Illinois lands Mullin as Iowa rivals loom in 1970
Illinois announces the signing of Cedar Rapids Jefferson all-state end Tom Mullin, among four prep all-Americans joining 30 incoming freshmen. Mullin will contest the 1970 season against ex-Jeff stars in Iowa, with Hawkeye veterans Meskimen Bevill Lawrence McDowell Malmer and Cedar Rapids rivals Darling Skogman joining the Iowa roster. Illinois aims to boost its passing game under Coach Valek as Mullin studies engineering, while Minnesota bets on Jim Brewer and Magnuson to bolster its Big Ten hopes.
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Van Breda Kolff Quits Lakers Next Stop Detroit Rumors
AP report on Bill van Breda Kolff resigning as Los Angeles Lakers coach and discussing a move to the Detroit Pistons. Wilt Chamberlain clashed with the coach over playoff decisions, including benching Chamberlain late in the final vs Boston, with Chamberlain later apologizing for actions. The Lakers owner denied any deal, while Van Breda Kolff prepared to pursue a Pistons position.
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Ecker Named Coordinator Of Athletics By Cedar Rapids Board
Tom Ecker, 34, named coordinator of athletics and intramurals replacing Emil Klumpar who resigned to teach physical education. A former Waverly and University of Iowa track star with a Western Kentucky PE masters, Ecker has coached in Sweden and written six PE books. Salary set at 15400 for 1969-70 plus 250 travel allowance.
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Jeff Halts Aquin 6-2 on J-Hawk diamond
Jefferson high school defeated Aquin of Cascade 6-2 as Jeff Hollister retired early with a knee injury yet collected two hits in two trips. Terry Sacre went two for three in a six hit Jeff attack while Holland and Keiper combined for a two hitter on the mound.
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Stasiuk Named Flyers Coach In NHL Reorganization
Vic Stasiuk was appointed head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers as Keith Allen was moved to the front office in a three year plan. Stasiuk, long-time Quebec AHL figure, joins the NHL club after serving in the minor leagues.
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Horton Walkout Clouds Tigers Star Hopes Fans Forgive
Detroit Tigers slugger Willie Horton walked out during the Mayo Smith game in May, costing him four days pay totaling 1360 dollars. Horton cited personal problems not tied to baseball and promised to rejoin the team after a two hour meeting with GM Jim Campbell. He hopes fans, kids, and players forgive him as he works to return to form after a .213 average and 36 homers last season.
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Cards Return Dick McVay To Pitch
Dick McVay, 2-0, will start Tuesday night as Cedar Rapids hosts an eight game stand at Memorial stadium. Quincy, the Cubs farm club, visits Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with Appleton arriving Friday and Saturday and Quad Cities Sunday Monday Tuesday. Cards sit even in 16 Midwest league games and rain paused play last week.
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Patriots Sign Dennis Devlin From Wyoming
Boston Patriots of the American Football League announce the signing of defensive back Dennis Devlin a 10th round draft choice from Wyoming.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Outlook
The standings show shifts in the Eastern and Western groups with New York and Atlanta leading divisions. Monday results include Montreal at Atlanta and list several interdivisional matchups with pitchers and records noted. The schedule for Wednesday features New York at Atlanta Philadelphia at Cincinnati and several cross conference games across major venues.
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Hines Fans 17, Cougars Whip Regis 8-0
Kennedy used Steve Hines three hit pitching and Dirk Dunbar batting to blank Regis 8-0 on the Cougars diamond. Hines struck out 17, a school record, with 12 straight, and walked two over nine innings. Dunbar hit his sixth homer of spring as Kennedy added four in the fourth via Regis errors. Kennedy 14-5 spring. Jefferson visit Tuesday, Norway Friday.
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St Ambrose coach Roy Owen named NAIA district coach of the year
WAVERLY AP reports Roy Owen of St Ambrose has been voted District 15 NAIA track coach of the year for a second consecutive season. The award recognizes his leadership of the team and its performance in the district meets.
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