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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1972

Page

15

Royals move to Kansas City and shift NBA home games

The Cincinnati Royals plan to relocate to Kansas City for the 1972-73 season with home games split between St. Louis Omaha and Municipal Auditorium. Attendance in Cincinnati averaged about 3,500, raising questions about the future of coach Bob Cousy as the club weighs retaining him.

Cincinnati National Basketball Association Kansas City St. Louis Omaha Municipal Auditorium Boston Celtics Royals Axelson Cousy

Snyder Questions Pro Moves and College Role

Ohio coach Jim Snyder voiced concern over pro teams using colleges to push a NBA ABA merger. He criticized universities as mere proving grounds for pros and warned about the impact on MAC baseball and NCAA eligibility debates surrounding Marquette’s Bob Lackey. He spoke at Ohio University's Baker Center Green and White Club luncheon with Bob Wren as guest speaker.

Ohio Jim Snyder Green and White Bob Wren Snyder Marquette Bob Lackey Kentucky Knoxville Dayton Western Michigan

Dayton Group Sponsors Orienteering Meet Sunday

The Ranger Club of the University of Dayton Military Science Department will host the Ohio Open Orienteering Meet Sunday near Burr Oak.

Dayton Group Ranger Club University of Dayton Military Science Department Burr Oak

Squires Secure Order on Charlie Scott Injunction

The Virginia Squires won a local court injunction preventing star Charlie Scott from playing for any other pro team for 60 days while Phoenix Suns plan a multi million suit against ABA and the Squires for conspiracy and interference. Scott debuts with Phoenix tonight after an ABA scoring record season. Orienteering meet near Athens features Ohio University Southern Illinois Alfred Oxford St Bonaventure Eastern Kentucky Fort Benning Camp Lejeune Quantico and Dayton refreshment sales with clinics and competition starting Sunday noon.

Chesapeake Virginia Squires American Basketball Association ABA Charlie Scott Phoenix Suns National Basketball Association Scott Squires New York Phoenix Ohio University Southern Illinois University Alfred University Oxford (Ny) University St. Bonaventure Eastern Kentucky Ft. Benning, Ga Orienteering Club U.S. Ar My Special Forces Orienteering Club Marine Corps Camp Lajune Marine Physical Fitness Academy Quantico Appalachia Club University of Dayton Athens Tom Jenkins

Arena Plans Are Still On In Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Royals plan to move to Kansas City next year while a 17,000 seat arena is still planned. Royals official Ambrose Lindhorst cites two-year losses and weak attendance as reasons. city officials and a hockey group lobby for an NHL team and possible arena use.

Nati Axelson Royals Kansas City Cincinnati Rochester N.Y Jerry Lucas Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association Cincinnati Hockey League Inc New York City National Hockey League Brian Heekin Hockey Ambrose Lindhorst The Lindhorst Oakland Cubs Catfish Hunter Bud Harrelson Cincinnati Reds New York Mets New York Yankees Montreal Mike Marshall Mickey Stanley RBI Ike Brown Detroit Tigers Pittsburgh Pirates California San Francisco Bruce Christensen Reggie Smith Boston Houston Steve Carlton Philadelphia

Yornyak Leads All-Big Ten Basketball Team

Ohio State junior Alan Yornyak was a unanimous pick for the second straight year to the all-Big Ten team. Michigan’s Henry Wilmore, Indiana’s Joby Wright, Michigan State’s Mike Robinson, Minnesota’s Clyde Turner, and Purdue’s Bob Ford joined the first unit, with Wright and Ford as the only seniors.

Associated Press Ohio State Alan Yornyak Buckeye Michigan Henry Wilmore Hornyak Wilmore Indiana Joby Wright Michigan State Mike Robinson Clyde Turner Minnesota Purdue Bob Ford Midwest Basketball Board Wright Hoosiers Robinson Turner Ford

All-Star selections highlight 1960s Big Ten basketball

Wilmore led league scoring with 23.4 as a 6-4 junior from New York earned first team honors alongside Hornyak Wright Robinson Ford Turner. Second team features Rick Williams Kunnert Howard Witte Downing with honorable mentions to Brewer Jackson Johnson and others.

Wilmore Hornyak Iowa Rick Williams Kevin Kunnert Wisconsin Leon Howard Luke Witte Ohio State Indiana Steve Downing Purdue Bill Franklin Alan Hornyak Bellaire Ohio Henry Wilmore Michigan New York N.Y Joby Wright Savannah Mike Robinson Michigan State Detroit Mich Bob Ford Evansville Ind Clyde Turner Minnesota Champaign Cedar Rapids Dubuque Alliance Indianapolis Jim Brewer Wardell Jackson Ernie Johnson Wayne Grabiec Jim Krelle Nick Weatherspoon Illinois Bill Kilgorge Barry Hentz Mark Sibley Northwestern John Ritter

Ironton Leads In All-Sports Race For Southeast Ohio Trophy

Ironton holds a slim lead over Athens and Gallipolis in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League All-Sports Trophy race after two sports. Ironton has 13 percent, Athens 12 percent, Gallipolis 11?42? points, with Meigs Waverly Logan Jackson and Wellston following. Points count eight for first, seven for second, with baseball, track and golf to come.

Ironton Athens Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Tigers Blue Devils Frenton Eeeeteneeeees Eee Kik den Adeenees Sa Waverly Meigs Logan Ee Jackson Wellston Ee

Connie Dierking elected to Royals Hall of Fame

Former Cincinnati Royals center Connie Dierking, now running a bowling alley in Cincinnati, is elected to the Royals Hall of Fame. Bill Sharman, Lakers coach, is elected to the Royals Opponents Hall of Fame.

Cincinnati Connie Dierking Cincinnati Royals Royals Bill Sharman Los Angeles Lakers

Dick Allen Holds Out as White Sox Face Impasse in Talks

Slugger Richie Allen, who asks to be known as Dick, arrives late at Sox camp in Sarasota, rejects a $125,000 offer, and seeks a trade, leaving negotiations with GM Stu Holcomb at an impasse.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Richie Allen Chicago White Sox Allen Stu Holcomb Sox Sarasota Fla Holcomb Tommy John Steve Huntz Dodgers St. Louis Los Angeles Chicago White Sox Stan Bahnsen St. Louis Cardinals Texas Rangers Frank Howard Bob Short Rangers Howard Ted Williams Lenny Randle Elliott Maddox Baltimore Orioles Jim Fuller Chicago Cubs Ron Santo Goodyear

North Gallia dominates SVAC all star selections

North Gallia swept the 1971 72 SVAC all league honors with Arthur Clark named MVP by a 58 57 vote over Dennis Esichinger of Eastern. Clark averaged 21.9 points and 20 rebounds while Esichinger added about 22 points per game as Eastern runners up.

Gallipolis North Gallia Cage Southern Valley Athletic Conference Loop Arthur Clark Eastern Dennis Esichinger Clark Esichinger Eagles Pirates Symmes Valley

Nadar Honored At Princeton With Wilson Award

Princeton University awarded consumer advocate Ralph Nader the Woodrow Wilson Award, its top alumnus honor. The 1965 Woodrow Wilson School graduate is the youngest recipient at 38, winning the $1,500 prize. The item notes Michigan State fencing coach Charlie Schmitter is in his 33rd year.

Princeton, N. J Princeton University Ralph Nader Princeton Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs Charlie Schmitter Michigan State

Athens City Summer Little League Coaches Meeting

The first meeting for the Athens city summer Little League baseball program is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria. All team coaches are urged to attend and the session is open to others interested in coaching. Contact the City Recreation Office at 592-2423 for more information.

Athens City City Recreation Office

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