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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1974
Page
15
A composite newspaper toast remembering Frank Wessels Bruce Heinbechner Peter Revson Dizzy Dean Arthur Daley Luey Welch Dons McCafferty Emil and others. The reminiscence honors their lives, careers, and lasting impact as the New Year opens.
Archie Griffin details a family arc of seven brothers and a sister, tied to his father’s hard labor and the siblings’ use of football scholarships to ease parental burden. He recalls coaches who mentored him, his three Rose Bowl runs, and plans to help youth through Big Brothers programs, while noting his brothers’ paths at Muskin Hun, Louisville, Kent State, and Columbus Eastmoor.
In a candid USC interview Anthony Davis discusses cultural diversity on campus, the impact of football on character, and the pursuit of excellence beyond athletics. He notes many peers face tough choices, emphasizes living with purpose, and hopes for an error-free Rose Bowl to cap a memorable career.
Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120 to 107 as Calvin Murphy and Rudy Tomjanovich combined for 55 points Murphy led all scorers with 30 and Tomjanovich added 25 to spark their seventh straight victory. The pair helped Houston never trail after opening seconds and hold a 57-49 half. Lakers led by Gail Goodrich 26 despite Rockets guards and defense keeping star centers in check.
Rams weigh moving Phil Olsen to offensive tackle amid tight end depth with Klein Cur ran and Nelson. Olsen, 10 years younger than Merlin, has shifted between defensive tackle and end, expressing a wish to play regularly and indicating willingness to leave Los Angeles for that chance. Rich Richerts
Beeks charged Mack with drawing Alan Page offside as Pat Curran leaned and Linemen moved. The Rams lost to the Vikings in a playoff game. referee Bell and umpire Trepinski officiated. Knox praised his players and their pride despite elimination.
Marseille equalized with 91 seconds left, then the Kings moved ahead on a 35 foot power play by Butch Goring. They hit the road for eight of their next ten as they wrap a brief two game trip tonight in Chicago before returning home to host Boston and Philadelphia. The International City Sports Forum biweekly meeting at the Sportsmen's Tavern will not be held today.
Auburn ranked fifth upset tenth ranked Texas Langhorns 27-3 in a fumble plagued Gator Bowl. Gargis connected on two passes, Mitzi Jackson scored from two yards, and Auburn added a 14 yard TD to Butter. McKinney blocked a punt for a safety and Wilson kicked a late 23 yard field goal.
The column blends quotes on USC coaching influence from Don Coryell and Jim Stangeland, plus owner Cal Gallagher on Charlie Finley, and notes the Oakland A’s and Baltimore Orioles as recent division winners. It taps indoor and World Series talk, trades, and international league hints, highlighting a volatile year with reflections on management, player moves, and franchise ambitions.
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