Pepitone Traded to Astros for Blefary in National League Shuffle
Joe Pepitone was traded from the New York Yankees to the Houston Astros for Curt Blefary on the fifth day of winter meetings. Feeney elected NL president, moving league offices to San Francisco. All-Star Game set for Cincinnati on July 14, 1970. Other interleague moves included Niekro to Detroit for Dobson and Campbell, Brunet to Washington for Baldwin, and Nye for Boots Day. Pepitone, who hit 27 homers last season, said the move could help both clubs while Blefary, 26, who batted .253 with 12 homers for Houston, said he expects to improve in New York.
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Concordia QB Linde named MIAC MVP in perfect season
Concordia quarterback Paul Linde from Beaver Dam Wisconsin was named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference MVP after guiding the Cobbers to a perfect regular season and NAIA semifinal win. He completed 79 of 169 passes for 1,189 yards and 10 touchdowns and helped seven in pursuit of a conference crown.
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Late Bow Deer Season Opens Saturday in Wisconsin
Wisconsin announces the late bow and arrow deer hunting season opening Saturday and running until December 31. Hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hunters may take one deer of either sex under the bow and arrow license, which also covers the early season from September 20 through November 16.
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Montreal Defeats Chicago 1 0 In NHL Showdown
Montreal edges Chicago 1 to 0 in pro hockey as the night features another tied game between Boston and Detroit at 4-4. In the NBA Atlanta tops Seattle 119 111 while Phoenix defeats Los Angeles 119 109. ABA results include Dallas 112 Indiana 103 and Kentucky 149 Miami 124 with Pittsburgh 94 New Orleans 93.
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Holy Cross hosts Onalaska Luther in city basketball clash
Central and Aquinas hit the road as Holy Cross aims to snap a two game skid at home against rival Onalaska Luther. Central eyes a second straight Big Rivers win at Eau Claire North while Aquinas travels to Regis Ramblers in CWCC action.
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Maravich Scores 43 In LSU's Romp 94-72
LSU star Pistol Pete Maravich poured in 43 points to lead the No.1 ranked LSU Tigers to a 94-72 victory over Oregon State. The senior guard added seven assists as coach Press Maravich praised his playmaking and showy handling. LSU extended the season debut win while other top teams posted big wins nationwide.
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AREA CAGE SLATE SHOWS FRIDAY MATCHUPS ACROSS THE STATE
Area wide basketball schedule lists Friday games including Eau Claire Central at Eau Claire North and Onalaska at Luther, with many regional pairings across diverse leagues and conferences. Notable nonconference and college entries appear among the dense lineup, featuring schools such as La Crosse State at Eau Claire, Regis at Eau Claire, and Wisconsin Dells at Berlin, among others.
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UCLA Assistant John Jardine eyed for Wisconsin job
UCLA assistant coach John Jardine said he may meet Wisconsin athletic director Elroy Hirsch about the vacant head coaching post. Don Coryell of San Diego State also indicated Hirsch contacted him, while noting his team is 10-0 and preparing for the Pasadena Bowl against Boston University. Coryell avoided confirming an offer and emphasized his focus on the upcoming game.
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Buckeyes land three on AP All-America team
Ohio State places Jim Otis Jim Stillwagon and Jack Tatum on the 22-man AP All-America squad despite a season-ending 22-game streak loss to Michigan. Others include Penn State’s Mike Reid and Dennis Onkotz, Tennessee’s Chip Kell and Steve Kiner, Michigan’s Jim Mandich and Tom Curtis, and Texas tackle Bob McKay among notable selections.
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Twins Find Home For Minor Club Twins Find Home For Minor Club
The Minnesota Twins reached a working agreement with Evansville Indiana to run a Class AAA affiliate in the American Association. The deal follows the end of a 1969 partnership with Denver. Announcement came at the winter meetings in Florida. Evansville joined the AA after operating as a White Sox Double-A club. In the draft the Twins selected 25 year old pitcher John Hadel from the Giants while losing catcher Mike Sadek to the Giants.
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