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era Chiefs Make Jebut By RON WOOD Journal Sports Writer Colorado, second baseman Lou Oamilli of Texas and left Bozich, field. Brigham Young, right; Rapid City Elks Lodge will pre month," says the Titan pilot, "and haven't looked too good in practice, so I'm not sure who will start." Sturgis' pitching staff, bol sent the club with an American flag and players will be introduced to the crowd. Sturgis manager Don Quayle has tabbed Taylor Toomey of Colorado and Tulane's John Strong-armed Gary Neibauer, fielder Bill Carthel of Sul Ross, State. Manager Floyd Temple also named Butch Simonini as the starting catcher, replacing Roe Skidmore, the hard-hitting Mil-likin University youngster sign Temple said Snyder may also a rignt-nanaer who was one of the Basin League's leading pitchers last season, will open on the mound for the Rapid City Chiefs tonight when they oppose the Sturgia Titans. Special opening-night ceremonies are scheduled for 7 at Sioux Park Stadium, with the game set for 7:30.

be doing some catching, but that he had no immediate plans of bringing in another backstop. stered by the return of Olagues, "These catchers are hard to Bob Reed of Michigan State, Don Cook of Long Island come by," he explained. Olagues to share the pitching Sunday, "une 12, Rapid City Journal chores in the opener against the and Jim Blight of Michigan, suffered a blow when Cook left The Rapid City manager said ed by the Atlanta Braves Chiefs. Toomey, a right-hander, led the Big Eight Conference in ERA and Olagues, also a righty, is a returnee from last year and he has been impressed by the club in workouts. "They look like they want to play he said, but admitted that hitting was some concern because of the relatively inexperienced line-up.

Tonight's game has been named "Elks Flag Night." The three days ago. for home with the Intention of signing a pro contract with Other starters for Rapid City are Ross Hoffman, College of Boston, which drafted him ear was among the leaders in the nation in strikeouts this spring. lier this week. Neibauer will be one of four Sequoia, first base; Danny The Titans won eight of 13 familiar faces in the starting Thompson, Oklahoma State, line-up for the Chiefs, the others'third base; Barry Snyder, Ala- hpintf Rrmrtstnn Finn Ifnllu nfihnma rantaf fioM- onA fVoln yuayle has not picked a start games from the Chiets last year, including six of 10 during ing line-up. "Some of our kids haven't played1 in more than a the regular season.

66 Sioux Park items, mi jW. fTl I 1 I i 23 crira sk i nil M. In Ml mm a lourney LlvJki i in v- June iy years as head coach. "Evenbase; Texas Chuck Mai- down in our part of the country itz in left field; and Wyoming's where the pony express doesn tJJerry Marion in center ueld. If Contestants in the Rapid City Jaycee Junior Tennis Tournament may obtain entry blanks Brossett plays outfield, Mike run too often, we ve heard of of Rice, Arizona's Dick Seminoff and Joe Berg and Mike Sparrow of Texas Lutheran.

"I don't know about ability," cracked Keller, "but in size we will compare with any pitching staff in the league." Jackson is By ROGER TOLAND Journal Sports Writer Mobridge, the newest entrant In the six-team Basin League, opens its season tonight at home against the Pierre Cowboys at 8 at Legion Memorial Park. Manager Carlton (Buzzy) Keller, head baseball coach at Otolski of St. Edwards. Tex the Basin League and know the for the city recreation office at caliber of play." will start at first base; if Bros city auditorium, Jim Van Ger- sett starts at first, North Da pen is director of the tourna- kota's Jerry Schultz will play Woot-8, Palmer, Sparrow which is now scheduled Keller's tentative starting against the Cowboys includes I. 1 I' J.

fth Otolski 6-4, Bowman 6-3, Berg for June 19 at Sioux Park. right field. Jerry Lund of Nevada State Teachers Is the re Texas Lutheran, is manaeer of btenscn of Miami Dade 6-2 and Meyer and Seminoff 64 serve catcher, For the starting pitcher, Keller will choose from among Otolski, Seminoff is a familiar name to the Basin League, having pitched in the league last year with Winner. Jackson was a Little All America basketball player at North Dakota this the league's newest entrant. Keller held his first workout Thursday afternoon.

"I'm real happy to be managing in the Basin League," says the 32-year old Keller who has been at Texas Lutheran seven junior College catching; Marv Brossett of Northeast Louisiana State at first base or right field; Brigham Young's Ken Nielsen at second base; Wyoming's Gary Kollman at shortstop; Jim Carter of Trinity, at third Winners in two divisions boys 18 and under and boys 16 and under will receive expenses-paid trips to Sioux Falls for the state tournament July 8-9. Winners at Sioux Falls will advance to the national tourney at Tampa, Aug. 7-12. i Of Bob Meyei of Wartburg, Trin ity's John Bowman, Phil Jackson of North Dakota, Bill Palmer 4- year. Several of the Lakers bring imposing college credentials into They're At Helm Of Basin League Teams Picks Nebraska the league, including Brossett .401 batting average; Nielsen's TEN SLEEP, Wyo.

(AP) -An .349 average; Carter's .333 aver Associated Press all-state bas age; Kollman batted .363 and ketball selection for the past THEY'RE JAZZ FIGHTERS Ernie Terrell (left), the World Boxing Association's heavyweight champion, fingers his strings as Doug Jones (right) keeps the beat on a drum as the two joined In a bit of a jazz session. The session took piace as Terrell arrived In Houston, recently to begin training for his bout with Jones June 28. The fight Is recognized by the WBA as for the heavyweight title. (AP rhotofax) three seasons Ten Sleep Ed I stole 23 bases; Schultz hit Meyer compiled a 6-1 record; Bowmen struck out 73 in 44 innings, including 19 in one game; McPherren says he has accep ted an athletic scholarship to the University of Nebraska. Otolski, 9-5 record and.301 batt ing average; Palmer, 1.04 ERA; and Berg, 1.79 ERA.

Pierre manager Jack Stallings Hearts, Pheasants Clash has his problems going into the Jack Stallings Pierre Jim Railey Valentine Harry Wise Winner Don Quayle Sturgis Floyd Temple Rapid City Buzzy Keller Mobridge first game at Mcbndge. Three players St. John's Matt Galante and Tom Sowinski and Pat Brien of Arizona are competing in the College World Line-Ups Hurriedly Devised Cuban Athletes Series in Omaha and Rich Shi- Chargers To Get bley of Los Angeles State and Basin League Records infielder-outuelder Jim Reed of Arrive For Games Hilts of Wyoming to head his of New Mexico, Phoenix Col Illinois will not report until Mon Pair Of Players HOUSTON, Tex. (AP) The day because of final exams. The SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) WINNER A team without a manager end a manager without a toom was the situation Friday as plans went ahead for pitching staff.

Huts compiled an 8-2 record a year ago. Also re lege's Jerry Gentry and Ed Menaker of Denver U. More than 200 Cuban athletes loss of bhibley and balante, Mai Houston Oilers said Saturday lings' double-play combination, came ashore in San Juan Satur turning are pitcher Joe Hinde-lang of Temple and New Mexico the Pheasants' opener here to makes it necessary to make day just in time for opening cer outfielder Mark Johnson. night against Valentine. that Commissioner Al Davis had appointed Oilers' tight end Willie Frazier and defensive half some changes in the infield.

emonies of the Caribbean Games. Pheasant manager Harry OTHER PITCHERS signed by Rod Soesby of New Mexico State, normally an outfielder, wise, coach at Englewood, Colo. the Pheasants are Tony Sebas The Cubans, first of a group back Pete Jacquess to go to the San Diego Chargers of The will play second base and Dick In the infield Wise will have Les Tonana of Michigan at first, Ken Kurtz of Arizona at second, Nyal Leslie of Arizona at third and Temple's Les Roos at Shortstop. Kurtz and Leslie are in Omaha for the NCAA College World Series. Arizona State's Ron Davini is the catcher, Larry McWhirter of San Fernando Valley has signed tian of Wyoming, Bob McAulay High School, did not arrive until Friday night, and at Valentine, of 364, had been waiting two days at sea because their ship American Football League.

Myers of Wake Forest, a catch er will play shortstop. Stallings was barred from entering Puerto Rican waters. Davis action is the result of the Oilers' signing of San Diego will also play a pitcher in the manager Jim Railey, head baseball coach at Utah State, was in Valentine Friday, but none of his team had arrived. WBA Vilhdraws Griffith's Tille outfield. When they reached the shore The rest of Stallings starting line-up will have Gary Upton of Bradley catching, Wake Forest's in the outfield and Richard Cruz Fitzmaurice Wise, a long-time figure in the they were jeered and hooted by a crowd of about 3,000.

A few scuffles broke out, but police reported no major incidents. NEW ORLEANS (AP) The HITTING Home runs Hal Holland, Mitchell, 196024. Most consecutive games with hits Shaun Fitzmaurice, Sturgis, 196419. Runs batted in Shaun Fitzmaurice, Sturgis, 196454. Total bases Shaun Fitzmaurice, Sturgis, 1964-143.

Most hits Shaun Fitzmaurice, Sturgis, 1964 -77. Batting average Frank Howard, Rapid City, 1957 .390. Triples Shaun Fitzmaurice, Sturgis, 1964 10. Doubles Ted Bashore, Rapid City, 1964 20. Stolen bases (one game) Tom Brown, Pierre, 19625.

Runs Ray Weed, Mitchell, 196058. PITCHING Strikeouts Harry Wise, Yankton, 1955167. Won-Lost Larry Bohannon, Pierre, 1962 10-1, .909. tackle Ernie Ladd to a three-year contract last week. Ladd became a free agent May 1, 1966, after playing out his option.

He was involved in a previous trade between the Oilers and the Chargers, but the trade Basin League, will have last World Championship Committee of LaVerne College and Westminister's Bill Nixon are listed as catcher-outfielders. year's winningest pitcher John of the World Boxing Association withdrew Saturday recognition In the, Valentine camp, Railey Steve Wrenn at first base, Rusty Adkins of Clemson at third and Dick Schryer of Michigan and Arizona's Jerry Smith in the outfield. Stallings intends to use two pitchers, with lefty Scott Mor Final 1965 Basin League Standings has six returnees from last was nullified by former Com of Emile Griffith's welterweight title. year's squad catcher Don (Duffy) Dyer and shortstop Jim Won Lost Pet. Behind missioner Joe Foss.

AFL rules stipulate that a The committee said it took the ton of Iowa State the probable action because Griffith failed to Armstrong of Arizona State, outfielder Rod Clabo of Temple, defend his title in conformity with WBA rules. member team which signs a player who has played out his option with another team must Florida State hurler Marv Rapid City 30 19 .612 Pierre 29 21 .580 Vh Winner 26 24 .520 4 Sturgis 24 26 .480 6 Valentine 23 27 .460 7V4 Sioux Falls 17 32 .347 13 starter. "Next week our line-up will be a little more settled," said Stallings, "but the first few games will be a problem." The committee said elimina Stringfellow, Temple pitcher Hal make compensatory payment to the team losing the player. Dugan tion matches to determine the title will be staged, with Louis Rodriguez, the No. 1 contender, meeting Curtis Cokes, rated No.

Werntz and pitcher Tom Shine of Mount San Antonio Junior College. Armstrong hit .311 last year and led the league in hits and Stanley Hayward. rated (66). No. 2, fighting Manny Gonzales, No.

3. THE HEARTS currently have Earned-run average Harry Wise, Yankton, Most innings Harry Wise, Yankton, 1955 147. Most wins Harry Wise, Yankton, 195514 (14-2). Strike outs (one game) George Dugan, Sioux Falls vs. Winner, 1964, nine innings 19; Al Closter, Valentine vs.

Sturgis, 1964, 18 innings 24; Scott Morton, Pierre vs. Sioux Falls, 16 13 innings-25. a 14-man team, but Railey expects to sign at least two more players. "We're quite pleased Title For Miami OCALA, Fla. (AP) -Miami- MISTER'? THE GANG'S a KV WAITIN TO PLAYfy with the team we have, says Railey, "at least on paper.

We have some good kids." Dade Junior College swept the singles, doubles and team Other signees include first championships Saturday in the National Junior College Tennis baseman Tom Robson of Utah Howard Tournament. State, second baseman John Hill of Utah State, pitcher Bob Stick- Unseeded Rihard Gilmore of els from Nebraska and outfield Miami-Dade upset his seeded teammate, Mike Keighley, 6-3, er Charlie Oakes of Los Angeles State. 1-8, 64. Valentine also has two pitch Keighley and Gilmore defeat ed Hank Veno and Pete Pursley ers, a third baseman and an outfielder coming in from Central Flora Junior Col lege 7-5, 6-3 for the doubles title. Basin League Rosters Bashore MISCELLANEOUS Team winning pennant by biggest margin Watertown, 19609 games.

Most pennants Rapid City 4 (1965, 1960, 1959, 1957) Most playoff titles Pierre 6 (1965, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958). Biggest crowd Rapid City 6,125 (Aug. 3, 1959). Best attendance, one season Rapid City, 195952,622 for 27 games. Played most years Don Quayle 9 (Pierre, Rapid City).

Most runs, one team, one game Sioux Falls 35 (Sioux Falls 35, Winner 5, June 24, 1964). Longest losing streak 13, Sioux Falls, 1965; Rapid City, 1964. Longest game 24 innings (Pierre 5, Sioux Falls 3, Aug. 3, 1965). Outfielders Craia Bozich, Brigham (Roittrt must bt cut to on Juni 15) Young; Jim Johnson, Western Michigan; PleKRe COWBOYS Manager Jack Stallings, Wska For Barry Snyder, Alabama.

est. Manager Don Quayle, Wyoming Uni Catchers Gary unton, Bradley, dick Myers Wake Forest) Gaylord Son- versity graduate student. Catchers Richard Narron, East Caroline; Denny Cower, Guniata, College; Mickey Simon, General Beadle. nenscnein, soutn uakoib siaie. Pitchers Art Allen, Memphis State; Scott Morton, Iowa State; Tom Sowinski, St.

John's; Pat O'Brien, Arizona) Bobby Bryant, South Carolina; Mike Nickel, Wisconsin; Geoff Zahn, Michigan. pitchers boo eea, wiicnigan) jonn Olagues, Tulane; Taylor Toomey, Colo rado; Jim Limxe, Minor Mate; bod nog-ner. Black Hills State; Jim Blight, Mich I Infielders Jerry Szukala, Illinois; Matt Galante. St. John's; Rustv Adkins, igan State; Jim Bryan, Guilford College.

Infieders Keith Spicer, Michigan; Frank Baker, Southern Mississippi; Dan Clemson) Rich Shlbley, Los Anqeles State; Jim Reed, Illinois; Steve Wrenn, Colombo, Nassau, Long Island; Tom Wake Forest. Oult elders Dick Schryer, Mlchlqan Jerry Stith, Arliona; Rod Soesby, New Mexico State) Jim Lyttle, Florida State, Bohannon MOBR Due LAKERS) Managers Carlton (Buzzy) Keller, Blnkowskl, Michigan State; Tom Collins, Black Hills; Mike Sullivan, Black Hills. Outfielders John Salmon, Boston College) Steve Froman, Long Island Bubby Carlson, Minnesota. WINNER PHEASANTS Manager Harry Wise, Englewood, High School. Catchers Ron Davlnl, Arizona State) Texas Lutheran.

Catchers Jerry Lund, Nevada State Teachers) Bob Stenson, Miami Dade Sixty-Three Form Clubs Junior Co eae. Pitchers Bob Meyer, Wartburg; John Richard truz, Laverne, college. Pitchers Tony Sebastian, Wyoming; Bowman, Trinity; Phil Jackson, North Dakota; Bill Palmer, Rice; Mike Otolski, St. Edwards) Dick Seminoff, Arizona; Joe Berg, Texas Lutheran) Mike Sparrow, Texas Lutheran. Joe Hindelang, Bob McAulny, New Mexico) John Hilts, Wyoming) Jer- Gentry, Phoenix College) Ed Marv 1 er, Denver.

ntielders Marv Brossett, Nonneast Infielders Ken Kurtz, Arizona) Les ers, the Big Ten has 11 and the Big Eight seven. Michigan is represented by Geoff Zahn, Dick Schryer, Bob Reed, Keith Spicer and Les To-nana; Wyoming by Julius Louisiana State; Ken Nielsen, Brigham Young; Gary Kollman, Wyoming; Jim Carter, Trinity. Roos, Temple; Les Tonana. Michigan; Nyal Leslie, Arizona. Outfielders Mark Johnson, New Outf ders Chuck Mai tz, Texas AS.

Mexico; Bill Nixon, Westminister; Lar. Jerry Marion, Wyoming; Jerry ry McWhirter, San Fernando Valley. Schultz, North Dakota, Sixty -three colleges and universities are represented in the Basin League this year. Michigan, Wyoming and Ari-HHia Universities lead the way with five players signed. Temple is represented by four players and Trinity, Nebraska and Arizona State three each.

The Western Athletic Confer-tnea heads the list with 17 play Simonini, John Hilts, Tony Se RAPID CITY CHIEFS Manaqer Floyd Temple, Kansas. Catchers Julius Simonini, Wyoming. Pitchers John Beaton, Murray State; bastian, Gary Kollman and Jer Dave Gourtex, Murray State; Roy Cost- ry Marion; and Arizona by Pat VALENTINE HEARTS Manager Jim Railey, Utah Stale. Catcher Don Dyer, Arizona State. Pitchers Hal Werntz, Temple) Marv Stringfellow, Florida State; Tom Shine, Mount San Antonio Junior College; Bob Stickels, Nebraska.

Infielders Tom Robson, Utah State) John Hill, Utah State; Jim Armstrong, Arizona State. Outfielders Charlie Oakes, California on, UCLA; Tom Lundgren, Missouri) Jim Wlngate, Trinity) Gary Moore, lexas. bary neibauer, Nebraska, O'Brien, Ken Kurtz, Nyal Leslie, Dick Seminoff and Jerry Stith. Infielders. Lou Camllll, Texas Bill Carthel, Sul Rossi Ross Hoffman.

College of Sequoia; Danny Thompson, IState; Rod Clabo, Temple, vmanomi v. I bob Brand, Neoraska. I.