Mount Signs For $500000 With Indiana Pacers
Rick Mount, Purdue star and bearer of multiple Big Ten scoring records, signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers for about 500000 to 750000. Mount, from Lebanon Indiana, capped his college career with 22 points in Purdue’s final game and set career scoring records. Mike Storen praised Mount as one of Indiana’s greatest players and a top outside shooter.
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Jets Trade Beverly to Chargers for Richard Trapp
Randy Beverly who intercepted two passes in the Jets Super Bowl win over the Colts was traded to the San Diego Chargers for wide receiver Richard Trapp. Beverly missed much of 1969 with injuries and lost his starting right cornerback job. Trapp had been Buffalo’s second leading receiver in 1968 before the deal.
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Horton stands firm on pay demand with Indians
First baseman Tony Horton said he would not lower salary demands in his Cleveland Indians dispute. He has not reported for spring practice and emphasized the issue is not personal. Horton affirmed his desire to play in Cleveland and expressed disappointment with the team's offer.
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Milan Little League Faces Staffing Turnover Tests
Milan Little League may operate this year despite the mass resignation of officers except one. Treasurer Art McWilliams said he has received several offers of help and attended meetings as he works to reorganize the organization.
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Wilt Chamberlain to Play for Lakers March 18
Wilt Chamberlain is expected to appear for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Boston Celtics on March 18, coach Joe Mullaney said on Monday. He noted broad community support with at least 15 individuals offering help and called a meeting at 8 tonight at Lockwood Chapel to reorganize the league and fill vacant officer posts. If offices remain unfilled, McWilliams plans to proceed solo, seeking help from those who offered assistance.
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Kentucky Cage King by United Press International
Kentucky named national basketball champion by UPI for the fourth time finishing 25 1. UCLA 24 2. St Bonaventure 3 New Mexico State 4 Jacksonville 5 Notre Dame 6 South Carolina 7 Iowa 8 Notre Dame 9 Drake 10 Marquette. Rupp praised by reporters after overcoming injuries to Casey Issel and his five weeks in hospital.
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Mrs Ritz bowls 612 to lead Norwalk in tournament
Ruth Ritz of Norwalk rolled a 612 series to finish second in the Women’s Inter-City Bowling Tournament singles. She bowls for Martin Oil of Norwalk, one of five Norwalk teams, with an all-events total of 1685 and a high game of 240. The tournament runs through the weekend.
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Indian To Stay Indian To Stay Cleveland Indian
Rookie Mike Carruthers said he wants another shot at the major leagues after driving in the winning runs in a 7-5 exhibition win over the San Diego Padres. He batted .340 and .353 in two prior minor league seasons and delivered a game winning single on a 3-2 pitch.
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Maravich and Lanier Lead UPI All America Balloting
Pete Maravich of LSU and Bob Lanier of St Bonaventure head the 1969 70 United Press International All America squad. Maravich led in points with 1083 on 549 first place votes, while Lanier totaled 1003. Also named to the first team were Dan Issel Purdue Rick Mount Purdue and Calvin Murphy Niagara with other picks including Carr Scott Gilmore Roche Tomjanovich Vallely Maloy Johnson and Yunkus on subsequent teams.
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Norwalk Trucker Coach Sees Room To Improve After 13 Wins
Norwalk Trucker basketball coach Leonard Hardman cites practice as key to the 13 win season and second place in the Northern Ohio League. He notes inexperience, foul trouble, and lack of height as main issues, with several starters returning next year to bolster inside play and guard depth.
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