Astros Pitcher Wilson and Son Die in Carbon Monoxide Tragedy
Autopsy planned for Houston Astros pitcher Don Wilson and his 5 year old son Alexander after they were found in a carbon monoxide filled home in Houston. Mrs Wilson and their daughter Denise were hospitalized with serious injuries and coma respectively following a Sunday incident reported by fire department and Juvenile Officer statements.
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Astros Star Don Wilson Dies in Tragic Home Incident
Don Wilson of the Houston Astros died after an apparent carbon monoxide exposure in his home. Authorities cited exhaust odor in the garage and house. wife and daughter inhaled fumes. Teammates and management mourned the loss as Wilson had posted a 11-13 record last season with a 3.07 ERA and two no hitters in his career.
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Dover Beats Athens 43 13 In Dual Wrestling Meet
Dover defeated Athens 43 13 in a Saturday dual meet. Joe Hall remained unbeaten in seven with a 138 pound win for Athens. Ted Elliott lost for the first time in seven as Larry Kemerle pinned him. Athens hosts Wellston next Tuesday for first home meet.
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Bowling Emblem Club Scores and Insurance Ads
In a local bowling column readers learn high scores by Ed Thomas 162 473 Helen 164 471 Marge Sfakianos 169 and Meredith Oil Co 548 1614 while ads mention Baur Insurance 33 35 Guckler's Insurance 44 and Cuzs Corner 38 with Emblem Club 02B noted.
Economy Strains NCAA as Convention Fights Budget Shortfalls
Athletics directors warn funds vanish as football and other sports face cuts. Leon Green at University of Key Topic warns that every nickel from concessions must cover programs. The NCAA focuses on money problems with travel cuts and budget tightening across schools.
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Bowling Green Tops Toledo In MAC Overtime Thriller
Bowling Green uses a swarming defense to overcome Toledo 66-64 in OT. Cornelius Cash scored most BG points in the extra session as Jeff Montgomery added 20 to push the Falcons to 3-0 in MAC play. Toledo drops to 1-1 with Jim Kindle scoring early. Ohio University and Miami of Ohio also won MAC openers.
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Green and White Club to resume meetings with Bandy
Ohio University booster group Green and White Club resumes weekly noon meetings Tuesday. Coach Dale Bandy will discuss holiday games including the win over Kent State and upcoming contests with Missouri and Toledo. Missouri coach Norm Stewart may attend if possible. the Tigers visit Convocation Center at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Ball State and Central Michigan Move Up to Major Football
The NCAA designated Ball State and Central Michigan as major football schools joining the Mid-American Conference. The move, part of a broader upgrade raising major football schools to 133, includes three additional institutions promoted from Division II.
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NCAA Mideast Regional Tickets On Sale in Dayton Arena
In Dayton Ohio AP reports tickets go on sale Monday for the NCAA Mideast Regional to be held at the University of Dayton Arena on March 2022. Each ticket costs 12 dollars and allows access to two games per day for the two day event.
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Crusaders Fire Coach Hanna in Cleveland Shakeup
Cleveland Crusaders announce John Hanna has been fired as coach and General Manager John Vivian is named interim replacement. Spokesman says the World Hockey Association club made the leadership change today.
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Dayton to Keep Football Despite Losses in Two Seasons
University of Dayton will continue its football program despite losing 50,000 annually over the last two seasons. Executive director Tom Frericks says there is no panic and cites player development under Coach Ron Marciniak. Xavier dropped football in 1974, influencing Dayton’s view on league plans and scheduling.
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NCAA Convention Opens With 131 Proposals Face Delegates
Washington AP The 69th NCAA convention opens with 800 delegates weighing 131 proposals aimed at recruiting reform and inflation control. Proposals would bar off campus contact with student athletes until junior year and curb summer loan and on campus recruitment deals.
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MSU lifts suspensions after team walkout episode
Ten Michigan State players, including captains and seniors, are reinstated by coach Gus Ganakas after a reconciliation meeting. The episode followed a team meeting about starting freshman Jeff Tropf against Indiana, and had left MSU to face Ohio State with a depleted lineup. Indiana remained No. 2, beating MSU 107-55.
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Buckeyes Beat Miller as Nelsonville York Tops Falcons
Nelsonville York 59 Miller 29 in a non league game as Canter 21 Sullivan 18 paced the winners. Miller’s Baker 10 led the Falcons. Nelsonville York improved to 7 2 while Miller dropped to 2 5.
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