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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1974
Page
16
The article surveys potential pro moves for players like Burleson, Thompson, and Walton, and weighs the new Collegiate Commissioner's Association tournament against the NCAA and NIT, with coaches like Dean Smith voicing opinions. It discusses ACC’s stance, independence challenges, and predictions for the 1974-75 basketball season.
Anaheim AP reports a San Francisco Chronicle claim that Oakland Raider quarterback Daryle Lamonica agreed to terms with the Southern California Sun was denied by Sun officials. The team said Lamonica had not signed, despite rumors of a million dollar multi year deal to be announced at a Tuesday news conference.
Wendell Ladner, formerly of the Kentucky Colonels, helped the New York Nets beat the Colonels 99-80 to take a 2-0 lead in the ABA semifinal. Ladner, now leaner by about 10 pounds, posted 15 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. The Utah Stars also led 2-0 by defeating the Indiana Pacers 106-102. In the NBA semifinals, Celtics hold a 1-0 edge over the Knicks as Bucks face Bulls in Milwaukee tonight.
Ladner cut to 220 pounds in about three weeks and off the bench sparked a 16-8 fourth quarter surge for the Nets against Kentucky led by Julius Erving 27 points. Ladner’s hustle disrupted Dan Issel and drew attention as Kentucky’s big men struggled against Billy Pauitz. Utah’s Ron Boone and Willie Wise led a 106 102 win over Indiana with George McGinnis scoring 30 for the Pacers.
In a 3-2 Philadelphia victory over St Louis, Larry Bowa scored from first on Del Unser's eighth inning single after Lou Brock failed to score on a steal. Reggie Smith homered twice for the Cardinals as Atlanta, Houston, Detroit, Milwaukee, California, and Oakland also won. Brock’s baserunning risk drew praise from Dave Cash, while Bowa called it a gamble he hoped to win.
Wilt Chamberlain says he hopes the San Diego Conquistadors stay, but doubts San Diego can support pro basketball. He cites rent issues with Peter Graham and Dr. Leonard Bloom as weekly talks aim to salvage next season. The ABA team faces arena access and market limits as the league pressures relocation.
In Charlotte the World Championship of Tennis Blue Group begins with top seed John Newcombe meeting Brian Fairlie in round of 32 at Old Providence courts. Stan Smith faces Brian Gottfried at 7 p.m. with a 32-man field including Metriveli Stockton Richey Graebner and Fillol. Fort beat Addison 6 4 6 3 in opening qualifying match.
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