Rinka Leads Small College All America Basketball Team
Kenyon star John Rinka tops the Small College All America squad for 1969-70 joining Howard Payne’s Fred Davis and Kentucky State’s Travis Grant. Also named are Jake Ford Maryland State Greg Hill American International Elmore Smith Kevin Wilson Gene Mumford Curtis Perry Earnest Killum with Rinka as leading scorer and Mike Gregory Award winner.
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NEW York
UPI
John Rinka
Kenyon College
Fred Davis
Howard Payne
Florindo Viera
Quinnipiac
Conn
Rinka
Davis
Jake Ford
Maryland State
Greg Hill
American International
Travis Grant
Kentucky State
Whizzes
Grant
Elmore Smith
Kentucky
Scranton
Curtis Perry
Southwest
Missouri
Earnest Killum
Stetson
Taylor Sees Fresh Big Shoes For Buckeye Squad
Ohio State coach Fred Taylor warned sophomores at the banquet that four starters will depart, including 6-foot-8 Captain Dave Sorenson. Freshmen were urged to push to win a varsity spot this spring and summer, with captain-elect Jim Cleamons leading as captain-elect for 1970-71. Taylor praised the season as better than expected and emphasized a winning work ethic.
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Dave Sorenson
Jerry Lucas
John Havlicek
Taylor
Oberlin's Julian Smith Named Conference Coach of the Year
Julian Smith of Oberlin, who guided the Yeomen to a 16-6 season and the Ohio Conference post-season crown, was named basketball coach of the year by the league’s 14 coaches. Also noted: Vince Chickerella of Capital and Eldon Miller of Wittenberg ranked second and third respectively.
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Springfield, Ohio
UPI
Julian Smith
Oberlin
Ohio
Smith
Yeomen
Vince Chickerella
Capital
Eldon Miller
Wittenberg
Vetera
Miller
NL Faculty to battle Harlem Astronauts in benefit game
New London will host a Saturday 8 p.m. benefit basketball game between the high school faculty and the Harlem Astronauts the Basketball Laughmakers. Tickets go on sale at Finleys Drug Bob's News Centre and the principal's office with advance prices 1.50 and 1.25 and door prices 1.75 and 1.50.
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New London
Harlem
Finley’s Drug
Bob’s News Centre
Joe Hurley
Steve Schumm
Bob Lavengood
Tom Ewell
Lanny Repp
Harvey Cunningham
Tom Williams
Jim van Sickle
Merv
Red
Nugent
Potts Signs Grant to Wichita State Flyer's Star
St Paul flyer fullback John Potts signs a grant in aid to attend Wichita State University in Wichita Kansas. The 5 11 195-pound back rushed for 575 yards on 95 carries aiding a 10 0 season and top class A state ranking while scoring 62 points and averaging 40.5 yards per punt. Coaches praise Potts as an excellent kicker and key runner, with St Paul coach Mike Gottfried calling him one of the finest players in program history. Potts becomes the Flyers first 1969 signee.
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St. Paul Flyer
John Potts
Wichita State University
Wichita
Kansas
Flyers
Potts
Bob Seaman
Wichita State
St. Paul
Mike Gottfried
John
St. Paul’s
Milan Base League reorganizes elects McWilliams President
McWilliams elected Milan Baseball League president at a reorganization meeting. Jim Davis named vice president and secretary, Mrs. Ronald Ebinger treasurer. Jaycees to umpire games this summer. Membership drive underway. open roles for managers and volunteers.
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Milan
Art McWilliams
Milan Baseball League
McWilliams
Jim Davis
Ronald Ebinger
Jaycees
Tourney Continues Amid Cincinnati Fight Aftermath
High school boys basketball games will proceed Friday in Cincinnati despite rock throwing and brawls after a weekend contest. The Ohio High School Athletic Association commits to night games, citing convenience and attendance, with extra police ready if needed. Harold Miller notes no changes to schedule. Dr. Paul Miller from Cincinnati schools plans to attend Friday games.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Southwest District Board
Ohio High School Athletic Association
University of Cincinnati
Harold Miller
OHSAA
Paul Miller
Rookie Ron Allen Delivers Game Winning Run For Indians
In Tucson, Ron Allen, a Carlos Indians rookie, singled in a seventh-inning run to lift Cleveland past Oakland 3 2 in a Cactus League game. Craig Nettles scored the decisive run on Allen’s second hit. Oakland pitcher Bob Talbot was tagged with the loss. Rick Monday and Sal Bando led the A’s with a double and a single. In San Diego, Ridge of the Chargers was advised to end his NFL career after a hip injury. he suffered the injury Oct. 11 in Miami.
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Tucson, Ariz
UPI
Ron Allen
Cleveland Indians
Allen
Indians
Oakland A
Craig Nettles
Tribe
A’s
Reno
Nev
Oakland
Bob Talbot
Rick Monday
Sal Bando
Ridge
Miami
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Kenyon
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Eddie Belmonte
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Sorenson
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Ohio State
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Barb Smith
Knights OF Rae Advocates
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Houston Ridge
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