ABA Expansion Call Aimed at 14 Teams by 1974 75
Denver report: Trustees of the American Basketball Association ended a two day meeting with a plan to expand to 14 teams by the 1974 75 season and post, signaling a major league growth move.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1972
Page
9
Denver report: Trustees of the American Basketball Association ended a two day meeting with a plan to expand to 14 teams by the 1974 75 season and post, signaling a major league growth move.
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Grubbs 70 of 216 4th Ave NW were at 2 30 p m Sunday at Guntharp Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters two sons two sisters and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Mr Parker a Providence Baptist Church member died Friday at Lawrence County Hospital funeral today at 11 a m at Providence Baptist Church with burial in Providence Cemetery. Survivors include two sisters.
Commissioner Jack Dolph, resigning in October, said interviews for his successor will occur at the July 24 league meeting in Chicago. The ABA will decide on playoff method changes, college undergraduate drafts, and league realignment as it expands. A decision on staying nine teams or moving the Pittsburgh and Floridian franchises remains under study with new cities listed for potential expansion.
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