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Willi II IjUl 1 Carlton Talk Ends As Phils Get Tovar I JIU. iJ By HAL BODLEY Sports Editor HONOLULU Relax, Steve Carlton fans. It looks as if your pitching idol will be back in Philadelphia next season throwing his fastball at Phillies' opposition and not at the -Phils. The Phillies have decided to stop listening to all the talk and attempted steals of Carlton at the winter meetings. So with Carlton coming back, General Manager Paul Owens went searching for some hitting to bolster the offensive attack.

He found Cesar Tovar, a .300 hitter in 1970 and 1971, who slumped to .265 last year for the Minnesota Twins. The Phillies gave up pitchers Ken Reynolds and Ken Sanders and outfielder Joe Lis for the 32-year-old Tovar after 18 long hours of negotiations with American League clubs. THE 3-for-l deal that concluded the long discussions was the first ever made between the two teams and the first for the Phils at the winter meetings since 1966. Tovar, normally an outfielder, also plays second and third base. A few years back, he played a different position in each inning of a nine inning game.

"He's the type player we need to help turn this thing around," said the rookie G.M. "Right now we're looking for Mike Anderson to be our center fielder, but if he fails, slipped to 2-9 with 17 saves. Reynolds, a 27-year-old lefthander, also suffered through a sad 1972 season, winning only two games while losing 15. LIS, a 26-year-old outfielder-first baseman, played 62 games for the Phils after his recall from Eugene of the Pacific Coast League and batted .243 with six home runs and 18 runs batted in. At Eugene, he had 26 homers and 58 RBI while hitting .338 at the time of his recall.

The last two days had been calm from a trading standpoint," but the Phillies found other clubs knocking on their door. Philadelphia brass missed the annual United Airlines party Wednesday night so they could continue talks with San Diego and Baltimore. Both deals fell through. When the Phils turned down Baltimore's offer of pitcher Pat Dobson (16-18), second baseman Dave Johnson (.221) and outfielder Terry Crowley the Orioles turned their sights on Atlanta. Baltimore, in need of a good-hitting catcher, was hopeful of getting the Braves' Earl Williams, who batted .253 last season with 28 homers and 87 RBI.

The Braves came, back just before lunch and demanded shortstop Mark Ee-langer, catcher Johnny Oates and reliever Eddie Watt. Tovar could play that spot. He can also handle third and second bases. If we should trade Terry Harmon, he could be our infield platoon man." "Tovar adds speed to our club and also adds more versatility," said new manager Danny Ozark. "He can be used at third and second base.

He also gives us a good leadoff hitter. "He's a colorful person and I think the Phillies' fans are going to love him." Tovar, who was born and resides in Caracas, Venezuela, has been with the. Twins since he came up from the minors for eight games in the fall of 1955. HE has played the outfield mostly and gradually improved his batting average. In 1970 he hit .300 with .54 runs batted, in and 10 homers.

In 1971 he batted .311, with 45 RBI and only one homer. He is a leadoff hitter with good speed and has averaged about 30 stolen bases a year. Sanders never actually appeared in a Phillie uniform, coming to the team Oct. 31 along with pitchers Jim Lon-borg, Ken Brett and Earl Stephenson from the Milwaukee Brewers for third basemen Don Money and John Vukovich. The 31-year-old righthander was the American League fireman of the year in 1971 when he had 31 saves, was 7-12 and had a 1.92 earned run average.

Last year he Evening Journal 25 Wilmington, December 1, 1972 USGBama Records On Line By Associated Press When unbeaten Southern California plays Notre Dame Saturday it will be the fifth time in nine years one of the two schools has gone into the rivalry with a perfect record. On the other four occasions the records did not stay perfect. And an unbeaten record and high ranking also will be placed on the line at Birmingham, where second-ranked Alabama will meet once-beaten and ninth-ranked Auburn, while third-ranked Oklahoma will be rooting for Notre Dame and Auburn and trying to get past rival Oklahoma State. LOUISIANA State and Tennesse will be the only other members of The Associated Press Top Twenty playing Saturday, and both will be meeting traditonal rivals. No.

12 Tennessee will be at Van-derbilt, while No. 11 LSU will play at Tulane at night. Notre Dame went into the Southern Cal game with a 9-0 record in 1964, Ara Parseghian's first as Fighting Irish head coach, and was beaten 20-17. In 1970 the Irish again were 9-0, only to have Southern Cal win 38-28. Southern Cal took a 9-0 mark into the 19G8 game and had to settle for a 21-21 tie.

The next year the Trojans won all of their games but the fifth one-a "14-14 tie with Notre Dame. Southern Cal is 10-0 this year and headed for a Rose Bowl game against Ohio State. Notre Dame is 8-1 and head for the Orange Bowl against Nebraska. Alabama, 10-0, will have to guard against thinking about Southern Cal losing and concentrate on the task at hand against Auburn, a team that has only one loss against nine victories and one that will be out for revenge. The two schools went into last year's game unbeaten and Alabama won 31-7.

Staff photo by Pat Crow Dennis Jolinson "I can do a lot jor Delaware football." Hen Captain Faces New Lhall enge By RAY FINOCCHIARO Staff photo by Pat Crowe John Bush (Left) ami Joe Carhone Top defensive players Miss Bull Tops Hockey Picks Player Profiles Julie Grandell, Kim Smith, Linda Hughes, Brandywine. Nancy Chubb, Beth Kauffmann, Susan McBrlde, Mt. Pleasant. Anne Hassert, Stephanie Bull, Dickinson. Joan Maliason, Ellen Buch-enal, A.

I. du Pont. Barbara George, McKean. Cheryl Boyer, Claymont. Lynn Jones, Middletown.

are paid for their services and immediately become pros. Johnson laughed that the toughest part of playing in the games is being away from his girlfriend during the Christmas holidays. "Man, it was tough explaining it to her," Johnson said with a broad grin. "It was tougher than telling my family. But it's a chance I can't afford to miss." Former Wilmington High coach Alex Sansosti was presented the Delaware All-Star High School Football Game trophy for coaching the Blues to a victory over the Golds.

All-Stater Warren Avery of Wilmington won the All-Star Game's MVP award. Stephanie Bull of Dickinson High led the selections to the 24-member All-Suburban Conference field hockey team named yesterday. Miss Bull received eight votes, one more than Nancy Chubb of Mount Pleasant, Audie Kujala of Concord and Julie Grandell of Conrad. v- Continued from preceding page Jim Maida, 5-9, 173, cornerback Favorite subject English Maryland, West Chester among college choices best game against Wilmington Fulfills wish to play at Delaware Stadium. Thomas Needles, 6-2, 220, tackle Best game versus Monsigneur Bonner Dickinson? "I hope we make a respectable showing Charcoal drawing, English, Father Murray favorites Delaware first college choice.

Remo Moffa, 5-5, 160, junior fullback history favorite subject will join the Peace Corps after graduation Jim Brown, former Dickinson coach Paul Lehman favorites likes ajl sports Conrad his best game. Kcllv in New Post KANSAS CITY OR-John Kelly Jr. of Philadelphia, out-going president of the Amateur Athletic Association, has a newly created post as general chairman of the AAU's aquatic committee. Maida Needles The team: Laura Chirnslde, Audie Kulala, Barbara Brltton, Ann Riegal, Lynn Buckley, Jane Grler, Joan Schlmof, Concord. Kathy Pease, Franclne Fried, Lynn Buzentka, Beth Fortunato, Brandywine.

Dennis Johnson makes his blow for Delaware football on national television later this, month, but he won't mind if a few pro scouts take a personal interest in his play. Johnson, the 265-pound cap-tain of Delaware's 10-0, national-champion football team, will play in the East-West Shrine Game on Dec. 30, then encores in the Senior Bowl on Jan. 6. BOTH are avenues to pro football if the stadium-full of scouts is impressed.

Johnson's interests are definitely' inclined toward a pro football future. "This going to be the toughest challenge I've faced in my career," said Johnson before being named winner of the Baker Memorial Trophy at last night's Wilmington Touchdown Club awards banquet. "I'll be playing what they call big-time football and I can do a lot for Delaware football, as well as' show off for the pro scouts." In addition to Johnson's which was given for the 25th straight year to the player who contributes most to the team morale and spirit over his varsity career, club awards went to fullback Roger Mason, voted the team's outstanding offensive player, and Joe Carbone and John Bush, who shared the defensive prize. "SURE, I'm interested in pro ball," said Johnson. "I've been working for three weeks with, the wrestling team, trying to lose some weight and Kevin Quinn, 5-7, 150, junior halfback Caught touchdown pass versus Bel Air likes all sports English, chemistry favorite subjects "They're challenges" undecided about college Steve Ed Marinaro Fit for Royalty Makes the big look in Moffa favorite players.

Quinn Tun -J8l" U) Mike Nicholson, 6-2, 215, center Biology favorite subject. will attend college, but has made no selection "I believe the Conrad game was one of my better games." is proud to be able to participate In title game. Bart Ryan, 6-2, 195, junior defensive end Blocked two passes and sacked Bel Air quarterback "few times" in best performance Likes math may join Navy after graduation Mike McCoy favorite player. Michael Sistek, 5-10, 170, guard "The Salesianum game has great importance, it's the most important game ever" skiing, hunting, social studies among favorites. Nicholson i ltyan '3 Our exclusive Appolo, the leather out-ercoat that's right in fashion, right in length.

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I 265 now and I think I sould be between 253-260 pounds." Coach Tubby Raymond nominated Johnson and a flock of Hens for post-season games, but so far only Johnson has been selected. "Dennis wants to play pro football and this is a perfect chance for him," said Raymond. "He'll be in front of the scouts all week and he'll be playing against the best in the country." Johnson welcomes the challenge of facing players from the Big Eight and Pacific Eight conferences. "MY goal is to start," Johnson said. "I know I'm in the position (coming from Delaware) where I have to beat cut the best big-name players.

That's what I intend to do." Johnson welcomes the opportunity to play with All-America types like Johnny Rodgers of Nebraska and Oklahoma's Greg Pruitt in the Senior Bowl, in which players i nr For the gift he'll sport, ill Bob Skinner, 5-10, 192, senior tackle-linebacker "This game means a lot to me because nobody thought we would be here" water skiing favorite hobby likes chemistry, history, enroll at Florida State likes Nick Buoniconti of Dolphins "because he's only 5-10." John Taylor, 6-1, 200, senior guard, nutcracker Track, football hobbies religion, English, trigonometry favorite subjects seeks appointment to U.S. Naval Academy Dolphins' Larry Little his idol. Larry Thompson, 6, 165, senior tight end Elon (N.C.) College top choice in academic curriculum. history favorite subject "I know that Sallies has a good team. I hope the fans won't be disappointed in the game." Bob Viscount, 5-11, 175, senior center Is television announcer on school station plays baseball math favorite subject St.

Joseph's Maryland, West Chester colleges cf choice likes TJobby Bell of Chiefs best game against Baltimore Poly. Jeff Underwood, 5-10, 165, senior split end Aquariums, marines studies favorite hobbies biology, nature study best subjects undecided about which college can "meet my academic needs Rod Milburn, Bob Hayes favorites. Dennis Kelly, 5-9, 175, senior fullback Scuba diving, car maintenance favorite hobbies math best subject Larry Csonka No. 1 player Delaware, West Chester colleges of choice best game versus Lake Forest (67 yards rushing). Jack Hoban, 5-6, 175, junior halfback Transferred from Salesianum because the Sals hardly used him Nicknamed because of squat size, much like Colt's Don Nottingham Jokes that he'd really like to be a quarterback and against Dover did pass for a two-point conversion.

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(iPl Gar-ney Henley, wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, was voted Canada's outstanding football player of 1972 Thursday night in the annual poll of sports writers for the Schen-ley Awards. He won $2,000. Joim Helton, a graduate of Arizona State, now a defensive tackle with the Calgary Stam-peders, was named the best lineman in Canada. He won $1,500. Fit for Royalty 4315 Governor PrintZ (Merchandise Mart) Open every evening until Christmas Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.

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