Johnny Murphy the Mets finalizing the improbable dream
The piece recalls Johnny Murphy lifelong ties to the Mets from scout to vice president and pitching coach. It links him to George Weiss and Bing Devine in building the World Series champions and lauds his warmth and leadership as key to the club’s historic success.
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John Joseph Murphy
Elizabeth Havern Murphy
Johnny Murphy
St. Joseph's Church
Bronxville
Cleon Jones
Joe Namath
Jets
New York Mets
George Martin Weiss
St. Joseph's
Phoenix
Ariz
George Weiss
Foundling
Mets
Boston Red Sox
Col
Jake Ruppert
Newark
Yankees
Weiss
John Murphy
Fordham
Bronx
George
Lefty Gomez
Lefty
Fifth Avenue
Murphy
Gomez
St. Bernard
Murph
Johnny
John
Boston
Bing Devine
Bob Fishel
Wirtz Begins Battle Over Blues All Star Organist
Wirtz led East Division brass to a board meeting to dispute the Blues use of Norm Kramer as organist for the All-Star game in St. Louis. The Blues claim rights within a 50 mile radius. Wirtz counters that the site should be neutral and alibi has imported Al Melgard. Clarence Campbell expects a fair compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Bill Wirtz
Wirtz
Chicago Black Hawks
National Hockey League
Board of Governors
Norm Kramer
St. Louis Blues
Blues
Kramer
NHL
al Melgard
Clarence Campbell
Campbell
McGuire Prophecy Turns Out Right Overcome Furman to Stay Unbeaten
Frank McGuire’s South Carolina team survived a tense 59-56 road win at Furman in Memorial Auditorium. Furman guard Jerry Martin sparked a late rally, but Carolina clung to the lead as Bob Cremins and Roche made key plays. The Gamecocks improve to 11-1 ahead of a Monday matchup at Clemson.
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Columbia
Gamecock
Frank McGuire
Frank Selvy
Furman Paladins
Greenville
Memorial Auditorium
Paladins
Carolina
Furman
Columbia High School
Jerry Martin
Riker
Curly Selvy
Bob Cremins
Martin
Roche
Owens
Cremins
Ribock
Selvy
McGuire
It Doesn’t Take Much To Make A Powerhouse Basketball Team
Greensboro article profiles North Carolina A&T basketball coach Cal Irvin and his underfunded 9 1 team. Despite a 750 dollar annual scouting budget and limited resources the Aggies challenge powerhouses in the region while confronting racial and social hurdles. The piece contrasts A&Ts path with traditional programs and quotes Irvin on recruiting and character.
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Greensboro
N. C
North Carolina
Duke
South Carolina
N.C. State
Wake Forest
North Carolina A&t University
Aggies
Cal Irvin
Irvin
North
Bowling Briefs High Scratch Leaders And Team Totals
Thursday night results list top scratch bowlers including Tommy Erich 201 John Harden 213 Al Sutphin 206 and sub B T Barnes 213. Rita White led ladies with 544 series while Heart of Aiken 2 356 and Travelers Four 2 367 claimed high team marks. Splits and high handicap scorers feature many named bowlers and a Bantams subgroup with Mike Thompson and Robin Beyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Erich
John Harden
al Sutphin
B. T. Barnes
Burnie Ussery
Rita White
Heart of Aiken
Travelers
Gene Hallman
Dot Golden
Jim Holden
Sonny Ford
Alberta Howington
Ed Happ
Lillie Krick
Nellie Hallman
Gen Hallman
Lee Rooks
Jimmy Sutphin
Clif Pinson
Bill Maloney
J. Hall
Cindy Callahan
Kitty Widener
Jim Burleson
Jim Chapman
Danny Player
Iris Pippey
Ted Howington
Bowling Standings And High Scores Report
High individual game honors go to Rita White substituting as she bowled 192. White also led the night with a 525 series as Charlottes posted a 920 team game. Stephen Son Finance totaled 2600 for the high team series. Junior senior highlights include Terry Dugas 192 546 633 and Danny Player 175 471. Brad Bradshaw 234 Shonen Barrett 230 602 Marianne Hankonen 418 622 Steve Flowers 228.
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Rita White
Charlottes
Stephenson
Terry Dugas
Danny Player
Brad Bradshaw
Shonen Barrett
Marianne Hankonen
Steve Flowers
Hot Shot Seniors Get NBA Reprieve as Merger Talks Stumble
Philadelphia AP The NBA again rejects ABA merger offers and plans to press expansion talks with two new teams. ABA commissioner Dolph cites compliance with conditions, but NBA President Kennedy says no discussion until conditions are outlined. He notes antitrust suit and territorial rights as key issues.
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Philadelphia
Pete Maravich
National Basketball Association
American Basketball Association
Pete
NBA
New York
Chicago
ABA
Cleveland
Houston
Buffalo
Portland
Ore
Walter Kennedy
Jack Dolph
Kennedy
Washington
Baltimore
Saints Capture Volleyball Title in Local League
The Saints won the Aiken Recreation Department Men's Volleyball League title by defeating New Ellenton three games to none. Scores were 15 7, 15 13, and 15 to 9. The Saints finished 8 6 in the regular season while New Ellenton entered with a 13 1 record. Players included George McNamaway, G F Merz, Harvey Allen, Dr. Ferguson, Ned Bibler, L W Patrick, K W McMurdo, and Ed Kemper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Recreation Department
Saints
New Ellenton
George McManaway
G.F. Merz
Harvey Allen
Dr. Ferguson
Ned Bibler
LW. Patrick
K.W. McMurdo
Ed Kemper
Clemson and North Carolina Produce 5-0 Freshman Fortunes
Clemson and North Carolina, ACC members, show strong rosters with 5-0 freshman football records for 1969. The pair’s early talent signals promise for next season as both programs compile undefeated marks among newcomers.
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Clemson
North Carolina
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Mike Reid
Penn State
Lewis Elverson
UPI
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Lefty Driesell
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Dean Smith
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Alabama
East Orange
N. J
Illinois University
Columbia University
A&t
Lis
Jack Nicklaus
Ohio Promotions, Inc
Publishers Hall Syndicate
Mike Thompson
Robin Beyers
Danny Zelinskie
Aiken Office
Supply Hal! Farmers
Merchants Stephenson Finance
Elliott Office
Supply
Quick As A
Midland Valley Plaza
Shell Dist. Co
Carrousel Hair Fashions
Hut Drive
Encorettes
Manning Owens Inc
Eagle Aviation
McCords By Nursery
Drifters League
Heart of Aiken Rest
Boylston Bros
Bamboo Lounge
Aiken Office Supply
Consumer Credit
Redwood Steak House
Timmerman Motors
Carl Scheer
Wugone
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Florida
Jack
Dial
Park Ave
Channel 4
Buster Crabbe
AS Fuzzy ST. John
Aiken Cablevision
CATV
Rutland Drive
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