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PITTSBURGH POST-G ZETTE SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1973- "ui" WHO SCORED? THAT IS THE QUESTION Sidelights on Sports Confusion Reigns Sharon Wins By AL ABHAMS, rosl-Gazette Sports Editor Rose O' SHARON PENN HILLS PH. Pll. The play in question: Sharon's Dave Ware-ham, a sprightly little 5-7 guard, drove to the hoop, put up a shot and was belted to the floor. The ball ricocheted off the rim into the waiting hands of Bill Biblis who tapped it in. in.

And then came the confusion. Referee Eddie Plank called a foul on PH's Paul Hamerly and ruled that Wareham's shot was good. By PHIL AXELROD 5Dort Writer Penn Hills Coach Dick Misenhelter saw it one way. The two officials called it another way. Sharon Coach Alex Chrobak wasn't sure what happened.

And close to 10,000 people at the Civic Arena are still in doubt. Regardless, Sharon slipped past Penn Hills, 52-46, last night in a WPIAL quarter-final tournament game. o- i 3- 4 4 1 6 Hollowov ilchko Koss Marnell Biblls Warphom AAentrlck Totals- Etfaor Kunn Ptnnlnoton Shouo Colo Hamerl Hall Totals enn Hllll 4- 0- I 1 16 14-22 46 20 12-21 52 14 1U4" 14 11-4 14 Ed Plank. Sharon Official Jim McCuo, Whirl Around the World of Sports BRADENTON, Fla. Pirate camp this spring is business-like but very quiet compared with past years.

Some people figure it this way: 1) Absence of Roberto Clemente; 2) Owners and players not exactly palsy-walsy after recent "negotiations." I lean towards the first version Clcmente's name, however, Is seldom mentioned. Only the veterans talk about him in subdued tones. Bradenton city officials and Pirates' brass are at loggerheads over certain matters in their contract. Steve Blass is interviewing teammates for That brought Misenhelter flying off the bench in rage. It also brought a technical.

"Holy mackerel," Misenhelter said, still fuming after the game. "I was right all the way and Plank made matters worse by hitting me with a technical." Explained Plank, a veteran West Penn official: "I didn't actually see the ball so I asked Whitey McCue (the other official) about the shot." Said McCue: I 1 Plank I didn't see anybody else hit the ball. I said that as far as I was concerned the ball went in." It was a possible five-point play, with Wareham making the foul shot and Sharon getting possession after the technical. Penn Hills had its chances, but that flurry of action gave the Tigers the breathing room it later needed. Sharon (22-2) advances to the semi-finals Tuesday at the Civic Arena against General Braddock (Sec.

5). The victory also assures the Tigers of a spot in the PIAA as a District 7 (WPIAL) representative. For Penn Hills, which finished the season at 19-4, it was a frustrating night. The Indians were unable to take advantage of their superior height and missed five crucial free throws in the final four minutes. Fouls played a major role in the game, with Sharon losing Holloway for much of the game, the 6-5 junior finally leaving for good at 2:36 of the fourth period.

Penn Hills lost Bill Snoop via personals with seconds remaining in a game that saw 37 total fouls called 19 on Sharon and 18 on Penn Hiiis. "We did everything but win the game," Misenhelter said. "We stopped Holloway. We stopped Butchko everything but win the game." Misenhelter, however, overlooked the reason why Sharon was able to pull out the win. He forgot to mention Bill Mansell, an unobtrusive 6-1 junior, who moved to center stage with a game-high 18 points.

In fact, Mansell was the only player for either team to reach double figures. Holloway opened the scoring with a reverse layup, then Mansell scored six straight as the Tigers moved out in front, 8-6, at 3:09. (Continued on Page 10.) ttzmnrt fm ml Steve Blass Frank Oceak Millie Mays Richie Hebncr JrWf ii0 lf 'A 1 Tit" i'c; iWVJHv Straight up that's Andy Butchko (front) of Sharon and Penn Hills player here. j'' Penguins, Seals Vie; They're Poles Apart WTAE-TV programs. Former Pirate third-base coach Frank Oceak and his wife are vacationing in Ft.

Lauderdale. Danny Murtaugh holds court every morning on the bench in front of the clubhouse. The stories he tells would make for good reading in a book. Speaking of books, one news wire service will soon come out with four of them on Roberto Clemente. Frank Eck, New York Associated Press sports writer, says he has the only real book on Clemente composed of taped interviews.

Two Pirate rookies in a serious conversation in the clubhouse: No. 1 "The price of meat is something awful. No. 2 "You've gotta be in the $100,000 salary class to live well these days Edd Roush, a super star in the National League some 40 years ago, was a visitor to Pirate city. Roush had a slight stroke seven months ago but one could never tell it by looking at him.

Ken Macha. a Monroeville boy, is on the Pirates' non-player list. He is a catcher with a good future. "If you can picture Ohio State's football stadium the size of it," says Dan Galbrcath, "the housing complex we are building in Hong Kong would just fit into it. There will be 100,000 people living in condominiums on a 33 to 34-acre site." Willie Mays was never in St.

Petersburg until he joined the New York Mets there the other day He was given a rousing welcome by the natives there when he stepped out on the field. Non-roster Pirate rookie, Miguel Dilone, is rated the fastest player on the squad. "A race between Dilone and Dave Parker would be very interesting," says Traveling Secretary John Fitzpatrick. Advertisement in Tampa newspaper: "Free Florida Divorce Kit. Send $15.60 for Kit!" (What's a divorce kit?) Richie Hebner denies the report that he brought his ice skates to camp.

"I'm rooting for the Penguins to get into the playoffs," he said. Richie worked out with the Boston Bruins before coming down here. Crowds watching Buccos' workout are larger than in past Vacationers come from all parts of the Tri-State area The Bob Schaff- ners and their lovely daughter, Sandy, rate as No. 1 Buc rooters. Missing from the scene is "Doc" Rutherford from Wilkes-Barre, who died the past summer.

We were saddened by the news of John 3Ialoney's death back home. Mr. Maloney, well known in film circles, devoted the last 15 years of his life helping the ill and less fortunate through his work r.t Mercy Hospital Dave Rick- etts is rooting for his beloved Dukes to get an NIT bid. There won't be any change in Pitt's basketball coaching setup. Willie Stargell will be 32 Tuesday.

Mrs. Sally Heston, widow of the fabled Michigan All-America grid star, Willie lies-ton, is a neighbor of the Charley Feeneys on Anna Maria Island. There's a "Suicide Anonymous Club" in St. Petersburg! Civic Arena Rosters Tonight 8:05 P.M. CALIFORNIA SEALS A Pts.PIM 17 25 12 22 Grea Polls 64 20 21 41 34 23 Eddie Shack 60 17 15 32 74 24 J.

Guv Laaace 21 0 3 3 26 25 D. Edestrand 63 12 21 33 78 26 Svl Ados 63 24 42 66 16 27 Jim Shires 6 0 11 0 GOAL KEEPER'S RECORDS NO. GP GA SO Avq. 1 Jim Rutherford 46 119 3 2.88 29 Andy Brown" 7 20 0 3.56 30 Cam Newton" 8 28 0 4.27 ('-Two penalty minutes each). 4 11 15 44 7 17 24 69 3 14 17 132 18 10 28 41 No.

Player Poi. GP 2 M. Johnston 64 4 Darryt Maags 57 5 Rick Smith SO 6 Bobbv Stewart 49 7 Reooie Leach rw 63 8 W. McKechnle 64 9 Ivan Boldirev 42 10 S. Gilbertson 61 14 Croia Patrick rw 57 17 H.

Graves rw 61 18 Gary Croteau 39 19 B. Marshall 53 20 Morris Mott 56 21 Stan Weir 64 22 J. Johnston 57 23 ArAneelev 63 16 29 45 9 15 24 5 15 20 16 19 35 21 18 39 3 11 14 2 6 8 4 4 8 13 16 29 21 19 40 4 9 13 MINNESOTA NORTH STARS Sunday Night 7:05 P.M. No. Player Fos.

GP A Pts.PIM 2 Barry Gibbs 53 9 18 27 46 3 Fred Barrett 31 2 3 5 13 4 Ted Harris 63 6 19 25 73 5 Den. O'Brien 60 3 8 11 56 6 Douo Mohns 52 2 10 12 48 8 B. Goldsw'thy rw 61 22 26 48 91 9 C. Burns 52 4 5 9 1 3 10 M. Oliver 60 8 26 34 8 11 J.

P. Parise 63 24 40 64 74 12 21 33 24 P. Latramb se iw 63 r.Oll kPFPF RECORD! -Post-Gazette Photos by Albert French James Smith (51) of Braddock ties with Laurel Highlands players for rebound. By JIMMY JORDAN Post-Gazetto Snorts Writer The a 1 a Seals, who have survived through innumerable changes in name, but who have picked up few rewards during their tenure in the NHL-West, make their second appearance of the season in the Civic Arena tonight. The Seals haven't been too much of a threat to the rest of the league this season, but they've broken even in three games with the Penguins (the report is 1-1-1) and Coach Ken Schinkel is concerned about tonight's 8:05 get-together.

It comes just before a pair of games with the Minnesota North Stars, both of which are 'musts" on Schinkcl's Schinkel is worried his players may be thinking ahead to tomorrow night's game in the Civic Arena with Minnesota (7:05 p.m.) rather than attending to the business at hand tonight. The Pens meet the North Stars again Wednesday night in Bloomington. No. GP GA SO Ava. 1 Marv Edwards' 17 75 1 4.65 27 Gilles Meloche" 49 199 0 4.16 (-Six penalty minutes).

penalty mlnufes and ont assist). 12 Jerry Bvers 13 2 2 6 16 Jude Drouin 63 20 36 56 55 Falcons Do It Hard Way 17 Bob Nevin 62 5 12 17 18 B. Harvey 53 18 26 44 20 Tom Reid 56 1 10 11 21 Danny Grant 63 24 29 53 22 Den. Hextall 63 22 44 66 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS No. Player Pos.

GP A Pts.PIM 2 Duane Rupd 64 6 12 18 52 4 Dave Burrows 64 2 21 23 32 5 Bryan Wotson 55 1 11 12 166 7 Hextall 64 21 27 48 100 9 Al McDon'ah rw 64 28 31 59 22 10 Robin Burns 18 0 0 0 6 11 N. Harboruk 64 8 14 22 26 14 Rick Kessell 56 1 9 10 0 17 Ron Shock 64 11 28 39 18 18 L. MacDonald Iw 64 27 32 59 8 19 Pronovost 52 17 18 35 16 Over Laurel Highlands 23 Lou Nanne av ib ju to 26 T. Holbrcok 9 2 0 2 0 29 D. Prentice 58 20 15 35 14 GOALKEEPER'S RECORDS NO.

GP GA SO Ava. 1 Cal Hamond 0 0 0 00 30 Cesare Maniago' 36 103 4 2.98 35 Gilles Gilbert1' 18 55 2 3.06 ('-Two penalty minutes). penalty minutes). Falcon Flair! made it 59-53 at 1:50, and then suddenly the Falcons didn't want to stall anymore. It almost cost them the GEN.

BRADDOCK LAU. HIGHLANDS Pts. Pts. Umlth fi 00 12 rnlllpr 7 I il i 11 15 game. The Mustangs rebound ed a missed shot, at 1:25, Johnson 4 2-3 10 Potkul 1 1-2 Anderson 0 0-0 0 Evans 0 0-0 0 ShiDman 4 0-2 8 Fudala 6 4-4 16 Woshngtn 1 04 2 Budinsky 2 0-0 4 Totals 25 9-14 59 Totals 23 10-20 56 General 18 10 19 14-59 Laurel 8 14 23 11 56 Officials Bill Parkinson otid Jerry Feber.

Attendance 9,667 SEEKS BUCS OUTFIELD BERTH Zisk No Risk, He Claims failed to cash, took another at 0:27, and failed to cash, and the Falcons were in. Fudala came in with 2:39 left in the first quarter and LH down by 15-6, and he began his barrage. The Mustangs were helped by two Braddock cold spells in that period, one of 2:10 and he other of 2:51 when the Falcons began firing from long rangeover the shorter Mustangs. "Fudala hadn't been shooting well the last couple of games," LH Coach Horse Taylor said, "but we worked with (Continued on Page 10) cons ahead for good with a short jumper with 5:23 left in the game. Smith made it 51-49, and Hosea Champine notched two free throws for a 53-49 Falcon edge, and things looked safe.

But they weren't. Birch ordered a stall with 2:35 to play and a 57-53 lead.A sure bucket by Ron Johnson By MARINO PARASCENZO Post-Gazette Sports Writer Who scuffs least laughs last, and General Braddock High's Falcons laughed last night. But it had to be an embarrassed snicker at most. The Falcons scuffed it all over the lot, but a little less than did the Laurel Highlands Mustangs, and so the Falcons, after blowing a 13-point lead in the first period, picked off a 59-56 victory in the WPIAL basketball quarter-finals. "These kids gave me a scare and the crowd a thrill," GB Coach Paul Birch said, dabbing at his brow.

With some 9,667 fans looking on at the Civic Arena, the Falcons continually pressed their luck and ingored their strength, and the issue was still as loose as a free ball in the fading seconds. The Falcons, Section 5-A champs, now take a 16-4 record into the i -f i a 1 against Sharon of 3-A at the Arena next Tuesday. The over-matched Mustangs, missing injured star Chuck Correal and playing their first game in 10 days (they drew a bye through the first round), scrapped bark from a 13-point first-peroid deficit and forced the issue into doubt early in the third quarter. Little Ron Fudala, a 5-9 substitute, led the way. With a stunning display of outside shooting a leap, a little kick, and a lunge, most of it from beyond the blue line he led the Mustange to a 28-28 tie with 6:30 to play in the third period.

From there the clubs struggled through nine other ties and 12 lead changes until muscular Jim Smith put the Fal- UNSIGNED ST AUB STORMS OUT Snafu Snags Mets The Golden Seals may be carrying six defenscmen, cut strengthened a bit tonight by the picket line corps to five the return of Gary Croteau, yesterday when they traded who will be making his first Sheldon Kannegiesser to the start since Jan. 19 when he New York Rangers for "future damaged a knee as he crashed considerations." Sn SeVYorr51 The exact of those witn iNew iorK. wQrds out by "I don't know how much the Penguins' office, but they he'll be able to play," Fred apparently refer to a future Glover, the Seals' executive draft choice of one magnitude vice president and interim or another, coach said last night. "He Kanneiesser came to the should be a help if he can play pfSJlSi 81 with Syl Apps in a trade for The Seals have lost four of Glen Sather Jan. 26, 1971.

their last five games, includ- Schinkel planned to send ing a 7-3 decision at Minnesota jimmy Rutherford into the last Wednesday. But the one nets for his ninth straight victory in that string was over game tonight, and his 10th the New York Rangers, 5-3. tomorrow night. That victory may be one of "Andy Brown (new goalie the reasons for Schinkel's un- obtained from Detroit last easiness as tonight's game Sunday) may make his first nears. start for us against Minnesota The Penguins, who had been Wednesday," Schinkel said, i iiiiimmiiiiiiimiiiiiiii i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiii Hockey Summary NATIONAL LEAGUE WORLD ASSOCIATION FRIDAY'S RESULTS FRIDAY'S RESULTS No Games Scheduled.

WinnlDea 2 Los Angeles 1 EAST DIVISION TPtiGFG EAST DIVISION Montreal 41 8 14 96 263 144 N. Y. Rangers 41 16 6 88 249 160 IVjSiiob Boston 40 II 5 85 195 Cleveland 36 25 2 74 233 198 Buffalo 33 21 10 76 221 174 New Englond 35 25 7 72 255 211 Detroit 31 21 11 73 210 190 50 31 1 59 255 270 Toronto 21 8 50 191 200 New f'" Vancouver 16 41 8 40 186 287 Philadelphia 29 34 0 58 233 263 Y. Islanders 8 52 5 21 129 296 onawa 26 36 4 56 227 257 WEST DIVISION Quebee 25 32 5 55 215 246 Chicago 36 21 7 79 237 185 uictT nivKION Pnilodelohio 30 26 9 69 237 222 WEST DIVI5ION Minnesota 29 26 8 66 204 189 Pll GF GA St lou'S 27 27 10 64 191 203 wlnnloeg 3 23 3 245 192 Atlanta 23 28 13 59 1M IBS Minnesota 31 30 3 65 209 221 Caltlornlo 10 40 1 4 34 1 6 9 2 75 Lo5 Angeles 30 30 5 45 222 211 SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE Alberta 21 33 2 51 219 219 Califomio ol PENGUINS. Civic Arena rKI.

37 jo 201 230 I p. Boston ot Montreal, Chicooo at Chicago 24 37 1 4 ai iJu Toronto, Y. Ranoers ot Detroit, Von- iinmniviirucraiir couver ot Y. Workers. Atlanto at Yofk afternoon Minnesota.

St. Louis at Los Angeles. Yor SUNDAY'S SCHEDULE QutDeC 0t Minnesota ot PENGUINS, Civic Arena tuNDlY'8 SCHEDULE p. Chicooo ot Boston, otternoon. su DT Montreol ot Buffoio.

Toronto at PhHo- Philadelphia ot New York, 'noon, ocoma, Vancouver at NY Ro-a-s, ot Hion. Lo Anoeie ot Ulonflen at Detroit, Califomio ot Winmrjeg, Chicooo at Ottawa, New AHnnio. Englond ot Minnesota. Jlillllllllllllljllllllllltlllllllllltlllllllllllll ISIIIIIIIIV.IIIIIIIIIIIIIII In the minors, Zisk played left field mostly and, while he never has been rated a super fielder, he is known as a fellow who gets the job done in unspectacular fashion. "I'm in no position to select where I'm going to play," he said, "and I really don't care if it's left or right field.

I just want to play." To become a regular, Zisk must have a productive spring with the bat. His challengers in right field are Manny Sanguillen and Gene Clines. In left, Bob Robertson has ideas about batting his way to that position. If Rennie Stcnnett loses out to Dave Cash in the battle for second base, Zisk could find another challenger. Bill Virdon, who makes the decisions, said yesterday he isn't sure where Zisk will play in the exhibition games.

"We'll just see how things develop," Virdon said. "We know Zisk can play left field and we might use him in right some time, but I got to give some others a chance to play right field, too. When it comes to making a decision on ho will play where, I'll base it strictly on who I feel can help us win. It's that simple." Zisk has run out of minor league options and he knows he will be wearing a Pittsburgh uniform opening day. But the big fellow isn't here to win a spot on the bench.

BUNTS AND BASE HITS-The entire 38-man squad is in camp. Luke Walker and rookie Outfielder Ed Ott reported yesterday Jim Foor, a threat to Walker's job on the staff, will pitch a couple of innuigs in Tuesday's Grapefruit League opener against the Twins in Orlando. Picture on Page 10 By CHARLEY FEENEY Post-Gazette Sports Writer BRADENTON, Fla. For the last two baseball seasons, Richie Zisk was the Willie Stargell of Charleston, W. Va.

He hit 55 home runs in two seasons and it was frustrating because he felt, if given the chance, he could have been hitting home runs at Three Rivers Stadium and other NL parks. The past had its bitter moments for this 23-year-old righthanded hitting outfielder. He felt he was a big leaguer playing in the minor leagues and everybody knows you can't become a ball player riding buses in the bushes. But Zisk is now willing to forget and think ahead. "I can't do anything about the past so why should I even think about it," he said yesterday.

"Now I know I have a shot at a regular job and it's up to me to prove I can handle it." Zisk was a fill-in player for the Pirates in bits of the 1971 and 72 seasons, while one of the regulars was away on military reserve duty. He batted 52 times and has a lifetime .192 BA. The brief experience gave Zisk some indication what he can expect when he attempts to become a successful power hitter in the big leagues. "Consistency," he said. "That's the difference between major and minor league pitching.

The major league pitchers can put the ball where they want to consistently." Zisk is a little surprised that Bill Virdon has him listed as a candidate for Robeto Cle-mfjjite's right field job. "Suddenly a couple of big things have flared up things I never dreamed could happen," Staub said. "Who brought them up? I didn't. Mr. Scheffing did.

At least that's the way I see it. I guess it was just a misunderstanding. Things we thought we had seen eye-to-eye on we really didn't." ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) The New York Mets' hopes of signing Rusty Staub dimmed yesterday as the right fielder stormed out of a meeting with General Manager Bob Scheffing and snapped: "Negotiations have reached a point that I never dreamed of." Staub, the only holdout in the Mets, met with Sheffing for 2 1-2 hours yesterday morning, then returned for another IVi hours before leaving in a huff. Scheffing and Staub have reportedly agreed on a three-year contract at $110,000 a year but undisclosed details are delaying the signing.

And it seems some details on which there was apparent agreement have become problems again. TAMPA, Fla. (AP)-Pele Rose, holdout leftfielder of the Cincinnati Reds, said yesterday he was mistreated by the Reds and will sit at home in Cincinnati until the club meets his demands for a $120,000 contract. Rose, who earned $107,500 last year and hit .307, has been offered $115,000 by Cincinnati General Manager Bob Howsam..