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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1972

Page

13

NBA may punish players over unsanctioned all star tilt

NBA board of governors to decide penalties for up to eleven players who played in the May 25 unsanctioned all star game against the ABA at Uniondale New York. Possible fines or suspensions loom as owners review action and the Julius Erving case is discussed.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va National Basketball Association League Board of Governors American Basketball Association Uniondale N.Y NBA Wilt Chamberlain Gail Goodrich Los Angeles John Havlicek Boston Nate Archibald Cincinnati Bob Love Chicago Playrs’ Association Robertson Julius Erving Erving Virginia Squires ABA Atlanta Hawks Milwaukee Boston Celtics Chicago Bulls

South Africans barred from AAU championships over apartheid policy

A Thursday morning meeting at a University of Washington residence hall led to a demand that John van Reenen and Johan Halberstadt be barred at the AAU championships. The AAU granted the request citing a rule against participation by athletes from countries restricting Americans. A South Africa boycott claim tied to apartheid drew strong reactions from Stah Wright and Hal Connolly, while Van Reenen and Halberstadt were noted as top performers who could not comment.

University of Washington John van Reenen Johan Halberstadt South Africa Hal Connolly United Amateur Athletes AAU

Tolan Returns to Reds after Achilles Tear

Reds center fielder Bobby Tolan, who missed the 1970 season with an Achilles tendon tear from off season basketball, is back in center field in 1971. He shares his struggle, training, and resolve as Cincinnati leads the NL Western Division with a .322 average, four homers, and 17 steals while facing lingering doubts about a comeback.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Bobby Tolan Tolan Reds

Rubin Realizes He's Starting At The Bottom

Roy Rubin is named head coach and athletic director of the Philadelphia 76ers replacing Jack Ramsay. He says he will coach what he is handed and starts at the bottom with a 30-52 last season record, amid expectations of building a winning team.

Rubin Philadelphia Roy Rubin National Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers Long Island University Jack Ramsay 76Ers Buffalo Braves

Browns trade 2 Darden signs

Sandusky native Tom Darden has signed a multi year contract with the Cleveland Browns. Darden a defensive back from the University of Michigan was the club's No 1 pick in last winter's player draft. Browns announced the trade of Freddie Summers to the New York Giants and the acquisition of a high...

Cleveland, Ohio Sandusky Tom Darden Cleveland Browns National Football League Darden University of Michigan Browns Freddie Summers New York Giants Jack Gregory Gregory Giants New England Patriots Summers Michigan

Southern California Forces Decisive Game In World Series

In Omaha, Southern California and Arizona State pushed the NCAA World Series to a 15th game after USC edged ASU 3-1. Ray Scarbery held ASU to a late surge while Ken Huizenga, Roy Smalley Jr., and Milt Guggia paced USC’s offense. Eddie Bane took the loss in relief, his first in 15 decisions, after a series of strong performances including a 17 strikeout outing against Oklahoma.

USC Ray Scarbery Arizona State Clint Myers Jerry Mantle Tim Steele Roy Smalley Scarberg Ken Huizenga Smalley

Phillies Trade Hoerner for Nash in Deadline Move

The Philadelphia Phillies, last in the NL East, deal ace reliever Joe Hoerner and minor leaguer to Atlanta for right handers Jim Nash and Gary Neibauer. The move, along with a Montreal catcher swap, fills rotation needs as De Ron Johnson hits the 15 day DL. Nash is 1-1 with a 5.50 ERA, Neibauer 0-0 with a 7.37 ERA.

Associated Press Atlanta Philadelphia Phillies Joe Hoerner Braves Jim Nash Gary Neibauer Phils Montreal Tim McCarver Expos John Bateman Hoerner Paul Ownes Nash Neibauer Frank Lucchesi Richmond Owens Deron Johnson Johnson

Thimble Wins at Scioto in $12,020 Stake

Thimble surged from third at the three quarter pole to win the Challenge Stake for 4 year olds at Scioto Downs. He covered the mile in 2 2 5 and paid 7.40 4.20 2.80. All Right paid 9.60 and 4.60 for place and show went to Young Turk 3.20. The daily double Noble Deed Wilmington Spur paid 26.20 and quinella 18. A crowd of 5 015 wagered 276 322.

Columbus, Ohio Thimble All Right Young Turk Noble Deed Wilmington

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