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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1972

Page

17

Indians Sued Over Chief Wahoo Symbol in Cleveland

The American Indian Center of Cleveland filed a $9 million lawsuit against the Cleveland Indians for using the Chief Wahoo image. The action targets perceived racist depictions and names related to other teams with Native symbols.

Associated Press Cowboys American Indian Center Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Indians Atlanta Braves Noc-a-Homa Kansas City Chiefs Washington Redskins Chicago Black Hawks Buffalo Braves Golden State Warriors National Basketball Association Chiefs Kansas City Bob Johnson Redskins Black Hawks Black Hawk Warriors Russell Means Indian Center Means Braves Icks Indiannes Quampi Florida State Seminoles Marquette Warriors Willie Wampum Marquette Stanford Indians Nebraska-Omaha Florida State Stanford

Governor and Colts Owner Hold Talks on Baltimore Future

Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel Baltimore Mayor William Donald Schaefer and Colts owner Carroll Rosenbloom met for three hours to discuss where the team will play after 1972. Rosenbloom again opposes Memorial Stadium and wants to build his own arena while pledging no public funds.

Annapolis Maryland Baltimore Carroll Rosenbloom Baltimore Colts Colts Rosenbloom Memorial Stadium Marvin Mandel William Donald Schaefer Steve

Strikes and Spares and A Bowler’s Parallel Hip Line

Notes on bowling stance stressing hips remaining parallel to the target during all steps. Describes a bowler with the ball near top of back-swing and slight right shoulder pull while hips stay aligned. Also mentions Mike Siani of Villanova with 49 receptions and 14 TDs and a quote about the Colts not being for sale.

Willsey Resigns as Cal Coach and Acting AD

Berkeley athletic leadership shakeup follows Ray Willsey resignation citing bypass for director post. Willsey, Cal coach since 1964 with a 40 42 1 record, leaves amid reports of a new AD and potential football hire.

Willsey Cal Dave Maggard Mike White Stanford

Pro Bowl Roster Changes Shake Up Conference Rosters

Running back Duane Thomas of the Cowboys and safety Jake Scott of the Dolphins were dropped from Pro Bowl rosters for Sunday's game. Thomas was replaced by Vic Washington of the 49ers after missing Tuesday practice. Jerry Logan of the Colts replaced Scott after Scott exited with a broken hand from December 25. Thomas reportedly telephoned coach Tim Landry about a sore shoulder after the Super Bowl.

LOS Angeles Duane Thomas Dallas Cowboys Jake Scott Miami Thomas Vic Washington San Francisco 49Ers Jerry Logan Baltimore Colts Scott Tim Landry

Koufax Wynn Berra Kiner Named Likely Hall of Fame Choices

Baseball Writers Association of America votes loom as Sandy Koufax Early Wynn Yogi Berra and Ralph Kiner emerge as top likely Hall of Fame selections. Koufax four no hitters including a perfect game and retirement at 30 are highlighted. Berra seek resurgence after narrowly missing last year. Wynn totalled 300 wins in a 23 year career. Meanwhile a separate Kansas area game reports Brad Frazier scoring 30 in Winfield 84 Wahama 61 with detailed box.

Koufax Wynn Berra Kiner New York Sandy Koufax Early Wynn Yogi Berra Ralph Kiner Baseball Writers Association of America

Reds Sign Two and One Released In 1971 Transactions

The Cincinnati Reds signed two pitchers Pedro Borbon and Ed Sprague on Tuesday to bolster relief depth for 1972. Borbon posted a 12-6 mark with 1.34 ERA in Dominican winter ball. Sprague went 8-6 at Indianapolis and won a game for the Reds late in 1971. Ty Cline, 32, was released to trim the roster to 38 players with 11 outfielders.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Pedro Borbon Ed Sprague Indianapolis Borbon Sprague Reds Ty Cline Cline Montreal Expos

Trevino Favored To Win Tucson Open In 150000 Race

Lee Trevino, 1972 PGA Player of the Year, tops a 144-player field at Tucson National for the Tucson Open with a $150,000 purse. Trevino seeks his third win here as Nicklaus and Palmer skip the event. Miller and Coody lead other contenders. Celebrity pro-am boosts field and NBC-TV contract. final rounds televised on NBC.

Associated Press Tucson Ariz Lee Trevino Trevino Tucson National Golf Club Jack Nicklaus Johnny Miller Martin Glen Campbell Andy Williams Pat Boone Dick Martin Forrest Tucker Gene Cernan Nbc-Tv Nicklaus Miller Crosby Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Charles Coody George Archer England Tony Jacklin J. C. Snead Frank Beard Gene Littler Miller Barber Bruce Crampton Dave Eichelberger

Barboursville defeats Point Pleasant 73 59 in WV prep basketball

Barboursville led 37 31 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to beat Point Pleasant 73 59. Charles Chambers had 17 points and 10 rebounds for Point Pleasant while Steve Leach scored 19 for Barboursville and Rocky Nash grabbed 12 rebounds for the winners.

Point Pleasant Barboursville Charles Chambers Steve Leach Rocky Nash Leach Waugh Dial Nash Flescher Roberts Morgan Fortner Richmond Harden Strickland Waldie Chambers Adkins Miller Doolittle Painter

Foster to Fight Rondon for Light Heavy Crown

Vincente Rondon and Bob Foster will clash for the undisputed world light heavyweight title on March 9 at Miami Beach Convention Hall. Allied Sports Enterprises President Mel Ziegler announced that contracts are signed for the 15 round bout.

Miami Beach Vincente Rondon Bob Foster Allied Sports Enterprises Mel Ziegler

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