Thorobreds Make NAIA Debut In First Round Play
The Lawton Constitution notes the Thorobreds’ NAIA tournament debut with seven seeded teams advancing in the first round as Millersville State edges Pennsylvanian opponents by a tight margin.
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1975
Page
8
The Lawton Constitution notes the Thorobreds’ NAIA tournament debut with seven seeded teams advancing in the first round as Millersville State edges Pennsylvanian opponents by a tight margin.
Boston manager Darrell Johnson was ejected for arguing balk calls as Boston fell 7-3 to Houston in spring training. Rookies Steve Barr and Mark Bomback were key with balks aiding two Astros innings. Bob Watson and Doug Rader both delivered runs, while Boston rallied with three in the eighth but could not overtake the lead.
Carnesecca blasts remarks calling opponents minor league as foot-in-mouth illness spreads. Thompson of NC State notes the Wolfpack declined NCAA bid and labeled the NIT a loser's tournament, sparking controversy in college basketball.
The Red River rivalry resumes as Cameron University and Midwestern State meet in a Wednesday doubleheader at McCord Field. First pitch 3 p.m., seven innings each. Cameron 1-2, Midwestern opening. Evans plans multiple pitchers with Randy Rushing and Darrell Cofer slated to start.
Old Dominion, ranked sixth, stands 2-4 and is led by 6-9 transfer Wilson Washington. The Monarchs average 7.9 points per game with five in double figures after beating Randolph Macon to reach the finals. Akron, 20-8, beat St Joseph’s and Eastern Illinois in regional play. Assumption, 20-7, features 6-7 center John Grochowalski averaging 23.7 points and 14.2 rebounds. New Orleans returns at 21-6 as another strong participant.
A pair of Lawton High and Eisenhower seven inning baseball games were canceled due to cold and wet fields. Wolverines match up with Anadarko at 4 p.m. today while Eagles wait until Wednesday to face Hirschi. Dennis Totte joins Wolverine roster for today's game.
The scoreboard shows Fort Ord and Fort Sill with top players and scores. Notable lines include YUMA-Cole 80-16 and Fort Sill totals 62-7133 with Seaton 11-0-22 and key players like Thornton and Divoeniski. Halftime stood 72-32.
Marquette coach Al McGuire warned Kentucky will speed up play as Marquette, 73 65 winners over Tulane, prepares for a Tuscaloosa first round in the NCAA Mideast Region. Kentucky coach Dick Parsons countered that defense and rebounding will decide the game. Indiana ends regular season 29 0 while UCLA rises to No 2 in AP poll with 603 points.
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