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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1975
Page
6
Fran Tarkenton writes Catfish Hunter in a letter about dangers and thrills of big city living. Tarkenton notes they share roots and upbringing, praising New York as a great sports city and a place to play ball.
Fran Tarkenton lauds Catfish Hunter and George Steinbrenner while recalling his Giants and Vikings years. He notes Hunter’s Hertford roots, argues a strong organization is key, and says he would rather play in Minnesota than New York for a solid setup. Tarkenton discusses Super Bowl goals and team dynamics with Steelers, Vikings, and Giants context.
Houston Astro pitcher Don Wilson and his five year old son died in a carbon monoxide incident. Wilson’s alcohol level was .167, well over the legal limit, and police considered the deaths accidental. His wife and daughter were hospitalized with injuries as investigators planned to question her. Memorial services were set for Thursday in California.
Billy Cunningham scored 24 points and Billy Mix added 23 as Philadelphia beat Buffalo 101 to 95. Cunningham added 17 rebounds and 9 assists, lifting the Sixers from a late deficit. Buffalo fell to 23 15, staying a game behind Boston in the Atlantic Division.
In Salt Lake City UPI reports a $1 million breach of contract suit filed by the Stars against ex coach Bill Sharman opened in federal court. Dennis McCarthy cites Sharman as a top coach. Sharman's side says delays on pension and buy-in terms stalled settlement. Daniels contends Cooke lured Sharman away.
The undefeated Santa Barbara Dons, 10-0, meet Lompoc Braves at 7 30 p m as Northern League action nears. Santa Barbara relies on defense led by 6 4 junior James Hunter and 6 5 sophomore Steve Crandall while Lompoc seeks revenge after lopsided losses.
UC Santa Barbara defeated Oklahoma 89 71 as Don Ford scored 29 points leading the Gauchos to their eighth win in 11 games. Ford had 19 points before halftime and both he and Oklahoma’s Alvan Adams were ejected with 3:41 left. Tex Walker and Mark Campanera added 12 and 10 points respectively for UCSB while Adams led Oklahoma with 22 points.
Lompoc Braves face San Luis Obispo Tigers while Cabrillo Conquistadores wrestle Righetti Warriors in duals. Matches start 7 30 p m with freshman and JV at 6 p m. Lompoc leads league with 2 0 records alongside SLO, Cabrillo. Righetti 0 2.
Michigan State defeated Ohio State 88 84 at home as Lindsay Hairston 26 and Terry Furlow 19 led the scoring. Jeff Tropf chipped in six and 11 rebounds amid a team effort to steady the Spartans after a recent internal dispute. Indiana, Kentucky, and others posted wins on a busy college basketball night.
The Board of Coaches ratings list Indiana atop with 12-0, followed by UCLA 10-0 and N C State 9-1 in the fifth week. Louisville and Southern Cal round out the top five while tied entries include South Carolina Providence Washington Wake Forest New Mexico State and Rutgers.
Ruling by Circuit Court Judge William C. Barber frees Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler from his three year pact after the Birmingham Americans failed to pay 30 000 of 100 000 promised in year one. Stabler is released from all contract obligations. Muhammad Ali sets 10 million price tag for 1975 and signals search for replacement next year. Talks reportedly include a possible March 24 Madison Square Garden bout with Ron Lyle and a 2 million guarantee.
Portland guard Bill Walton remains unable to test his left foot as he battles strep throat and fever. Walton has undergone acupuncture treatments in Los Angeles with Dr. Richard Joening, the same physician who treated him in college, while team physician Dr. Frank Smith confirms continued recovery efforts.
New York Yankees drop veteran lefty Sam McDowell, 32, after signing Jim Hunter on New Year’s Eve. McDowell had a 1-6 record and 4.69 ERA in 13 appearances in 1974, and earlier told manager Bill Virdon he quit.
Rancho La Costa California. Johnny Miller, famed for a 1974 record $353,021 win, tells Western sportswriters he does not consider himself the number one on the PGA tour. He places Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player ahead, with Lee Trevino and himself in the top four.
ATP announced Jimmy Connors led 1974 money earnings with 285,490, followed by Guillermo Vilas of Argentina at 266,210 and John Newcombe 258,230. Bjorn Borg earned 206,160, with nine others above 100,000 including Ilie Nastase 172,805 and Arthur Ashe 151,760.
Chris Evert, the top seed from Fort Lauderdale, defeated Ingrid Bentzer 6-2 6-1 before about 2,000 at the Civic Auditorium to start the 1975 Virginia Slims tour in San Francisco. Billie Jean King, ranked second, meets Betty Ann Stuart tonight in another Slims event.
Stan Smith will captain the United States Davis Cup squad facing Mexico in a second-round tie in Palm Springs from January 31 to February 2. Dennis Ralston named Roscoe Tanner Tom Gorman Bob Lutz and Dick Stockton as teammates. Mexico’s lineup includes Raul Ramirez Joaquin Loyo Mayo and Vicente Zarazua arriving January 26 for workouts.
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