Rupp urges ABA NBA merger to tame talent bonuses
Dayton AP report notes Adolph Rupp argues a merger between the NBA and ABA could slash spiraling college talent bonuses by about two thirds. The Memphis Tams president warns shaky teams may fold next year if merger fails. Rupp says he scouts seniors to avoid overpaying top prospects. The all star game coach sees strong talent but fears the dollar sign.
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Wasdin to Leave Jacksonville Basketball for Private Business
Tom Wasdin, who led the University of Jacksonville Dolphins to three post season tournaments in three seasons, will retire to enter private business. His 68-18 record over three years ends when his contract expires August 31, as reported by the Jacksonville Times Union.
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Wake Forest Leads Furman in Furman Invitational Golf
Wake Forest tops the Furman Invitational at Furman's 6,700 yard course in Greenville as Tom Case shoots one under par 71 to move to a 370 total. South Carolina trails three strokes back with par 72 rounds from Haas Mazur Allen and Ellis among others.
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Greensboro Coliseum refunds almost 28000 NCAA ticket orders
Greensboro NC AP reports the Coliseum returns about 28 000 ticket orders for next year’s NCAA finals. Fourteen thousand came before April 1, and nearly 14 000 were not drawn in the lottery for 8 800 public sale tickets for the March 23 25 1974 tournament. Nearly 30000 orders arrived by Thursday with four tickets per order and about 2.2 000 lottery winners will receive tickets.
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Reds Fan Sees 60th Opener
In Cincinnati Aureal Imfeld marked his 60th consecutive Reds season opener dating to 1913 when he skipped school with a classmate. His wife Laura joined him for the milestone celebration as the longtime fan continued the streak.
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Holder Named Oklahoma Coach
Former Big Eight medalist Mike Holder is named to succeed Labron Harris Sr. as golf coach at Oklahoma State. Holder, 24, will take over Sept. 1. Harris ends his 27 year tenure June 30 after the NCAA championships at Stillwater.
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Okker Reaches River Oaks Semifinals In Solid Win
Tom Okker nicknamed The Flying Dutchman dominated Brian Fairlie 6 1 6 4 7 4 to reach the River Oaks semifinals. The sixth seed faces Fred Stolle, who beat Vladimir Zednik 6 2 7 5, as Marty Riessen and Arthur Ashe also advance toward the weekend finals.
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Durocher Shuffles Astros Staff As Expos Pitching Coach Fired
Leo Durocher dismissed Jim Owens after 1967 as pitching coach to be replaced by Hub Kittle and Bob Lillis with minor league duties. The Astros opened spring with an exhibition win as Durocher reshapes his staff amid early season play.
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Bruins trail in series after Esposito injury
Boston trails New York two games to none in the first round as Phil Esposito suffers a possible knee injury. Derek Sanderson calls the situation desperate without Esposito, who faced possible surgery after X rays.
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Carolina Eyes Win Over New York Nets
The Nets trail 3-1 in the East Division semifinals after a 112-108 loss in New York. Caldwell and Cunningham led Carolina with 22 and 29 points respectively, supported by Mack Calvin's 23 as the Cougars weathered a late Nets rally.
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