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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1974
Page
9
Bowing to controversy, Commissioner Kuhn failed to rule on the Hunter finley dispute, allowing Hunter to become a free agent. The move sparks market speculation with major clubs likely to bid, while critics blame Kuhn for the mishandled case and call for accountability.
The article critiques Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for delaying a ruling in the Hunter Finley salary dispute. It credits Marvin Miller with steering toward arbitration and questions Kuhn’s reluctance to act. It recalls Kuhn’s two year 100000 per year contract with Oakland A’s and Miller’s role in establishing arbitration in baseball.
The report lists scattered college scores with unclear teams such as Eadiformia 85 over pents Asian Michigan 6 and Cala State Aymard Star 115 against Northern Colorado 8. Be Sa Agin 15 and Shevterey ile 74 appear as fragmented entries from a damaged scoreboard page.
In Buffalo 34 Jets 14 Jim Brown speeds to 2003 yard mark, a one season rushing record pursuit amid snowy New York conditions. Odell Simpson Simpson? juice Carrie? timing unclear but 200 yard feat highlights.
In Montgomery Alabama Stanford coach Jack Christiansen relies on Temple star Steve Joachim to lead the Blues offense in the Blue- Gray game. Joachim leads the nation in total offense with 2227 yards over 10 games. Supporting back Steve Grogram from Canes is healthy after injury. Grays coach Dave Smith of SMU emphasizes defense as the key to countering. The game is set for 5 pm local time and will be televised on KTVU Channel 2.
Oakland announces ticket sales for the AFC playoff clash with Buffalo Bills. Season ticket holders may buy beginning Saturday evening 5 33, with limits tied to current holdings. Prices listed as premium reserved 15, special reserved 14, end zone 18, private estate 16. Public sale starts after advance allotments.
Cleveland owner Art Modell fired head coach Nick Skorich after a 4-10 season, stating plans for a new coach next year and possible college or NFL options. Skorich, finishing a three year contract, cited disappointment and failing to solve team problems despite a better offense than the record suggests.
Washington coach George Allen declined to name a starting quarterback for the opening round against the Rams, saying neither Kilmer nor Jurgensen is decided and that both are available. He will travel to Los Angeles Friday for extra workouts and expects a hard contest. Rams kicker David Ray stayed hospitalized with a back muscle spasm after missing the season finale.
NFL playoff talk centers on the Raiders as 3 point favorites per Harrah’s Tahoe Racebook with other weekend lines showing Pittsburgh by 6 over Buffalo Minnesota by 7 over St. Louis and Los Angeles by 3 over Washington. The NFC and AFC championship plans hinge on weekend results with the Super Bowl slated for New Orleans on January 12. Cardinal players vow to prove head coach Washington wrong as St Louis eyes a first postseason since 1948. Minnesota prepares for playoff clash with St Louis after Tulsa practice stint and Cardinals prep for Vikings in Minnesota.
Public notices warn of two trustee sales in Alameda County. The first, by Pacific Land Title Company, targets Lot 22 in Tract 2237 at 4212 Safart Way Union City CA, with a January 6, 1974 auction date. The second lists a January 7, 1975 sale at Alameda County Courthouse, 1725 Fallon Street Oakland, for 32601 Devour Way Union City CA under various lenders.
A late 20th century public notice bundle from The Argus outlines a Fremont Alameda County ordinance requiring permits for removing large trees on private property, published within 18 days of adoption and enforcing 30 days after. It includes city council actions in 1974, legal statements, fictitious business name filings, and a Kingsbay Escrow Company public auction notice with default and sale terms.
One year ago the Raiders defeated Denver 21 to 17 to clinch the APC West crown with their fourth straight win down the stretch. Five years ago six Mission Valley Athletic League football players earned all East Bay honors, including five from Mission San Jose High. In basketball, Ohlone fell to Marin 62 to 50 while Newark beat Mountain View 63 to 51. Seven years ago Newark won the Anderson Invitational Basketball Tournament, defeating Enterprise 61 to 50. Tom Lanceford was MVP with 16 points, Dennis Bettencourt led Newark with 19.
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