College basketball turning big money draw for schools and stars
The piece notes rising money in college basketball, with schools from North Carolina Charlotte to Nevada Las Vegas showing how tournaments and attendance drive income. It cites Toledo and Michigan State as strong earners, recruiting battles involving Albert King and high-profile pitches from Maryland UCLA and Duke, plus star power like Earvin Johnson influencing major programs.
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North Carolina
Charlotte
University of Nevada-L48
Vegas
Iowa
Indiana State
Purdue
Toledo
Schol
Ohio University
Rocket
Kentucky
New Mexico
Maryland
Vanderbilt
Minnesota
Caton
Louisville
Indiana
UCLA
Albert King
Julius Erving
New York
Mary Hnd
King
University of Hawaii
Eugene Banks
Duke
Banks
Earvin Johnson
Michigan State
Jenison
al McGuire
Minor Leagues Hold Baseball Draft in Hawaii
AP reports in Honolulu during the winter meetings that Minnesota manager Gene Mauch quipped about trading for Jerry Koosman while the draft unfolded. Teams announced a few moves including Tommy Underwood and Victor Cruz to Toronto for Pete Vukovich, and Randy Tate, Jim Brezeale, and Gil Rondon were selected by minor league clubs. Harold Cooper was named president of AAA leagues, and Mets added Kevin Kobel to their Tidewater farm club amid spread of Phillies Orioles trade rumors involving May, May, and Jerry Martin, with Weaver seeking a reliever.
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Honolulu
Minnesota
Gene Mauch
Jerry Koosman
New York Mets
Mauch
Calvin
Calvin Griffith
Twins
Mets
Milwaukee
California
Larry Hisle
Lyman Bostock
Sheraton
Columbus
Randy Tate
Des Moines
Jim Brezeale
Atlanta
Syracuse
Gil Rondon
Houston
Harold Cooper
Franklin County
International Missioner of Baseball
Cooper
Columbus Jets
Kevin Kobel
Tidewater
Kobel
Spokane
Philadelphia Phillies
Baltimore Orioles
Rudy May
Lee May
Baltimore
Jerry Martin
Phillies
Earl Weaver
Gene Garber
Ron Reed
Warren Brusstar
Paul Owens
Owens
Jim Slaton
Brewers
Spartans Edge Oaks 61 53 in tight Albany showdown
Alexander Spartans led by Mike Pratt 25 points and 15 rebounds beat Oak Hill 61 53 at home. Pratt sealed win in final minute as Wooten added 14 and coach Skip Davis praised bench effort and late defense. Oak Hill top scorers Hale 19 Potter 20.
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Ray Frye
Albany
Alexander Spartans
Mike Pratt
Oak Hill
Pratt
Alexander
Doug Pratt
The
Oaks
Spartans
Orland Saylors
Gambling Oaks
Skip Davis
Kenny Ashworth
Hale
Orlan Saylor
Curtis Wooten
Gary Potter
Thomas
Saylor
Wooten
Barlette
Ashworth
Potter
Grubb
Kalinaski
McCurkle
Rangers Star Rod Gilbert Retires Amid Roster Moves
National Hockey League reports Rod Gilbert of the New York Rangers retires as Jerry Byers is recalled from New Haven. Maple Leafs trade Don Ashby and Jim McKenny to Dallas, send Mike Pelyk to Tulsa, Bruce Boudreau recalled from Dallas. Redskins place John Riggins on injured reserve and sign Howard Satterwhite. Marvin Barnes suspended for the Buffalo Braves. Tom Underwood and Victor Cruz arrive at Toronto Blue Jays in a trade for Pete Vuckovich. Mets acquire Kevin Kobel from Milwaukee. Sacramento State fires Glenn Brady as head coach. In 1971 Franklin Ohio opened a pioneering recycling plant.
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New York
Rangers
Rod Gilbert
Jerry Byers
New Haven
Toronto Maple Leafs
Don Ashby
Jim McKenny
Dallas
Mike Pelyk
Tulsa
Bruce Boudreau
National Football League
Washington Redskins
John Riggins
Howard Satterwhite
National Basketball Association
Buffalo
Braves
Marvin Barnes
American League
National League
NEW York Mets
Kevin Kobel
Milwaukee
Tidewater
Sacramento State
Glenn Brady
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Bob Wilson Jr
Lima
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Patrick Goode
Peru
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Boston Red Sox
John Kennedy
Winston- Salem
Milwaukee Brewers
Walter Shannon
Toronto Blue Jays
Tom Underwood
Victor Cruz
St. Louis
Pete Vuckovich
Franklin
Butler County
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Tiger Paw
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