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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1970
Page
11
Honolulu AP reports the newly merged NFL adopted a one point kick after touchdown, ending the AFL option of two points by pass or run. Commissioner Pete Rozelle said the conversion rule drew mixed views with coaches favoring two points, while four merger rule changes were approved.
The Allen Jay and Trinity High School alumni basketball game starts at 7 30 as the Allen Jay gym hosts the event. A faculty contest between the two schools follows the alumni game. Both games are sponsored by the Allen Jay Band Boosters.
Spencer Haywood of the Denver Rockets sits 80 points from the ABA single season scoring mark. The 20 year old rookie has surpassed 2,000 points this season and leads the league in points per game rebounds and rebounding average with 13 games left in the campaign.
Kennedy says the 82nd game will be scheduled by clubs with possible regional matchups. He notes moving the college draft from March 30 to the 23rd to aid scouting after tournaments. Ownership acted to draft earlier, possibly spurred by the ABA signing stars like Rick Mount, Charlie Scott, and Mike Maloy.
The Seattle Pilots face relocation to Milwaukee as the American League nears approval at a special meeting in Florida. Nine of twelve clubs must approve the transfer amid legal challenges in Washington state with potential antitrust action. Milwaukee plans a 45000 seat domed stadium for 1973 while Seattle eyes remaining in the league.
HPC coach Chuck Hartman faces a setback as three players including pitcher Joe Kaub are dropped this season. With eight pitchers on the staff, Hartman expects strong depth to carry the Panthers in the Carolinas Conference as he reshuffles positions and rotations while analyzing defense and speed.
Yaz returns with two home runs and four RBIs powering Boston 11 to 7 over Cincinnati. Tony Coniglaro breaks a rib and will miss about ten days, while Reggie Smith nurses a shoulder pull. George Scott, Mike Andrews, and Luis Aparicio also homered for Boston.
Brent Bocnuk, 11, of International Falls plays defense in a Pee Wee league using a crutch for balance. He shoots with one arm around the crutch and is noted for a feared slap shot. He also skis, swims, and plays baseball one handed, aiming to lower his golf scores this summer.
High Point College releases schedule for games with Pembroke University and Greensboro area teams. Tournament games listed include conference matchups and district tournament dates with venue locations and potential seeding notes.
Legal notices from Guilford County list executrices Mildred Appel Irene Bowen Dorothy Campbell and Marguerite F. Guyer with claims due by August 24 1970 and debts to be paid. separate notice for Irene Hayworth estate with executor Orvie M Hayworth and claims due by September 7 1970. attorneys Morgan Byerly Keziah and Reese shown.
Oakland owner Charlie Finley proposes painting basepaths red at first base yellow at second and blue at third to add color under the lights at the Coliseum. He says the plan would not violate AL rules and notes it follows other Finley innovations. directors have not yet commented.
Georgia Tech’s Rich Yunkus scored 27, 23 in the second half, but St. John’s survived a late surge. John Devasto’s late free throw gave St. John’s a 54-53 edge with 51 seconds left, then Cluess hit the clincher as Army routed Manhattan. Doug Clevenger led Army with 22 points.
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