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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1974
Page
5
Larry Fleisher of the NBA Players Association calls the ABA move a positive step yet says the approach offends players. Kennedy declines further comment, noting uncertainty about pursuing contracts and whether NBA players would breach existing deals.
Ragsdale Flying Tigers routed Gibsonville 14 to 2 to claim their second league victory. Bob Williams earned the win, Gibsonville held scoreless through five innings. Roscoe Friday led with three hits while Randy Willard and Ron Stone drove in four and three runs. Ragsdale improves to 5-6 overall and 2-0 in conference play, next facing Western Guilford on April 23. ABA commissioner Mike Storen discusses merger goals and league strength amid stalled NBA merger talks due to court action requiring congressional approval.
Daily baseball results show Boston beating Detroit and Cleveland routing New York, with several scheduled games and standings. In Salt Lake City, 11 year old Melanie Zabriskie treats a clipping about girls in little league as inspiration as she joins the Bronco 11 and 12 year old Yankees, playing outfield and first base.
Joe Namath faces a possible season of nonplay as talks anger rival leagues. Namath’s advisers weigh an eight digit pay day with ABC TV, WFL lure offers, and an option clause question. Weighing NFL loyalty against TV prospects, Namath could sit out to maximize income.
The Associated Press reports the Padres finally secured a win beating the Giants 3-2 behind Steve Arlin and Vicente Romo after a resilient nine innings. Cincinnati crushed Atlanta 14-2 with Dave Concepcion driving in two, while the Cardinals edged the Pirates 7-6 on late doubles by Sizemore and Simmons. Houston beat the Dodgers 5-3 as May delivered a homer and Osteen started shaky for Houston. In the American League, Baltimore topped Milwaukee 5-3 and Cleveland routed New York 9-1, with California 15, Chicago 1 and Boston 6, Detroit 3 wins also noted.
Controversial Gaylord Perry of Cleveland faced New York with umpire Marty Springstead calling one close pitch but not charging the pitcher. The Indians beat the Yankees 9-1 behind a four-run fourth inning and Frank Duffy’s three-run homer. Orioles down Brewers 5-3, Angels crush White Sox 15-1, Red Sox top Tigers 6-3. Perry’s status remained disputed as the Yanks claimed he delivered illegal pitches.
The Atlanta Flames fall 4-1 to Philadelphia in a NHL playoff game as Dan Bouchard admits to hitting referee Pete Newell after a disputed goal. The series stands 3-0 with elimination looming for Atlanta. Other NHL and WHA playoff games featured heavy penalties and key goals by Rick MacLeish and Rick Sentes.
Australians John Newcombe and Rod Laver advanced to the semifinals in World Championship Tennis events this week. Newcombe won over Raul Ramirez 6-4 6-3 in Orlando, Florida, eyeing a possible rematch with Stan Smith after Smith defeated Cliff Richey 6-1 6-3. In Tokyo, Laver and Bjorn Borg won their quarterfinals in a Green Group tournament.
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