, began with the 1932 A’s, and posted a .232 career batting average. Green Bay trades Willie Wood rights to Oakland for undisclosed future draft pick. Wood had retired after 1971 and joined San Diego Chargers staff.

Charleston W. Va UPI Herbert P Babe” Barna Philadelphia Athletics New York Giants Boston Red Sox Barna A’s Green Bay Wis Green Bay Packers National Football Conference Willie Wood Oakland Wood San Diego Chargers

Weekend Baseball Scoreboard Highlights

The Scoreboard lists Sunday games including Chicago at St Louis New York at Philadelphia Houston at Los Angeles Montreal at Pittsburgh two games at San Diego two games at Santa at San Francisco two Oakland at Kansas City California at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit Baltimore at Milwaukee Minnesota at Texas two Boston at New York two.

Pittsburgh Montreal Los Angeles Houston San Francisco Atlanta Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee Baltimore New York Boston Texas Minnesota Kansas City Oakland Chicago California Torre St. Louis Philadelphia Inci San Diego Santa San Fran Mils Cincinnati Phila Hooton Morton Pittsby Briles Kelly Sadecki Matlack Fryman Roberts Downing Hall Ark Calif Kaw City Segui Fire Morris Perry Brothers Horgan Colbert Timmerman Palmer Milwa Lockwood Peters Pet Clark Bahnses

Kent District Track Results Class A to AAA Meet Summary

Track results from Kent District meet list multiple events across classes A AA and AAA. Winners include DiFiore and Janiak in field events and sprint relays with times and affiliations such as Luth West Dalton Cuy Hts and Kent St. noted.

DiFiore Luth. West Hann Dalton Janiak Cuy. Hts Danis Martin Windham Hartsock S. Range Renovich Newbury Adams Fairport Grubb Maplewood Henceroth United Burba Ledge Heeter Triway Wilson Holy Name Karnafel Solon Diamond Fis Barr Olm Forshee Drozin St. Jo Smolak Aus. Fitch Reccord Benedictine Poole Marling Grimes Repeta Avon Price Stewart Jenkins Clear Brennen Key Shroyer E. Can Hitchens Woolever Kent St Jones Chamb Taylor Y. North Klinger Perry Mills St. V Funderwhite Byron Glenville Jfk Buchtel Rankin

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