Middletown seniors to hear ex quarterback speech
Former Middletown Middle quarterback John McCluskey will address the senior class later this month. He may share remarks with student council president Jan Adams, another Middies quarterback bound for Harvard University to pursue football and academics. Ivy League sports rely on need based aid rather than athletic scholarships.
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Martin Shines for Area All-Stars in Dayton Showdown
Martin scored 20 points guiding the Area All-Stars to an 86-74 win over Dayton City. Coach Paul Walker noted strong college interest as four coaches approached him after the game while teammate David Rogers added six points in the victory. The All-Americans later defeated the Midwest Stars 107-84.
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Coaches seek new site for All Stars games after low attendance
Jim Bailey, promoter of the All-Stars games in Dayton, tests for a cheaper, supported venue as crowds fell from about 2,500 at the oe Arena to 800 last weekend. Walker noted the North-South game in Marion next month will be televised after the Ohio Basketball Coaches Association sold TV rights for 13 000 dollars.
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Vida Blue Agrees to Major League Sophomore Pact
Vida Blue, 22, will sign with the Oakland Athletics for a package totaling about $6,000 signing plus $50,000 base and $13,000 cash side, ending a holdout. The 1971 AL MVP and Cy Young winner arrives in Boston for a meeting with Bowie Kuhn aide Joe Reichler as he contemplates his 1972 contract.
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Wynn Helps Astros Rally With Grand Slam Beat Pirates
Houston gains 9 8 win as Lee May shores up lineup. Wynn drives in five runs with a grand slam, a double, and a single in a big night. Mets and Phillies win other NL games while Seaver fans 12 in six innings.
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Chi Chi Rodriguez Wins Byron Nelson Playoff Dream
Dallas AP reports Chi Chi Rodriguez, after four years without a win, beats Billy Casper in a sudden death playoff for the $25,000 Byron Nelson Golf Classic first prize. Rodriguez says he dreamed the victory and then delivered the dramatic finale in front of a stunned crowd.
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Calder Finals Open with Clipper Host vs Voyageurs
The Calder Cup final series opens in Baltimore with the Clipper hosting the Nova Scotia Voyageurs in a best of seven. Baltimore advanced by defeating the Cincinnati Swords 3 1 in six games to claim the West Division crown.
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Curry College names Peter Larson head basketball coach
Peter Larson former Boston State star was promoted to head basketball coach at Curry College. He had served as an assistant coach at Curry last season.
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Baseball Night Matchups Across Eight Cities
Atlanta at Chicago Cincinnati at St. Louis Philadelphia at Los Angeles New York at San Francisco Montreal at San Diego Houston at Pittsburgh totals include pitchers Reed Hands Reuss Briles Gullett Wise Fryman Downing Gentry Carrithers Renko McAnally Norman.
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Chuvalo Not Impressed By Ali After Loss
Canadian heavyweight George Chuvalo fought Muhammad Ali to a decision loss at the Pacific Coliseum. Ali won 12 rounds with sharp jabs and hooks, while Chuvalo claimed Ali looked beatable and predicted a Frazier rematch. Gate expected around $200000. Ali earns $65,000.
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Celtics Move Rumor Denied By New Owners
BOSTON AP The Celtics will stay in Boston despite reports of a move to San Diego. Irving H. Levin president of National General Corp and Harold A. Lipton general counsel say they bought the Celtics for love of the sport and deny any relocation plans.
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Squires Face Decisive Game For Home Court
Virginia coach Al Bianchi hopes to snap a six-game playoff drought in Virginia as the Nets and Squires collide in a decisive game seven. Rick Barry led New York with 43 points and 61 percent shooting, while Julius Erving and Bernie Williams scored 34 and 33 for Virginia. The Nets built a 146-136 win in the previous game to force the finale in Norfolk.
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