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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
11
Oakland owner Charlie Finley used illness time to craft a profit driven vision for the game. He popularized night games All-Star night games and weekend World Series starts. He launched promotional events such as Hot Pants Days and Mustache Days to boost exposure.
The discussion centers on speeding play with a three-ball base on balls rule, pinch runners without removing runners, and pinch hitters for the pitcher. Proponents argue the current 1-0 pace bores fans, while critics fear altering the game's core sequence.
The overseer voices frustration with baseball’s stagnation despite past popularity. He cites competition, ownership lacking imagination, and easier entertainment options, while noting sports have evolved through smarter leadership and selling. Short notes cover Doug Griffin’s wrist fracture, Eddie Mathews SI cover heritage, Jim Fox trade, and Paul Elvstroem’s Europe win.
The Village Country Club Women’s Association played a Matt and Jeff tourney Tuesday. Jean Sullivan won the first flight with Marge Jensen second. Wilma Lilley and Edna Stanley tied for fourth. Wanda Anderson won the second flight, with Evelyn MacCleod and Barbara Meena next. In the third flight Edie Henricks Ann Stevens and Marge Hearne finished 1 2 3. Classified ads get results call RE 6 2313.
The profile touts Archie Manning as future Saint amid competition from Hargett and others. It notes Jim Strong, James Ford, and Bob Gresham needs health luck, while Adkins pushes Dodd and Abramowicz remains top target. Front five could improve with more bodies as Stincic and Grant join linebacker depth and Duncan Mallory bolster secondary. Special teams rely on Durkee and Fagan with an eye to better returns.
At a joint meeting in Kansas City Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn signaled heavy talk on realignment into divisions or leagues with four six team divisions or three eight team leagues. The plan requires unanimous approval at November Hawaii sessions with strong opposition from some NL clubs and support from the AL. A second joint meeting was planned as discussions continue and meatier items are saved for winter meetings. Meanwhile Terry Bradshaw will start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New York Jets in Seattle after recovering from a leg injury.
The Shanty and U-Save stayed atop the men’s league with wins. U-Save beat Hot Rocks 9-0 as Dick Madison threw a four hitter and hit an inside-the-park grand slam. John Bradley homered. Charlie Battle and Neal Porter added hits. Rocks’ Mel Tooley and Dave Trenner had two hits each. Shanty routed the Roaches with Trini Chavoya, Ric Thompson, and Freddy Montana delivering two-base hits. Rocky Candaele went 2-2 and Rody Martinson doubled for Roaches. Mike Hathrup pitched a four-hitter. In the other game, Village Pumproom beat Lompoc Furniture 1-0 on three hits and five errors in the fifth, Joe Gardner losing. Rick ijerina earned the win.
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