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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1972
Page
14
Tuesday night features John Kirkman of High Point College facing Paul Coder of NC State in the annual Boys Home Invitational at Alumni Gym. Kirkman was noted as a key player for the High Point squad.
High Point College provides the floor and the Jaycees supply the talent for the 13th annual Boys' Home Invitational basketball game Tuesday at 8 pm. NCAA stars Eric Minkin, Paul Coder and Rick Habegger join NAIA standouts John Kirkman, Tommy Cole, Clif Black and Elmer Austin to play for Boys' Home in Lake Waccamaw.
Princeton guards Brian Taylor and Ted Manakas spark a 60 57 win over Indiana in the NIT opening round. Manakas scores 20 points to seize control late as Princeton advances to face Niagara in the quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden.
Houston GM Spec Richardson engineered key trades bringing Lee May Tommy Helms Dave Roberts Clemons and Roger Metzger to the Astros This bolsters power and infield depth while Don Wilson Larry Dierker Ken Forsch and Roberts anchor a strong pitching staff Manager Harry Walker expresses optimism saying a World Series run in Houston is possible If health holds Jimmy Wynn Cesar Cedeno and others must lift the offense for a brighter season ahead.
Coach Dan Issel asked Adolph Rupp to wear his brown suit at a Colonel game in Louisville. Rupp complied and Issel thanked him by scoring 39 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.
Marty Hunt of Kenyon College was named the Ohio Conference's top player by 13 head coaches. The 6 foot 3 guard led the league with 24.9 points per game and topped 30 in six games.
During a game with South Dakota State, Wayne State faced a fourth down and 66 yards to go after three penalties and an 11 yard loss. Coach Vern Gale called the situation disturbing though not a record.
Kentucky State star Travis Grant led the Thorobreds to a 71-62 NAIA title win over Eau Claire Wisconsin. Grant set the tournament scoring marks with 213 points and 60 in a game, earning his second consecutive MVP honor as Stephen F. Austin finished third at 94-91 over Gardner-Webb.
Stevens of Richmond placed fourth in a Camaro while Bernie Miller of Canastota N Y took fifth in a Chevrolet a lap back. Hutchins dominated the sportsman race with a $2500 payout as Hensley Grinnan Dennis and Pond chased two laps adrift. The first 10 sportsman finishers drove Chevelles.
The Dixie Football League, meeting in Charleston, approved a 14 game schedule and seeks an additional club to reach eight teams. Current members include Douglas, Albany, Savannah, Augusta, Florence, Columbia, and Lexington.
Florida State, 26-5, advances to face North Carolina after beating Kentucky 73-54 in Dayton Region finals. Coach Hugh Durham, in his 13th season, praises team talent and aims for the NCAA title. UCLA eyes consecutive titles as Louisville awaits in the other semifinal.
UCLA and Louisville reach NCAA semifinal after Midwest and West regional wins. Denny Crum returns to Los Angeles coaching against his former Bruins mentor John Wooden era. Jim Price leads Louisville with 25 points, while Henry Bibby and Bill Walton spark UCLA as Florida State tops Kentucky.
Otterbein overcame a 9 7 2 game advantage to defeat High Point 9 3 in a nine inning contest. Slingerman drove in three with a double and single while Cecil added two hits and Hickey contributed two safeties. Panther coach Chuck Hartman once played under Walter Rabb at Carolina. High Point travels to Otterbein then to North Carolina for a Fern.
Champaign Illinois AP reports the United States Baseball Federation and the Japanese Amateur Baseball Association agreed to a Collegiate World Series this July and in 1973. The first series will run in Japan starting July 8 and the second in the United States next year, both as best of seven.
Tom Healion head trainer at Indiana University for four years is named trainer of the New England Patriots. He replaces Bill Bates who was recently released from NFL duties.
Indiana's Indianapolis team edged Rochester 75 to 73 after a marathon six overtime periods in the 1951 game. The matchup stretched into historic territory with a low final score despite the lengthy endurance test.
Rafael Herrera 118 Mexico knocked out Ruben Olivares 118 Mexico in eight rounds to claim the world bantamweight championship. Gregorio Peralta 194 Argentina stopped Willie Johnson 182 Miami Fla in Valencia Spain.
Florida State coach Hugh Durham downplays scouting as his tenth ranked team beats Kentucky 73 54 to capture the Mideast Regional title in Dayton. Ron King led FSU with 22 points while Marcus King of Louisville origin and Ron King highlight a double figure effort. Kentucky’s Adolph Rupp, at retirement age, reflects on the national scene as Minnesota tops Marquette 77 72 in the consolation game.
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