Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 83

P'9 cCoy hootout ran in PUFS Will Benefit From Eastern-Catholic Central Game a THi: STATE dOUHNAL Saturday By BOB C.ROSS State Journal Sports Writer Saturday's neighborhood showdown lwlween Eastern and Lansing Catholic Central has all the ingredients of a Hatfield and Lansing East Lansing Michigan Nov. 11, 1970 SECTION McCoy shootout. The People United for Students (PUFS) benefit game Saturday at Sexton's Memorial Stadium will he more than just an added game on the schedule as far as Catholic Central is concerned. Once the 2 p.m. kickoff arrives, coach Jack Greenwood's Catholic Central Cougars will set out trying to restore some lost recognition in previous games pitting public and parochial teams.

The last such confrontation was in 1964 when Sexton downed O'Rafferty, 37-14. O'Rafferty merged with Gabriels this year to form the new Class A Catholic Central. PUFS will come out the principal benefactor Saturday. If the game draws a capacity crowd of 6,400 at $2 per person, gross receipts before any deductions would be $12,800. Catholic Central is guaranteed 25 per cent of the game, or $3,200 while the remaining 75 per cent goes to PUFS, or $9,600.

Seed Full House "We need a full house," said Jim Sinadinos, representing PUFS, the organization which committed itself three months ago to raise $141,700 to maintain extracurricular activites in Lansing's public school system. This figure was to have included full time coaches and a complete program. "We're still short on our promise to the Board of Education and that's why we're promoting this natural rivalry game as well as other special events," said Sinadinos. When PUFS began its drive for money the Board of Education considered one budget $141,700 which would keep activities on the same level as previously. PUFS told the Board it could raise about $102,000 and the Board gave its approval but the activities would have to be limited.

However, several pledges fell through and now PUFS is in a bind, creating an emergency situation. It's hoped such events as Saturday's game, last week's donation from the Pigs-Freaks football "game at East Lansing. The State Journal's 3-6-9 contribution along with the $1,000 donation from the Capitol Diamond Classic will help reach the promised amount. 17,000 Short "We have roughly $85,000 in cash right now." Sinadinos added. "That leaves us $17,000 short and we're determined to keep our promise and raise the rest." The reason for an afternoon game Saturday was not to interfere with Friday night's Everett at East Lansing game.

Also, MSU's frosh are playing Michigan at Spartan Stadium Friday and not on Saturday, the usual playing day. Sinadinos announced that tickets for the game are on sale at Catholic Central, Eastern, Sexton. Everett, Waverly, Paramount News, Sammy's Bar, Bill's Barber Shop and the Knight Cap Lounge. All tickets are $2. See 'HATFIELD, G-3, Col.

3 -ii mi. i iii i mm iii "in iiin i Tin- rfr-' imwwKa m. lic Central and Eastern. Jack Greenwood, head coach at Catholic Central and Eastern coach Bob Dingman (right) give their approval to the sign. Proceeds from the afternoon game will be turned over to PUFS.

(State Journal Photo) THEY'RE READY Jim Sinudinos, loft, representing People United For Students (PITS) takes a good look at the si'n which will he displayed at various ticket agencies throughout the city where fans can purchase $2 ducats for Saturday's east-side rivalry between Catho Fai.a.. WlfFi Face MSU Willi Patched-Up Crew Gophers Injured, Too pected to return this afternoon and probably will be ready for fulltime duty against the em-day Gopher mark of 216 yards against Wisconsin in the final game of the season. The senior tailback had 422 yards before suffering the shoulder injury this year. He had a 4.8-yard average, slightly better than Michigan State's Eric Allen's 4.5 average. Cook has been Minnesota's second best runner, gaining 420 yards for a 5.3 average.

He has also been one of the prime receivers, catching 16 passes for 74 yards and one touchdown. The Michigan State coaches, who have studied all of the Minnesota games on film, raled Cook as "one of the best defensive halfbacks in the conference." If Bowdell isn't ready to go full speed, junior Steve Kough will be the starter. Barry Mayer, Minnesota's leading ground gainer for three straight years, suffered a shoulder separation last Saturday against Northwestern and is out for the season. Fullback Ernie Cook and defensive back Mike White also suffered injuries against Northwestern and are on the "doubtful list" for Saturday. Mayer is a big loss for the Gophers.

He led Minnesota in rushing his sophomore year with 659 yards a rookie record for the Big Ten. Last year he rushed for 745 yards including a mod- By BOB HOERNER State Journal Sports Editor Coach Murray Warmath's Minnesota Gophers have been hampered with injuries this year about as much as Duffy Daugherty's Michigan Staters. Both coaches will have patched-up lineups when they send their teams against each other in a Big Ten game at Minneapolis Saturday. Daughtery's most recent problems have been on the offensive line where he lost two of his three regular guards last week against Purdue. War-math's attack unit has been hit, too.

but his troubles are in the backfield where he lost his regular tailback and fullback. The Spartans' experiment of switching two fullbacks senior Ron Slank and sophomore Ken Alderson to bolster the guard corps was a partial success. Slank adjusted quickly to the new position and will be the backup man for starter Errol Roy. Alderson has been moved back to fullback. Mark Loper.

a 6-2, 200-poun-der from Cambridge, Ohio, was given a chance at the guard spot Tuesday and did very well. He played at that spot some last fall with the freshman unit, but wasn't a starter. He has been a linebacker recently with the No. 2 defensive unit. If Loper continues his good work in the next couple of practice sessions, he might share the position with Chris King, another sophomore who has moved up to replace the injured Mike Tobin.

Gordie Bowdell, State's leading pass catcher, has missed all of the practices this week because of the flu, but is ex- vl'tiih JIlll? I JL tS i JSSHS M-4n i r-- 4.wi-,iir.ir.1afr'Srr'iiimt-ffj THE NEW LOOK Former Detroit Tiger pitching star Denny McLain is all smiles for his new manager Ted Williams of the Washington Senators during a news conference Tuesday. McLain was dealt to the Senators two months ago. (LPI Telephoto) Ted Introduces Senator McLain By TOM SEPPY first time Tuesday since the WASHINGTON (P) eontroversia' righthander was Denny McLain met his new traded from Detroit to Wash-manager, Ted Williams, for the ington and struck up a minor difference in theory in the art of pitching. McLain said he likes to pitch every fourth day; Williams indicated he prefers pitchers to throw every fifth. But there was no indication of a budding McLain-Williams Bob Hoerner Interesting Football Day A.L.

Names wav. js Iowa Coach Hails U-M No. 1 Team By JOE MOOSIIIL CHICAGO (AP) Michigan's undefeated Wolverines may well be the best team in the country. The comment understandably was made by Coach Ray N'agel of Iowa, Michigan's next foe in what figures to be a final warmup before the powerful Wolverines face revenge-minded Ohio State. Nagel, speaking to the Chicago Football Writers Tuesday, said Michigan "is every bit as good as last year" when the Wolverines upset Ohio State 24-12 and "possibly better." After summing up Michi-g a 's strengths.

Nagel said "They may well be the best team in the country. They started the season slowly with their great defense and now the offense is reaching its peak." Nagel, whose Hawkeyes salvaged a 14-14 tie with Minnesota before humbling Indiana 42-13 last week, believes the Michigan offense has jelled because of the continuing improvement of tailback Billy Taylor and quarterback Don Moorhead. Nagel feels Iowa's chances of beating Michigan are to stay with the Wolverines. "Illinois had a little early success with them but once they got ahead of Illinois they intimidated them. "You know that Michigan can move the ball but their de-f is outstanding," said Nagel, "They have a helluva defense.

They have an outstanding defensive secondary so they try to make teams throw against them and then they take advantage of it. "To have any chance against Michigan, we'll have to move the ball and that isn't easy," said Nagel. Wisconsin Coach John Jar-dine whose Badgers lost to Michigan 29-15 and Ohio State 24-7 the last two Saturdays but face Illinois said Wisconsin had a chance against Ohio State until the' offense "fell to pieces" in the third quarter. Comparing the two powers of the Big Ten, Jardine said "Michigan uses more plays and executes them well. Ohio State uses fewer plays but executes them very well." Saturday will be an interesting football day in Lansing.

There are two top attractions, a high school game in the afternoon and a championship semi-pro event at night. It's too bad that these two games will be fighting for the same entertainment dollar, because they both deserve good crowds. Six-A and City champion Eastern takes on Catholic Central (3-2) in the afternoon prep game and the undefeated Lansing All Stars, champs of the Midwest Football League, open a home-and-home series with Joliet. 111., champs of the Midwest Professional League, under the lights. The high school game is a last-gasp attempt to push People United For Students (PUFS) over its $100,000 commitment to the board of education for the system's extra curricular activities.

Big Boog Top Player feud at the news conference called to introduce McLain to the Washington press corps. It had all the trappings of a sort of love-in. Williams started it by saying: "My feeling, after talking to him and discussing his present plans and those of 1971, is that I'm convinced Denny McLain wants to get himself back on the track that made him one of the greatest pitchers in baseball. "And this manager is going to do everything he can to get Denny on the right track again." McLain said he "was happy to be in Washington, happy to have a new start and happy to be back in baseball." Williams opened the discussion about how often McLain would pitch when he said: "we've already discussed whether he's going to pitch every fourth day or every fifth day." McLain said Williams has the theory that a pitcher shouldn't pitch every fourth day." 1 1, the argument that I can is that I've always done it and found it worked well for me. I've found that it is best for me, every fourth day.

If I can prove it is best for me, I hope he'll go along with it." Williams replied: "He did it when he won 31 games and he did it when he won 25. But he was with a contending ball to The All Stars scheduled their game for cash, too, hopin; make enough to break even for the season. Excellent football is expected in both games. Coach Bob Dingman's Eastern Quakers have only a 12-12 deadlock to blemish its eight-game record. Catholic Central lost to Haslett and undefeated Holt.

Powell lounged beside the pool of his expansive Miami home after learning he was the MVP. Boog's midsection exploded over a pair of Bermuda shorts. He washed down the news with a can of beer. BIGGEST HAPPENING "I'm prouder and more excited than I ever thought I could be," he said. "It's the biggest thing that ever happened to me." Powell is 29, a middle of the roader agewise on the powerful Big Bird Machine between the elders such as Frank and Brooks Robinson and the exciting kids like Jim Palmer and Mark Belanger.

He hit .297 By HUBERT MIZELL MIAMI (AP) John Wesley Powell is awesome evidence the Baltimore Orioles can win something besides the World Series. The baseball world was beginning to wonder. Earl Weaver was edged by the Yankees' Ralph Houk for manager of the year. Minnesota Twins pitcher Jim Perry captured the Cy Young Award over the mound triumvirate of Dave McNally, Mike Cuellar and Jim Palmer. Then came Boog.

Powell, a blond behemoth at first base, Tuesday was named Most Valuable Player in the American League. The Orioles at last had a hero who made it. mm By all rights. Eastern should be favored better record and a bigger school. But this is cross-town football, and anything can happen.

I have wanted to see the Greater Lansing "A' teams Everett. Eastern, Sexton. East Lansing, Catholic Central, Waverly and the new Harry Hill High in a city league for a long time. Saturday's game could be a step in that direction. I hope its a good game, and that there is a full house.

The All Stars have had troubles at the gate in recent games, and some say it is because they win too easily. It will be interesting to see if the crowd will come when they play a stronger team at least, we have been told Joliet is a strong team. HANDY AROUND THE HOUSE Baltimore's Boog Powell, named today the American League's Most Valuable Player for the 1970 season in a runaway vote, is shown clipping away at the hedge near his Miami home. Powell, a first baseman, drew 11 of the 24 first-place ballots for 234 points. Powell's choice at MVP marks the first significant post-season award to a member of the Orioles even though the team swept the World Series.

(L PI Telephoto) See POWELL, Pg. G-3, Col. 5 See TED, Pg. G-2, Col. H'-re's a note from the coaching staff at Otto Junior High.

"How about 'our physical fitness nut' here at Otto, Joe Potter? "Yesterdav, on his 40th birthday, he celebrated by running from East Lansing, to Park Lake, to Bath (I'm getting tired already), to Rose Lake, to Shaftsburg, to Haslett and back to East Lansing. About 26 miles in around four hours. The official Olympic marathon distance is 26 miles, 385 yards. Champions Clash Saturday Stars' Defense Faces Test "Guess he has been running and training everyday for about three and a half years. He ran the Boston Marathon in 1969 and finished (and that's quite a feat).

This year he was entered again, but had to cancel out due to being in a bowling roll-off." I can remember when I was on the jogging trick, and it took me almost four hours to do a mile. The Michigan High School Coaches Association will have a new "Coaches Hall of Fame" room in Central Michigan University's new All Events Building. The "Hall" was made possible through the donation of more than $50,000 to Central Michigan by Paul Smarks, former high school coach and athletic director and founder-organizer of the association. Central Michigan President William B. Boyd made this comment: "We are honored by the selection and shall make every effort to provide a proper setting for this collection.

It is appropriate that the Hall of Fame be located at a university with a proud tradition as the alma mater of so many outstanding high school coaches and on the campus where the Michigan High School Coaches Association was conceived in 1955." MSU Frosh In Rematch Willi U-M The Michigan State freshman football team will wind up its season Friday at 2 p.m. in Spartan Stadium against the University of Michigan frosh. The Wolverine yearlings won a previous game from the MSU newcomers 41-22 at Ann Arbor. On the plus side, the Spartan freshmen beat Notre Dame bv 24-14. clash is set for 7:30 p.m.

at Everett's Centennial Field, with tickets costing $3 for adults and $1.50 for children (under 13). Tickets may be purchased in advance at Rocky's Teakwood Lounge, Sammy's Bar, Paramount News and Duke's Shell. The All Stars and the Chargers have played two common foes the Michiana Hawks and Wyoming. Joliet opened its season with a home-and-home set with Michiana, tripping the Hawks 44-24 in the first game and then blanking them, 24-0, in the second. The Chargers slugged Wyoming by a 42-10 count during the season.

Lansing, in comparison, defeated Wyoming bv counts of 49-0 and 27-0, while besting Michiana 42-14 and 40-13. Not too much to chose between the two teams on the basis of those scores. The game will pit Joliet's prolific offense against the All Stars' stingy defense. Joliet, which has an equal balance of passing and rushing, has been scoring at a rate of 40-45 points a game, while its defense has given up two to three TDs per contest. The All Stars, on the other hand, have held their opponents to just over a score a game, with its offense pouring in points at nearly a 40 per game mark.

Coaching the Chargers is Jesse Vail, who has been the Joliet bossman only three years-producing three champions. Vail won titles in 1965, didn't coach in '66, won again in '67 and '70. Joliet didn't field a team during the 1968 and '69 seasons. Champions That's what this Saturday night's battle between the Joliet (111.) Chargers and the Lansing All Stars is being billed. The Chargers, who picked up their nickname a couple of years back because of an affiliation with the American Football League's San Diego Chargers, captured the Midwest Professional Football League title and chalked up 15 straight victories before losing last week to San Antonio (Texas).

Coach Turf Kaffman's Lansing All Stars, sporting a 15-0 mark on the season and carrying a 26-game victory string, won their second consecutive Midwest Football League championship this season. Game time for the promising inter-league.