Buck Leonard and Josh Gibson Enter Cooperstown Hall of Fame
Buck Leonard recalls a 60 cent per day meal while reflecting on his rise from the Negro leagues to Cooperstown. He and Josh Gibson were inducted by the special Afro-American ballot, discussing salaries, travel, and the era’s barriers. Leonard praises modern Black players and cites legends like Martin Dihigo while recounting early career anecdotes.
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Cannonball Dick Redding
Smokey Joe Williams
Lenox Avenue
Cam Posey
Homestead Grays
Posey
Williams
Smokey Joe
Gibson
Jackie Robinson
Josh
Robinson
Martin Dihigo
AFL founder tapped for Hall of Fame
Lamar Hunt, Texas millionaire and founder of the American Football League after being rebuffed in NFL attempts, will be inducted next summer into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. Joining him are Mike Matson, Gino Marchetti, and Ace Parker, creating the smallest class since 1963.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Gino Marchetti
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Baltimore Colts
Clarence
Parker
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Boston
New York Yankees
GMP announces 138 day purebred and 138 thoroughbred meet
GMP says Green Mountain Race Track will run 138 purebred dates through April 9 and then 138 thoroughbred dates from April 21 to October 2 with night racing midweek and weekends. Milton L. Efthemes named thoroughbred racing secretary. Bartimo praises youth and experience in new hire.
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Efthemes
Bowie Race Course
Maryland
Pownal Race Day Results across Trot and Pace Divisions
Result tables show multiple harness races at Pownal with winners Hoosee Drummer Pixie Pirate Semanthe Victoire Forever Adios and Move Over A plus entrants like Oak Grove Vicky Schmige! and Artie Acres. Attendance listed at 1,326 with pari mutuel payouts including a Big Perfecta payoff of 22.40.
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Schmige
Oak Grove
Vicky
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Danis
Pixie Pirate
Smith
Spud Rice
Chartrand
Bunny Rosecroft
Kane
Dally
Pold
Giddis
Schmig
Semanthe Victoire
House
de Moms Way
Buckley
Voortrekker
Picnich
Mile
Forever Adios
Pike
Astro
Joanne
Kone
Weiner Stine
Belonger
Movie Star
Picken
A. Homel
Helpful Hanna
Aldrich
Bedford
Mattison
Hendie
Pownal Entries for Thursday February 10 1972
Runners and horses compete across ten pacing and trotting miles with purses from 600 to 1000 dollars. Entries include Gromie, Sliver Senate, Lena Diamond, Double Jeopardy, Stardust Penney, Toddiers Trump, Isaduchess, Tip Shillelagh, Chester Dennis, Little Pumpkin, Medaroy, Spring Day and more with drivers and stables such as F. Pike J. Matttison W. Vandervort H. Story and B. Belanger listed among participants. The event showcases a crowded program from first to tenth pace and various mounts across the track with multiple drivers named.
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F. Pike
F. McGuire
Boehm
Bonnie
J. Matttison
Georgette Belick
Sliver Senate
B. Belonger
Lena Diamond
W. Vandervort
Myrtie Boyamo
Miss Quaker
D. Coppelio
M. Cummings
Harrys
J. Adriance
W. Dillon
H. Story
Pike
B. Aidman
Ceclie Edward
Borderview
H. Hoyt
Pee Wee Maid
P. Lutman
Aubrey Mac
P. Scripture
Borthsine
D. Devine
Lovies Messenger
G. Hale
Ernie Pride
W. Dawkins
Winchester Josie
B. Mitchel
Rattle Run
E. D'Alessandro
Keystone Irish
B. Pike
Misty Morn
Tigga’s Flora
Dory
Neo
G. Ber . Belanger
Barbender
R. Cros
M John
F. T
Martini Rodney
E. Houle
Cavalcade
Lew
S. Bishop
Micka Boy
D. Cappello
Pat Wayside
D. Wilsey
Oak Grove Watson
J. Porter
Aston Storm
B. Mitchell
Little Pumpkin
H. Leduc
Cotton King
J. Bartus
Winsome
E. Bodine
H. Traganze
Worth Glenn
W. Dawkine
Dycor
E. Litowsk
Josey
C. Mattison
Hedge Appe Jeff
B. Pine
Senctor
Lattie
C Mattison
British Olympic Team to Play North Adams State College
The British Olympic basketball team will visit Pittsfield Boys Club on Monday February 14 at 8 p.m. to face North Adams State College as part of their offseason tour ahead of the Munich 1972 Games. The event showcases elite players and promotes Olympic preparation locally.
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Jabbar nets 53 in Milwaukee win over Cleveland
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 53 points on 23 field goals as Milwaukee beat Cleveland 126-121. He kept focus on team standings in the Midwest Division race with Chicago, downplaying personal records despite tying his NBA high against Cleveland.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Milwaukee Star
National Basketball Association
Boston
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Chicago
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