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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
11
Key players from both leagues offer blunt takes on the All-Star tilt. Gibson says starting is an honor and hard work, Lolich vents at not starting, Campaneris blasts not starting, and Clemente tests fitness after a long layoff.
Jack Nicklaus, due to a badly infected right forefinger, underwent minor surgery in Columbus Ohio and withdrew from the National Team championship. Arnold Palmer partners were reassigned as Lee Trevino and Ray Floyd, and Billy Casper with Terry Heard emerged as leading contenders for the 40 000 first prize.
The Minnesota Vikings began training camp with four free agents on the trading block Gene Washington Charlie West and Clint Jones integral to the push for a fifth straight Central Division title in the NFC A collective bargaining demand from the trio prompted GM Jim Finks to start talks Washington Henderson and Jones were represented by Al Ross and negotiations stalled as they sought terms Finks has spoken with several clubs but no deals reached West and Henderson were injured in 1971 Jones led the team in rushing with 675 yards West led in interceptions and kickoff returns Finks noted six other players under option with 1972 contracts pending including Voigt Beasley Yary Lee Sharockman and Warwick
A former bank clerk testified to a House crime committee that he allowed horses to be registered in his name after being wined and dined by horse broker Robert Presti, who was barred from racing for alleged organized crime ties. He quit when IRA inquiries began. another witness said he took a 25 percent stake in Derby runner Jim French before selling it back to Ralph Wilson.
Bob Carlson a New York attorney was named ABA commissioner and announced the league would add one team for 1972 73 to operate as a 10 team circuit with San Diego or Minneapolis as a leading candidate. Carlson said he would serve as long as needed and hopes to aid a future ABA NBA merger. He indicated a new expansion plan would be announced soon.
The Kansas City Omaha Kings will host their NBA home opener at Municipal Auditorium on October 14 against the Detroit Pistons. The team, formerly the Cincinnati Royals, will play 26 games in Kansas City and 15 in Omaha in the Midwest Division with Detroit Milwaukee and Chicago.
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