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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1973
Page
7
Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL signed Larry Molloy a 5 foot 11 as a free agent defensive back from Boston College. The 185 pound player sat out most of his senior year due to a broken leg suffered in the third game against Navy.
The Houston Oilers announce Bam el Durden as offensive backfield coach becoming the NFL team's first black coach. Durden, 36, split duties with running backs and receivers in Los Angeles under longtime coach Tommy Prothro and previously starred for Oregon State setting a 7.2 yard per carry record.
A new Southern Hockey League is under study with possible members including Charlotte, Greensboro, Roanoke Virginia and St. Petersburg Florida from the Eastern Hockey League. Winston-Salem is mentioned. Paul Buck of the Charlotte Coliseum says discussions are ongoing with at least six teams planned and potential expansion to eight.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will wear a black bordered shoulder patch bearing Roberto Clemente’s number 21 on left sleeves for the 1973 season. Owner John Galbreath announced the emblem will replace the spring training black ribbon and that Clemente’s number will be retired on Opening Day.
George Johnson won the Pine Tree Open by five strokes at Pine Tree Golf Club in Kernersville. He posted seven under par 131 over 36 holes, earning $2,000 from the 58 player satellite event linked to the Greater Greensboro Open.
Sabres versus Blues Sunday game moved from 7 05 p m to 130 p m to align with Detroit vs New York finale. Punch Imlach, Sabres GM, says scheduling aims to reflect playoff race tightness and consider Detroit’s status.
Ron Ekker 37, former Hillsdale College head coach for two seasons, hired as head basketball coach at West Texas State University in Canyon Texas.
A champion mare Wallaby valued at 75000 was reported stolen from a stable at Grier Beam and wife Mrs. Beams country home in Cherryville North Carolina. Police say the stallion was probably led away through woods by a thief and note the horse appeared on a Charlotte TV program last Sunday.
Martinsville Speedway announced the 18th Virginia 500 on April 29 in a 262.5 mile race with a total purse of 61080 dollars. First place pays 10000 dollars and last place 350 dollars amid a 36 car field with a 1000 dollar pole award and 5000 dollars for leading most laps. Notables entered include Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Bobby Isaac, CAle Yarborough and Buddy Baker.
Four WHA games impact playoff chances with Philadelphia edging Alberta 2 1 to inch closer in the East. Quebec beats Minnesota 5 3 to keep faint hopes alive while Ottawa tops New England 5 2 to boost Eastern bids and eliminate New York. In NHL Toronto defeats Detroit 6 4 tightening Detroit’s path, Philadelphia tops Atlanta 4 2, and ex Red Wing Norm Ullman leads Toronto past Detroit.
The Los Angeles Lakers open defense of their title facing the Chicago Bulls in the first round after a coin flip decided playoff seeding. Milwaukee earned top seed and home court after the controversial flip, with Golden State as a possible rival.
Calvin Murphy says he will not play for the Houston Rockets next season and may defect to the Harlem Globetrotters if he cannot join another NBA team. He criticized playing time and noted he has one year left on his contract with Houston.
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