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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1974

Page

16

Mets Sign ITCHER JON and 10 Others In Roundup

ITCHER JON Matlack was among 11 players signing contracts with the New York Mets. Cesit Geronimo and Andy Rosen reached deals with the Cincinnati Reds. The National League sets a special meeting in Phoenix to discuss Ray Burger's offer to buy the San Diego Padres. Minnesota Vikings raise ticket prices. Ante Jean imports Buddy Carter Bill Dusenderty and Gary Hamm join Toronto in the Canadian Football League. Frank McGuire rests in hospital. Rick Settle named Big Eight Player of the Week after 57 points in two games. Bob Wright to retire from UL Hingis. World TeamTennis signs Gerald Bayl. Wendy Cook sets women’s 504.78 backstroke record. Karen Magnussen tops figures in Vancouver. Dave Burrows sidelined 10 days with shoulder injury. South Africa Grand Prix approved. Clark Graebner leads in Baltimore Indoor. Jockey Fernando Tora suspended five days.

Itcher Jon Matlack New York Mets Cesit Geronimo Andy Rosen Cincinnati Reds National League Phoenix Burger Tyeon Ray San Diego Padres Minnesota Vikings Ante Jean Buddy Carter Bill Dusenderty Gary Hamm Toronto Rick Settle Kansas Walties Bob Wright Hingis Pittsburgh England Gerald Bayy

Carolina Set To Move Say Carolina Set To Move

ABA reportedly votes to relocate a team to Cincinnati next year. Cincinnati Enquirer notes a secret, unanimous vote by a group owning a large share of Colonels and WHA franchise beginning a new 16,000 seat arena near Riverfront Stadium. Royals moved to Kansas City two years ago over fan support.

Kansas City

Nationalist China table tennis team to face Iowa stars

Sung Ming Liu heads a three man Nationalist China table tennis squad set to play at 7 30 p m Friday night in Nissen gymnasium 930 Twenty seventh avenue SW The visitors will meet an all star Iowa team in a keen exhibition contest

Sung Ming Liu China Nissen Gymnasium Twentyseventh Avenue Iowa

Nickel Schneckloth Lead Goal Shooting Win

Boston AP report notes Buddy Hunter sold to Kansas City Royals to clear roster spots while Steve Nickel and Scott Schneckloth shone in a 2-0 win. Nickel scored 120 points in a recent game and Schneckloth added 105 as Franklin’s teams posted several victories. Exhibition game set for April 4 in New Orleans, Orioles vs Braves at the Superdome.

Boston New Orleans Louisiana Superdome Baltimore Orioles Atlanta Braves

Delaney Ebsen Lead Al's DX To Narrow 47-46 Win

Delaney and Ebsen sparked Al's DX as Ron Landaere scored 19 points to edge Papa Juan's 47-46 in the Ellis YMCA Over 25 and Winder Six Foot league. Tim Grady had 16 for Al's and Larry Hanover added 21 for Ebsen as Cronbaughoid and Coonrod were defeated 64-56.

Alabama Bows to Energy Crisis Scheduling Oddities

In Tuscaloosa Coach Paul Bryant notes energy shortages shaped Alabama football schedules for fall. The Southeastern Conference champions will play night games at Mississippi’s stadium and home dates include Mississippi State, LSU, Auburn, and Miami among others.

Tuscaloosa Ala Bama Paul “Bear Bryant Puddiy Kaine Hywits Southern Mississipi Bexant Sai Misti Maryland College Vark Titsedlooss Mississippal Jackson jMliss Florida State iMuscaloosas Tennesseu Knos Tenn Texas Christian Birmingham Mississippi State Louisiana State Birmings ‘Ham Miami Fla Auburn

Nelson To Get Jones Award

NEW YORK AP veteran Byron Nelson, 4 Jones, PGA and Masters champion, will receive the 1974 Bob Jones Award for distinguished sportsmanship. He will be honored Jan. 20. The award honors lifelong contributions to golf and fair play. Nelson won 18 official tournaments plus two Masters titles and remains a noted figure in golf broadcasting.

New York Byron Nelwn Jones Bob ‘Jones U.S Golf Jal Jones Nelson Roanoke

Northwestern 83 Hyena Vista dominates towa Contercuve

Northwestern defeats Hyena Vista 83 to 62 in a college basketball clash highlighted by strong shooting from the Wildcats./ The result features standout performances from key players as Northwestern asserts control through the middle quarters.

Towa Northwestern Hyena Vista of Dnator College Gnater City

Think Squires To Trade Carter

Normolk Virginia reports the Squires plan to trade veteran George Carter to the San Antonio Spurs for Geo Kennedy. No official confirmation by both teams as the ABA deadline nears, following an earlier failed bid to move George Gervin for about $500,000.

Normolk Virginia Squires Aehog George Carter San Antonio Spurs Gane Geo Kennedy American Basketball Association George Gervin Spurs ABA Mike Storer

Fall's 48-50 Best of Walton Trapshooters verdicts

Fall's 48 50 event at Walton trapshooting featured Joe Fall in eligs, with 48 Class A honors shared by Ron Davis and Dick Alberts at 46.0. Larry Schultz won Class C with 40 50, while taphones in Wednesday’s results reflected a mix of strong scores and tie shares.

Walton Taphones Frank Waltan Joe Fall Ron Davis Dick Alberts Larry Schultz

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