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Show Golden Eagle Fanfare Soars pass from Jerry Tackles E. Wash. St. Mazur to score at 5:05 ofthe first period Chuck Hamilton scored the third Denvergoal at 17:03 of the lead and then hang on for the first period on an t from triumph, even though Coach Al Curt Bennett to givet . By Uaited Press International Rollins crew did manageto post their 3-1 advantage at the end of Boise State’s mutli-talented a score in the second period the session quarterback Eric Guthrie, Big while holding the Coloradoans Anindication of how tough the Back of the Week last scoreless in the last two periods Denver defense was in thefirst d, will have his hands Denver scored its first two periodcan be seen fromthefact full against Eastern Washington goals in the first three minutes of that the Golden Eagles got only State in Cheney Saturday the game, catching Salt Lake eight shots on goal comparedto Gutherie won the Back honor Goalie Wayne Ruthledge out of 19 for the Spurs. Denver for his sure-handed guiding of the Broncos’ 47-24 win over the Love Affair Continues youth with a peace symbol SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) Thousands of clamorous fans Thursday night resumed their love affair with the Salt Lake Golden Eagles. As usual, the Eagles’trailed throughout and ended up the loser — 3-2 to Denver, But one would never guess it by observing the Utah fans. It was only a season opener in the Western Hockey League, but it could just as well have been the Stanley Cup finals in the minds of the Golden Eagles’ faithful. All the dichards from last year seemed to be in the Salt Palace, and then some. More than_7,500 turned out, with the most Yoeiferous in the high-up general admission seats, ‘Cowbelis jangled, horns blew, confetti flew and banners proclaimed, ‘Golden Eagle Fever is Contagious.” Another sign threatened. “Denver, You Die.” The wildest moments, of course, came when Salt Lake scored its two goals. Amid the tumultafter 41-yearold Guyle Fielder rapped in a rebound shot for the Eagles in the second period, a middleage woman with a foghorn voice screamed between chomps on a hot dog: “My God,I love that man.” Mark stamped on his denim jacket, ver collegians “played better hockey than these guys, but this is moreexciting.” Mert Reynolds from Salt Lake City said he doesn’t miss a Golden Eagles game when they’re at home. “T take out my frustrations on these guys,” Reynolds said. “You might say the Eagles are Utah's answer to the New York Mets of a few years ago.” He said he felt the Eagles “looked a helluva lot better than last year. We’re gonna win some and maybe have a crack at the playoffs.” Other fans weren’t so optimistic though. After a Golden Eagle desperation rally in the last 20 secSimmons, a bearded onds failed and the final horn ~ sounded the woman with the foghorn voice tossed her popcorn \ Livestock Loans for your S production needs: “J feod, stock, equipment. Let's talk! Call StanleyPeters, Mer Utah Livestock PCA S.LC.(801) 322-5603 Denver had 39 shots 2n goal compared to only 19 for Salt Lake, another indication of the strong defense thrown upbythe defensive linemen, NBA Standings By United Press International Eastern Conference Atlantic Division W. . Pet, team, The Chaps hung out in the ABA West cellar last season, but are slowly becoming a sure bet not to repeat their roje last year as league doormat. The Stars scored a 135-121 victory Wednesday night over the Denver Rockets in the ABA opener. Dallas has the same core of regulars this year as last, but a key changein the Chaps’ outlookis in their new coach, Tom Nissalke, formerly an assistant mentor with NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks. Nissalke is a tough disciplinarian who has moulded Dallas into aa unselfish ball club that plays as a team — notthe free lance club fielded by the Texans last year. Also, the Chaps have one of pro basketball'sfinest guards in 000 Donnie Freeman, a former 000 Utah Star who went to Dallas 000 midway through last season in a deal that brought Glen Combs and Ron Bone into the Stars W. L. Pet. Cincinnati 1 0 1,000 lineup. Baltimore 0 0 000 Assistant Stars coach Larry Cleveland 0 0 .000 Creger feels his club has improved defensively over last Atlanta 0 1 .000 year. “I think our players have a greater desire to play deWestern Conference fense,” he said. Midwest Division will say we are going to W. L. Pet. Detroit 1 0 1.000 be one of the best defensive Milwaukee 1 0 1,000 teams in the league.” New Stars’ acquisition Jimmy Phoenix 0 1.000 Chicago 0 1 006 Jones, who came to Utah two weeks ago from the Memphis Philadelphia 2 0 1,000 Boston 0 0 her feet and said to everyone New York 0 1 in her section: Buffalo 0 1+ “My God, Here we go again. Central Divisio This is where weleft off last container on the floor, stomped year.” Pacific Division W. L, Pet. a row, Pros, remains a question mark suffering clouded vision in his right eye from being poked teammate now with Los An- game. 5 exhibition The impairment was diagnosed Thursday by doctors here as “retinal detachment." The freezing technique of cryusurge- porey OPEN 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. Mcnday - Saturday Credit Cards Welcome H7Bx14 KS KS SECRETARIES |) Wyo, Ariz. ASU CSU} UTEP WM Colo.| Mera.| KS turn torson Wyo. Ariz. ASU CSU UTEP NM Colo. USU Fred toss BYU] UCLA] ASU Utah UTEP NM Colo. USU avlene Ashion BYU} UCLA] ASU Utah |HMSU| NM Colo. USU} DAVEBING result from this type of surgery,” Dr. Morton S. Cox Alana Bryson; Over Suns and his secretary see well enough to shoot anything but close-in shots. The Pistons’ star } laymakerscorer had a total of 9360 points and 2,209 assists entering the season —both Detroit records. The 6-foot-3 former Syracuse star was expected to be hospitalized seven to 10 days before being released. Medical center officials would offer no predictions about Bing’s future in professional basketball, Vetoran Howard Kmovies was expected to take Bing’s place in the starting Detroit lineup when the Pistons open their home season tonight against the Lakers. Second-year guard Hjrvey Marlatt was expected to provide resting time for both Komives and the other starting guard, Jimmy all of the secretaries picked eight contestants has BYU over Colorado. Walker. State over } Kansas State over Iowa State. The winner of the contest could well depend en the out- come of the Colorado at Oklahoma game. All the bosses picked Oklahomato win, while Esposito O ff To Fast Pace AgainFor Boston ByUnited Press International By MARTIN LADER UPI Sports Writer With all the woes poor Phil Esposito is experiencing, he maynever reach 100 goals this season, First Esposito suffered a pulled groin muscle in Boston’s final exhibition game, then once the season started he found that defenders were covering Alcindor, who's playing under him more closely than ever. his Muslim name of Kareem Andall bec: he shocked the Jabbar this year, had 31 points hockey world by scoring a and 19 rebounds while Oscar fantastic 76 goals last season. Robertson had 17 points and 17 So all Espo has’ to show for assists for the Bucks. his first three games of the new Connie Hawkins led Phoenix campaignis four goals, a pace with 25 points and Neal Walk that would carry him to more added 19. record t ghts if maintained Milwaukeetrailed 50-47 at the over the 78game National half but ripped off 13 straight Hockey League schedule. Two points early in the third period of the goals —along with three to take the lead. Phoenix tied assists —came Thursdaynight the game at 65-65 but Jabbar as the Bruins routed the and Robertson combinedtolift Buffalo Sabres, 6-2. Milwaukee aheadagain. In the only other game of the In the only other NBA game, night, Minnesota’s Tom Reid Billy Cunningham scored 41 converted a penalty shot points, including 13 in the third midway through the final quarter, to spark the Philadel- period to give the Nortl. Stars a phia 76ers to a 105-94 victory 1-1 deadlock with the Montreal over Houston and spoil the Canadians. Rockets’ debut in Texas. Oddly, all four of Esposito's goals have come on backhanders, and he knows the reason for that. Famula Has UCLA over Arizona, Wyoming, Kaylene Ashton. There were only twe games this weex that orought unanimous votes for the same winner. All eight contestants picked Arizona State over Oregon State and New Mexico over San Jose State The majority opinion of all Jr. said, emphasizing a reat- The Milwaukee Bucks have tached retina would not neces- picked up right where theyleft sarily mean the right eye would off last season. be restored to normalfunction. The Bucks, who roared to the Bing, who is also near-sighi.d National Basketball Association in his right eye, is a right- title with comparative ease last handed shooter who normally season, opened their 1971-72 depends on his right eye for schedule with a convincing 110depth perception in taking long 97 victory over the Phoenix Suns Thursday night. Lew shots, He scored 24 points Tuesday night despite not being able to KS IS IS Colorado-SoonerTilt Tops Slate This ‘veek’s Herald football Ward Heal and his secretary predicting contest pits the Freda Ross; and Ralph Kuhni GoodStart of Esposito, also had two goals while Bobby Orr and Johnny Bucyk added one each. for Buffalo Bast W. L. Pxt. competition score ever Thursday to earnthe first round lead in the $100,000 National Club pro championship. Famula, of Short Hills, N.J., fire a seven-under-par 63 on Pinehurst Country Club's No. 1 course, two strokes ahead of goalie Eddie Johnston. Henri Richard put Montreal ahead with a goal at 16:09 of the opening period and goalie Ken Dryden protected the margin until Reid beat him on the rare penaliy attempt at nine minutes of the third period. The penalty wascalled when Reid was tripped by Guy Lapointe as he was driving toward the Montrealnet. The Bruins’ second victoryin as many nights, following an opening game loss, boosted them into first place in the East Division while Montreal, the defending Stanley Cup champion, now shows twoties in as manystarts. WHL Standings ByUnited Press International Denver San Diego Portland W L TPTSGFGA 00 00 00 00 00 Seattle Phoenix Salt Lake 0 10 “I’m fetting those backhand Thursday's Results yard, par 70 course. “I don’t hit Thursday’s Results WepnerScores TKO Triumph Pittsburgh at new York Virginia at Carolina Dallas at utah Denver at Indiana W. L. T. Pets 0 Boston NORTH BERGEN, N.J. bi inn repel lent leather uppers, Traction Full Vitu It was the 24th victory 0 West W.. L. T. Pittsburgh 2 Minnesota Los Angeles California Philadelphia St. Louis 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 1 2 0 1 night. the ball very long, but I hit it The fight was halted prior to straight and I have begun to the start of the last scheduled get a feel for this course.” round after Boswell was His score bested his previous examined bythe ring physician. competition low of 64, shot in There were no knockdowns in the 1961 New Jersey PGA the fight although Wepner Tournament, suffered a cut under his left eye. Floridians 103 Memphis 99 (Only gamescheduled) Friday’s Games NHL Standings By United Press International Toronto (UPI) —Chuck Wepner, a 31- NewYork four players who tied for uffalo year-old veteran from Bayonne, second, 10th-round Vancouver “This is my kind of course,” NJ. scored a technical knockout over Mike Montreal Famula, 36, said at the end of Boswell of Youngstown, Ohio, Detroit the 36-hole round on the 6,129 at Embassy Hall Thursday xperienced outdoor men know there's comfortal Chicago 3 Thursday's Results Boston 6 Buffalo 2 against eight losses and two Minnesota 1 Montreal 1 draws for Wepner, who weighed in at 215 pounds. Boswell, scaling 194, has an 11-5 pro record. 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Participating in the contest this week are Glen Berge and his secretary, Jennifer Gray; DeLance Squire and 1 2 OFF 73521408 78x14 tten tere BYU UCLA} ASU Utah NMSU] NM Okla. Mem} KS Hetance Squire Wyo, UCLA} ASU Utah UTEP NM Okla. USU} IS leerhunter's Ast TIRE REG.PRICE 2nd TIRE sg BOSSES bosses against their secretaries, and if last week was any in- = Au The FAMILY Store 70x13 or 78x13 was right up until game time to- Floridians a night. New York Jones’ contract is under ABA Kentucky headoffice scrutiny, and until Virginia the league gives its approval, Carolina the flashy guard will have to Pittsburgh remain on the bench. Word West could come sometime today on Jones’ status, a spokesman Utah said. Indianapolis Dallas Macete) tO Re V4 Memphis Denver 01 Seattle 1 0 1,000 Portland 0 0 000 Los Angeles 0 0 .000 Golden State 0 0 .000 Houston 0 1 000 Thursday’s Results Philadelphia 105 Houston 94 Milwaukee 110 Phoenix 97 (Only games scheduled) Mi in ry was to be used, a University Spurs. The Golden Eagles will meet of Michigan physician said. He the Phoenix Roadrurners will not be able to play for at Saturday night in the Salt least two months. “There is about en 80 per Palace, with tie opening faceoff cent chance of a successful set for 8 p.m Chaparrals most years geles, in an Oct. Stars Host standing only 6-0 and weighing 185. But the hardnosed Vandal made 15 tackles and blocked a field goal to pick up the honor. The defensive standoutwill be called on again this weekend when Idahotravels to Stockton, Calif., to take on the University of the Pacific. In other Big Sky contests Idaho State will travel to Missoula for a conference battle with Montana, undefeated Weber State will be in Bozeman against Montana State and Northers: Arizona has a bye. five there with a finger belonging, to Happy Hairston, a former University of Montanalast Saturday night in Boise. of Bing, 27, leading scorer and assists man for the Pistons for bids to score by Dennis Karran, said he hitchhiked “all the way tds and 228 yards. He also booted three punts for a 42.7 yard from Elko, Nev.,” to watch the average and added two field SALT LAKECITY (UPI) — opener goals to pick up his second “This is a better team than Back of the Week selection A defensively oriented Utah last year's Eagles," Simmons Stars team takes on the visitIdaho guard Steve Barker said, ‘‘They have some class.”” ing Dallas Chaparrals tonight in won the defensive honor as Doris Johnson said her fam- Lineman of the Week for his an effort to build up momentum ily came fromPocatello, Idaho, in the blossoming American outstanding performance a st for the game. weekend against Idaho State as Basketball Association Western “We used to live in Denver the Vandals dropped the ISU Division race. and mostly watched the college Tonight’s Salt Palace encounBengals 40-3 in Pocatello. teams there,” she said. “But Barker, also a senior, doesn’t ter is the Stars’ second regular after two periods of this game appear to have the equipment season game, and Utah w'l be the Eagle fever is catching on.” facing a vastly changed Dallas She said she thought the Den- Detroit Pistons vas scheduled to undergo surgery today for an eye injury which has suddenly clovded his brilliant pro basketball career. Billy Inglis and Joe Robertson of the Eagles. For the game as a whole, pleted 14 of 27 passes for two The senior field general com- 2B /S3/ 2] 3 /52/ § [33/83/25 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (UPI) — All-Star guard Dave Bing of the RoNnNnroe oroore Srvc m Boise State £ 21% 2 /3,/2 2/52/38 5 [3] [stl zifa 3 /ss/ 3s] 5s /£2] = $2] 22] se RED WING OPEN MON. AND FRI. ‘TIL 9 P.M. RED TING SHoes J 670-15 29% 650-16 °22°5 7.00-15 $2595 7.00-16 %2555 Nylon 7.50-16 BP 35” Randalls 154 West Center, Provo All prices pl and $2.82 tc CLT tah cappoble exchange 18 Red. Ex, Tox «KEARNS PROVO fg TO) 265 Suuth 100 Wes f, Provo, 373-3246 2 SALT LAKE CITY — TheSalt Lake Golden Eagles started off the 1971-72 season Thursday night doing what they have done ‘so well the past two seasons — losin,iB. Denver’s Spurs used a tough defense and took advantage of Salt Lake mistakes to score a 3-2 victory over the Golden Eagles in the Salt Palace in the first Western Hockey League gameof the season for both teams A crowd of 7524 watched the Spurssprint into 3-1 first period the net and skipping the puck defenseman Bob Mczcoard was point. Rathwell also got an assist particularly tough on defense, as on the plays. behind him. The Big Birds made a frantic Claude LaForge scored the he repeatedlybroke up Salt Lake attempt to at least tie up the first goal for Denver at 1:07 on forays down theice. Guyle Fieldergot the only goal gamein the third period ‘wut ali assists by Ray LaRose and Gary the effor: went for naught, as the Venneruzzo. The Spurs then of the second period andthe last wentout in front 2-0 at 2:20 of the goal of the game at 9:44 of the Spurs started playing cautious first period, when Kon Buchanan session on a rebound off Larry hockey and threw an umbrellasent a shotflying into the goa! Mavetty's shot from the right like defense around their goal that the Golden Eagles could not from the side of the net on an penetrate. assist by Venneruzzo. Denver goalie Jacuges Caron Salt Lake cut the Denver lead did a great job of goal-tending in to one goal 2-1 when Jake the third period, turning back Rathwell took a perfect cross-ice Bosses Vs. Secretaries BSe88:& S8888s By RAY SCHWARTZ Herald Sports Writer Bing Set For Eye Surgery woocon Friday, October 15, 1971 But Denver Wins Hooch Page @—THE HERALD, Provo, Utah |