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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1974
Page
9
A World Series broadcast era note laments new high‑definition viewing and veteran announcers, while critiquing baserunning, player behavior, and press relations. It questions ownership attitudes, dressing room politics, and attendance trends amid the rise of the designated hitter and television coverage.
The piece quotes Hollingworth arguing that rotating QBs disrupts rhythm and plays. He says a pro team cannot switch quarterbacks mid game or after rests and stresses settling on one QB or Spurrier’s return. Chuck Knox comments on a college-like approach and James Harris’s midseason heroics. USC plans a Trojan Club dinner with Dr. Jack Larsen as guest.
The Long Beach City College and Metropolitan Conference begin a five game schedule this weekend with teams eager to reset after a 21-6-1 league first half. Bakersfield leads polls at 5-0, Camino trails, Fullerton and El Camino clash in air savvy previews.
Green Bay acknowledged the late game choice to go for it on the goal line as pivotal, with a 10-0 deficit making field goal unlikely. Individual leaders show rushing by Arsakhubyn Lane and Gaodmen, receiving by McGegrae Slagaers and Wade, and passing by Tony T1372.
New Yorknp Angels pitcher Nolan Ryan is the September poll winner for the 25th Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year award. Ryan tied his third career no hitter in September and joins a list of past honorees. Coach Wayne Howard and staff will show game films at the Long Beach State Quarterback Club meeting tonight at Hulfstetter’s Restaurant Belmont Shore.
The Fight of the World Football League will include 10 teams in playoffs after the regular season, with eight best records qualifying. Detroit folded this year, a special draft for Detroit players was set at Newport Beach, and roster size expands from 37 to 40. An ownership group for the New York franchise was approved, with the team to be revealed in New York this week. The New York Stars moved to Charlotte last month and the 76 New York team seeks to play in renovated Yankee Stadium.
In a candid talk, Tank’s pivotal role and mindset are described as coach Pyothro shifts to a new quarterback. Tank’s leadership, pride in Grambling alumni, and the Rams’ administrative view highlight his strong impact and the team’s evolving strategy.
After a heated clash between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas won 31 to 24 amid taunting and scrambles. Cowboys backup Morton seeks trade while Staubach faces a thinner depth chart and coach Van Brocklin criticizes Falcons effort after a 23 upset.
Tickets for the George Foreman Muhammad Ali heavyweight title bout closed circuit telecast at Long Beach Arena go on sale. Prices 3 15 20 25 dollars. Norma Juckson scored 40 points and Shannon Murphy added 24. Tuesday Long Beach City College Vikingettes defeated East Los Angeles College 46 37 for their second straight win.
KNBC sports director Ross Porter will headline the luncheon at Hoefly's Belmont Shore restaurant speaking on sports broadcasting in a Q A format. He is a Golden Mike Award winner and Emmy recipient, with AP honors for Best Sports Show in California. Also on the speakers’ table are Wayne Saward, John Ford, and Jim Sweeney. Police invited to attend and participate in questions.
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