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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1973
Page
7
Oakland A s announce first baseman Mike Hegan has signed for the 1973 season becoming the 16th Athletic to finalize his contract. The agreement seals Hegan as part of a growing Oakland roster heading into spring training.
Baltimore AP reports defensive captain Fred Miller 32 was traded from the Colts to the Washington Redskins for an undisclosed draft pick. Miller, an LSU graduate, has battled knee injuries in recent seasons and is the eighth Colts player moved since January 22 by GM Joe Thomas.
Second seed Kerry Harris of Australia defeated Classic 6 4 6 3 at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne for a $30,000 Barnett Bank Tennis event victory.
Warren Clawiter, long time defensive line and junior varsity coach at Southern Illinois University since 1969, accepts an assistant football coach position at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Dick Tate remains connected as an assistant with Kentucky and is named defensive line coach at SIU.
LA Dodger ace Claude Osteen urged Maury Wills to be judged on merit as he lauded his former teammate during Wills induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame as pro athlete of the year. Osteen said Wills deserves more than a minor league job and could be a manager on merit rather than breaking color barriers.
C Danny Williams, a former Le Noir Rhyne blocking back and longtime offensive coach at Hickory NC school since 1965, was named head coach on Thursday. He replaces Hanley Painter who resigns as coach but remains athletic director. Painter posted a 66-41 record with five Carolinas Conference titles and four coach of the year honors.
Dr and Mrs Harry Hemphill bred Quiet Please a chestnut gelding turned hunter. Named Horse of the Year in the Second Year Green Working Hunter division after a rapid rise from amateur shows to the big time circuit at Madison Square Garden.
Lefty Driesell expressed dissatisfaction despite Maryland Terrapins beating Fordham 83 to 72 in the Madison Square Garden garden doubleheader. Jim O'Brien led Maryland with 19 points while Fordham’s Ken Charles scored 34 as Fordham fell to fifth straight loss.
Colorado Springs AP reports USOC president Philip O. Krumm pledges athlete rights reforms after Munich 1972 failures. Plan includes an 18 member athlete elected board to elevate competitors voices and possible athlete members on the Executive Committee. Krumm aims for outsider overseers to put Olympic operations on a business footing.
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