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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1970
Page
8
Ernie Korrki of Ely Minnesota loses a ski just after takeoff at about 60 mph then crashes on landing during the 1970 National Jumping Championships in Eau Claire Wisconsin. He is not seriously hurt but misses his second junior class jump.
Los Angeles AP report says Pete Maravich, nation's top collegiate scorer, was selected by the Carolina Cougars in a secret ABA draft with two rounds drawn up weeks earlier. The Cougars allegedly seek a package deal involving Maravich and his father Press, who would coach.
A Sunday NBA shootout sees the 76ers beat the Rockets 159-131 at home led by Archie Clark 36 and Wally Jones 31. Other results include Knicks over Celtics 102-96 and Bucks over Hawks 131-116 with strong contributions from Cazzie Russell and Lew Alcindor.
Dayton Gems battled Fort Wayne Komets to a 3-3 tie at Hara Arena to stay sole leaders in the Southern Division. Toledo fell 7-1 in Columbus and slipped one point back. Sid Garant scored the opening goal and MacMillan and Westbrooke added others as Dayton battled defensemen to hold the draw.
Spencer Haywood scored 28 points and grabbed 26 rebounds as the Denver Rockets beat Dallas 127-118 to run their winning streak to 15 in the ABA Western Division climb. The win came as New York, Washington, and Pittsburgh also won in Sunday action.
Mrs Rick Mount of Lebanon Indiana gave birth to a 7 pound 14 ounce boy named Richard Carl Mount on Sunday. The child is the wife of Purdue All American basketball star Rick Mount.
Ohio University defeated Kent State 77 68 to take sole MAC lead as Bowling Green won 94 78 over Marshall. Snyder cautioned two tough weeks ahead with games against Toledo Western Michigan and Wisconsin. Miami beat Dayton 76 45. Toledo slipped to fifth with 2 3 after forfeit penalties.
In Quito Eugenio Espinoza 139, Ecuador, out pointed Wesley Hines 137, Jamaica. North Adams Al Romano 146 percent, outpointed Gene Roberts 146 percent, Portland. Terry Rondeau 125 Pittsfield stopped Henry Wikham 124 Portland in four. Canton Dave Matthews 198 Akron stopped Art Miller 192 Mansfield in five. Ernie Shavers 204 Warren stopped Joe Byrd 195 Flint.
Chicago goalie Tony Esposito tied a team record with 10 shutouts this season and aims to break the league mark. Despite a 3-2 loss to Toronto, coach Billy Reay credited Esposito’s performance as the Hawks fight for a playoff berth behind their young netminder. Tony is Phil Esposito’s brother, but he downplays family ties, insisting on personal merit on the ice.
LSU star Pistol Pete Maravich nears Oscar Robertson's career scoring record needing 69 points. A 55 point performance boosted him to 2,905. LSU hosts Mississippi with a potential milestone in sight. UCLA, Houston, and St. Mary's also noted in brief college hoops highlights.
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath will moderate a Richmond Public Forum on Love: 1970 on February 28. Dr Joyce Brothers psychologist and radio TV personality will be the featured speaker and Broadway Joe will field questions after her talk.
Oakland AP report says civic leaders push to keep the Seattle Pilots in the Pacific Northwest. Mayor Wes Uhlman and others meet theater owner Fred Danz ahead of Tuesday owners meeting over a possible relocation to Dallas Fort Worth or Milwaukee. Kauffman chairs a committee and says the price is 8.8 million while flagging a no bid war between bidders.
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