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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1972
Page
9
Nate Thurmond, nearing 31, discusses wealth, family, and slowing his pace to protect his knee injuries. He notes a mental shift toward smarter play, improved defense, and avoiding risky dives, while acknowledging fan awareness and his understated personality.
New York UPI reports the American Basketball Association postponed its secret draft to the first week of March to give more teams time to evaluate college players. A spokesman said the event will likely occur then.
Hancock pitcher Dave Vosburg limited Fresno JC to three singles over seven innings and struck out nine as Hancock beat Fresno 7 3 in Santa Maria. Catcher Dan Fitzgerald broke out with three RBI and a 380-foot triple. In relief, Bettencourt allowed three runs in the eighth before Wison finished the job. Hancock heads into a two game doubleheader Friday against Santa Barbara City College at Lompoc and Moorpark at Elks Field.
Syracuse University will discontinue baseball and track as varsity sports beginning in the 1972-73 school year due to financial constraints. Assistant Athletic Director Ron Oyer announced the decision on Tuesday.
Center Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins is officially credited with an assist originally given to teammate Johnny Bucyk in a 6 4 win over the Minnesota North Stars last Saturday.
The CIF prep cage poll lists Verbum Dei Del Rey and Pasadena Pacific near the top in the large school rankings, with La Habra Freeway and Marina Sunset among others receiving votes. The poll also features AAA and AA divisions with Covina Sierra Katella Crestview and Bellflower SGV among leaders, plus several schools noted as receiving votes.
In Minneapolis an UPI report says Big Ten athletic directors will be jurors Thursday to decide whether Corky Taylor and Ron Behagen should keep their suspensions. Judge Earl Larson ordered a full hearing by 7 p.m. EST Friday on their involvement in the January 25 brawl that ended the Minnesota Ohio State game.
Canadian boxer Stewart Gray dies at 27 from head injuries after a Monday night light heavyweight clash with Al Sparks in Winnipeg. Gray underwent a two hour brain surgery but did not regain consciousness. His death postpones the Chuvalo Muhammad Ali bout in Vancouver indefinitely. Chuvalo and Gray’s family react with shock and uncertainty.
Baseball’s salary swirl continued as Sal Bando agreed to a contract with the Oakland Athletics for about $50,000. Giants pitcher Juan Marichal and White Sox slugger Dick Allen sought raises, while Oakland manager Dick Williams campaigned for Bando as the American League MVP candidate.
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