ABA declares all out war on NBA veteran raises plan
Dallas Chaparrals general manager Max Williams says the ABA will offer retroactive pensions and higher raises to NBA veterans who move to the ABA. He states the league will recruit graduates while the NBA signs players in college and mocks NBA rules. Williams cites Lew Alcindor as a near-miss and warns the NBA to stay in business.
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Cedar Rapids Cardinals edge toward Midwest league season
Cedar Rapids manager Roy Martyka says the team is ready for opening while spring drills continue at St Petersburg. Key prospects Frohman Bartee and Pettigrew headline a squad boasting six others and nine pitchers as CR looks to rebuild after a 1968 campaign.
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McCarter Selected for Hawaii Basketball Classic Squad
In Honolulu on April 9 and 11, 32 players were picked for the Basketball Classic. Drake guard Willie McCarter joins Purdue's Herm Gilliam and Marquette star George Thompson on the Midwest team under coach Ted Owens. Jo White of Kansas and Jo Thompson of Marquette are among other notable selections for the event.
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Dick McVay Returns to Cedar Rapids
Dick McVay, Norway Iowa right hander and Cedar Rapids Card, was reassigned to Cedar Rapids from the St Louis organization due to army reserve duties. McVay had a 54 record with Cedar Rapids and pitched three shutout innings for the parent club in spring action. Cardinal farm director George Silvey cited reserve obligations and travel costs in moving him.
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Celebrity Burns Challenges Minnesota on KCRG
TV listings note George Burns appears on Celebrity Billiards and other programs on KCRG Channel 9. The schedule includes Fro Bowlers Tour, Greensboro Golf, ice dancing, NBA playoffs, and a St Louis vs Kansas City baseball exhibition, with multiple channel 9 airings. The text also mentions the marathon’s Olympic origin in Athens 1896.
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Veteran relievers fade as Paige still shines in spring win
Age catches up with Faces Bailey and Wyatt as Henry layoffs and waivers reshape rosters. Satchel Paige, 62, wins an inning for Atlanta in a 1-0 victory over Richmond, inspiring young former stars and signaling continued mystery of the old guard amid a flurry of spring results across major league teams and exhibitions.
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Drake Relays Ticket Orders Surge Ahead
Drake University athletic business manager Paul Morrison said advance ticket orders for the Drake Relays on April 25 and 26 are well ahead of last year as the NCAA basketball tournament affects mailings. Public and advance orders will begin next week with separate tickets for each day. April 25 costs 3 dollars and April 26 five dollars, with special junior reserve tickets available for 10 dollars.
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