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TDIES-LEADER, EVENING NEWS, RECORD, WILKESBARRE PA SUNDAY, SLAY 25, 1974 TV Coverage Expected Next YearE see S3 Pro Soccer Is on the Verge of Making it Big in the U.S. inff in Iha Mimfm Jtl V. tL- il .1 I I mr. I L.i. .1 "Right now, the 10- and 11-1 (Bob Rigby) and aa attacker said.

"There are so many good aaUonaJ soccer" before the ready in New York and Phila- By MIKE MORROW when the game wis over, there icj he was again, il by himself, Los Angeles Imagine. foron 8taJium flooi dribbling year-olds are better in this (Bob Smith), who compare fav still very new. Now, it is a fashionable part of American society," laid Woosnam, a Welshman who i the NPSL as coach of its Atlanta tbey orably with any young playee things happening soccer. It's decade is ever, (delphia and Toronto, but we no longer a foreign sport. It have to expand into cities like country than where else," are any- Woosnam.

said in Europe. Given the oppor- iuue, ujc opcuixis ui lue 1.11 lmaeinary soccer ball i belongs to all of us I year of NASL LoS Angeles. Now, why can't these kids tunity to develop, they'll be as I just continue to get better as good an anyone in the The North American CL second step is making teams and it looked like major league baseball season, hgi, imaginary defense Bowie Kuhn, the commission- to score what seemed to be an er. steps to the plate, takes a imaginary goal in an imaginary we League thus is beginning -its seventh year, frown migni ioia completely, cut i tn. trie inn Aiit ins4nm a team ia 1J68.

"Native boyi are playing the game everywhere. Heck, we can talk comfortably te the news media. They know what we've got. We don't have to explain wild swing and starts running worm cup tinaie out of the late United Soccer they grow older? The talent is 'And this is all we ask for soe there. I can't imagine soccericer, an opportunity to develop, not becoming a major sport I'm sure we can field a team of within five years.

international caliber." "In Europe, there Is nothing' The NASL now operates out of the bases. "I really like what I'm do- Or. imagine the opening of ing, I'm having fun. It gives not someone who take, no foris mide for fast, Ixcit- tois American hat Im doing." Woosnam fans something to identify with. 4 Cameras will, be in tight.

From five teams in 1963. we -j In Association and the National Professional Soccer League, basically foreign-import circuits me freedom to do what I want the major league football sea comparable to this, as far as Suite 205 at 101 Park im to do," says Woosnam, crew- which lasted two years before organization is concerned. You iote city. I 1 i i i went to six, then eight thenii: i JTI i cut, bubbly, unmistakably Brit son, Pete Rozelle gazes into the blut skies, makes a basket with merging in 1968. "Considering its growth since 1966, I can see soccer becom i mow, i never naa a real coacn T4 irw I eight holdover teams ish and, by his own admission, iiuua ui ueupie wiu Bian team- nme and this year we re up to and intricacies 15.

I smcerely believe this if'JS8-. eame hist the start Wp'pa onirx inl01 ame Franchises were placed in learned from other people: 'rom 4St season include the-. ing every bit as popular as foot oil hands and starts running the length of the field, darting Loe Angeles, with the Toros (the NPSL) and the Wolves a "nut" for his suport. The enthusiasm. The enjoyment.

And, if you will, the carefree style of the man could be hazardous to one's health. It's make a few people sit up and "PPle go to the games be-notice us cause they identify with the Heck, I didn't even compete (the USA), lasting two years. players. Knowing the rules is a Attempts to promote soccer ml For a starter. Woosnam fa until I was 15 or 16.

"We know that there is talent part of it, but people want to ball within five jears. Just look around you someday if you dont think so." Woosnam credits the American-Youth Soccer Organization, established in 1964, for causing the initial impact. And while Soutnern California got mar negotiating a large television and dashing until he flops from exhaustion 103 yards away. Cant imagine it? Well, the reaction was similar on opening day a month or so ago when the Los Angeles Az downright contagious, seeing cheer for their favorites. Tele ginal support, with crowds available here.

The college contract, expected to begin in him, talking to him. vision will enable them to ac Lancers, Dallas Tornado, St. Louis Stars, Toronto Metros, Miami Toros, Baltimore Comets and- Philadelphia, Atoms (the defending NASL champion). Added this year were the Boston Minutemen, Washington Dip-' January with the NASL's pro ranging from between 18,000 to 20,000 for international events "He's an absolute charmer, posed indoor program, an ac draft the last two years has been good. And it is going to get better with every year.

Look Kyle Rote Jr. (of Dal just what we need at the high tecs played at East Los Angeles quire some sort of identity with the players." The indoor concept is rela held no more than a half -dozen' there have been youth groups tivity he says will rival profes sional hockey for audiences. College Stadium est level," says Lamar Hunt, owner of the NASL Dallas Tor of this type in other countries for many years, "none has been tively new and, says Woosnam, las). He didn play soccer until Cut there was Phil Woosnam, "If the sport is going to be successful, we have to get it he was 16, and now he is one inmate ngni nvnm. 9nx commissioner of the North well-run and organized" as "it sold the TV people on our game." Soccer traditionalists, nado.

"But, more importantly, be knows his job." "Just about a year ago, we times a year. However, Woosnam says the sport "has to catch on sometime." So confident is be, he says flatly that "the United States AYSO. And because of this, par on television," said. though, are said to be fighting This is one reason we came ents are no longer reluctant to of the, real true superstars ath- entire Western Division; includ-letes in the country. mg Aztecs, San Joe Earth- "Our Philadelphia team has quakes, Seattle Sounders and two young players, a goalkeeper Vancouver Whitecaps.

-i American Soccer League, eating hot dogs, taking notes, scurrying around the stadium, shaking hands, talking. And it. convinced ourselves the time tp Los Angeles again. There is allow their children an oppor-tunity to play the sport. was ripe to let this sport take a big market here.

"In the late '60s, soccer was Hank Aaron: Remember Me; And Don't Forget Babe Ruth By JACK MURPHY he says. "I see no reason I Inlavers. Home of' the kids (Copley Newt Berne) around now weren't born when can't. I'm in good condition Last year I hit 40 and that In his gentlemanly way, Hank Aaron been saying he I started playing. I guess that means I'm getting old, but it figures out to one homer in doesn't want to make people every 10 times at bat." forget Babe Ruth he just wants them to remember Hank also means I've been able to adapt to the new generation." The ballplayers coming along today probably don't fully comprehend what Aaron- has ac This is the kind of thing that Aaron.

will cause him to be remem bered in history. He endures, in eclipsing Ruth's career and he welcomes a less physical way of life. "It's too much of a grind to" go on and on. You have to look back and ask if it's worth it, the wear on your mind and body. I owe it to myself and other people to enjoy other things." The Atlanta Braves' have of? fered iim an executive role and, hopefully, he has accepted.

"I'm not going to be just an-office boy, I want to to offer constructive criticism." He'll test the Atlanta management. "I'm going to wait and see, I'll reserve judgment. he grows old vigorously. Per- home run record, if not his memory, Aaron has become a figure in baseball who will be -Ai- hape his record is inviolate. "Anything is possible," reasons Aaron, "some young ballplayer coming along today may beat my record.

But he'll have regarded with awe for the next complished. "I suppose they said 39 years ago nobody would everbreak Ruth's record," says Aaron, "and I'm not going to: repeat that mistake. But the fellow who beats me won't do it when 50 years. But not all the sounds NswsMSMMTiiitM-mrTninwmMmrifmMMTTrwmTMigg liiiiiriiimWffl-yiirWirrff I tpim he bears are applause and cheers. There are nit-pickers to be dedicated, he'll have to play a long time." he's between 18 and 25 You who resent him, the most vocal being Ruth's widow, Claire A long tune is 21 years as a have to have good years when you are 36 and 37." Lately sue nas been saying Members of the championuship team are shown seated left to right: Tom Casey, Gary Mack, Tom Borya, Captain; Frank Seris, Rich Atcavage, Joe Petrasek.

Standing left to right, Rev. Louis Falcone, founder and moderator of the league, and members of the runners-up team, Vince Piazza, Steve Shendock, Rich Coslett, Captain; Bill Watkins, Tony Madden, Ken EmeTshaw. CAGE TEENERS HONORED Champions and runners-op of the newly formed West Side Teeners Basketball League were honored at a recent dinner held at Andy Peru-gino's Restaurant in Luzerne. The spring league was formed following the high school basketball programs and was open to boyi ages 14-18 from the West Side. Eight teams participated in the league which played its games at the West de Area Voc-Tech Gym in Pringle.

big league ballplayer. "I'm in my second generation of bali- Things can change quickly when you take off that This season will be his last that she still thinks of her late husband as the emperor because Ruth hit his 714 homers in some 2,800 fewer times at bat than Aaron. Then, more charitably, she proposes that both Ruth and Aaron should be honored as record holders. New NFL Rules: Players Are not amusedby-thej partisan carping of Mrs. Ruth He is a pleasant man who Wary 01 New Overtime Edict smiles often, but he turns solemn when replying to the widow.

owners into spicing up theiri Vikings' defensive end.) K.ZZ T. By FRANK MACOMBER (CmI Ntira gMTtca) wryly that "if they (the club owners) had met another day, they probably would have "mold the record now. the next NFL franchise until it U.v. -i. Most sportswriters and fans seem to favor the liberalized game.

But nil owners say tney were considering the changes long before the WFL was 'even a gleam in WFL commissioner uauc ivuui lie" xi iui jcaii, brought back the flying wedge." That is a long-outdated offensive accepted the WFL Toronto franchise when the Northmen were tossed out of Toronto by the Canadian government. Now National Football League rule changes, agreeing they should provide new twists to add ex strategy used back in the days and, I always respected him for it. Now it is mine, I don't share it with anybody." It seems Aaron had to be- Gary Davidson's eye. Now that Tampa, Fla.l has of Red Grange. Garvey especially is displeased they're the Memphis Southmen.

citement to the pro fame this year and wipe out some of the Ironically, Memphis earlier become con- with the 15-minute overtime pe wrapped up an NFL franchise for $16 million, the speculation1 is that the Phoenix, is boredom of the 1973 season rejected an offer of a 101 i0 Be was riod to settle ties and would rather have seen a "sudden But NFL players are split franchise. SWu n. u- death" rule giving the game to Seattle was in the running nu ou the first team that scored during overtime. next in line for the league blessing. This is because Karl Eller, a wealthy Arizona businessman is talking about building a new stadium as welcome mat for the fran for an NFL franchise for eaui ana time, but lost ground because minded his manners.

Then of financial troubles over its'me hl! Pursuit of 'Most sports experts credit the AmA iA, aa num ana ne learnea oi me ultraliberal rules of the fledg uwuivu oiauiuui iiuiivium chise. (He is not to be confused lost out when it grabbed a WFL ling World Football League with with Carl Eller, the Minnesota (franchise. pushing the conservative NFL pretty much along "party" lines over the rule changes that is, according to their roles on the footbal) field. The kickoff and punt-return men, of -course, are all for the new rules moving the back to the 35-yard line from the 40-yard stripe- for- kickoffs and holding members of the offensive team behind the scrimmage line until the ball is punted or place-kicked. They claim it will make their lives safer from the pounding of onrushing linemen moving down under a punt or field-goal attempt and at the same time make punt returns more color-! Frazier Must Look Good or Quit iM.ij 1 1, ji' -i jliiiiimi i i i imnmi.

i 1 1 MiAiAMMHi pressures which torment demigods. The question of whether he should play in Cincinnati in the opening series of the season provoked a national debate. On the direct order of commissioner Bowie Kuhh, Aaron played and tied the' record opening day. Then the record fell when Aaron hit No. 715 off the Dodgers Al Downing in Atlanta, and perhaps he believed his life would be tranquil thereafter.

If so, he soon was disillusioned. lie arrived in San Diego, to discover, for example, that he was being honored by In Up-coming Bout With Quarry TENNIS AT KINGS Tennis is considered the nation's" fastest growing sport and at King's College a junior varsity team was in action during the spring season. Some of the team members gained experience in a few varsity meets under Coach John McGowan. Pictured JV members first row, left to right, are Ed Yakaboski, Mark Koze, Don Delanev, and Paul Pugliese. i Second row; Coach McGowan, Mike Pete Mailloux, Bill and assist--1 ant coach George Fiddler.

Others in program are assistant coach Dave Crotty, Bob Roman, Jim BeddeH, and Michelle Smulowitz. (Photo by curtu siomck) By RALPH BERNSTEIN Philadelphia Joe Frazier's ful and often lohser. Wide receivers welcome the boxm8 carecr could ride on tne new ban against excessive former heavyweight champion's I bump-and-run tactics of the de-iperformance against Jerry TrL oui: ilQuarry June 17 in New York, will be easier to get down field ouickly now that roll-blockins grazier trainer manager, the Magnovox dealers. It was and cutting of wide receivers taaie men, says ne aavisea lady's 'Flash Final' May Never Show Again has been eliminated. Joe to quit the ring if he doesn't beat Ouarrv imnrps- "Hank Aaron Night" at the stadium.

Aaron has a contract; worth SI million with Magnify vox; surely he would please the dealers by playing in this ball! But not everybody is happy Aaron declined with thanks. "I'm tired of getting caught up in the middle of things. This has been a long day: we flew ting in. there unless we Dewlwith about a lap to go, I went them in by helicopter which weahead and told the office. Then did for a number of went into the pits and By JOHN SHURR (Associated Pnu Writer) Indianapolis If) The "Flash" 3,000 miles.

I slept. so late I Foyt won it, Fuson continued; ri.A make it to the Indianapo- batt park. I guess I'll be ranfs Motor Speedway for the May and wun me ruie swucnes. rase sively. the "This is something we have CraCk fieW" areed on" Ftch said this i weeK More sending his fighter I like the game as it is throuzh a trainins session Bow, he says.

'These changes! 8 are going to make the game' Joe has to win and he has to even more conservative than it look ood'" Futcn explained, is now. Moving the goalposts to "He nas t0 snow me tnat ne the back of the end zone is one belongs in this rough business, of the worst rules they possibly, Otherwise I'd like to see him could have 'put in." out of and start directing And now that missed in some other di-goals must be returned to line of scrimmage or the 20- It is obvious that Futch and yard line, whichever is further, Frazier have talked consider-frora the goal, kickers like Ye-ably about the advisability of premian won't be called on as! Frazier continuing as a fighter. 26 500-mile race may never nmg into this type of thing show up again. everywhere I go. said 'Managing Editor Wendell C.

Phillippi. "In 1972, Lloyds of London insured us for the helicopter flight, but we had to land it on the Speedway Golf Course where the papers were picked up," he explained. Many race fans and the staff He might, at that. Hank Aaron pmotions rtlniulaU at- att the Indianapolis News, whij tendance. if, It's too bad the poliUcians! ima.

The fly-m became impossible i.J a up uic tai ki outuuu orA tfottmff intn thA art cave ev.v..B u.x. tll. iaron uctousc we rate ua in 1973 Decause oi aa restne- "They had to call the helicon ter back and get a new run with Foyt winning the The "flash" sold about 20,000 copies on an average race day, and fans often paid the carrier boys from 50 cents to $1 per copy. "It was a Fik son explained. Approximately 400 newsboys were needed at the track to distribute the special" edition.

But, in 1973 the News was unable to schedule the extra because of postponements' and the fact that the race didn't start until about 3 p. m. With rain always a possibility" "Everybody wants to present ia aunaay wnen ine auemognitions and ram that, held up tne newspaper doesn't publish big race for three days otien dooi tne long three- "I couldn't say no to him try- pointer. ing another Futch said, me a plaque and get into tne newspapers. What do I want with a piece of wood?" "It's only the second time in the 28 years that I've been here because he cameout of the Muhammad Ali fight in such But Yepremian doesn't have many takers for his opposition.

NFL fans last year were com that the special won be sold," "We had race story and pictures on the first page in 1972," Fuson added. "There were also two pages of some comics and- other stories about the race and events before it ianother plaque at San Diego News sPrts Editor Wavne pUinmg, often print, that theiobsprvwl. "That's u-h tnnir Fuson Stadium. But the politicians We used to send it to the pro game was becoming a duel this fight. And the wav he has ife.

of field-goal kickers and that.Wn unri-inct in tii were slighted. This was recognition from the Magnavox deal- track by helicopter, truck, au in Indianapolis, the sports edi. FRAZIER GETS READY Eddie Futch, left, wraps Joe "We would pre-cast the head- too many games were bemg de-of serious training, he's three cided via the three-point route, and a half weeks ahead of the ers. Aaron smiled and urged lomoone ana motorcycle, ne everybody to see baseball on a added. "It was show business lines so we could pick out the iter sad his staff set up a con- Few NFL players were over- right one which named the ap Frazier's hands as he works out preparing for his bout with Jerry Quarry next month.

Futch, manager-trainer of Frazier, has advised him to win and win impressively or retire. (AP Wirephoto) Ali training The 30-year-old Frazier lost tingency plan to cover this year's race if it should be re' scheduled for another day. enthusiastic about the new 15- propriate winner and then go with it," Fuson said. Magnavox TV set. a Sreat promotion.

Bad Henry has become The four-to-eight page extra, Soft Sell Henry. became known as the ui tt- helicopter edition as well as minute overtime period for to All last Jan. 28 in New York But that plan, he said, dees "I would sit in the press box r. fn 1 as his first fight since drop- Frazier admitted that has taken care of most ne a euuueu. ne is years n-v kttofnvX" ffifi tbuSS known to any other.

ballplayer.T. 107, utes of bone-tirine football ueorge he'U probably earn at Jamaica in Jaary. from fighting Quarry is also a of those Joe hasnt fought. There are four top heavy and he can still execute if he weights in the world, with a special headset so not call for a "helicopter spe-could listen to our people around cial" because of problems in-the track with one ear and theivolved in arranging for -news-people at the office with the boys at the track. other," he added.

I Phillippi says if the, 500 coife "During the last 25 miles, I tinues to be run pn Sundays, would talk with the managing "the flash is dead." editor and when there was about "Special extra editions, as tra period is likely to produce bl2 incentive. injuries, for they occur most said ttat Frazi" still, "In order to make' all the in-AftAn whAti thA nlaverc inas the power that carried him vrstmmte that I have bo. it makes Ali. Frazier and Ouarrv. The paces nimseu.

Aaron other two are going to fight in nis own schedule. are "He doesn't play on travel Star Cleveland middle line-i1 u. a oy Knockout; takes money. Therefore 1 feeliAfrica. Joe and Quarry haxlror BxK RoHirvk UI hlS 32-fisht Career.

He thie ficht u-ill hAln triA tn k. Mah Vai-V But, when rain postponed the event three days in a row, it became impossibe to keep carrier boys at the track to sell th 10-cent souvenir that recapped the highlights of the For 10 years, the News made arrangements with a helicopter days," explained manager Mathews, "he doesnt play half joking when-he 1" more. Furthermore, i Futch insists that Frazier and physical condition one lap left I would give himifar as local crimes were con- since he like fighting. I feel I'm in good the players should get "time reflexes haven't deserted Snes of doubleheaders, the leader and boom, he hit the cernea once soia papers, rnu-button and away the presses'lippi added. "But that has-.

was xnocxea out by he doesn't play afternoon games fighter. "Joe's reflexes are amazingly good- at this stage of Frazier is confident he'll beat This will be the second-meet went. alien by tne waysiae. that follow night games, he doesn't play when he's tired or injured." Although there, will no ing between Frazier and Quar- his career. He can avoid punch and-a-half pay for overtime." Two other dissenters from the! rule change approval verdict are Washington Redskin Coach George Allen and Ed Garvey, NFL Association chief.

"In 1961, A. J. Foyt and Sachs were having a hell of service to pick up the papers near their downtown plant and ry. Frazier won on a technically with the same efficiency as knockout after the seventh in the oast. He's never been the Quarry and go on to a return title bout with Foreman.

He wants to keep, on fighting. next step is going back to the championship," Frazier But he still fierce with a fly them to the track where a run to the finish. So natural- "flash" at the speedway, this year, Phillippi said there would be three special editions Satur-: day one of which would be sold at the track. rouna in June, iswj, wnen ne Allen sees no reason for most cut Quarry's right eye. they were dropped atrthe firstjly, I had to take a chance on turn.

the winner. "There was a problem of get-' "Since Sachs was- in the lead type you miss butjbat at 40. His home run total he's always ducking, rolling, is climbing, moving, riding with the "I'd like to hit 35 this year," of the rule shifts and observed said. Futch explained the rematch: i.