Life as NHL referee no bed of roses
Scotty Morrison, chief referee of the NHL, describes the tough life of officials. On a Madison Square Garden night he and staff faced hostile fans while Bill Friday officiated. Morrison, ill with 102 degree fever, watched as Friday collapsed after 60 minutes.
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Morrison laments ref shortage as NHL eyes expansion
Referee-in-chief Morrison says aging officials strain NHL with growing expansion and potential WHA competition. He notes difficulty finding mature yet young enough referees for years of service, while a coach recalls a disputed penalty shot that changed a game and stirred fan ire.
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Sooner QB to Try Defense in Pro Ball
New Orleans reports Jack Mildren, Oklahoma’s famed offense trigger, may shift to defense in pro football. Once a standout passer and runner in the Wishbone system, Mildren notes pros rarely wait for a quarterback to develop. He sees running back or safety as likelier pro roles if quarterback prospects fade.
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Wicks Sparks Blazers End Long Slump With 108 90 Win
Portland Blazers snapped a four game skid in a 108 to 90 victory over Buffalo as Sidney Wicks led with 30 points and Geof Petrie added 12. Rolland Todd, the beleaguered Portland coach, voiced the team’s pride amid the win. Atlanta beat Phoenix 111 to 106, Detroit topped Houston 107 to 101, and Philadelphia routed Cleveland 148 to 119.
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Ralston weighs Stanford AD bid amid Rose Bowl legacy
Stanford coach John Ralston could stay as head coach or move into athletics administration amid reports he has been approached about becoming Stanford director of athletics. If he accepts, Mike White likely becomes head coach as program eyes 1972 Pac-8 title bid. Stanford faces offseason questions with key losses and a strong defensive record.
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Kings finally find opponent they can enjoy
Vancouver visit ends in a 4-3 loss as the Kings chase a pair of wins on their Western Canadian trip. Witdie Joyal scored the winner five minutes into the final period, keeping Gary Edwards to his seventh win in net while Vancouver’s defense faltered late.
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Canucks Battle Kings In High Scoring Comeback
Vancouver and Los Angeles traded goals in a wild first stanza with Wayne Maki and Orland Kurtenbach scoring for Vancouver while Jack Jensen and Butch Goring connected for the Kings. A late power play by Goring tied it before Connelly gave Vancouver a 3 3 knot with a late red light.
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Martin's three goals pace Buffalo in NHL action
Buffalo skater Rick Martin delivered a hat trick guiding the Sabres to a 4 4 tie with California. The three goals raised Martin’s season total to 26 27 and 28 as Buffalo chased league leaders. Other noted scores featured Chicago beating Philadelphia 6 2 and Detroit extending its win streak with a 4 4 victory over Montreal.
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Lakers edge Bucks as road trip begins and All Star coaching honors
The Lakers ride a 37-3 stride into a six game road swing starting in Cleveland this week, aiming to top Milwaukee’s 92-7 pace and claim home court. Sharman earns Western Division All Star coach honor as West and franchise stars chase improved playoff positioning.
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