West Middletown golf course draws strong early league interest
Bill Harrison, the course pro, reports 18 leagues signed up for the new municipal course with 350 to 400 weekly rounds, likely to reach about 500 as the schedule fills. Miami University may host home matches here. high school teams face fees, and plans shift to move the City Tournament with a 72 hole format and flight-based divisions.
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Chiefs QB Back Dawson To Sign For 1972 Season
Len Dawson, 36, expected to announce plans to sign a new contract and return as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback. The Purdue product and 1969 Super Bowl MVP has battled knee injuries but remains a top passer, pairing with Otis Taylor to form a feared aerial duo. Dawson’s future had been uncertain amid retirement pressure from wife Jackie.
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Reds Face Delayed Opening Amid Stadium Prep Chaos
Cincinnati Reds canceled their opening day at Riverfront Stadium due to ongoing layoff of seasonal workers and maintenance delays. Manager Robert Howsam and stadium director Terry Barthelmas said all preparations were finished, though grounds crews and ticket sales lagged. Pitcher Ross Grimsley was assigned to Indianapolis on a 24 hour recall. Bill Plummer went on the 21 day disabled list.
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Baseball Owners and Players Clash Over Pension Funding
The Associated Press reports a widening standoff as 24 MLB clubs reject a players proposed pension funding plan amid a strike. Owners insist on a $5.94 million annual package with health care and retirement benefits in dispute, while Marvin Miller argues the plan's earnings could cover both health costs and a 17 percent benefit rise.
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Judge Dismisses Dizzy Dean Libel Suit in Gazette Headline
U S District Court Judge Carl A. Muecke ruled for Phoenix Newspapers in a 14 million libel case by former baseball star Dizzy Dean. The court found the Feb 24 1970 Gazette headline semi humorous and not knowingly false and dismissed the suit with summary judgment.
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Barometer Ranks Above Plaque For UK Coach Rupp
Louisville AP report says Adolf Rupp retiring after 42 years as Kentucky head basketball coach preferred a barometer to a plaque at a Monday night dinner. Rupp thanked Jefferson County alumni and expressed happiness with the gift.
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Blazers hire McCloskey as new coach
Portland tabbed 46 year old Jack McCloskey to replace previous coaches and lead a Trail Blazers squad that finished last in the Pacific Division. He previously coached Wake Forest for six seasons after ten years at Penn and is praised for getting the most from limited rosters.
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Walton Captures Inaugural Adolph Rupp Trophy
UCLA star Bill Walton is named the first Adolph Rupp Trophy winner for basketball in a 50-state sportscaster and writer ballot. He nears fourfold the votes of runner up Dwight Lamar from Southwestern Louisiana. The banquet in Lexington will present the award, but Walton and UCLA coach Johnny Wooden will not attend due to prior commitments.
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Priest’s prayer for Hodges remembered on 48th birthday
Father Herbert Redmond recalled canceling a sermon 63 years ago to urge St Francis Xavier parishioners to pray for Gil Hodges. Hodges, then Dodgers first baseman, later helped lift his slump with two homers before dying at 63. The Mets manager died after a golf trip and exhibition game cancellation due to a strike.
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Pro Hoop Playoffs Conference Semifinals Schedule Report
Results and upcoming games from the NBA conference semifinals with teams like Boston Atlanta New York Baltimore Los Angeles Chicago Milwaukee Golden State Utah New York Kentucky Virginia Floridians Indiana Denver listed. Series leads and ties noted for each matchup.
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Catlett Demands Discipline as UC Names New Coach
Gale Catlett, 31, new University of Cincinnati head basketball coach, warns players he will demand much and offer much in return. He tells returning players hair rules apply, while former mentor Adolph Rupp praises his recruiting and zone defense work at Kentucky. He arrives from Kentucky after serving as assistant coach under Rupp and previously at Richmond, Davidson, and Kansas.
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Doliboa Named Mohawks Most Valuable Player
Senior Mike Doliboa was named the Mohawks MVP for the second straight year at Madison High winter banquet. He also earned his third varsity letter as a starter on Coach Larry Brandenburg's Class AA state semi finalists.
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