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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1978
Page
6
A garbled scorecard notes MARINES 70 with partial totals for teams including BRUMY S and Sevans. Mentions Babe Ruth play Frodey Dev and various sashes, but the readable facts center on a Marine score tally and scattered player names, with many unreadable fragments.
Red Auerbach spurned an offer from New York and said he would remain with the Boston Celtics to rebuild the storied franchise under its new owners John Y. Brown and the ownership group. He departed amid turmoil as executives blamed Brown for a major player move and instability.
PONTIAC Michigan AP Bob Kauffman at 32 the youngest NBA general Manager last season resigned the Pistons post for personal and family reasons. No successor named and owner Bill Davidson said duties may be divided. Former GM Oscar Feldman to negotiate contracts.
Team founder Kauffman plans weeks of decision on next moves after Pistons season. Brown discusses noncontractual understandings with Auerbach as Celtics aim to restore image and pursue multiyear plan.
Fragmented sports schedule lists numerous games with teams and times across cities such as Chicago Los Angeles New York Montreal San Francisco and St Louis. It includes affiliations like Joes Swan Dre and Finer with various start times and venues, reflecting a dense calendar.
Decathlete Tom Delmoor of Mt. St. Marys College earned a spot on the East team for the United States Olympic Committee Sports Festival in Colorado Springs July 27 to 30. East coach John Randolph will guide Delmoor, with Fred Samara a former Olympian joining the staff. Delmoor has won three decathlon titles this summer including Eastern US, NCAA Division II, and Mexico vs USA meets.
Angels pitcher Chas Knapp, after posting 10 wins in 1978, walked out seeking a bigger contract and was suspended without pay. General Manager Buzzie Bavasi said he may be welcomed back, while Manager Jim Fregosi and veteran Ron Fairly criticized the move. Knapp’s 4.40 ERA and 10-6 record preceded a controversial spat as Don Aase started in his place.
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