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In the News (Thu 16 Feb 12)

  
  Mel Daniels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Daniels was one of the ABA's best rebounders averaging over 15 rebounds per game.
Daniels played in 7 ABA all-star games (MVP of the 71 all-star game) and played a key role in the Pacers 72 and 73 ABA championships.
Daniels is 1 of the top 30 ABA players of all time.
www.dickscourtroom.com /daniels.htm   (109 words)

  
 PACERS: What Were Best, Worst Trades?
On May 25, 1968, just a couple of months after their first ABA season ended with a first-round playoff loss to Pittsburgh, the Pacers acquired Mel Daniels from the Minnesota Muskies in exchange for James Dawson, Ron Kozlicki and a first-round draft pick.
Though other accounts of the deal had the Pacers purchasing Daniels’ contract from the financially strapped Minnesota franchise (the Muskies would move to Miami and become the Floridians for the 1968-69 season), the official record lists it as a trade.
Daniels was one of the most prolific big men in ABA history, the centerpiece of Pacers teams that won three championships.
www.nba.com /pacers/news/question_040914.html   (519 words)

  
 PACERS: Pacers Maintain Strong
Bond with ABA Tradition
Mel Daniels dunks on Artis Gilmore as Darnell Hillman looks on during the heyday of the ABA.
Mel Daniels and Darnell Hillman are employed by the team in divergent capacities.
Daniels said he has no misconceptions of how vital a role the function of the former players play in winning a championship or even a game, but the role should exist.
www.nba.com /pacers/news/aba_ties_040323.html   (982 words)

  
 Eddie Daniels Appearance
Daniels, one of the greatest clarinetists of both the jazz and classical styles, also will host a master class at noon on Saturday in Burke Hall.
Daniels first came to the attention of the jazz audience as a tenor saxophonist with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra in 1966 at the Village Vanguard club in New York.
Daniels' appearance with the Denison Faculty Jazz Ensemble and Student Ensemble members will be less formal but no less masterful.
www.denison.edu /publicaffairs/pressreleases/daniels.html   (519 words)

  
 archive of happenings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
and yet, he jumped up on mel's lap to be petted.
when i was looking through the memory card from my dad's digital camera, i found an adorable photo of mel falling off the sled from our valentine's day visit (after the car show).
mel went in early, but we didn't feel too bad leaving her out.
eddie.cso.uiuc.edu /archive/317   (255 words)

  
 Appalachian State University News Bureau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Daniels is equally at home in jazz and classical music and excels at both with breathtaking virtuosity.
Daniels first came to the attention of jazz audiences as a saxophonist with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra.
Daniels’ overriding ambition is to reach as many people as possible with his music, to enlarge the audience for both jazz and classical music and at the same time to tear down the walls separating them.
www.appstate.edu /WWW_DOCS/NEWS/RELEASES/INFO/020899MUS.HTML   (323 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Mel Daniels called the February 16, 2004 meeting of the Land Committee to order at 8:30 a.m.
Mel Daniels made a motion, second by Larry Main, to nominate Larry Main for chairman.
Mel Daniels made a motion, second by Larry Main, to sign the resolution "Authorizing the Issuance of Tax Deeds" to be presented to the next County Board meeting.
burnettcounty.com /gov/meetings/land/minutes/2004/landmin021604.html   (224 words)

  
 Minnesota Muskies
Daniels, a six-ten center who had set several scoring records at the University of New Mexico, was the Muskies’ first pick in the college draft.
Daniels was also a first round choice of the NBA Cincinnati Royals, but Minnesota won the bidding war and Daniels became a Muskie.
Mel Daniels led the league with 15.6 rebounds per game and was named the ABA’s Rookie of the Year.
stewthornley.net /mplslakers_mnmuskies.html   (1558 words)

  
 Eddie Daniels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
When Thad and Mel first organized their band in 1966 to play Monday nights at the Village Vanguard in New York (where it still plays) Eddie was one of the first musician they called.
Eddie Daniels is clearly a renaissance musician, a virtuoso in both jazz and classical music, recipient of unreserved accolades from his peers, from critics, and from the public.
Eddie's overriding ambition is to reach as many people as possible with his music, to enlarge the audience for both jazz and classical music and at the same time to tear down the walls separating them.
www.liben.com /edbio.html   (887 words)

  
 Remember the ABA: Minnesota Muskies
Daniels had already been drafted in the NBA's first round by the Cincinnati Royals.
Daniels led the league in rebounding with a 15.6 rpg average.
Mel Daniels, rookie of the year in 1967-68, was sold to the Pacers in order to pay off debts--a deal that turned out to be one of the worst in ABA history.
www.remembertheaba.com /Minnesota-Muskies.html   (574 words)

  
 ESPN.com - Dick Vitale - vcolumn030509RonArtest
There were greater expectations for the Pacers after a successful season, but No. 3 seed Indiana fell in six games to the Boston Celtics in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.
I couldn't believe it when I saw him in a shoving match with Pacers director of player personnel Mel Daniels after the Pacers were eliminated by Boston.
Daniels is one of the nicest guys I've known in basketball, and he's respected in NBA circles.
espn.go.com /dickvitale/vcolumn030509RonArtest.html   (266 words)

  
 Trombone Page of the World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Feb. 2, 1990, New York, NY Although he was generally reluctant to solo, Mel Lewis was considered one of the definitive big-band drummers, a musician who was best at driving an orchestra but could also play quite well with smaller units.
Mel Lewis recorded as a leader in the 1950s for San Francisco Jazz Records, Mode (reissued on V.S.O.P.) and Andex and, after Thad Jones left their orchestra, Mel Lewis recorded with this big band for Atlantic, Telarc and Music Masters.
-The 1980 version of the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra performs five Herbie Hancock tunes arranged by Bob Mintzer, quite an assignment for the young tenor saxophonist, who was not even a member of the big band.
www.trombone-usa.com /jones_lewis.htm   (2196 words)

  
 PACERS: Indiana Pacers History
Indiana was loaded with talent, most notably second-year center Mel Daniels, who averaged 24.0 points and 16.5 rebounds and was named the ABA Most Valuable Player.
Daniels boosted his rebounding average to 17.6 boards per game and was an All-ABA Second Team selection.
Daniels averaged 19.5 points and 15.9 rebounds during his tenure with the franchise.
www.nba.com /pacers/history/00401079.html   (7334 words)

  
 ALICE
All the while, she works as a waitress at Mel's diner (where most of the scenes were played out), along with an interesting cast of characters.
Synopsis: Mel gets upset when he learns that his mother is planning to marry a man who is three years younger than he.
Synopsis: Mel becomes afraid for his life after he witnesses a robbery and believes the thief is coming to get him.
www.tvofyourlife.com /ALICE.htm   (1264 words)

  
 Indiana Pacers History
In the 1968-69 season the club won the ABA’s Eastern Division, and Mel Daniels led the team in scoring and was the league’s top rebounder.
Daniels and Roger Brown helped the Pacers win the league championship as the team defeated the Los Angeles Stars four games to two.
The star trio of Brown, Daniels, and McGinnis made Indiana one of the highest scoring teams in the ABA, and the team won the ABA title in 1972 and 1973.
www.tickets-nba-basketball.com /pacers/history.htm   (750 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Mel Daniels made a motion, second by Ed Peterson, to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2004 Land Committee meeting.
Mel Daniels made a motion, second by Ed Peterson, to approve the resolution "Authorizing the Issuance of Tax Deeds" to be presented to the next County Board meeting.
Ed Peterson made a motion, second by Mel Daniels, to approve the resolution "Acceptance of the Hwy 35 Wayside Ownership" effective January 1, 2005.
www.burnettcounty.com /gov/meetings/land/minutes/2004/landmin041204.html   (207 words)

  
 Alice Program Guide
Mel is a widower, having been married to woman named Ruby (hence Mel and Ruby's Cafe).
"Mel's Happy Burger" Original Air Date: April 26, 1977 Produced by Bruce Johnson, Written by Arnold Kane, Directed by Bruce Brinkerhoff (Alice is asked to star in a TV commercial for the diner.) Alice is costumed as a hamburger with the works for a TV commercial promoting Mel's "Happy Burgers".
Mel's chili lands him a guest shot on "The Dinah Shore Show" - and in a pot of trouble with the girls.
members.tripod.com /~aliceshow/longalic.htm   (10980 words)

  
 ESPN.com - Page2 - Best pro hoopsters not in Hall of Fame
In eight seasons, Daniels was named to the ABA All-Star team seven times, was named MVP in 1969 and 1971, was a member of three Indiana Pacers championship ABA teams, and holds the ABA record for rebounds -- 9,494 in his career, an average of 15.1 per game.
Daniels was also rookie of the year in 1967-68, his only season with the Minnesota Muskies.
Daniels, who is currently the Pacers' director of player personnel, is one of only three players in the team's two-league history who's had his number (34) retired.
espn.go.com /page2/s/list/probasketball/notinhall.html   (1431 words)

  
 Indiana Pacers Tickets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Pacers were one of the league's elite teams with players such as Roger Brown, Mel Daniels, and George McGinnis.
Mel Daniels was 6' 9" and weighed 225 pounds.
Mel was the ABA MVP twice, and was a four-time All-ABA selection.
popularmechanics.stubhub.com /indiana-pacers-info.html?info_id=4   (841 words)

  
 The Albuquerque Tribune: Lobos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Stevens also wrote that Daniels was the top player in UNM history.
Here is a look at the statistics of Mel Daniels, Kenny Thomas and Danny Granger in their final two seasons as UNM Lobos:
Daniels, No. 10 on the UNM scoring list (1,537), played for the Lobos from 1964-67.
www.abqtrib.com /albq/sp_lobos/article/0,2564,ALBQ_19873_3920947,00.html   (633 words)

  
 CATALOG: EDDIE DANIELS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
For many jazz listeners, Eddie Daniels popped up in the late 1980s as a star clarinetist.
First Prize was made in 1966 when Daniels was a tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist in the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis big band, shortly after he had won top honors in the Vienna International Jazz Competition.
Daniel’s originality on clarinet and his command of the instrument made it easy to predict that he would help to reestablish the horn in jazz.
www.fantasyjazz.com /catalog/daniels_e_cat.html   (165 words)

  
 DimeMag.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It was probably a mix of his team being embarrassed and Ron having chipped a tooth in the game, but afterwards he was raging.
Turner’s cameras caught him in a shoving match with Pacers Player Personnel Director Mel Daniels outside the locker room at the Fleet Center.
Daniels, who goes about 6’9", looked like he was ready to go with Ron-Ron and shoved Artest into the locker room.
www.dimemag.com /smack_sub.asp?id=669   (733 words)

  
 Alice Program Guide
Lisa: Kim Richards, Melody: Karlene Crockett, Henry: Marvin Kaplan "Mel's Christmas Carol" Episode #167474 Produced by Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo, Co Producer: Jerry Madden, Written by Vic Rauseo & Linda Morris, Directed by Mark Daniels Mel is visited by his partner's ghost on Christmas Eve.
"Mel's Cousin Wendy?" Episode #167640 Produced by Mark Egan & Mark Solomon and Jerry Madden, Written by Vic Rauseo & Linda Morris, Directed by John Pasquin Mel's cousin goes under cover at Barney's Burger Barn.
Walden: Linda Lavin "Jolene Is Stuck on Mel" Episode #185219 Produced by Mark Egan & Mark Solomon and Jerry Madden, Written by Gail Honigberg, Directed by Linda Lavin & Don Corvan A handsome TV performer (John McCook) proposes to Jolene.
web.triton.net /o/ochs/guides/longalice.html   (11298 words)

  
 clayart - thread 'fiber in kilns'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
and no, was not drinking jack daniels, do not even like that stuff.
Hi Mel; I am reading another glowing testament to the wonders of ITC.
Mel says it does - it seals in the fibers, giving a tight coating with no
www.potters.org /subject25668.htm   (1476 words)

  
 Remember the ABA: Mel Daniels
Mel has been a most consistent star in the ABA from its beginning
But Daniels came out of nowhere to reject the shot right into the hands of Freddie Lewis.
Lewis then led the break and dished off to a hard-charging Daniels -- who dunked and was fouled.
www.remembertheaba.com /TributeMaterial/Daniels.html   (385 words)

  
 Alligator Story   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Daniels said Williams could be taken in the first round, between picks 13 and 16.
If the off-the-court problems never had surfaced, Daniels said Williams could have been a lottery pick one of the first 13 players selected.
Daniels said he expects the Pacers to be one of many teams researching Williams' past to try to see into his future.
www.alligator.org /edit/issues/98-sprg/980421/d02jw.htm   (727 words)

  
 Indiana Pacers' history (articles)
"He'd fight anybody, but you understood where it was coming from and he got us to where we'd do anything," said Mel Daniels.
Daniels is the lone link between the Pacers' glory days and the promise of the current team.
"Larry's approach is different, but if he's upset they know he's upset," said Daniels.
www.indystar.com /library/factfiles/sports/basketball/indiana_pacers/stories/1994_0524.html   (758 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Daniels, a former ABA star who briefly played in the NBA, was appointed Indiana's coach during the 1988-89 season.
One of Daniels' players at the time was Williams, a functional NBA big man from 1981 to 1999.
Daniels believes Williams can succeed because he was a cerebral player who benefited by spending several late years in his career barely playing.
www.knoxstudio.com /shns/story.cfm?pk=BKN-NBANOTES04-02-04-05&cat=BP   (1120 words)

  
 Daniels, Eddie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Eddie Daniels is that rarest of rare musicians who is not only equally at home in both jazz and classical music but excels at both with breathtaking virtuosity.
Eddie first came to the attention of the jazz audience as a tenor saxophonist with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra.
Eddie Daniels is clearly a renaissance musician, a virtuoso in both jazz and classical music, recipient of unreserved accolades from his peers, from critics, and from the public.
www.nachtsheim.de /Tico-Tico/TT_Daniels.htm   (877 words)

  
 A look back at the Pacers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The ghosts of the three-time ABA champion Indiana Pacers and the roar of those capacity Coliseum crowds of 9,111 that spurred them night in and season out are as vivid as ever.
The magic of Roger Brown and George McGinnis; the muscle and crunch of Mel Daniels, Bob Netolicky, Darnell Hillman and Gus Johnson,;and the dazzle and swish of Freddie Lewis, Don Buse, Don Freeman and Billy Keller became startling portraits of ABA fashion, products of pure Bobby Leonard fire and brimstone.
George (McGinnis) was as good a power forward that ever played, and Mel (Daniels) could rebound with anybody.
www.centralindiana.com /playoffs/pacers/050799b.html   (646 words)

  
 Mel Gibson, the Actor
Born on January 3, 1956, Mel Gibson is a multi-award winning actor, director and producer.
Mel Gibson stars in the movie "Payback" whcih opened 5 February 1999 from Paramount.
Mel graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art, University of New South Wales and joined the State Theatre Company of South Australia.
www.casenet.com /people/melgibson.htm   (405 words)

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