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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1974
Page
6
Baltimore pitcher Wayne Garland took a no hitter into the ninth inning as a disappointing defeat unfolded. The Associated Press report notes a near miss, framing it as one of the most frustrating losses for fans and team alike on July 1, 1974.
Miami Dolphins rookie Ken Dickerson, last pick in the 442 player draft, expresses strong self belief and equal odds with teammates like Don Nottingham and Charlie Wade. Dickerson, a 5 foot 9 inch 180 pound Detroit area cornerback from Tuskegee, credits coach Don Shula's 50-50 assessment and cites his speed and interceptions at Tuskegee to press for a roster spot. Meanwhile, Garland endures a rough ninth inning and Orioles fall to A's, with other scores noting White Sox over Tigers 3-2 and Royals over Red Sox 3-2.
National League East standings show Philadelphia leading with a 46 43 record, St Louis 44 45, Montreal 42 44, Pittsburgh 39 49, Chicago 38 49, New York 38 49. West shows Los Angeles 61 30, Cincinnati 54 38, Houston 49 42, Atlanta 49 44, San Francisco 40 52, San Diego 40 55. Monday results: Chicago 7 Atlanta 3. Pittsburgh 3 Houston 1. Cincinnati 3 St Louis ?. Henderson homered for Detroit in a 7 3 win. Twins beat Brewers 4 2 on Brye’s ninth inning single. Royals beat Red Sox 3 2 behind Brett’s two-run double in the second. Tuesday’s games listed with matchups across cities and pitchers.
Two High Point boxers James White and Pat Thomas captured finals wins at the eastern regionals in Tennessee in their 125 and 139 pound divisions. Their victories advance both athletes to the national finals next month.
Archdale-Trinity’s Big League team won 1-0 over Southwest Forsyth in District II action. Dirk Gurley pitched a one hitter with five strikeouts to keep A-T in the winner’s bracket. Mike Wright opened with a single and scored on an error for the game’s lone run.
Silver Valley earned a sloppy 86 win over Pilot Mountain in the first round of the State Tournament. Dean Roger got the victory, with Tommy Grubb striking out six of seven batters in relief and collecting three hits including a double and two RBIs. Randy Black and Phil Gray added two hits each as Silver Valley advances to face Old Fort at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the double elimination tourney.
The Mercury Athletic Club and the parks and recreation department host a softball tournament opening tonight with eight scheduled games. Play starts at 6 p.m. at local parks as teams compete in the first round.
The Intrepid matched the Courageous by winning two of three trials against Valiant in Newport Rhode Island as the US defense representative for the America's Cup looms. Officials planned further races with at least one more trial between the two top contenders possibly on the slate.
Hall of Fame pitcher Dizzy Dean remained in guarded condition at St. Mary's Hospital Reno after a severe heart attack. He was admitted Sunday night with chest pains, suffered a major attack, and was resuscitated when his breathing stopped. Dean, 64, had a 150 83 lifetime major league record with Cardinals Cubs and Browns and later worked as a broadcaster.
Anderson praised the Reds as they climbed within 3.4 games of the Dodgers after Clay Kirby shut down St. Louis 3-0. Cincinnati, nine of 11, fed by Concepcion walks and Griffey’s double, Morgan’s 12th homer, and late singles off Garman. Pirates beat Astros 3-1, Cubs rally past Braves 7-3 as NL West tightens.
The Houston Texans host the Philadelphia Bell in the World Football League as both teams try for their first points of the season after Houston’s 17-0 shutout loss to Chicago. Bell’s offense led by Jim Corcoran and LeVell Hill aims to repeat a strong debut while Houston hopes to break through offensively.
Tony Waldrop of the University of North Carolina, after nine straight sub four minute miles as a senior, earned a $1,000 postgraduate scholarship from the NCAA.
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