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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1973

Page

9

Injury sidelines Mike Lewis for six weeks

Greensboro AP report says center Mike Lewis underwent surgery for a slightly torn Achilles tendon after a fall near his home. He had not played since November 10 and may miss the ABA playoffs as Tom Owens moved into the starting center role for the Cougars who chase the Eastern Division crown.

Greensboro N.C Mike Lewis Carolina Cougars American Basketball Association Lewis Tom Owens Cougars

Gamecocks Sign Nate Davis For 1990 Basketball Season

Forward Nate Davis received the Frank McGuire Excellence in Basketball Award at Carolina Coliseum and will join the Gamecock team next fall. The 6-5 senior from Eau Claire High School averaged 17.5 points and 18.2 rebounds last season, led his team to a 23-1 record and the S C AAAA title, and hit the championship winning basket to end a 54 game streak. He earned All-State and area Player of the Year honors.

Columbia Nate Davis Frank McGuire Gamecock Carolina Carolina Coliseum Eau Claire High School Shamrocks Middleton

Golf Writers to Honor Mrs. Cudone as Golfer of the Year

The Carolinas Golf Writers Association will name Mrs. Philip J. Cudone of Myrtle Beach South Carolina the golfer of the year at its annual dinner after the first Greensboro Open round. The former New Jersey champion has won five straight USGA Senior titles and three North and South Senior crowns at Pinehurst in four years. Bobby Mitchell touring pro who won in 1971 will present the trophy.

Greensboro N.C Carolinas Golf Writers Association Philip J. Cudone Myrtle Beach S.C U.S. Golf Association USGA Pinehurst Bobby Mitchell

Orange Baseball Sees First Action in Spring

In Mesa Arizona the Oakland Athletics tested an orange baseball as part of Charlie Finley’s scheme to add color to the game. The idea faced rejection from team president Charles Feeney who vetoed using the orange ball in a game against Cleveland.

Mesa, Ariz Charlie Finley Oakland Cleveland Indians A’s Charles Feeney

Buffey Hospitalized After Chest Pains In Chicago

Vern Buffey the World Hockey Association commissioner was listed in fair condition in the Forkosh Memorial Hospital intensive care unit after experiencing chest pains while watching a Winnipeg Jets versus Chicago Cougars game on Wednesday night in Chicago.

Chicago World Hockey Association Vern Buffey Forkosh Memorial Hospital Buffey Winnipeg Jets Chicago Cougars

Utica College Fires Basketball Coach After Administration Dispute

Utica College fired head basketball coach after a dispute with school administration over priorities in athletic and physical education programs. Tom Huggins, the athletic director, will replace Joe Rasado as head coach, and the college stressed it does not intend to de-emphasize varsity basketball.

UTICA N.Y Utica College Tom Huggins Joe Rosado

Twins Trade Reynolds for Ferrell and Fer Deal

Minnesota Twins send pitcher Jare Reynolds to Milwaukee in exchange for infielder Mike Ferrell and related pieces. The deal reshapes both clubs in the pennant chase as rosters adjust for depth and future potential.

Melbourne Fla Brewers Mike Fer Minnesota Twins Jare Ken Reynolds Milwaukee

Johnson Opens Pine Tree Open With Lead

George Johnson shot 67 to take a one stroke lead over Tom Sanderson after the first 18 holes of the Pine Tree Open at Pine Tree Golf Club in Kernersville North Carolina. Johnson is four under par and 36 holes remain in this $10,000 satellite event to the Greater Greensboro Open.

Kernersville N. C George Johnson Johnson Tom Sanderson Pine Tree Golf Club

Braves look to rebound with three big winter trades

The Braves completed at least three major trades in the off season to improve the 1973 squad. On November 1 1972 Felix Millan and George Stone went to the Mets for Gary Gentry and Danny Frisella. In December Atlanta sent Earl Williams Tay lor Duncan to Baltimore for Pat Dobson Roric Harrison Dave Johnson and Johnny Oates. On February 27 Pat Jarvis moved to Montreal for Carl Morton.

Atlanta Stadium Braves Houston Astros Felix Millan George Stone New York Mets Gary Gentry Danny Frisella Atlanta Earl Williams Taylor Duncan Baltimore Oriole Pat Dobson Roric Harrison Dave Johnson Johnny Oates Pat Jarvis Montreal Expos Carl Morton

Seaver Tops Mets Focus of Spring Training Controversy

The Mets rely on Tom Seaver as Koosman complains of his favored status while Seaver insists he will pitch whenever the coaches place him in the lineup. Seaver worked six innings in an 8-0 win over Cincinnati as the camp debate continued.

Associated Press Mets Tom Seaver Seaver Cincinnati Reds Jerry Koosman Koosman Bob Scheffing Tom Scheffing San Francisco Giants California Angels Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Phil Hennigan Cleon Jones Vida Blue Oakland Chicago Wilbur Wood Chicago White Sox Pirates Rick Reichardt Marty Pattin

Upsets Mark International Tennis Tournament

In Vancouver Seattle’s Tom Gorman and Frenchman Pierre Barthes led a day of upsets at the $50,000 International Tennis Tournament. Gorman, seed No 11, defeated fifth seed Arthur Ashe 6 1 4 6 4 in a second round singles match.

Vancouver B.C Seattle Tom Gorman Pierre Barthes France Gorman Arthur Ashe New York

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