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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1972
Page
4
Muhammad Ali, unmarked after a 15 round unanimous decision over Mac Foster, said Foster was underrated and could last 15 rounds with him. Ali predicted a fifth round KO and praised Foster as a strong contender, inviting him for a title shot after reclaiming the belt from Joe Frazier.
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Kansas City Royals 10 to 1 in a spring training game in Tampa. Tony Perez drove in four runs with two homers and a sacrifice fly, while Dennis Menke also homered. Royals collected 10 hits but stranded nine, and Willie Piniella admitted he was off his best form as his parents left the stands in the seventh inning.
The Major League Baseball Players Association announced a strike amid stalled contract talks with owners over pension increases. Players and critics clash as teams prep for spring training, with some owners vowing hard lines. Exhibition games proceed or are canceled as rain complicates schedules.
Four days before the 1972 season, Major League Baseball players begin an unprecedented strike over pension terms. After a Dallas meeting, 24 players voted 47-0 with one abstention to walk out, with talks pending in New York between Marvin Miller and owners’ representative John Gaherin. The dispute centers on boosting health care in the pension plan. players seek a 17 percent increase funded by modest team contributions, and a four-year agreement but may settle for one year. If unresolved by Wednesday, opening games face delays across the league.
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics 113 104 in the Eastern Division semifinal to even the series at one game apiece. Rebounding was key as Atlanta controlled the boards 56 40 led by Walt Bellamy. In other playoff action, Indiana beat Denver 102 96, Virginia topped Florida 114 107 in overtime, and Baltimore New York edged the Bullets 108 105 in OT with Arch Clark and Jack Marin delivering late free throws. Julius Erving had 32 points 19 rebounds for Virginia in overtime victory.
Conference commissioner Chuck Neinas said the Big Eight plans a one year experiment with a 30 second shot clock in league games and the tournament next season. Coaches Norm Stewart and Joe Cipriano support the idea and a May meeting will decide details with non conference teams also invited to participate. Neinas noted permission has been sought from the National Basketball Committee to trial the clock.
In Carbondale Illinois NFL officials formed the Professional Referees Corp a five member board chosen by 64 league officials met in St Louis to set officers and objectives The move aims to upgrade officiating and is not a union type arrangement per board member William E OBrien He noted no differences with the league office could arise if problems occur
Washington talks with a Native American delegation led by LaDonna Harris and Leon Cook about the Redskins name. Ed Bennett Williams says he listened. a new name is urged as soon as possible. Critics call the song insensitive and push for change. George Allen defends the song, though he is an honorary Sioux chief.
Conservationists warn wildlife is vanishing in Illinois. Henry N. Barhausen of the Department of Conservation notes a new approach protecting remaining prairie lands as nature preserves. On 410 acres in Jasper and Marion counties these preserves house Illinois rare prairie chickens, under joint management with the Illinois Natural History Survey.
Akron Ohio AP slender Tim Harahan eyes his first PBA title in four years after moving into the finals from the top position at the Firestone Tournament of Champions. He topped 11 of 16 opponents and leads with a gross 11,881 after 19 of 24 match plays, as four others join him in the final ladder for Saturday’s national ABC finale. Defending champ Johnny Petraglia ended seventh with 11,108.
Sports On The Air lists an exhibition between the Cardinals and Reds with no balls, one strike, and no game. It also notes ABA playoff action, bowling tournaments, golf pairings, college all star events, and a Sunday playoff basketball game along with hockey season finale and Greensboro Open coverage.
Mark Spitz, Olympic swimming star and 1971 Sullivan Award winner, says he wants one more Olympic shot in 1972 before retiring. He has set 23 world records over six years. Peter Spitz notes the goal is to compete in Munich Games.
Eastern Conference results show Atlanta defeating Boston 113 to 104 and Baltimore beating New York 108 105 in overtime as Baltimore seizes a 2 0 lead. Western matchups include Milwaukee at Golden State with series tied, and Los Angeles at Chicago with Los Angeles leading 2 0. Weekend and next games cover Atlanta New York Baltimore Kentucky Virginia Indiana Denver Dallas Utah and Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Montreal and other schedule notes across both conferences.
In St Petersburg AP report Cardinal owner August A Busch Jr says he will be at the ball park at 8 am and meet anyone there as players prepare to depart after a strike by the Baseball Players Association over pension fund money. Bob Gibson flies home to Omaha and backs strike as Lou Brock vows to stay, warning players will be hurt more than owners.
The Maple Leafs and Flyers can clinch final playoff spots tonight with a tie at home against the Rangers and a win against the Penguins respectively. Minnesota defeated California 2 1 and Los Angeles tied Vancouver 4 4 in nonplayoff games Friday as the season nears its end.
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