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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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