OAKLAND (A P ) - Vida Blue big league season. This season, he the day off from practice and had owes the Detroit Tigers a thank pitched hot and cold after a late workouts scheduled today. you. . start caused by his contract “We’ve got all the material we By reaching the American holdout against A ’s Owner Charles need to win,” said Tigers League playoffs, which open here O. Finley. Billy Martin, who has had scout Saturday, they saved him from a Blue’s 6-10 record this year was Charlie Metro following the A ’s for certain one-week demotion to the the worst among A’s starters. So several weeks. Oakland A ’s bullpen. As-it stands, was his 2.80 earned run average. The Tigers may have All-Star Eastern, Western Blue is only a tentative starter for Manager Dick Williams plans to Bill Freehan available for the A ’s in the best-of-five series. start Blue in the fourth game of the the playoffs. He broke a thumb “ I’d like to start,” says Blue. playoff, if necessary, in Detroit. Sept. 23 but has been returned to “ But, you know, it’s been that type But if the A ’s trail two games to the roster for the postseason of year. When you’re hot, you’re one at that point, first-game games. Tangle Saturday • The A ’s bullpen was hurt by the hot. When you’re not, you’re not.” starter Jim “ Catfish” Hunter 21-7 KEVIN FAGERLAND JON KONEN The 23-year-old left-hander was the may be used instead. loss of southpaw reliever Darold Eastern Montana and Western attack which netted over 300 yards hottest in last' Williams had planned to use only Knowles also with a broken thumb, Montana, a pair of perennial against the touted Tech defense. year, finishing 24-8 in his first full three starters—leaving Blue in the in the final week of the season, says EYEING SATURDAY’S CRUCIAL CLASH-with Eastern are Frontier grid giants, clash Running backs Kevin Fagerland, bullpen—if the Boston Red Sox had Williams. Knowles was 5-1, with a Western Montana standouts Kevin Fagerland (41) and Jon Konen Saturday at Billings with both Keith Stansberry, Hoot Ziegler and beaten Detroit in the East. 1.18 ERA. (61). Fagerland, a 200-pound junior from Kalispell, is leading Bulldog clubs seeking to shake off early- freshman Bill Hannah sparkled on Boston’s Fenway Park, with its The Detroit lineup Saturday will rushers with a four-game average of almost five yards per carry. An season doldrums. ■/' the ground while split end Jack close left- field fence, is a horror include many veterans of the 1968 exceptionally strong runner with good balance, Fagerland-is a com In eight outings thus far, the ex­ Rhodes eluded double coverage chamber for left-handed , world championship team. Lolich sistent “ extra-effort” performer. Konen, the' sophomore middle conference rulers have managed throughout the afternoon to haul as Williams knows from managing won three games in the World linebacker who checks in at 205, is described by Head Gene only a single victory and both lost down Ciapusci tosses. the Red Sox three seasons. Series that year, and right fielder McKeever as “ our defensive quarterback.’-’ A former Columbia Falls Frontier openers last week. Defensively the Bulldogs had Mickey Lolich, 22-14, edged by Al Kaline, the 37-year-old hitting High School star, Konen thrives on aggressive, hard-nosed play and Eastern (0-4) was humiliated 73- standout performances from Sport Shorts Blue in die ’s Cy star of the Tigers’ late-season title already ranks as one of the Frontier’s most effective defensive 0 in its season debut against South tackle Ron Nau, end Ty Cotton, Young Award voting last year, will drive, batted .379 in the Series. specialists. Dakota State and has fared little linebacker A1 Cutler and be the Tigers’ starter in Saturday’s Oakland is getting another better since, losing 42-14 to noseguard Bob Gonzales. playoff chance, after being swept By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 4 p.m EDT playoff opener. Kearney State, 41-21 to Moorhead McKeever also cited sophomores The Tigers arrived here Thurs­ by the in three NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (A P ) — State, and 27-6 to Carroll College. Bill Schlepp, a replacement for day afternoon'. Both teams had straight games last year. Tom Greene, 50, athletic director The Western eleven, nipped 6-3 injured linebacker Dave Cren­ and basketball coach at Florida by Ricks in the campaign opening, shaw, and John Gonzer who Southern College for 15 years, is boitficed back to bomb Snow blanked Tech’s dangerous Buford Aging Heroes Give the new head basketball coach at College 28-7, before taking losses at Waterhouse without a pass North Adams State College. thehandsof Treasure Valley (26-7) reception. Greene was named Thursday to and Montana Tech (30-16). Plagued by injuries throughout replace Larry Siegfried, who WMC Coach Gene McKeever most of the early campaign, Way to Youngsters accepted the post and then tabs Saturday’s match a “ must- Western came through the changed his mind last month. win” affair for both clubs. Neither Oredigger clash with only minor By GARY M1HOCES have the quickest doubleplay Pro Picks can afford another setback if they bruises and no lineup changes are Associated Press Sports Writer throw in baseball and there’s still PITTSBURGH (AP) - The hope to stay in the league chase. anticipated. PITTSBURGH (AP) - Bill gold in this tattered glove. Pittsburgh Penguins of the Na­ Despite a lack-lustre record, the Crenshaw remains sidelined Mazeroski and Jose Pagan, who’ve tional Hockey League Thursday Yellowjackels of EMC are loaded with a dislocated elbow and will both known the thrill of World “ Of course, the only way they’ll sent goalie Roy Edwards to the By BEN THOMAS Football Conference West powers. with potential. probably be out two more weeks. Series-winning hits, will likely probably need me is if somebody Detroit Red Wings for cash and Associated Press Sports Writer Now, with the Rams’ having in­ The offense is directed by a pair Offensive tackle Dan Eide and spend the coming National League gets hurt,” said the soft-spoken “ future consideration.” NEW YORK (AP) — There is juries and other problems, the of veteran quarterbacks, Ted running back Scott Cornell, both playoffs on the bench. Ohioan. “ And that’s exactly what Edwards, 35, played in only 15 only one team in the National 49ers should win on the road Robertson and Joe Balgua, who nursing leg injuries, are listed as The two aging heroes of the we don’t want to happen.” games last season for Pittsburgh, Football League with a perfect Sunday—and also at home later in can call on two top-rated running “ improved but doubtful” for the have given way Pagan, at 37 is a year older than and a Penguin spokesman said he record after three weeks of the 1972 the campaign. backs in John Emmert and Gary EMC battle. to younger players and seem Mazeroski, doesn’t figure to play had asked to be dealt to another regular season—the Miami New England 24, Buffalo 14— Findley. “ This should be another tough, destined for pinch-hit duty at best much third base with Richie learn. Dolphins. Things are looking up for the At tight end is Lynn Ahrens, 6-5 close contest,” McKeever predicts. against the . Hebner and Bob Robertson ahead There are only two teams in the Patriots and Jim Plunkett. At least and 235, a sure-handed receiver “ Eastern is big and they have a “ Maz,” the second baseman of him. CLEVELAND (AP) - The NFL with perfect losing records for this week. The two last-minute who is already being eyed by pro wealth o f talent, plus the whose epic homer won the 1960 “ I haven’t played much, but I Cleveland Cavaliers of the Na­ after three weeks—the New victories still have New England scouts. Flanker Tim Morrow is motivation to get back in the series for Pittsburgh, played in have been taking batting practice tional Basketball Association said Orleans Saints and the flying high. The Patriots shouldn’t also a prime aerial target while winning column. just 34 regular season games and and doing a lot of running,” he Thursday night they will try to Philadelphia Eagles. have to worry about the final veterans Doc Sargent and Jerry “ Both teams are always ‘up’ for batted .188. He’s already said this said. “ If the manager needs me, work out a trade for rookie Hank The Chicago Bears are also minute this time. But wouldn’t it be Seawright augment the ground this one,” he added, “ and the will be his last year. I’ll play.” Siemiontkowski of Villanova. winless, but they have a tie to something if the Bills and O.J. attack. outcome will be decided on the Pagan, who doubled home the Cavaliers’ Coach Bill Fitch said blemish their otherwise perfect Simpson ... It couldn’t happen. Or Spearheading the mammoth basis of who makes the fewer winning run against Baltimore in Pagan, who broke an arm last if no deal can be made, the 6-foot-6, losing record. could it? d\ defensive line are all-conference mistakes.” the last game of the 1971 Series, is season, made the Pirate team this 225-pound forward will be placed With the rash of upsets in pro Washington 35, Philadelphia 21— end Larry Noonan at 6-1 and 225, The closeness of Eastern- no longer the club’s prime utility spring after losing 15 pounds over on waivers. football the past two weeks, one And in the it-couldjr*t-happen Dave Pederman (6-2, 235), Hugh Western grid competition is man. the winter. He has not yet decided might think that it was time for department, it won’t happfjrto the Smith (6-3, 245), and giant Steve reflected in the record books. “ They fit into our plans mainly his future plans. DURHAM, N.C. (A P ) — George either the Saints or the Eagles or Redskins this week/But George Patterson at 6-5 and 270. In 28 meetings since 1947, as pinch-hitters,” said Pirate “ I’ll wait until the season is over Quielt, head football coach at the Bears to pull one off. Allen is an odds-onpick to go for a Western, encouraged by a Eastern has 15 victories, Western Manager Bill Virdon, once a and then give it some thought,” North Carolina Central University This doesn’t appear to be the lie again if it evejr does. revived offensive showing against 12, and one match ended in a tie. teammate of both players. “ Of said the native Puerto Rican. for the past four years, has an­ weekend, however. And it also San Diego 31,/Baltimore 27— Tech, mounted numerous scoring course, it’s just a day to day thing. Though both Mazeroski and nounced his resignation, effective looks as though the Dolphins will This week’s upset special. The threats but were stymied by It could change.” Pagan stand to gain as much at the end of the school year. continue as the league’s only un­ Chargers are going places. The penalties and pass interceptions. Mazeroski and Pagan both feel financially from the playoffs as Quielt said Thursday he is beaten, untied team. Colts were supposed to go places. “ It was a hard, close game,” Will Have Surgery they could do the job if pressed into quitting because of health reasons Now for a look at the games, and But San Diego—with John Hadl, McKeever summarized. “ We service. any regular, they admitted SAN FRANCISCO (A P ) - something Is missing. but will continue in his teaching the latest Fearless Football Deacon Jones'and the rest—have rridde a couple of mental mistakes, “ I ’m ready to play,” Mazeroski Pilcher Juan Marichal and third capacity with the Physical Forecast, with hopes everybody found the way. Johnny Unitas and they capitalized on them, and that said after a drill at Three Rivers Mazeroski summed it up best baseman Jim Ray Hart of the San Education Department. can forget last week’s perform­ the Colts seemed to have was the difference.” Stadium. when he said, “ You just don’t get Francisco Giants will undergo ance was ^-6-1 for the second misplaced their map. Quarterback Tony Ciapusci Though he has grown pudgy with that excited when you’re not surgery next Monday at Stanford KANSAS CITY (A P ) - Charley consecutive week—putting the Green Bay 24, Chicago 17— This Mended a Bulldog ground and air inactivity, Mazeroski may yet playing.” Medical Center. Lau, Harry Dunlop and Galen record at 22-15-2 for .595. is the oldest established rivalry in Cisco have been retained as Miami 28, New York Jets 20—It pro football. The Packers have won coaches for the may be the week for the Dolphins 10 of the last 12 meetings and with by new Manager Jack McKeon. to fall, but with Bob Griese and Co. John Brockington lugging the ball Lau will coach at first base, spearheading Miami’s offense and it will be 11 of 13 on Sunday, Dick Dunlop at third and Cisco will be in a porous Jet pass defense, don’t Butkus of the Bears notwithstand­ the dugout. count on it. ing. George Strickland, the fourth Dallas 31, Pittsburgh 27—This Minnesota 31, St. Louis 17— The coach used by the Royals the past was supposed to be the weekend Vikings could have been 3-0. In­ season, will not return. McKeon that the Cowboys fell. Somebody stead, Minnesota’s record is 1-2, said he would have only three didn’t tell the Packers, however. the same as the Cardinals. This coaches in the future. Therefore, Dallas will probably be should be the game that Fran vengeful this Sunday and Terry Tarkenton comes through for MOSCOW (A P ) — The national Bradshaw won’t be able to save the Minnesota. But St. Louis’ Gary figure skating teams of the United day for the Steelers. Cuozzo has plenty of incentive to Slates and the Soviet Union will Atlanta 31, Detroit 30—Now we’ll defeat his old teammates. In­ meet next year for the first time, see if the Falcons are really as centive, however, won’t be enough. Tass, the official Russian news good as The Dutchman says. But New York Giants 28, New Or­ agency, reported Thursday. this one could go either way, leans 7—It’s been a wacky three Tass said the competition would particularly if Greg Landry and weeks in pro football, but not be staged in the Soviet Union in the Lions start to roar. wacky enough for the Saints to join November 1973, and that it was Cincinnati 21, Denver 17—The the ranks of the upset-makers. If expected to become an annual Bengals won’t lose two consecutive you think the Giants have event except in Olympic years. The games this year if Paul Brown has problems, you ain’t seen nuttin’ . second meeting would be in the to play himself. The Broncos are Look for some changes down in the United States in 1974. improving rapidly, but not rapidly land of the bayous if the Saints enough to win this one. don’t win before long. OAKLAND (A P )—Tackle Bob Kansas City 35, Cleveland 14— Oakland 35, Houston 31—This Brown of the Oakland Raiders will The Chiefs have been lethargic for could be the spot for an upset. The play against the Houston Oilers three games. The Browns will be Chargers have had their problems. Monday night despite the broken up after beating the Bengals last The Oilers pulled off a big upset by right hand he suffered in the 17-17 Sunday. But Kansas City will beating the Jets. But the guess is tie with the Chargers Sunday. overcome. that Daryle Lamonica will have his Another Sunday casualty was San Francisco 24, Los Angeles passing arm cranked up and the linebacker Gus Otto, who came out 17—At the beginning of the season, Monday night television audience of the San Diego game with a it figured that the home team will be in for quite a show. broken cheekbone. Otto also will be would win in each Of the two Houston’s Dan Pastorini has a ready to play against the Oilers. meetings between these National dandy passing arm, too. “I dedicate myself to protecting and preserving Montana’s unspoiled beauty and special way of Students Mets Lead life for my children and yours.” SPECIAL In League Background Attendance SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Native Montanan New York Mets led the National Educated at University of Notre Dame and Board of Governors, Council of State Government League in attendance in 1972, as University of Louisville President, Montana State Senate * Captain U-S. Army Reserves Service as Acting Governor overall league attendance dropped Successful Businessman and Administrator Chairman, Senate Natural Resources Committee because of the strike-shortened Elected to the Montana House of Representatives and House Business & Industry Committee Phllco Runabout Scries season. in 1960 at age 25. R ejected in 1962 and 1964 Secretary, Montana Legislative Council League President Charles Elected to Montana State Senate In 1966 PHILCO* 12" Portable TV PHILCO 8"*,.^ Feeney said Thursday total at­ 0IAQ0NAI • Elected Lieutenant Governor in 1968 Pecked with power for bright, sharp pictures. Personal Portable TV tendance was 15,529,123, third Tom and his wife Carol have two sons-Tommy, 13,500 volts of picture power • Telescopic.VHF, loop •Solid state Chassis la fully tranelstdrlied, except for highest in the league’s history but age 5 and Patrick, age 2 UHF antennas • Built-In retractable carrying handle • high voltage rectifier • Instant sound—picture follows Awards Front-mounted VHF/UHf channel selectors • Full-range 1,795,734 less that) last year. •; In seconds • Front*mounted VHF/UHF channel * Carol, a. graduate of Montana State University, is front speaker • Choice of cabinet colors— Beige and selectors •Full range trontapeeker‘ Carrying handle • a registered nurse Montana Jaycees Outstanding Young Man of Ebony. Model B413BBE.Avocado«nd Polo White, Model He said the figures were B4U8AV.- Blue Shd Polo White, Model B4MBBL •Telescopic VHF, loop UHF antennas *Cholceof; Montana-1967 cabinet colore—Dove White* Model B311BWH, , . ?■ gratifying in view of the fact the Notre Dame Man of the Y ear-1966 Tangerine and Polo White*'Model B414BTQ, Simulated Tangerine, Model B31JBTQL Walnut finish, Model B41SBWA Harvest Gold, Model B311BHQ. league played 41 fewer games than Outstanding Young Men of America-1965 last year and neither of the pert- A man who gets things done Distinguished Service Award, Helena Jaycees nant races in either division was ‘ 1 -1963 '. ; 4y Either 12" or 8" overly exciting.1 Chairman of National Lieutenant Governors Citation for outstanding contribution to National Conference ' 1 Lieutenant Goverhors Conference Black 4 While Set The Mels drew 2,134,185, the fourth consecutive;yedr" the club 'Fo/dtii/ “ has lopped lhe tY>0 tfiiU16rimark, ; Losw Angeles;?Jhtf dMTti6Qjft58'-. a itoLfor^se£dhWs,t^ # ^ d .~ |i