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Pag-e 6 College Station, Texas Thursday, March 9, 1972 THE BATTALION Minnesota cage team gets lucky break in gaining playoff berth By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS How sweet it is for the be leaguered Minnesota Gophers. “It's a great thrill to win the Big Ten,” said Bill Musselman, who suffered through the much- publicized fracas against Ohio State and tons of ensuing criti cism but became the youngest coach ever to win a Big Ten basketball title when 16th-ranked Minnesota held off Purdue 49-48 Tuesday night. Three other teams joined the Gophers in capturing NCAA Tournament berths. Unranked Kansas State upset No. 18 Mis souri 79-76 for the Big Eight crown, two free throws by Scooter Lenox with 39 seconds left gave Texas a 91-89 overtime victory over Southern Methodist in a Southwest Conference playoff and Ohio University’s Todd Lalich scored with one second to play in overtime to give the Bobcats a 69-67 Mid-American Conference playoff triumph over Toledo. In the three-way Ohio Valley playoff, Morehead State turned back Western Kentucky 82-79 and will face Eastern Kentucky to night for the NCAA spot. Minnesota’s cliffhanger triumph over Purdue enabled the Gophers to finish one game ahead of Ohio State, which beat Michigan State 92-73, and gave the Gophers their first outright Big Ten champion ship since 1919. But it wasn’t easy as Minne sota blew almost all of a 15-point lead in the second half but held on as Purdue missed two free throws and two desperation shots down the stretch. “The last 13 seconds was the longest I’ve ever spent,” first- year Coach Musselman said in the surprisingly quiet dressing room. “They’re as good as any cham pion I’ve seen,” said Purdue’s George King, “and I think they’ll represent us well. They’ll match up well with anyone.” Accounts of Oiler coach ruled not libelous by court AUSTIN UP) — Published ac counts that Hugh “Bones” Tay lor, as coach of the Houston Oilers, had a “him or me” atti tude about quarterback George Blanda leaving the squad were not libelous, the Texas Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. Taylor, coach of the profession al football Oilers in 1965, sought $600,000 in damages because of a story and a column by sports- writer Wells Twombly in the Houston Chronicle. After a 4-8 season in which Blanda, a veteran, and second- year man Don Trull, formerly of Baylor, split playing time, team owner Bud Adams announced that Taylor would get a new three-year contract. Twombly interviewed Taylor a couple of weeks later, however, and quoted the coach as saying, “I know this: one of us won’t be back next year . . . you can’t let a player dictate to you ... I to trade or buy up the remaining year on Blanda’s contract and re lease him. A few days later new general manager Don Klosterman an nounced that Taylor’s contract would not be renewed after Jan. 31, 1966, and that the reason was because of the conflict between Taylor and Blanda. Chris Chandler of KPRC-TV, Houston, sat in on Twombly’s interview with Taylor, and Chandler said the gist of the article was untrue and that Tay lor “did not indicate, much less say ‘Blanda or me’.” Taylor also denied the state ments at the trial. The trial judge took the issue from the jury and ruled in favor of the Chronicle. The Houston appeals court said the “crucial question is whether the statements concerned Taylor tended to injure his reputation as a football coach, and thus were defamatory.” On the contrary, the court said, “such a statement rather portrays a man with convictions and the courage to back them up with action” and was not libelous. The Supreme Court affirmed that ruling, without writing its own opinion. It merely said it could not find any reversible er rors in the lower court judg ments. don’t plan to take it from Blan da.” According to court records, Twombly, who is no longer with the newspaper, said Taylor put it on a “him or me” basis. He said that Taylor wanted Adams Baseball owners postpone sale of Geveland Indians FOR BEST RESULTS TRY BATTALION CLASSIFIED SARASOTA, Fla. ti'P)—Ameri can League club owners, after a seven-hour meeting Wednesday, postponed a decision on the $9 million sale of the Cleveland In dians to a group of five Cleveland businessmen. The announcement of the de lay until March 22 in St. Peters burg was made by American League President Joe Cronin. Cronin admitted that owners were sensitive in the areas of Now Open at Our New Big Store DISCOUNT LIQUOR Now At: 1600 Texas Ave. (Next to Monaco Apts.) • One of the Finest Selections of Wine Available. Check our Rated Bordeaux Wines Now two locations to serve you, Discount Liquor. Also located across from the Sands Motel team sales and transfers as a result of its poor experiences in Washington and Seattle in recent years. The owners considered the sale by 70-year-old Vernon Stouffer, of his majority interest in the Indians to a group headed by Nick Mileti, 40-year-old attorney. Mileti owns the Cleveland Cava liers of the National Basketball Association and the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League. Cronin said that time was the important factor in the decision to postpone action on the bid of the Mileti group for the Cleveland franchise. The American League president said Mileti would be advised within 48 hours of additional in formation necessary before own ers could reach a decision. He said operating capital was one of the key questions. He said plans for a possible stock sale was an other. “This transaction from the league standpoint was brought to our meeting in rather quick fashion,” Cronin said. The league constitution requires notice at least three days in advance. Mileti’s information was received March 4 and the owners did not have enough time to examine the documents involved. “As a result we didn’t come to any conclusion today. The trans action is still under considera tion.” ® QJ1W0 STA-PREST* SLACKS If you were to pick a favorite Levi’s Young Men’s Slack, this would be it — the famous Hop- ster Flares. Belt loop, top pocket, flare leg styling in a fantastic range of colors in stripes and solids in fabrics that never need ironing. Tom’s Levi’s “Totally Levi’s” 800 Villa Maria 823-8213 TAMU SPECIAL ATTRACTION Wednesday, March 22, 1972 8:00 p. m. G. Rollie White Coliseum TICKET PRICES RESERVED SEATS $3.50, $3.00 GEN. ADMISSION A&M Student & Date .... $2.00 Patrons $2.50 Children Under 12 $1.50 Tickets A.t * MSC Student Program Office Customer Accommodation Cen ter—Montgomery Wards, Sears. Information 845-4671 Bob Ford of Purdue led all scorers with 24 points while Clyde Turner and Jim Brewer had 12 apiece for Minnesota, which went into a stall and didn’t take a shot in the final 8:13. Ohio State’s balance — all five starters scored in double figures, led by Wardell Jackson’s 19 points —offset a 30-point performance by Michigan State’s Mike Robin son, but the defending champions still finished one game behind Minnesota. What about the National Invi tational Tournament for the 18-6 Buckeyes. “I don’t know,” said Coach Fred Taylor. “I don’t want to comment on it.” Steve Mitchell, a 6-foot-10 jun ior, was the key to Kansas State’s win at Missouri. His hook shot put the Wildcats ahead to stay 71-70 with 2Y2 minutes left. He added a three-point play with a minute remaining and Ernie Kusnyer’s two free throws and three by Lon Kruger closed out the K-State scoring. The two free throws by Texas’ Lenox offset a late SMU basket. Both teams played the extra ses sion without tneir high scorers — Texas’ Larry Robinson, who scored 30 points, and SMU’s Ru ben Triplett, who had 20. Both fouled out. dak’s field goal with 3:17 left and forced the game into over time. Tom Corde paced Ohio with 27 points while Mike Parker had 22 for Toledo. Morehead State, whose run- and-shoot offense was led by Howard Wallen’s 18 points, pulled away from Western Kentucky in the final four minutes and wrap ped it up when Wallen hit two free throws with four seconds left. Jerry Dunn scored 26 points for the losers. The Hilltoppers finished third in last year’s NCAA Tournament but had their third-place finisk and gate receipts taken awtj when it was learned that Me. Daniels had signed a professional contract before the end of tkt Toledo hit the first basket against Ohio U. but never led again, although the Rockets caught up at 58-all on John Ho- The only good news for West ern came when former star Jim McDaniels told The Louisville Courier-Journal he would repay the $66,318 his alma mater is be ing asked to return to the Nation al Collegiate Athletic Association. Elsewhere, Michigan trounced Wisconsin 93-70 behind Henry Wilmore’s 25 points, John Ritter’s 23 points and Steve Downing’s 21 helped Indiana hold off Nortl. western 72-67, Nick Weather- spoon’s career high 37 points sparked Illinois over Iowa 91-8d and Kentucky State, winner 0! the last two NAIA Tournaments, earned a berth again with at 86-67 win over Fisk behind Travis Grant’s 30 points. abide former I Sharp’s 1 the Housi ordered House S and two Speakir casual said they issue d strength statement He sail which the with the ceived at Bank. He held th Sbisa Hall & Duncan Hall Meal Schedule Week Beginning March 12 Thru March 18, 1972 Master Menu No. 1 SUNDAY Breakfast Tang Ass’t. Dry Cereal Fried Eggs Pan Fried Bacon Blueberry Pan Cake Toast—Oleo—J elly Syrup Scrambled Eggs Coffee—Milk Dinner * Baked Ham # Candied Sweet Potatoes w/Marshmallows Steamed Rice * Buttered Frozen Peas Harvard Beets Tossed Salad French Dressing Cherry Pie White Bread—Oleo—Ice Tea MONDAY Dinner *Chicken Fried Steak *Beef Turnovers Cream Gravy Steamed Rice *Home Fried Potatoes *Brussel Sprouts Okra & Tomatoes Strawberry Jello Salad Chocolate Pudding Bread—Oleo—Ice Tea Supper *Spaghetti & Meat Balls Chili & Macaroni Spaghetti Sauce * Whole String Beans w/Ham Base Carrots Buttered Tossed Salad Steamed Rice Vinaigrette Dressing Toasted French Garlic Bread Banana Cake Coffee—Milk—Oleo TUESDAY Breakfast Tang Ass’t. Dry Cereal 1. Blueberry Muffins Pan Fried Bacon 2. Scrambled Eggs Home Fried Potatoes Toast—Jelly—Oleo Coffee—Milk Sbisa—All plus Hotcakes & Fried Eggs Dinner * Barbecue Franks * Fresh Water Catfish Tartar Sauce *Baked Macaroni & Cheese * Buttered Chopped Broccoli Buttered Squash Steamed Rice Grape Jello Salad Apricot Crisp Bread—Oleo Fruit Punch Supper *T-Bone Steak 12 oz. Au Jus Polish Sausage Steamed Rice * Mashed Potatoes ♦Buttered Yellow Corn Spiced Hot Apple Slices Tossed Salad Russian Dressing Crimson Cake w/White Icing Hot Rolls—Oleo Coffee—Milk WEDNESDAY FRIDAY Breakfast Grapefruit Juice Ass’t. Dry Cereal 1. Fresh Fruit Hotcakes and Syrup Finger Steaks Toast—Jelly—Oleo 2. Cherry Strudel Rolls Finger Steaks Coffee—Milk Sbisa—All plus Scrambled, Fried Eggs Breakfast Fresh Fruit Ass’t. Dry Cereal 1. Scrambled Eggs Pan Fried Bacon Hot Biscuits—Jelly—Oleo 2. Coffee Cake Hot Biscuits—Jelly—Oleo Pan Fried Bacon Coffee—Milk Sbisa—All plus Hotcakes & Fried Eggs Dinner ♦Ass’t. Cold Meats—Salami— Cheese & Bologna ♦Beef & Vegetable Stew Beef & Vegetable Soup Sour Relish ♦Potato Salad ♦Baked Beans Stewed Tomatoes Oleo Leaf Lettuce & Tomato Slices Butterscotch Brownies White Bread & Whole Wheat—Tea Dinner ♦Breaded Cod Fish French Cut ♦Pan Fried Liver & Onions Tartar Sauce ♦Lyonnaise Potatoes White Shoepeg Corn Buttered w/Pimentos Cole Slaw ♦Turnip Greens w/Ham Base Steamed Rice Lemon Pie Bread—Oleo—Ice Tea Breakfast Tomato Juice Ass’t. Dry Cereal 1. Scrambled Eggs Home Fried Potatoes Toast—Oleo—Jelly 2. Blueberry Muffins Sausage Patties Coffee—Milk Sbisa—All of above plus Hotcakes, Fried & Scrambled Eggs Supper *2 Tamales in Shuck *1 Enchilada Chicken & Dumplings ♦Chili w/Shredded Cheese Topping ♦Spanish Rice ♦Pinto Beans Shredded Lettuce Salad ♦Morton’s Tortilla Chips ♦Chili Con Queso ♦Jalapeno Peppers Crackers—Bread Pina Colada Cake Milk—Coffee—Tea Supper ♦Grilled Beef Cutlet Au Jus Hot Roast Beef Sandwich ♦Mashed Potatoes ♦Dried Blackeyed Peas w/Salt Pork Steamed Rice Buttered Brussel Sprout Garden Green Salad French Dressing Banana Pudding Hot Rolls—Oleo—Coffee—Milk THURSDAY Breakfast SATURDAY Breakfast Tang Ass’t. Dry Cereal 1. Cherry Strudel Rolls Grilled Ham 2. Hotcakes and ^yrup Grilled Har Hot Biscuit* -Jelly—Oleo Coffee—Milk Sbisa—All plus Scrambled & Fried Eggs Pineapple Juice Ass’t. Dry Cereal 1. Coffee Cake Sausage Patties Tdast—Jelly—Oleo 2. Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patties Toast—Oleo—Jelly Coffee—Milk Sbisa—All plus Hotcakes & Fried Eggs Dinner ♦Turkey Pot Pie ♦Bratwurst Mustard ♦Buttered Rice ♦Cut Green Beans w/Ham Base Buttered Carrots Tossed Salad French Dressing Cherry Tarts Bread—Oleo Grape Punch Dinner Supper ♦Meat Loaf w/101 Sauce Barbecued Beef on Bun ♦New Potatoes Buttered Parsley ♦Mustard Greens w/Ham Base Spice Beets Steamed Rice Health Salad Marble Cake Hot Rolls—Oleo Chocolate Milk—Coffee ♦Fried Chicken Cream Gravy ♦Mashed Potatoes ♦Green Garden Peas Buttered Buttered Cauliflower Spanish Rice Cherry Jello Individual Pound Cake Tossed Salad French Dressing Bread—Oleo—Punch Supper ♦Salisbury Steak Brown Gravy ♦Hash Brown Potatoes ♦Okra & Tomatoes Buttered Rice Buttered Mixed Vegetables Perfection Salad Debbie’s White Snack Cake Bread—Oleo—Coffee—Milk MEAL SCHEDULE AT SBISA MEAL SCHEDULE AT DUNCAN Monday through Friday: Breakfast—7:00 a. m. to 8:00 a. m. Continental Line—7:00 a. m. to 10:30 a. m. 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