Reds spring camp notes mix doubt and optimism
SportsViews surveys Cincinnati Reds in spring training noting no visual change from last year amid new faces. Vern Benson in Cardinal garb chats with media as Pete Rose and Tony Perez join the B team in Clearwater. Ted Kluszewski jokes about his coaching role while Johnny Bench tests adjustments, signaling mixed signals for fans.
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Knicks Beat Bullets In Double Overtime Thriller
New York 120 Baltimore 117 in a double overtime playoff game as Walt Frazier and Earl Monroe lead the Knicks. Frazier stole two balls from Monroe and Fred Carter scored 21 as New York takes a 2 0 series edge with tonight’s rematch in Baltimore.
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Tokyo Cassius Nalto Knocks Out Japanese Opponent
In Tokyo Nalto defeats Fjuikura by knockout after 4 rounds, with both fighters listed from Japan. In Los Angeles Mos outpoints Rojas in a ten round bout where Rojas hails from Mexico City and Mos from San Pedro California.
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Gullett Wins Spot on Reds Pitching Staff in Spring
In Tampa the Cincinnati Reds trimmed 27 players after eight non roster hopefuls were evaluated. Darrel Gullett, a 19 year old left hander from Kentucky with one year of pro ball, survived the cuts along with Don Anderson and others. Manager Sparky Anderson indicated Gullett could be a strong option for the bullpen or rotation.
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Pilots Beat Indians 2 1 in Spring as Seattle Moves Loom
Seattle’s expansion club, facing potential relocation to Milwaukee, edged Cleveland 2-1 in Tempe as Marty Pattin and John Gelnar pitched seven and seven solid innings. Mike Hegan drove in the go ahead run in the seventh to lift the Pilots to an 8-10 spring record amid swirling franchise transfer talks and Kuhn’s remarks.
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Morand Named Freshman Coach at Toledo
Elroy Morand, 26, former Florida A&M quarterback and erstwhile Warno Western Reserve assistant, will replace Don Baker as head freshman coach for the University of Toledo. He spent last season at Delaware State College coordinating the offense for the MAC champions.
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Pistol Pete Maravich Signs Five Year Hawks Contract
Pistol Pete Maravich agreed to a five year deal with the Atlanta Hawks reportedly worth 1.9 million dollars making him the college star turned pro with LSU career scoring king 3,667 points. He chose the NBA over the ABA offer and said he aims to entertain while winning crowds in the South. Maravich signed alongside LSU coach and his father Press Maravich as attorney Lester Zittrain announced the terms.
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NHL Scores Chicago Defeats Detroit 1-0
Chicago tops Detroit 1 to 0 in a tight game while Los Angeles edges Philadelphia 3 to 2, details scarce but both games yielded close finishes.
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Cougar Boss Not Crying About Pete
Rocky Mount North Carolina AP Pete Maravich of LSU signed with the Atlanta Hawks and was the No 1 ABA draft choice for the Carolina Cougars. Jim Gardner president of the Cougars said the signing won’t hurt the ABA at the box office and Carolina will pursue NC State star Vann Williford. Gardner expressed disappointment but downplayed the impact noting many other good players remain.
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Taylor Coaches Ohio All Stars
Purdue coach George King will guide the Indiana stars and Ohio State coach Fred Taylor will coach Ohio in all star games April 17 at Ohio State and April 18 at Butler. King's Boilermakers won the 1968 69 Big Ten title and reached the NCAA final. Taylor's Ohio State sides have claimed three Big Ten titles and three co championships.
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East West Tilt Has Pro Touch At Butler Game
The East-West All-Star basketball game at Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse features several players turning pro after the college season. Purdue’s Rick Mount headlines the East team with other stars Dan Issel Kentucky Charlie Scott North Carolina Mike Mason Davidson and Rudy Tomjanovich Michigan. West selections include Sam Lacey Jimmy Collins Jim Ard Garfield Heard and Rick Erickson. The NAB Coachs Association and the Indianapolis Star sponsor the telecast by Hughes Network Network at 2 p.m. EST.
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Umps Divided on AL Offer in 1968 Dismissals
The American League offered to reintegrate umpires Al Salerno and Bill Valentine in a trial minor league period with the aim of their return to the majors. Salerno rejected the offer while Valentine’s stance was unclear. A National Labor Relations Board hearing is planned to review the dismissal linked to union activity.
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Ard Ogletree Honored By UC In Sports Dinner
Cincinnati AP Jim Ard named most valuable player at the UC sports dinner as Don Ogletree received honors for defensive play. Ard has been drafted by the Seattle Supersonics and Ogletree by the Pittsburgh Pipers.
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Seattle seeks tenant for domed stadium as pilots face moves
King County wins court OK to build a downtown domed stadium but faces a new review. A Milwaukee bid for the Pilots at 10.8 million dollars and potential AFL Patriots talks add to the unsettled plan.
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Milwaukee Readies for Opening Day in 1950s
Ground crews delay from an early spring snow storm postpone work at County Stadium as Milwaukee prepares for opening day. A promotion offers two Brewers game tickets with every color TV purchase at a local store while season ticket letters are ready to mail.
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