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Progress-Bulletin, Pomona, California, Tuesday, June 6, 1972 8-5 NHL Draft Today WHA May Raid Expansion Teams MONTREAL (UPI) -The Atlanta Flames and the New York Islanders, the National Hockey two newest clubs, lay the foundations for the teams they will ice in the 1972-73 season today during the second day of the annual NHL meetings. In expansion draft, the two clubs can select 21 players each from the estab- 1 i unprotected lists and later in the league draft they can clam any player on American or Smith Gains MVP Award In Playoffs SPRINGFIELD. Illinois Jay Smith struck out 13 for his second victory and walked off with Most Valuable Player honors in the National Collegiate Division World Series. team, Florida Southern College, rolled over Cal State-Northridge 5-1 Monday night to walk off with the series championship for the second year in a row. Each school had lost one game before the showdown in the double-elimination tournament.

But as long as Smith couldn't miss, neither could Florida Southern. Smith struck out 13 and walked four in gaining his -econd victory of the tournament. A big second inning supplied all the runs the Floridians needed. Bill Dancy doubled with the bases loaded to drive in three runs, then scored on a single by John Carroll. In the ninth inning, Dancy hanged out another double, moved to third on an error and scored on a passed ball.

Cal State's Marty Friedman walked, stole second, went to third on an error and scored on a sacrifice fly in the first inning. USAC Hears Appeal INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (UPI) A closed-door bearing by a special committee of the United States Auto Club was scheduled today to consider an appeal over driver Jerry final placing in the Indianapolis 500-mile race May 27. The appeal was filed by Dan gurney, owner of car, after his driver was dropped front second to 12th place in the final standings for violation of a pit rule. Gurney concedes a violation occurred, but contends the penalty was too severe. The difference between second and 12th place is about $72,000 in prize monev.

Soccer Group to Meet Thursday POMONA A meeting of the Pomona American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to outline plans for the 1972 season will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Palomares Park. The Pomona AYSO. which also embraces Diamond Bar, fielded 22 teams last year and expects to have between 35 and 40 for the season, which begins in the fall. At a recent meeting, David Hughlock was elected president for the new season.

With the growth expected this fall, the Pomona AYSO will welcome anyone interested in coaching one of the teams and urge propsective volunteers to attend Thurs- Western Hockey League reserve lists, regardless of ownership or playing rights. The 14 established clubs have waived their rights to claim in these proceedings in favor of Atlanta and Long Island. While the 14 other NHL teams have stepped aside for the two new clubs, the general managers of the two expansion clubs are worried, however, that they can lose drafted players to the World Hockey Association. Many players on the established clubs already are under WHA contract with multiyear deals and several players left unprotected are reportedly signed with teams in the new league. I cam concerned about the said General Manager Bill Torrey.

could lose players that have already signed with that league and I really feel that the NHL should offer us some protection in that He added, go to court if necessary to get the players that I choose in the expansion Cliff Fletcher, Atlanta gen eral manager, said he is equally determined to fight the WHA if it attempts to take away any of his drafted players. I want a player and already signed with the WHA, going to pick him up anyway. negotiate with him and wait for two years if we have ro. fight it out in court, do anything that has to be he said. NHL President Clarence his comments on the threat of his comments onthe threat of the WHA, stating only that 14 existing teams will not be held responsible for providing The opening day of the annual NHL get-together Monday was unexciting with six players changing teams at the price of $40,000 apiece.

The Vancouver Canucks selected Boston's Don Kannahill and Gerry of the Toronto Maple Leafs. To keep rheir roster at 18 men, the Canucks were forced to drop Ron Ward, who already has signed with the New York Raiders of the WHA. The Los Angeles Kings chose Detroit Red Wing forward Doug Volmar and Chi Barnr Lang, who played last year with Portland of the WHL. In picking up Long, the Kings dropped forward Bill Orban and the Black Hawks used their option to select him for $30,000, returning him to the team with which he broke into the NHL several years ago. A player exchange took place when Montreal failed to protect Larry Pleau and he was snapped up by Toronto.

The Leafs then dropped de- fenseman Brad Selwood, who was scooped by the Canadiens for $30.000. Both Pleau and Selwood already have sienec! WHA contracts with the New England Whalers. The Buffalo Sabres picked up Tim Horton, the old veteran defenseman, from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Horton had announced eaerlier this year he was retiring from hockey to devote more of his time to his business interests. General Manager George Imlach, who coached Horton when he was with the Maple Leafs, declined to tell newsmen if he had spoken with him earlier.

Imlach did say, however, 90 per cent sure that Horton will want to play for me. always said no player like an experienced old pro and a real great One minor rule change was added Monday by the rules conimitte, giving a player a two-minute minor penalty for using an illegal stick. A player also will receive a $200 fine and any team making a false claim against a player can be nicked $100. The penalty7 time keeper will be in charge of measuring sticks with blade restrictions now between two and three inches at the width. Only one stick can be measured at a time.

The rules committee also handed more authority to game linesmen, who now. in addition to the referee, will be able to halt the play in the event of injury to a player BIG, FOLLOW-THROI Cl I Oakland pitcher Blue Moon follow-through might look a little oiid. but it proved quite effective as the downed the Cleveland Indians 3-lL ll'PI Telephoto) Campaneris Building Ego By United Press International Bert Campaneris, who once played all nine portions during an Oakland game, would rather be remembered for his hitting. Campaneris, unfortunately, much to go on in building a batting ego. He tried Monday night with a 10th inning home run that gave Oakland a 3-2 decision over Cleveland and boosted the lead to four games over second-place Chicago in the American League West.

The victory was the fourth straight for the defending division champions and marked the second time this season Campaneris has contributed to an Oakland victory with a homer. came up in the 10t.h with the idea of hitting one out of the said Campaneris, who is hovering around the .200 batting mark. In the only other major league action, Minnesota ed- Baltimore, 3-2. The scheduled National League Segura Amazed With Power From Celebrity Tennis Trio RANCHO LA COSTA, Calif. pro Pancho Segura shook his head in envy and said, like to have about half the strength and power these boys The game was tennis and he was talking about O.

J. Simpson, the Buffalo Bills star running back, Rick Barry, the New York Nets basketball star and Los Angeles Laker guard Gail Goodrich. The three athletes were among 13 sports figures who took part in Dewar's Sports Celebrity Tennis Championships at La Costa Hotel. they would need is work and practice," said Segura. got the natural The winner of the tournament was the oldest player in the field, 61-year-old Hank ger slugger and Hall of Famer.

Greenberg teamed with MER. Greenberg teamed with Bob Boyd, University of Southern California basketball coach, to blank Simpson and Goodrich 5-0. Pepper Rodgers, UCLA football coach, and Barry coupled to win third place in the round-robin doubles tourney. The player who drew the most attention, and even signed autographs for some of the athletes was Bobby Fischer, international grand master in chess, who rarely emerges from his training seclusion. Others who competed were: Whiter Ford, former New York Yankee pitcher; Heisman Trophy winner Mike Garrett of the San Diego Chargers; former Laker Elgin Baylor; pole vaulter Bob Seagren; Gene Washington of the San Francisco Forty ni- ners; Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Merlin Olsen and former team-mate Deacon Jones; miler Marty Liquori and former San Diego Chargers coach Sid Giilman.

game between Pittsburgh and San Diego was postponed by rain. Gaylord Perry lands pitching star, made two mistakes against Oakland. The first was a two-run homer to Reggie Jackson in the third inning and the second was the pitch to neris. hit a high spitter for the Jackson said. saw about 10 or 12 of them tonight.

got a good one, but if he makes a mistake you can hit it out of the Jackson's homer was his 11th of the season, tops in the AL. John Odom needed three double plays to get him out of jams. His string of scoreless innings ended at 29 when he gave up a run in the sevenih inning on Alex Johnson's double and Graig single. Eddie Leon tied the game at 2-2 in the eighth with his third homer. you pitch with six days rest, hard to ro out there and have good said Odom, who needed Harold one-third of an inning cleanup to preserve his third victory of the year.

prefer to pitch with only four days Bobbv sixth inning double that scored Hannon Killebrew pinned Baltimore with its fourth consecutive defeat. Minnesota scored a pair the fourth on single, a scratch hit by Siege Brye and Eric two-run double. Baltimore scored a run in the third inning as Johnny Oates scored Mark Belanger trom third with a bunt single and tied the game in the fifth on Brooks first homer of the vear. Redlands Seeks Seventh Crown KANSAS CITY. Mo.

(UPI) Seeded players advaanced as expected Monday in the first two rounds of the NA1A tennis tournament. No. I seeded Milan Kotol, of Presbyterian (S.C.), who made it to the finals last whipped Brad Allen of Eastern Montana, 6-0, 6-0, after drawing a first-round bye. John Brush, the No. 2 seed from Redlands (Calif.) Univ i eliminated Keith Lyon of Eastern Illinois, 6-0.

6-1, in the second round. Redlands is seeking its seventh unprecedented national team championship. Gems, Kings Face-Off for City Crown POMONA Although Pomona's American Legion and Connie Mack baseball teams are momentarily stepping out of league competition, the two clubs will be battling for another title. The crown will be. up for grabs tonight at Ralph Welch Park when the Post 30 Gems take on the Connie Mack Kings in a 5:30 p.m.

battle. On paper, the Gems seem to be the favorites with their 7-5 record compared to the 2-6 slate. Manager Joel Weiss is planning to start Mark Lambert (2-0) on the mound tor the Gems against Harry starter, Charlie Fallon 1 1 Whitney will be preparing his pitching staff for its league game against Covina Saturday, so if Fallon starts he will probably only go two or three innings. To back up Fallon, the Kings will use either Brian Ranney or Boh Veselic in relief. Post 30 has just come off two league wins against Altadena last weekend, while the Kings suffered its first loss in three games against the Baldwin Park Legion club.

La Verne Post 330 will hit the road tonight to battle Altadena Post 470 in a 5:30 p.m. contest at Pasadena City College. Although both clubs belong in the District 18, it will be a non-league encounter. La Verne plays in the East Division. while Altadena plays in the West Division of the District.

In other local action, the Claremont. Connie Mack Cardinals will host the Tri-City Legion in a 5:30 p.m. encounter at Claremont High. Claremont has built up a 7-1 record on the season and a 3-1 league slate, compared to Tri- 2-1 league record. Baseball Menu TODAY (American Post vs.

Cwntt M0ck 4 R-dpH Welch Park, 5:30 m. I a Verne 330 vs. Aitadera Post 4TO ar Pasadena C'tv Col'eae, 5:30 P.m (Conme Mack) Ciaremont Cardinals vs. Loon Legion at Claremont. 5:10 WEDNESDAY (American La Verne Post 330 vs.

Alta Lome Legion at La Verne College- 5 30 p.m (Connie Mack) Charter Oak at Ontario, 7:30 p.m. Pomona Kings vs. Mary Star CM at Haroor Colleqe, 7 P.m. (Big League) Chino vs. Diamond Bar at High, 5:30 P.m.

San Dimas at Sunset 5:30 p.m. Pomona rst Federal vs. Pomona Eikh at Ralph Welch Park, 5:30 p.m Montclair at San-Ri, 7 p.m. THURSDAY (American Legion) Pomona Post 30 vs. Chino Post 299 at Ralph Welch Park, 5:30 P.m.

La Verne Post 330 vs. Baldwin Park at La Verne Colleae, 5:30 p.m. (Connie Mack) Claremcnt Cardinals vs. Norwalk at Hollvfield Park, 8 P.m. Pomona Kings vs.

W. Covina Post at Mt. San Antonio College, 5 p.m. Jeff Bennett Captures AAU Decathlon Title 2 LOS ANGELES Bennett of the U.S. Army captured the National AAU decathlon championship Monday but he had to overcome a 98-point deficit going into the final event to do it.

Bennett, who trailed defending champion Rick Wanamaker, needed to run 14 seconds faster in the 1.500 meters to overtake him. time of 4:08.9 seconds was 64.5 seconds better than 5:13.4 and gave him 744 points for a total of 7,910 to win the championship. Jeff Banister of the Decathlon Club of America was second with 7,890 points, John Warkentin of the Southern California Striders was third with 7.807 and Wanamaker, unattached, finished fourth, 7,602. The four top finishers all met the Olympic qualifying standards of 7.600 points. Bennett scored his highest number of points in the pole vault by clearing 16 feet, 1-4 inches for 1,024 points.

In other events, fastest time in the 110 meter high hurdles was recorded by George Pannel of Westmont Track Club with 14.7 seconds; Rory Kenward of Club West was best in discus with a heave of 157 feet, five inches and tops in javelin was 200- foot, 11-inch throw. Kenward finished with 7.350 points, Pannel, 7,326, Rex Harvey, of the Air Force, 7,122, and Ray Hubb, Club West. 6,182. The two-day meet was held at the Coliseum. LA VERN Damien High placed two players on the first team ot the All-Del Rey League baseball selection.

First baseman Dave Alexander and shortstop Ray Pe- Astros 1 Watson Player of Month SAN FRANCISCO (UPD- Hard-hitting outfielder Bob Watson cf the Houston Astros Monday was named National League Player cf the Month by a panel of sports writers and broadcasters. Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates placed second in the balloting with 19 votes, karcik joined eight others on information can be by calling Hughlock Llowing number; 623- PHEASANT HUNTING EXCELLENT NATURAL CULTIVATED COVER CHUKAR and QUAIL DUCK HUNTING and VARMINTS LAS FLORES RANCH HUNTING PRESERVE During The Month Of June Will Accept 20 New OFFERING THE DISCRIMINATING SPORTSMAN THE FINEST HUNTING IN SOUTHERN CALIF. Limited membership Star Summit, Calif. (714) 389-2205 Bill Tate, Mgn. RES.

PH: (714) 628-2435 the league first-team roster. Damien finished second be- hatting average in league play, while Pekarcik chalked up a .448 average to lead the Spartsns. Samien finished second behind Alemany in Del Rey League play, and entered the GIF playoffs before being eliminated by Glendale Hoover in the first round. Alemany placed three members on the first team, with Damien and Notre Dame placing two each on the team. CORONA RACEWAY USRC THUNDERING MIDGETS SATURDAY NITE JUNE 10th 8 P.M.

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