Celtics face possible move from Boston to San Diego
Boston Celtics owner prospects shift as San Diego businessmen buy the team and plan to seek NBA approval to relocate. Celtics president Arnold Red Auerbach met the new owners in San Diego, having long resisted moves away from Boston.
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Elmore Smith Leads Unanimous NBA All Rookie Team
Elmore Smith of the Buffalo Braves was the only unanimous pick on the NBA all rookie team chosen by Walter Kennedy. Also named were Sidney Wicks Portland Austin Carr Cleveland Phil Chenier Baltimore and Clifford Ray Chicago. Wicks was Rookie of the Year and over 2000 points. Honorable mentions listed include Rowe Meeley Meminger Wohl Williams Love.
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National Basketball Association
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Portland
Austin Carr
Cleveland
Phil Chenier
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Clifford Ray
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Curtis Rowe
Detroit
Houston
Mike Newlin
Cliff Meeley
Dean Meminger
Philadelphia
Dave Wohl
Nate Williams
Cincinnati
Stan Love
Drag Championships Slated at Manhattan Raceway
The 1972 Kansas state drag racing championships will be held at Manhattan Raceway on Saturday and Sunday. Contestants chase Grand American regional points. Gene Snow of Dallas, a two time world champion, is among the favorites.
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Manhattan Raceway
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Broken Shaft Delays Nicklaus Nelson Classic Title Defense
Jack Nicklaus played through a minor right forefinger injury after a driver shaft shattered on the 16th hole of the Tournament of Champions. The 32-year-old star, favorite to win a third Nelson title, planned a delayed start as Thursday rounds were washed out by a thunderstorm.
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Chaps Hire Babe McCarthy From Memphis Pros
The Dallas Chaparrals lured Babe McCarthy away from the Memphis Pros to replace the void left by Tom Nissalke who moved to the Seattle SuperSonics.
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Terrill Jones Signs NCCJC Cage Letter
Terrill Jones of Wichita Heights High School signs a Jayhawk Conference letter of intent to attend Neosho County Community Junior College next fall. The 64 percent shooter averaged 10.6 points and 4.2 rebounds as a starter in his senior year after transferring from Heights. Coach Lewis Mann Jr. praises Jones as a blue chip college prospect.
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Ryan Continues Comeback at Drake Relays Opening
Des Moines report notes 1972 Drake Relays opening with 2000 plus athletes from 19 colleges. Spotlight on seven holders including Issaksson high jump and Milburn in 12 yard hurdles. Ryun pursues a bid to the Munich Olympics after a 3 57 1 mile at Kansas Relays, second-fastest in the world before Prefontaine's 3 56 7 at Eugene.
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Will Ryun
Kansas
Neosho County Hounds Take Eastern Division Track Title
Neosho County Greyhounds clinched the ICLA Eastern Division crown at Fort Scott with 71 points, edging Allen County by seven. Don Lawrenz won the mile in 4:35.9 and Ron Westhoff cleared 5-10 to win the high jump, with Tom Atkins of Chanute also taking first in the javelin with 210 feet 2.5 inches.
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Don Lawrenz
Ron Westhoff
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Westhoff
Tom Aikins
Panthers
Chanute High School
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Mark Roberts
Tony Williams
Steve Fox
Vincent Berry
Panther
Ken Williams
Roberts
Fox
Royster Junior High dominates Iola in dual meet
Royster Juniors remain unbeaten as they rout Iola freshmen 66 to 51 in a Thursday meet at home. Four Royster athletes won two events each, with Kim Hendrix taking the 50 and 220, Dale Breiner the 100 and 40, Rick Mitchell the 100 hurdles and pole vault, and Kent Crownover winning the shot put.
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Royster
Kim Hendrix
Dale Breiner
Rick Mitchell
Kent Crownover
Mitchell
Crownover
Royster Teams Compete in Iola Meet Highlights
Royster seventh and eighth grade squads faced Iola underclassmen, with Royster seventh graders taking two firsts in the 50-yard dash and 880 relay. Richard Trembley won the mile in 5:22.2, Tom Borjas hit 188 in the long jump, and Brad Bright cleared 5-9 in high jump. Gary Starr led middle class scoring with top jumps and a medley relay win. Leo Young leaped 15-2% in the long jump.
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Kevin Harris
Butch Gould
Mike Bowman
Madden
Gary Starr
Royster
Leo Young
Rockets
Fishing Conditions Weekly Report From Pratt Kansas
The weekly fishing report from the Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission notes Elk City Reservoir is six feet low and murky but fair for all species. Farlington reservoir is normal and clear with good bass and crappie fishing but slow for other species. Montgomery County shows normal level and clear water with fair fishing overall.
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Farlington
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results
National League results show Philadelphia defeated San Francisco 7 to 5 and Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 4 to 4. New York topped San Diego 4 to 3 while Montreal beat Los Angeles 7 to 5 in the listed games. Only games scheduled.
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Johnson Leads Way For Royster In Junior Golf Meet
Rob Johnson of Chanute led the Royster Rockets to first place in a junior high invitational golf meet. Johnson tied at 81 with David Cloke and Coffeyville’s Toxid Hurlburt, then won a playoff for top medal as Royster posted 338 total to beat Coffeyville by nine strokes. Other Royster scores were Mike Sutcliffe 83 and Mark Haight 93.
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Royster
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San Diego Padres fire manager Presto Gomez. Zimmer takes over
In San Diego California the Padres dismissed manager Presto Gomez after a string of losses and installed Don Zimmer as field boss. The team then lost 4 to 3 to the New York Mets in Zimmer’s first game, a third straight defeat amid a season viewed as do or die. Bavasi, a one third owner, said the change was necessary and hoped attendance would rise to meet targets.
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Lakers face tough Knicks test in title series opener
Los Angeles falls 114 92 to New York as the Knicks heat up in the first half led by Bill Bradley and Jerry Lucas. Lakers coach Bill Sharman studies film while KC Jones notes New York’s balanced attack and team defense.
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Jerry Lucas
New York
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DeBusschere
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Quarterback Club Fund Project at Yates Center May 19
Yates Center Coun try Music Hall hosts a two hour program on May 19 at 8 30 pm in the high school gymnasium. The event is sponsored by the Yates Center Quarterback Club to raise funds for the high school athletic department with all profits donated.
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Country Music Hall
Colgan Sweeps Thayer In Baseball Doubleheader
Colgan High School swept a baseball doubleheader from the Thayer Flyers 10 to 2 and 6 to 2 in Pittsburg. Jim Rheems pitched a four hitter in the opener, while Stan Wheeler allowed 10 hits. Thayer scored both runs in the sixth and drew a bases loaded walk for its lone fourth inning run. Billy Hitchcock, former Atlanta Braves manager, is noted as president of the Southern League.
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