Johnny Bench to Undergo Lung Surgery in Cincinnati
Cincinnati star Johnny Bench learned of a spot on his lung after a routine team physical. Doctors expect benign causes such as a fungus infection or tumor, with surgery at Christ Hospital likely to remove the spot this week followed by about eight weeks of recovery.
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MSU A.D. Biggie Munn elected to Helms Hall of Fame
East Lansing based Michigan State University athletic director Biggie Munn, recently retired, has been elected to the United States Helms Hall of Fame by the National Association of Collegiate Athletic Directors. He was recognized for 18 years of service as MSU's director of athletics and his contributions to intercollegiate athletics.
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Colonels Win Seventh Straight As Issel Dampier Pace Win
Dan Issel scored 32 and Louie Dampier 24 as the Kentucky Colonels beat the Virginia Squires 119-105 to claim seventh straight victory and move ahead of Virginia in the ABA Eastern Division. Artis Gilmore dominated the boards with 23 rebounds and six blocks, while Julius Erving led the Squires with 32 points. Supersub Walt Simon contributed 21 for Kentucky.
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Shakamak Fifth and Sixth Grade Teams Top Worthington
The Shakamak fifth grade beat Worthington 29 to 13, led 13 to 2 at one stop, with Ron Rehmel scoring 8 and Keller 6 among others. The sixth grade won 28 to 21 after a 10 point first quarter, with John Rehmel and Webster each at 6. Shakamak meets Dee 13 at Eastern.
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Shakamak Frosh, Worthington Hit Week Schedule
Local junior high and high school basketball games fill the week. Shakamak frosh visit Sullivan while Worthington high hosts 5 and 6 at Worthington. other games push through Saturday with Linton Bloomfield North Daviess Oaktown Shoals Barr Reeve and more.
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Irish Win and Purdue Loss Highlight Midweek Hoops
Notre Dame defeated Valparaiso 82-72 behind John Shumate and Gary Brokaw while Purdue fell to Missouri 84-75. Frank Kendrick and John Garrett led Purdue with 18 points each as Missouri pulled away in the second half. Ball State and Butler also dropped road games.
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Linton Frosh Face Busy Week of Freshman Games
The Linton Miner freshmen played Sul livan on the home floor. the A team lost 35 to 45 to a strong Sul livan squad. The B team won 52 to 35. Both Linton freshman teams lost to Vincennes Lincoln Frosh in Vincennes 45 to 41 for the A team and 39 to 41 for the B team. The Freshmen host Brazil Frosh at 6 30 p.m. Admission 75 and 50 cents. Dwight Word scored 13 points to pace the B team. Gary Couts and John Bredeweg added 8 each.
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Pacers Dominate San Diego Early then Hold On
Indiana, led by George McGinnis and Donnie Freeman, built a 20-4 edge in the first quarter and surged to a 124 112 ABA victory over the San Diego Conquistadors. Roger Brown scored 20, Darnell Hillman 18, Stew Johnson 36, and Ollie Taylor 21 as San Diego rallied but could not overcome the early surge.
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Nebraska trio land spots on 1972 UPI All American team
Rich Glover of Nebraska topped the vote with 216 of 230 as All American center. Johnny Rodgers and Willie Harper also earned All America honors marking a second consecutive selection for Rodgers and Harper. Purdue also placed two players Otis Armstrong and Dave Butz on the squad alongside Oklahoma Southern California and others.
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