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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1972
Page
5
The owners balked at funding a 17 percent retirement benefit rise proposed by the MLB Players Association and backed by an independent actuary. Disputes over pension allocation and health care funding sparked talks of a delayed season as 16 teams set openers for later days.
Dallas coach Tom Nissalke blasted the officiating after Utah Stars defeated Dallas 113-107 in Salt Lake City. Willie Wise led Utah with 36 points as Dallas sank into foul trouble with 37 team fouls. Freeman also scored 36 for Dallas while Zelmo Beaty added 24 for Utah. Dallas will host the next games in the best-of-seven Western Division semifinal.
CHICAGO AP Minnesota Twins President Calvin Griffith says that at a meeting with 24 major league owners they will reaffirm rejection of the players association proposal. The group will not propose further changes and will retain the current benefits cost of 400000 while turning down the 490000 health benefit offer to fund the pension plan after input from their Players Relations Committee.
PBA star Bill Allen will appear at Northside Lanes tomorrow starting at 12:30 to give exhibitions and ball drilling instructions. A lefthander with 13 PBA titles, four-time All-American and three sanctioned 300 games, Allen’s career highlights include multiple Open championships in the 1960s and a strong 1969 season effort across 30 tournaments averaging 204.702 and earnings of 22,365.
Arnold Palmer heads to Augusta with a two stroke Masters lead bid dulled by a Greensboro triple bogey. He seeks a fifth Masters title and debuts new contact lenses while insisting the setback won’t derail his drive. Palmer notes past near-mins and sees Jack Nicklaus as a perpetual favorite.
Len Dawson the aging Chiefs quarterback is expected to return for next season after plans to sign a new contract. The 36 year old Purdue product has been injury prone but praised by Hank Stram as the most accurate passer in pro football. Dawson completed a four year contract in 1971 worth about 250000 dollars.
The Winchester White Sox will practice tomorrow evening at 5 30.
Jack McCloskey was hired as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, replacing a two month search. The 46 year old, previously at Wake Forest, is known for prepared disciplined teams, though he faced recruiting challenges and a last place finish in the Pacific Division.
The piece argues major league baseball faces a labor dispute with players seeking more benefits while owners fear spiraling costs. It notes declining fan interest versus football and basketball, TV exposure, and a need for the sport to revive excitement through action over defense before players risk job loss. It also reports Handley track’s upcoming contest against Albemarle with hopes of rebounding from a recent loss.
UCLA star Bill Walton is named the first Adolph Rupp Trophy recipient by nationwide sportscasters and writers. He wins by a large margin over Dwight Lamar of Southwestern Louisiana, with the award to be presented in Lexington. Walton and UCLA coach Wooden will not attend the banquet due to prior commitments.
Detroit right winger Bill Hicke aims to settle with his fifth NHL club after joining Medic Alert, the nonprofit health foundation aiding players with hidden medical problems.
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