Horlen Debuts Without Number In 1961 White Sox Win
Geuch Tom McRoberts recalls Rollie Fingers gifting the hat from the World Series. Joe Horlen, a Chicago White Sox rookie, started his major league career without a uniform number, a rarity since the 1920s. Horlen won the game, prompting questions from umpire and Twins manager Mele.
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Horlen recalls first batter Versalles and a near miss
Horlen, reflecting on his Chicago White Sox era, recalls Zoilo Versalles as the first hitter he faced and a line drive that struck his glove. He later rose to fame with a 1965 no hitter and a role in the A's world championship, noting the odd start and steering conversation with a smile.
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Middies Seek No 1 Poll Spot in GMC Showdown
Middletown faces Princeton in a key Greater Miami Conference game aiming for the top Ohio high school poll. Princeton leads the league in passing and scoring with Rick White and Mike Gayles testing Middies defense, while Jerome Davis eyes the Vikings’ aerial attack.
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Cowboys Face Rolling Giant in Big Eight Showdown
Oklahoma State and Nebraska meet with matching 20 league points as the Big Eight front-runner race tightens. Cowboys coach Dave Smith says the chance to face Nebraska is valuable while Nebraska rides five straight wins after a season-opening loss to UCLA. Momentum, Smith notes, will decide the outcome in a pivotal Saturday clash.
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NCAA withdraws from USOC over Olympic setup criticism
The NCAA rejects USOC funding and committee roles after calling for a major internal reorganization. It mandates member schools not raise funds or appoint delegates to USOC committees while affirming support for Olympic Games overall.
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Mid-Am Rush Dynamos Set For Battle In Toledo
Miami Redskins travel to Toledo to face the Rockets in the Glass Bowl for a key MAC tilt. Bob Hitchens leads the nation with 156 rushing yards per game while Joe Schwartz has 606 yards in seven games. Both aim to break the career rushing record as the league race tightens.
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A Week's Slayoff Lifts Cincinnati Bearcats This Season
The Cincinnati Bearcats appear to have their best stretch of the season with a string of wins described as a week’s slayoff. Key players and team cohesion are highlighted as turning points in recent performance.
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Dayton U Flyers VMI set for Baujan clash
Dayton University seeks revenge after a Toledo loss and hosts Virginia Military Institute at Baujan Field at 1 30 p.m. The Flyers rely on quarterback Ken Polke who has 774 passing yards and two touchdowns this season, while Greg Schwarber ties the school career field goal record with his ninth of the year.
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Xavier Musketeers host Youngstown to even season mark
The Xavier Musketeers aim to improve to 4 4 this season as they prepare to face Youngstown tomorrow on their home court at Xavier.
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IHL Invited To Tour Europe After 1972-73 Season
The European Ice Hockey Federation invited the IHL playoff champions to a five country exhibition tour in Europe after the 1972-73 season. The league board will decide whether to accept. If approved, the champions would play two games in Sweden Czechoslovakia Finland West Germany and Switzerland and one in East Germany in March.
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Upstairs Call Lifts Lebanon Over Franklin In Narrow Win
Lebanon High edged Franklin 8-7 in a Mid MIami League clash. A late fourth quarter conversion pass plus Bob Patton's 1 yard TD kept Lebanon alive at 3-2 in the league, while Franklin failed on a two point attempt and pressed for a comeback as Patton's 43 yard run fueled the Warriors.
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Napoleon Coach Crowdsources Fan Plays for Varsity Bid
Napoleon Ohio coach Charlie Buckenmeyer invites fans to call one play per week as his team pursues a fifth league title. With 169 victories in 23 seasons, he reports about 30 entries including typed notes and crayon sketches. The staff has chosen one pass and one reverse while a $1 prize is paid for each winning submission.
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Reds add two pitchers to roster move three to minors
Cincinnati Reds promote Pat Zachary and Joaquin Andujar to the major league roster from Three Rivers Quebec. Zachary posted a 7-7 record with a 2.64 ERA while Andujar was 7-6 with a 3.54 ERA. Outfielders Kent Burdick, pitcher John Jackson and catcher Sonny Roberto were released to the Indianapolis Indians. The Reds now list 39 players.
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Lebanon Fumbles Halt Late Rally in Gridiron Loss
Lebanon fumbled four times and could manage only four completed passes while Franklin surged ahead. Gurcho pressured repeatedly as Franklin defenders scrambled Gutshall struggled with 22 yards through the air. Pickworth led Lebanon with 52 rushing yards while Julian and McDaniels topped Franklin rushers despite a knee injury to McDaniels.
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