Charlie Root Left Tough Mark For Locals To Top
Middletown mourns Charles Henry Root known as Chinski a major leaguer who pitched 16 seasons for the Cubs and Browns appeared in four World Series and later coached and scouted He died in Hollister California at 71 from leukemia with pneumonia leaving a widow a son and daughter and several grandchildren A 33rd degree Mason his rites will be at Black and Cooper Mortuary cremation requested. Shrine Crippled Children star in Los Angeles to receive contributions.
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Tribe Battery To Be Honored By Cleveland Writers
Cleveland Indians pitchers Sam McDowell and Ray Fosse were named as the team s Men of the Year by the Cleveland chapter of the Baseball Writers Association The duo s strong seasons included McDowell s 20 12 2 92 era and AL leading 304 strikeouts in 305 innings while Fosse hit .307 with 18 homers and 690 RBIs before a Sept 3 finger injury Also named were Larry Brown winner of the Good Guy Award and trainer Wally Bock who received a special award after 24 years with the club The honors will be presented at a late January dinner.
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Perry Bat .500 In Awards
Jim Perry of the Minnesota Twins won the American League Cy Young Award in a close four way vote. He posted a 24 12 record for his second straight 20 win season, edging Dave McNally Mike Cuellar and Sam McDowell. Perry became the first Minnesota pitcher to win the award and credited his nervous excitement and honor at achieving the feat.
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U S LTA Recommends Ban on Contract Pros in 1971 Events
The United States Lawn Tennis Association proposed excluding all contract professionals from USLTA prize money tournaments in 1971. In a letter from USLTA president Alastair B. Martin to the administrative committee, the plan would bar players such as Rod Laver Ken Rosewall and Arthur Ashe from the U S Open at Forest Hills if adopted.
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Arkansas State Tops AP College Football Poll
Arkansas State moved to 7-0 after a 69 7 rout of Lamar Tech and extended its first place lead in the AP College Division poll. The Indians collected 42 points with five first place votes, one more than last week, while Montana trailed with 199 points and two first place votes.
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Bengals Ready To Pass More
Cincinnati AP reports Bengals receiver Lewis Speedy Thomas voiced hope the team would throw more in upcoming games. The 1-8 Bengals have beaten only Oakland, struggling against stronger clubs. Thomas stated he has one catch in the last four games and blamed overzealous efforts and youth for mistakes, remaining optimistic about the team's future.
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Harkrader Seeks Seventh Win in Mid-Miami Clash
Fenwick coach Jerry Harkrader, a 13 season winner with 86 wins, 50 losses and one tie, leads the Falcons to a seventh win of the season against Madison in a Mid-Miami League game. Madison sits 3-5 and in last place as Fenwick seeks its 14th straight non-losing season. In nearby leagues, Monroe aims for a 22nd straight win over Lebanon, while Franklin eyes Talawanda at home.
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Knights Rise From Doormat Status In Fort Ancient Valley
Kings High faces Springboro tonight with a chance to secure fourth place in the seven team FAVC and push toward a .500 finish. Coach Jack Hall’s rebuilding Knights have won three of eight after years of 1-7 and 1-8 records, having scored in 25 straight games and seeking a season-ending push against Lockland after tonight’s game. Springboro dominates the series 5-0, with Kings scoring only 20 points across five meetings.
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Gatewood Grabs Lead as Top Major College Receiver
Notre Dame star Tom Gatewood leads as the nation’s top major college pass catcher with 49 receptions this season averaging 8.2 yards per catch.
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Baylor A Long Shot In Tilt With No. 1 Texans
Baylor faces undefeated No. 1 Texas at Waco as coach Bill Beall’s Bears try to limit mistakes. Texas leads the nation in rushing and owns a 41-11-4 series edge, including the last 12 straight. News also notes Notre Dame, Ohio State, Stanford, and other top teams in varying matchups and bowl implications.
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