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SECTION CLASSIFIED STOCK LISTINGS THE STATE JOURNAL Wednesday, June 20, 1973 Howe Happy With 6 Second Chance Sports "n', '7 ii also figured in the signing. She joins the Aeros as a consultant on junior hockey program. "They're developing a junior program here and I will be active in that," she said. "Now that the two older boys are taken care of, we have to be concerned about Murray, who is 12." The Howes plan to move to Houston in the fall. "The only way to say thank you is by LATE IN his career with the Wings, Howe had been bothered with a bad wrist.

"There's nothing wrong with mv wrist now," Howe said, "We thought it might take three years, but I've tested it and there's no more pain." Gordie's wife, Colleen, ing an NHL Hall of Famer like Howe. But Howe said he just wanted to be one of the boys. HOWE'S CONTRACT calls for a $500,000 bonus and $500,000 spread over four years. "This contract with the Aeros puts our financial goals ahead about six to 10 years," Howe said. year and then retiring to an administrative position.

"I'D BE foolish to jump in and say how long I could play." Howe said. "But regardless of the time I play, it will be 100 per cent." Aeros Coach Bill Dineen, a former teammate of Howe's on two Stanley Cup teams at Detroit, said it would seem strange coach SHY. By MICHAEL A. LUTZ HOUSTON (AP) Gordie Howe has signed a million dollar contract and fulfilled a longtime dream of playing on the same team with his sons now there is only one regret. "My only regret is I'm sorry I'm not the Gordie Howe I was 10 years ago to fulfill the goals the Aeros have in store for mc," the National Hockey League Hall of Famer said Tuesday after signing a four-year contract with the World Hockey Association MM Wings Wish Howe Good Luck iff PORT HURON (AP) Despite earlier differences, all past unpleasantness apparently is at least publicly forgotten between Gordie Howe and the Detroit Red Wings.

Both the front office and the Wings new coach say they want the former Detroit hockey star to fare well in his new career with the World Hockey Association Hous- -T i- -1 Houston Aeros. "IT'S NOT too often an individual gets a second chance and that's what the Aeros have given me," Howe said. "A chance to play with my sons." Howe's sons, Marty and Mark signed four-year contracts for $400,000 each two weeks ago. Howe, 45, retired from the Detroit Red Wings as a player two years ago and became a vice president in the organization. A wrist injury figured in his retirement but Howe said that won't be a problem.

Howe's contract is for four years and he can play as long as he wants but most of the talk is about playing one Campbell Disappointed ton Aeros, a move completed Tuesday when Howe inked a million contract. RED WINGS Coach Ted Garvin said he hopes Howe's decision to return to the ice works out but said it's hard for a voung man to return to active play after a two-year layoff pointing out Howe is nearly 46. Howe spent the past two years in management with the Wings. Garvin said he fears there may be some players in the WHA who might try to make a name for themselves by taking what he called "cheap shots" at Howe. AND HE said he hopes the time never comes when Howe is hit and left at center ice with his two sons looking back at him.

Mark and Marty Howe also are active players with the Texas club. Earlier, Red Wing officials said they wouldn argue with Howe's decision to leave the NHL for the Houston club. A WINGS' spokesman called Howe's separation from the National Hockey League club "amicable." "There certainly is no animosity whatsoever, he said. Howe has intimated he was ignored by the club as vice president, a charge denied by the Wings, who say Howe's own commitments kept him out of the mainstream of activity. THE SPOKESMAN said the Wings still regard Howe as "Mr.

Hockey." "We can never forget his countless great moments with this hockey club and wish Gordie and his family every success and happiness," the spokesman said. sorry to see him in that position." In an apparent last-ditch effort to keep Howe from jumping to Houston, the NHL had offered him a $500,000 contract to act as league public relations ambassador for the next five years. "I feel we made him a generous offer not competitive with Houston but generous. Basically, Howe has been well taken care of during his NHL career, commanding a top salary. But you can't go bribing a man to stay," Campbell said.

MONTREAL (AP) -National Hockey League President Clarence Campbell reacted with disappointment to the signing of Gordie Howe to a Houston Aeros World Hockey Association contract Wednesday, but said it was Howe's choice and "he was obviously unhappy with his position in Detroit. "I hope he won't suffer the fate of other people who have played too long," Campbell continued. "It would make me sick if instead of applause he was greeted by boos. I'd be Milwaukee Streak Ends Page C-2 Gordie Howe fulfills longtime dream Hendrick Belts Three FRED STABLEY JR. as Tribe Homers Wreck Tigers, 8-7 t-l Domagalski yj snows roise to close out a three-game series with the Indians this afternoon.

Tiger Joe Coleman (10-6) was to face Indian Dick Bosnian (2-6). THREE SINGLES were tied together in the sixth for the Tigers' 'final run. The Tigers were scheduled liffe put the Tigers in the home run column in the fifth inning. Cash hit a solo and McAuliffe came through with one man on base. single and a sacrifice fly.

In the fourth inning two singles and a double produced two runs. Norm Cash and Dick McAu- designated hitter John Ellis hit a two-run homer into the lower left field stands to tie the score. CHARLIE SPIKES hit his 14th home run for the Indians and kept the hometown fireworks exploding earlier in the game. The Tigers scored their first run in the third inning on a 1 -9 CLEVELAND DETROIT brhbl abrhbi szk t-n 40 4- a MStanleycl Brown dh FHowarddh Kd inerf WHorton If Sharon nit A i 4444 6 110 Bell 3b 2 0 10 WWillms If 2 12 0 Gamble ph 2 0 11 Hendrick cf 5 0 2 1 Ellis dh 0 0 0 0 Spikes rf 3 2 2. Duncan 0 0 0 0 Chmbliss lb 4 2 2 0 Ragland2b 5 1 2 3 Brohamr 2b 0 0 0 Cardenasss iioo I A By RICHARD B1LOTTI CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) Detroit Tiger Manager Billy Martin believes hitting home runs in Cleveland Stadium is just too easy.

"Most of those home runs should have been long outs," Martin said after the Tigers lost to the Cleveland Indians 8-7 Tuesday. The Indians hit five home runs. INDIANS CENTERFIELD- ER George Hendrick hit three into the seats and also hit a ninth inning game-winning single. Martin said starter Woody Fryman pitched a good game "except for the homers" and reliever Ed Farmer, recently acquired from the Indians, couldn't be blamed for the loss. "FARMER THREW a good inside fast ball and Hendrick just came around on it," Martin said.

Hendrick hit Farmer's pitch in the ninth inning to score Jack Brohamer with the winning run. "I never expected to lose that ball game." Martin said. "But sometimes things like that happen." The Tigers were on top 7-5 in the eighth inning when Cash lb I Brown lb Freehanc MAulittt 2b EBrnkmnss ARodrgez 30 Fryman Strhler Schermn farmer 5 0 2 1 Lowenstn ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Duffy ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 idrow 0 0 0 0 Timermn 0 0 0 0 Hilgendrf JJohnsn 2222 -v t'-r AT Jm Total 39 7 15 7 Total 33 i 10 I Two out when winning run scored. Detroit 001 231 000 7 Cleveland 100 102 121- I DP Cleveland 1. LOB-Oetroit 12, Cleveland 5.

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S-Duffy. SF-Kaline. IP ER BB SO CHARLEVOIX Gary Domagalski's first two Michigan State amateur golf championships have been a series of setbacks. The young East Lansing High golfer came here with big ambitions and went home shaking his head. HE MISSED the cut both times.

The first try was by a bundle, and last year was two shots However, it'll take a round in the mid 80 today for Domagalski to go home early during the 62nd annual running of the classic. He assured himself of that here Tuesday with a sizzling three-under par 69 over the testy Belvedere Golf Club lavout. The 18-year-old East Lansing grad fired nines of 38-31 and put himself in prime position for medalist honors. Calm, Confident "I FOUND myself much calmer and confident this year then I have been in the past," Domagalski said, unable to control a big smile on his youthful face. "It was just beautiful out there.

I was determined to make the cut this year and it looks like I'm going to." Domagalski, who's heading for Michigan State in the fall on a golf scholarship, had a string of three holes that were kind of hard to believe. HE BIRDIED the 145-yard par three 14th from 15 feet, eagled the 459-yard 15th with a 25-footer and birdied the 348-yard 16th from two and one-half feet. "Everything I hit on those holes had eyes for the pin," Domagalski said. "I was in a dream world." Domagalski showed his poise on the second hole when his second shot on the 405-yard par four hole found the trap. His explosion went over the green, he chipped back to 10 feet and holed it for a bogey.

"IF I'D have made double-bogey there, it could have been a bad round," Domagalski said. Off His Game Domagalski, who won four straight tournaments last summer including the All-City medal around Lansing, hasn't been on the top of his game this spring. "I haven't practiced as much as I need to ana it has hurt," he said. "But, I drove and putted the ball as well as possible today. My irons still weren't sharp." Fryman Strahier Scherman (L.0-1) Farmer Tidrow Timermn Hiloendorf 5 2-3 7 4 2 2 3 2 3 0 1 1-1 1 0 11- 17 1 12- 12 1 2 2-3 5 1 11-11 0 from Cleveland shortstop Leo Detroit Tigers' Dick McAuliffe scoots safely into second as throw gets away J.Johnson (W.3-4) HBP by Timermn (Freehan).

Domagalski Cards a 69 at Charlevoix Par Fractured in Michigan Amateur Gilles Gagnon and Tom Ease with 75s. In need of par rounds today to make the cut are East Lansing's Jack Kinney, Lansing's Eric Bartoli and Howell's Ken Ni-block with 77s, Pinckney's Gary Beer, East Lansing's George Skehan, St. Johns' Doug Hankey and Lansing's Fred Stabley Jr. with 78s and Howell's Tom Herceg at 79. OTHER MID-MICHIGAN scores were 80s by East Lansing's Guy Billings and Mt.

Pleasant's Steve Bobbins, 81 by Paul Fagan of East Lansing, 83s by Todd Col-thorp of Eaton Rapids and East Lansing's Paul Dean, 84. by Edmore's Art Ross, 85 by Shepherd's Pat Farnam, 86 by Alma's Rick Brenneman, 87 by Portland's Ralph Willard and 98 by East Lansing's Mark Strolle. The cut figures to be right around 150, which would be the lowest in recent Domagalski's round started without indication of what was to come. He was two over after four holes and finished with a two-over 38. HOWEVER, THE 18-year-old East Lansing High grad birdied No.

10, birdied No. 14, eagled No. 15 and birdied No. 16 to finish the back with five-under 31 and the super 69. "The back nine was the best round of golf I ever played," Domagalski said.

"The 67 I shot in the All City Medal last year might have been a better 18, but I don't know." Pohl, an 18-year-old from Mt. Pleasant High made the turn in two-under 34 and came back with even par 36 for his fine 70. Pohl qualified last year and won one match before bowing to the eventual champion Randy Erskine of Battle Creek. Erskine. incidentally, is now a professional on the mini-tour in Florida.

East Lansing fired a sizzling 69 at Belvedere and Mt. Pleasant's Dan Pohl added a 70 on the same course. Eight other mid-Michigan golfers appear in good position to make the cut, while a handful of golfers need super rounds today to have a chance. Tournev medalists thus far are Grosse Pointe's John Grace, the 1971 champ, and Bloomfield Hills' Dave DeWulf with 68s. Grace had his score on the par 72 Belvedere lavout while DeWulf's came at the par 71 Harbor Pointe course, located 25 miles north in Harbor Springs.

FRED BEHYMER Jr. of Potterville fired an even par 72 at Belvedere, while in good position with 74s are Bob Mase of East Lansing, George Wakulsky of Lansing. Mike Husby of Lansing, Mike Mills of Mt. Pleasant and Bill Dickens of East Lansing. One stroke behind are East Lansing's By FRED STABLEY JRr Staff Writer CHARLEVOIX People have wondered for years what the entrants in the annual Michigan amateur would shoot if the eather was good.

They found out here Tuesday zero. NOT ZERO in Johnny Miller's vocabulary, but zero in amateur lingo, meaning super, par-busting scores. There were two 68s, two 69s and seven 70s in the first round of qualifying for the 62nd state amateur championship over the Belvedere Golf Club and Harbor Pointe Golf Club courses. The low 64 scores following today's second round will enter match play on Thursday at Belvedere, with the champion crowned here late Saturday afternoon. LANSING AREA golfers joined in on the fun of nice weather as Gary Domagalski of his putting IF HIS irons weren't crisp, couldn't have been any better.

Domagalski needed only 11 putts on the back nine in bagging the five-under par 31. He used just 26 strokes on the green all day. "Once I found the stroke, I couldn't miss, he said. AS TO today's final 18 holes of qualifying, Gary shook his head and said, "another 69 would be sweet, but I'd be satisfied with anything under 75.".