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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1972
Page
10
UC Berkeley football coach Ray Willsey allegedly prepared to resign amid pressure as Stanford’s Mike White emerged as a potential successor. Officials refrained from comment, while Stanford’s Bob Murphy hinted at a possible announcement, amid tensions from past NCAA probation and a 42-41 record across eight seasons.
Muhamad Ali says his four future fights carry 500000-dollar guarantees each but his primary goal remains a return bout with current champion Joe Frazier. He spoke after six exhibition rounds and indicated negotiations are unlikely this year despite his claims. Duram, Frazier's manager, says no Ali camp contact has been made to arrange a fight.
Kathy Harter, 25, a Long Beach native and former Wimbledon semifinalist, says she will teach at Old Ranch Tennis Club until June and will play in nearby tournaments if any. Her fiancé attended her weekend matches as plans for a wedding firm up. She rose to national fame in 1960 and reached multiple top ten rankings through 1968, with a noted Wimbledon semifinal in 1967.
Kathy Harter will marry Jim Duarte in June and won t pursue the tournament trail this year. She cited personal plans and a wrist injury from January 1909, noting the decision comes after an upset loss while attempting to qualify for the Independent Prussian telegrams event. Her career includes US teams and a high doubles ranking with Mary Ann Eise in 1968.
Mark Howe, 16, son of Gordie Howe, was selected to the 20 man U S Olympic hockey team by coach Murray Williamson. A Lathrup High School junior from Sougdfield Michigan he is the youngest on the squad and will play left wing on the No 2 forward line. The team will train three days at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs before departing for Sapporo Japan for the Winter Games.
The piece outlines West squad players Billy Cunningham John Haynie cuingham? Jack Marin and Sharman quick corners. Starting for the Mast were Cunningham Havlicek Cowens with Walt Frazier and Lou Hudson in the backcourt. It notes Wes Unseld possibly replacing Cowens, mentions Robertson MVP stakes, and lists newcomers and nonreturning players.
J Walter Kennedy criticized Wilt Chamberlain Kareem Abdul Jabbar for missing the Century Plaza All Star banquet in Los Angeles. Kennedy warned that absence without excuse demeans the NBA and players as professionals. Applause greeted his remarks as fans paid 25 dollars to attend.
The Independent Press Telegram announces a reader poll for Long Beach's Most Popular Athlete of 1971 with entrants from amateur or professional sports. Mail entries to Most Popular Athlete Contest, Sports Dept, Independent, Press Telegram Long Beach. Deadline January 24 ahead of the Century Club Sports Night Banquet on January 27.
Top-ranked four year olds vie for the $18,000 Antelope Valley Pair at Santa Anita next Wednesday. Stock Bath, the Washington-bred, makes his 1972 debut with jockey John Sellers aboard. Vegas Vic and Triple Bend also figure as leading contenders in the field.
John Robinson, 35, longtime assistant at the University of Oregon for 12 seasons, was added to USC football staff Monday by athletic director John McKay. The move brings USC’s football staff to 19 nine men.
Phase 1 of the Independent Press Telegrams Championships opened at the Old Ranch Tennis Club in Seal Beach. Eight qualifiers joined eight byes in four first-round matches, with exempt players from Australia the Netherlands England and Maryland facing survivors. Winners earned at least 200 dollars, losers 100.
A bankruptcy report filed Monday by a court-appointed referee lists former Detroit Tigers pitcher Danny McLain owing 137060 dollars with assets of only 3224 dollars. The filing notes a 2289 dollar Michigan tax bill and a 1369 dollar Livonia city assessment. McLain, now with the Texas Rangers, did not attend the creditors meeting. 47 others receive nothing. He joined the Tigers in 1963, won two Cy Young Awards, and helped the 1968 World Series title run. He faced a 1970 suspension over gambling and was traded to the Washington Senators after that season.
In a chaotic local report Cardinaly 34 Anchorage 7 led by SeSiarha Malm with 4 percent. Other scorers included Hale and Tores Zt on GET and HP-Epgin TI pchitotls. Bouts featured Golden Centern 39, and Boys 15 vs HP-Bolseongou. Multiple matchups listed include Briestoney Brea, Han Cora, Maratel sistas, and Ramblers with various game times and opponents.
Fragmented OCR text reports tag team results and several names in a chaotic list. No clear match outcomes or proper event structure is readable, making precise details and participants uncertain.
Tickets for Long Beach's 16th annual Sports Night banquet on Thursday Jan 27 can be ordered by mail. Mail orders with a check should go to Ken Barnes at 1777 Heilflower Blvd Suite 212 Long Beach 90815. Tickets cost £12.50 each and must include name address and number of tickets.
De Rice, new Angels manager, will attend the Long Beach Century Club 16th Sports Award Banquet on October 27 at Lafayette Store. Head table guests include Lakers coach Bill Sharman and Dodgers stars Billy Buckner Al Downing Ned Patterson and Al Campanella. Athletes of the year are Susie Atwood and Ann Shumans. Latra Baugh to receive a special award. Tickets available at Captain's Inn Hoefly's and Kenny's Sporting Goods. A readers ballot for Long Beach's Most Popular Athlete is printed on this page.
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