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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1972
Page
6
Tom Corde, Ohio University's floor leader, was named Mid American Conference basketball player of the week after he scored significant points in two games. The Columbus CAP report notes his standout performance and weekly honor.
The top remains unchanged as Gary Elston and Gary West hold the two leading spots with no shift in first place votes. Indiana prep basketball rankings list Madison Heights and Lafayette Jefferson among others, with West Noble debuting at No 20 after a 13 0 start.
Anderson gymnasts captured a 50.30 total decision over Portland with wins in six of seven events. Witte led vaulting, while La Fare, Ron Smith and Shively took free exercise, parallel bars, and side horse respectively. Landes of Portland claimed still rings, as Anderson moved up in team standings and the state poll notes fluctuated with several teams earning votes.
The Chicago Cubs announced the signing of left hander Steve Hamilton, released by the San Francisco Giants after the 1971 season. Hamilton, 34, from Columbia Kentucky, had a 3.00 ERA in 45 innings last season as a reliever.
New York AP reports that Sandy Koufax Barry Wynn Yogi Berra and Ralph Kiner are viewed as leading contenders for Baseball Hall of Fame election by the Baseball Writers Association of America. More than 400 ballots were mailed voters must name 75 percent to be elected Koufax highlighted by four no hitters including a perfect game during his Brooklyn Dodgers career before retiring at 30 due to arm injury.
UCLA coach John Wooden argues freshmen should be allowed to play in varsity contests, sharing views on the NCAA rule and contrasting with other coaches. He notes his 1971-72 team would differ with or without freshmen, emphasizing how early college experience benefits players and teams.
The Dallas Doomsday Defense dominated the game forcing a turnover and a fumble recovery while holding Miami to a single field goal. Roger Staubach and the Dallas offense capitalized as the defense carried the home team to victory. The piece also mocks President Nixon for predicting plays like a coach, noting the contrast with real game strategy.
Wynn, a burly right hander, pitched 300 wins and 244 losses across 23 seasons with Washington Cleveland and the Chicago White Sox. He finished two votes behind Berra in last year’s ballot. Kiner, former outfielder with Pittsburgh and Cleveland and now a Mets broadcaster, belted 269 homers in his career.
Basketball scores show Freshman Lapel 41 Central 39 while Southside edged Highland 61 35 Shenandoah topped Tri High 68 46. North Side 4 tied Central 42 B game North Side 52 Central 37 WRESTLING Southside 36 North Side in TESERVE TOURNEY Wes Del 47 Yorktown 45.
Four Americans advance in Auckland as Steve Faulk leads with victory over David Hawkes of New Zealand. Armistead Neely and others win, while Mona Schallau and Ann Lebedeff advance in women’s play and Faulk and Struthers win mixed doubles.
Tribe swimmers set records as they defeated Muncie Burris Tuesday night. Thom Shearer Scot Bowers Dave Scheerer Steve Gephardt swam 3 45.68 in the 200 medley relay. Gephardt Hugel Scheerer Shearer clocked 9 30.0 in the 400 freestyle relay. Powell led wins in 200 and 400 free. Cunningham swept 1 4 and 400 breaststroke. Auds on and Lekman added individual wins as unbeaten Tribe eyes the North Central Conference crown Saturday at Muncie.
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