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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1973
Page
6
Muhammad Ali faced a brutal setback after losing to Ken Norton, with critics arguing his training laxity and self confidence. The piece notes his broken jaw, his camp's mixed reactions, and the questions about his seriousness, training, and future plans at Deer Lake.
Former Detroit coach Johnny Wilson accuses the Red Wings front office of undermining him as he coached the team. He says constant meetings criticized him and that GM Ned Harkess and EVP Jim Bishop interfered, leading to his firing. Wilson notes Detroit made the playoffs only once in seven seasons, missing out by two points.
Rod Trivette pitched a one hitter as Ragsdale defeated Graham 5-0 in Mid-State 3A baseball. He struck out 15 without a walk, lifting Ragsdale to 9-2 overall and 8-2 in conference. Graham’s lone safety was Kevin Hunter’s fourth inning bunt.
The Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Feds dream of a bold season with a 50 game schedule featuring college teams and semipro clubs. Inmates call their team the Feds and boast the best on the road record while the FBI jokes about recruiting services. Guard towers overlook the field as spectators fill the stands for weekend doubleheaders.
Lee Lacy delivered a two out tie breaking single in the 13th inning as the Dodgers beat the Astros 2 1. Ron Cey started the rally with a first inning RBI single. Bill Russell forced Cey and stole second before Tom Paciorek drew an intentional walk.
Western Carolina league Spartanburg 2 Greenwood 0. Anderson 11 Orangeburg 3. Gastonia 7 Charleston 6 in 10. Carolina league Wilson 5 Kinston 0. Rocky Mount 9 Salem 3. Winston Salem 8 Lynchburg 5. Southern league Jacksonville 9 Asheville 8. Columbus 5 Knoxville 3. Montgomery 8 Orlando 6 in 11 innings. Birmingham 10 Savannah 4 in 15.
Ken Rosewall, 30, Australian and two time Group B champion, opens the NCNB Classic in Charlotte seeking another Group B win. He faces Premjit Lall in the first round at Julian Clark Stadium as the field of 32 includes Riessen, Fairlie, Ashe, Okker and Gorman.
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