Orioles Swing Big Trade For Frank Robinson
In a major swap of the decade the Reds send Frank Robinson to Baltimore for Milt Pappas Jack Baldschun and Dick Simpson. Orioles manager Hank Bauer notes the lineup gains power with Robinson alongside Brooks Robinson Boog Powell and Curt Blefary while questioning pitching depth as Andy Etchebarren arrives. The deal could decide pennant chances for both clubs.
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Rupp Named Coach of the Year in SEC
Adolph Rupp earns AP Southeastern Conference coach of the year honor after guiding Kentucky to the top ranking and title hopes. Two Wildcats, Pat Riley and Louie Dampier, joined the All-SEC first team. Lee DeFore and Keith Thomas of Vanderbilt also starred. DeFore led the conference in scoring with 24 ppg, while Dampier averaged 21 ppg and Riley 22 ppg.
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Western Kentucky eliminates Loyola in NCAA first round
Western Kentucky defeated Loyola Chicago 105-86 in the NCAA Mideast Regional at Kent Ohio. Coach Johnny Oldham praised his Hilltoppers while Loyola mentor George Ireland credited WKU as a strong opponent. Providence fell 65-48 at Blacksburg while Davidson crushed Island 95-65. Dayton advanced by beating Miami of Ohio 58-51.
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Jaracz Named Sophomore of the Year in SEC
Thad Jaracz of Kentucky, a 6 foot 5 sophomore averaging 13 points, earned the AP Sophomore of the Year in the Southeastern Conference. The Kentucky standout helped fuel a strong season under coach Adolph Rupp as the Wildcats eyed potential NCAA play. The AP also tabbed the All-SEC team, with Patrick Riley earning MVP and Rupp as coach of the year. Kentucky closed its regular season with a 103-74 win over Tulane, while other NCAA tourney games featured Kansas, Texas Western, Houston, and Nebraska in action.
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Flowers Going To Australia
Richmond Flowers the Tennessee freshman hurdler and sprinter will travel to Australia for the summer track championships joining quarter-miler Olan Cassell and Miller Jim Greele. Coach Chuck Roche said Flowers earned an invitation to run in Australia dash finals after finishing second in two events at Albuquerque.
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Owens Inks With Chargers
Jacksonville Alabama AP Terry Owens a 66 235 end on the Jacksonville State championship football team signed with the San Diego Chargers of the AFL He is the first Jacksonville State College player drafted and signed by a pro team Center Mike Mann signed last year with the Oilers but was not a draft choice Owens led the JSU squad to the ACC title then helped the basketball team win the ACC cage title He was named permanent captain of both teams Owens is from Samson Alabama.
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NAIA Tournament Opens With Upsets In KC
Eight first round NAIA games played with upsets and records set Athens College notes extensive action. Southern State Arkansas upset Guilford North Carolina 72 67. Morris Harvey West Virginia and Georgia Southern forced OTs. Norfolk State set scoring mark 132 97 over Upper Iowa. Central State top seed beat St Thomas 92 69. Rockhurst beat Millersville 102 86. Central Michigan beat Edinboro 67 53. Central Ohio Oklahoma Baptist and Rockhurst among openers. Today's schedule begins 9:30 a.m. with Carroll Montana vs Bethune Cookman.
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Pensacola Open winner Gay Brewer Jr tops field NINE
Pro tour veterans Palmer Nicklaus and Player intimidate fellow players according to Gay Brewer Jr who won the Pensacola Open by three strokes at 16 under par. The event lacked top rivals and saw Doug Sanders disqualified for not signing his scorecard. Bruce Devlin finished second at 275 and Jacky Cupit placed third.
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