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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1973
Page
9
California Irvine wins the NCAA college division World Series in Springfield. Coach Gary Adams led a comeback win over Ithaca College, 9 to 6, with Rich Molina driving in runs and scoring, and Jerry Maras delivering strong semifinal action.
Eastern Illinois University from Charleston finishes with a 25-11 season after a 3-2 loss to Ithaca in the round two and a 5-0 defeat by California Irvine in the World Series. Coach Bill McCabe praised the season despite the early exit. Eight EIU batters struck out as Ithaca pitcher Jerry Maras shut down the Panthers. Nelson, who beat Florida Southern in round one, took the loss. The Panthers failed to generate runs after slow starts and a stiff Ithaca defense.
Galesburg Silver Streaks with a 20-2 record and an 18 game win streak face Hubbard Greyhounds in a quarter final at Bradley University. Belleville West Maroons with a 21-5 mark take Joliet West in a tight eight team state title tournament opening round.
In New York the Cubs and White Sox each selected two top college prospects in the first round. Chicago chose Jerry Tabb of Tulsa University at first base and Harold Wallis of Southern Illinois University in the outfield, with Augie Juric of Joliet Central and Darrell Turner of Ocoee adding later picks. The White Sox taken Steve Swisher of Ohio University at catcher, Jim Otten of Arizona State and Ken Kravec of Ashland College as a trio of pitchers, with Kravec notable for a 28-10 college record and NCAA titles in 1971.
Bob Bratkowski a 6 1 185 pound wide receiver from Permiter High School DePere Wisconsin signed a national football letter of intent with Washington State University His father Zeke is a former NFL quarterback and current Chicago Bears assistant who played for Chicago Los Angeles and Green Bay before coaching duties
New York Mets select ambidextrous outfielder Lee Mazzilli of Brooklyn as the 14th pick in the summer draft. Mazzilli bats right and left and throws right and left, offering flexibility if one hand is injured. He must choose between pro baseball or a four year Arizona State scholarship, while the No 1 pick Dave Clyde of Westchester High School is a one handed pitcher. San Diego picks Dave Winfield as a versatile three position player.
Gordie Howe’s sons Mark aged 18 and Marty aged 19 signed four year contracts with the Houston Aeros fueling a renewed talent war between the NHL and WHA. Detroit’s Bruce Norris stalled any deal for Howe to join the Aeros while NHL President Clarence Campbell criticized the move as junior signing.
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