Wooden Wins Annual Coach of Year Award
John Wooden of UCLA captured the Associated Press college basketball Coach of the Year for 1971 72, his fifth such honor. The Bruins, led by Bill Walton and Henry Bibby, claimed the Pacific title and 26 straight regular season wins despite losing four starters from the prior year. The AP All America first team included Dwight Davis and Jim Chones, with Bibby on the second team and a third team featuring several notable players. Wooden previously won coach of the year in 1964 1967 1989 and 1970.
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Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
John Wooden
Ucla
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Bruins
Bill Walton
Jim Price
Louisville
Robert McAdoo
North Carolina
Richie Fuqua
Oral Roberts
Brian Taylor
Princeton
Maryland
Tom McMillen
Bud ‘Stallworth
Kansas
Wil Robinson
West Virginia
Measters
Bill Gibson
Virginia
Denny Crum
Dean Smith
Walton
Novak Voted MVP on Irish Cage Squad
Notre Dame named sophomore Gary Novak MVP of the 1971-72 season at a basketball banquet in South Bend Indiana. Novak led the Irish in scoring with 19.5 points per game and rebounding at 10.5 per game. Willie Townsend earned Most Inspirational Player and John Egart was named Most Courageous. The article also notes Dean Smith and others trailing in votes and discusses coach John Wooden’s style and discipline at UCLA.
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South Bend
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Phelps
Notre Dame
Gary Novak
Novak
LaSalle
Til
Willie ‘Townsend
Hamilton
Ohio
John Egart
Park Ridge
Ill
YMCA Announces Spring Class Schedule At Anderson
The Anderson YMCA unveiled the spring session starting the week of April 3 for youth programs. Diaper Tot gym swim for six months to two years runs eight weeks with parent in attendance three time slots. Tiny Tots for ages three to five meets weekly for eight weeks. Kindergarten swimmers advance with basic skills while Advanced King class runs weekly for eight weeks. Private instruction for ages six to fifteen is offered eight weeks with twice weekly sessions. Fun and Fitness runs eight weeks from April 3, Monday to Friday 3 to 5 pm. Bus service to most Anderson city schools is available and the EY Program Office can provide details at 644-7796.
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Anderson City
Injured Utter Named To New Position
Pendleton official Bob Utter, long recognized as a top Golden Gloves referee, is named Recreation Director at USD. He suffered a September injury that left partial paralysis in his right leg, delaying his officiating for six months to a year. Utter, former Indiana Reformatory staffer and longtime boxing figure, hopes to return to refereeing and aims for AAU 30-year Officials Club membership.
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Indiana
Houston
Tex
Utter
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Wrestling
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Ring Magazine
Indiana Reformatory
Reformatory
Vida Blue Chooses Industry Over Finley Offer
Vida Blue retires from baseball to become a public relations executive after rejecting Finley’s $50,000 offer as unfair. Blue plans to join Dura Steel Products in Los Angeles, with his attorney noting possible higher offers from Finley. Finley calls the move disappointing but wishes him well.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Vida
Blue
Oakland Athletics
A’s
Charl C. Finley
Los Angeles
Robert J
Gerst
Finley
Ida
Charlie
Chicago
Finley Sai
Vidal
Relling
U.S. Steel
Gary
Ind
Inley
Filey
Missioner
Dura-Steel Products of
Los Anggeles
King’s Inn Restaurant Delivers Says Good Food At Inn
A local dining spot, King’s Inn Restaurant, draws patrons with praised fare and inviting atmosphere. The establishment promotes a welcoming menu, highlighting comfort dishes and classic favorites in a busy neighborhood dining scene.
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King’s Inn Restaurant
Pro Cage Standings Highlight at Hampton Event
Ken Virenn leads Pro Cage standings at Hampton prompting celebrations after a tied outcome with Cory HDC. The event showcased top performers from The Acacaed Pree circuit amid strong showings from local contenders and regional teams.
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Rasryny Cory
Weéneway
Ken Virenn
Hampton
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