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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1974
Page
9
In a vivid account, Pete Rose describes the Cincinnati Reds pursuing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West as the pennant race tightens. He recalls early-season gaps, key moments like Johnny Bench’s late homers, and the fan energy streaming from radios and stands.
Dodgers third baseman Ron Cey says he and his teammates cannot dwell on the scoreboards while pursuing the pennant. He recalls last season's late surge by Cincinnati and explains avoiding mental fatigue, focusing on one game at a time, and resisting Reds chatter from Pete Rose as the team presses toward first place.
Fud Packers beat C W U led by Dan Landry two for three with a triple. Martin Marietta outslug Haselmos 6 4 as Tom Keening collects two hits with a homer. GI Forum tops Tag s 16 7 with Mike Terrones tripling and Steve Terrones going 3 for 5. Shanty defeats Lindes 5 3 as Kilmer Schnell and Hannah each go 2 for 3. GI Forum crush Pallbearers 11 3. Bob Terrones allows three hits while Steve Terrones goes 3 for 4. J C W U over Tag s 9 7 with Al De Maria two hits. Chucks pound Pallbearers 20 9 and Bill Hunt homers. Scoreboard defeats NPI 15 4 paced by Les Ashley three hits. Chapel Alum best Mission Hills 12 7 with three players two hits each. Wayne Lightner trips.
National league and American league standings with teams and records listed. Notable schedules include Pittsburgh at San Diego and St Louis at Los Angeles, plus Saturday games Cincinnati at Montreal Philadelphia at Houston Chicago at San Francisco New York at Atlanta. Probable pitchers listed for today’s games across the leagues.
Pris Heflin won Medallion honors while Mary Tripp and Ginny Sphar tied for low putts in the Women’s Medallion Day. In the first flight Carol Bratz placed second Ginny Sphar third Norma Staffel and Marge Jenson tied for fourth. Gladys Stock and Dorothy Nickolaus tied for first in the second flight. Loretta Davenport and Joe Bradshaw tied for second. Bernie Flack and Irma Henderson tied for first in the third flight. Renee Ruh and Marie Ledford tied for second.
The Chicago Bears defeated Detroit 35 to 23 in the lone Thursday game. Upcoming Sunday matches include Jacksonville at Hawaii and Wednesday features Portland at Southern California and Detroit at Philadelphia. Memphis plays Florida, New York faces Houston, and Birmingham visits Chicago in subsequent fixtures.
Los Angeles Rams clash with the Miami Dolphins in a key preseason test viewed as a potential Super Bowl IX preview. Coach Chuck Knox notes Miami's depth and quality, while Merin Olsen and Ken Geddes discuss stopping Larry Csonka and Miami's strong line.
NBA owners completed the transfer of the Detroit Pistons from Fred Zollner to William R. Davidson and partners for 8.12 million dollars. The Board also voted to expand this season's playoffs to ten teams, pending players' approval.
Argentine heavyweight Pedro Lovell ends a nine month layoff with a first round knockout of Billy Daniels in Los Angeles. Lovell, now 13-1-1, scored his 13th pro win by KO and knocked Daniels down with two left hooks. Daniels fell at 59 seconds and failed to rise.
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