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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1971
Page
14
At a Cincinnati Reds meeting last week Paul Campbell announced pitchers and catchers would report to Tampa on February 24 with the rest of the squad joining later. Bob Howsam, the club's vice-president and general manager, confirmed he examines every avenue before deciding.
Red owner Bob Howsam adds Lew Fonseca as a special instructor to film and teach hitting stance analysis. He notes Fonseca’s ability to prove points with film, including a study of Babe Ruth and others, and hires Ray Welsh to sharpen base running and read on pitchers. Welsh, a former track coach and scout, previously improved Bob Skinner’s baserunning.
New York Knicks beat Cincinnati 125 to 110 led by Dick Barnett 12 first-quarter points and Walt Frazier 23, as coach Red Holzman praised improved defense and ball handling. DeBusschere added 20 rebounds and 17 points, helping the club snap a poor start and climb above .300 as New York built a 65-39 halftime lead.
Delaware finished the football season with a 46 8 0 win over Bucknell and topped the final AP College Division poll. The Associated Press ranked Delaware No 1 in the final standings.
Howsam stresses thorough warmups as key to avoiding injuries after Bobby Tolan’s Achilles setback. He consulted a Stanford coach who linked longer warmups to fewer injuries and noted Reds players would intensify effort to avoid embarrassment.
Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell said negotiations are under way with the Cincinnati Bengals to stage a Labor Day weekend NFL exhibition at Ohio State University Stadium in Columbus. Details include OSU approval by the Big Ten and the date on the schedule.
Nebraska and Oklahoma prepared for a nationally televised showdown as No. 1 defense faced No. 1 offense. Oklahoma's Jack Mildren and Greg Pruitt projected victory against Nebraska's famed Black Shirts, with Fairbanks praising Nebraska as a complete program while stressing a must win for Oklahoma to execute a flawless game plan.
A crowd watched Utah top Pittsburgh 114 113 as Glen Combs scored seven straight to tie late. Jimmy Jones hit a jumper with 39 seconds left to force the decisive field goal as the Condors led 110 97 before the comeback. McDaniels and Lehmann preserved Virginia’s late push in a separate game.
NEW YORK AP Nebraska remains No. 1 in the AP football poll with 40 first place votes and 1,024 points. Oklahoma is No. 2 with eight firsts and 976 points as they prepare for a Thanksgiving showdown. Alabama rises to No. 3, Michigan slips behind, and Ohio State falls after a 10-7 win over Michigan. Auburn and Georgia move up to No. 7 as the top three idle.
Franklin coach Gene Smith makes his debut against Middletown with the Wildcats aiming for a first win over the Middies. Smith recalls past losses to Middletown colleagues and players, noting the challenge of foul trouble and the need for a strong start. Also on tonight’s card Edgewood hosts home opener, Springboro visits Carlisle, and Twin Valley North plays at Edgewood.
New York defeated Cincinnati 125 to 110 and Buffalo beat Atlanta 102 to 97. Milwaukee won 112 to 104 over Detroit with Wednesday matchups including Buffalo at Boston and New York at Baltimore. Utah edged Pittsburgh 114 to 112 as Carolina beat Virginia 102 to 98. Dallas finished 14 to 101 over Denver.
The Miami Branch Warriors head to Lima to face the Ohio State University Branch aiming for a third straight win. Guard Dave Spivey struggles with a twisted ankle. freshman Ron Haven may miss weeks with a wrist fracture. Other players Hathaway and Benton recover from injuries as Coach Lynn Darbyshire weighs lineup concerns.
Fenwick High offers season tickets for eight home games across three venues. Five games stay under Fenwick roof, three move to Wade E Miller and Middletown High gyms to handle more attendees. Key games at Freshman High and Middletown High. Reserved seats in a special section. price is $12.
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