Williams Wins AL Manager of the Year for 1970
Dick Williams of the Oakland Athletics wins the American League manager of the year in AP voting, edging Earl Weaver of the Orioles and Bob Lemon of the Royals. Weaver expresses respect as Williams reflects on his Boston past and aims to lift Oakland's pitching in 1971.
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81-year-old Middletown Boy Competes in Pass Punt Kick Contest
Jack Gordon Jr. of Middletown earned the area pass, punt and kick title at Princeton High, advancing to perform before 60,000 fans at Riverfront Stadium Cincinnati on November 7 during a Bengals Falcons day. He is the son of Jack Gordon, football coach at Middletown High.
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Middletown
Cincinnati Bengals
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Jaycees
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Riverfront
New Orleans
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Holly
Middletown High
International Horse Sale Ends in Cleveland
The two day event at Northfield Park concludes with 125 horses scheduled for sale. Buyers from multiple states and two Canadian provinces pay $119,200 for 135 standardbreds, averaging $883 per horse.
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Wilson Announces Retirement After Seven NBA Seasons
George Wilson, a seven year NBA veteran, announced his retirement in Cincinnati. The 29 year old player was placed on waivers by Buffalo last month and was not claimed by any other team. Wilson played for Cincinnati, Chicago, Seattle, Phoenix and Philadelphia before joining Buffalo for his final season, after starring at the University of Cincinnati.
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Cards Mets Close Eight Player Deal
The St Louis Cardinals and New York Mets completed an eight player trade. Cards obtain Art Shamsky and three minor leaguers Jim Bibby Rich Folkers Charley Hudson while Mets receive Chuck Taylor plus Jim Beauchamp Tom Coulter and Harry Packer. Shamsky previously played for the Reds and Mets before this season. Taylor posted a 3 1 record in his third year with St Louis. Beauchamp, 32, served mainly as pinch hitter for St Louis in 1971 and hit .235.
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New York Mets
Cards
Art Shamsky
Mets
Chuck Taylor
Jim Bibby
Rich Folkers
Charley Hudson
Jim Beauchamp
Tom Coulter
Harry Packer
Shamsky
Cincinnati Reds
Taylor
Cardinals
Beauchamp
Murtaugh Seeks Family Help To Plan Future
Pittsburgh AP Dan ny Murtaugh manager of the World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates says only health will affect his decision on returning next year. The 34 year old leader, pale after the final game, will meet with his daughter, two sons and spouses, his wife, and vote on whether to return, with his own vote likely decisive. He previously left due to heart ailments but returned in 1967 and 1970 to guide the Pirates.
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Perez Family Becomes U.S. Citizens in Cincinnati
Ata nasio Perez and wife Juana Perez joined 61 others in U.S. District Court to become American citizens. Their son Victor and Eduardo, both born in the United States, were also naturalized. Perez Rigals, a Cuban born player known as Tony Perez of the Cincinnati Reds, explained his name addition and intent to keep it.
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Eduardo
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Indians Fish Rights Debate In Michigan Sportsmen Clash
Outraged sportsmen argue that Michigan Indians use treaty rights to fish out of season in Lake Michigan and sell whitefish and lake trout. The piece notes past injustices, cites Supreme Court support for treaty rights, and reflects on mirrored harms between peoples as locals react to policing of waters and wildlife.
Indians Viewpoint on U.S. Treatment of Native Lands and Rivers
The speaker contrasts historical mistreatment of Indians with environmental harm caused by white settlers. He cites buffalo destruction in the West for hides and meat, the Cherokee and other tribes forced from homelands, and a deadly death march. He warns that deforestation and factory pollution degraded soil and waterways, killing game fish and rendering others unsafe to eat.
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North Carolina
Oklahoma
Penn State Leader Captains DePauw Football Team
John W. Oswald, Penn State president, captained the DePauw University football team and earned letters in basketball and track.
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Penn State
John W. Oswald
DePauw University
Bing Finds Tube Poor Replacement
NBA star Dave Bing rests at the University of Michigan Hospital after surgery to repair a detached retina in his right eye suffered Oct. 5. Doctors said the retina is intact and stabilized but residual vision remains uncertain. Bing described limited sight from about 18 feet. He played Oct. 12 against New York, scoring 24 points before the injury.
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Ann Arbor
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University of Michigan
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Lebanon Raceway results and entries
The Lebanon Raceway card lists results from nine races with winners and payoffs including Miss Ruby Direct in race one and T. G. Royal in race two. It also provides time figures, double and perfecta payouts and full entries for each race, with numerous horse names and bettors' prices.
Royals Can Win On Their Own
Cincinnati coach Bob Cousy says the Royals can control their destiny for the first playoff bid in five years. He cites the draft, unity, and positive attitude as key factors, with four 1971 selections earning spots and veterans like Tom Van Arsdale and Norm Van Lier shaping the team. Van Arsdale warns the Royals won’t be patsies this year.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Royals
Bob Cousy
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Atlanta Hawks
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Keys
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Norm van Lier
Graybeard
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Ken Durrett
Gil McGregor
John Mengelt
Nate Williams
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Pro Basketball NBA Tuesday Matchups
Baltimore battles Boston while Seattle visits Cincinnati. Cleveland faces Milwaukee and Golden State travels to New York. Los Angeles meets Buffalo with Detroit at Portland. ABA note New York plays Pittsburgh and Carolina travels to Utah, with Memphis visiting Kentucky.
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Bullets Seek Clark for Boston Game
Baltimore Bullets expect guard Archie Clark to join the lineup in Boston. Coach Gene Shue says the move aims for consistency after acquiring Clark from Philadelphia for Kevin Loughery and Fred Carter, plus a small cash amount. Clark is a 6-foot-2 guard from Minnesota with NBA six-year experience and a salary likely over $100,000.
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