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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1974
Page
6
Los Angeles Lakers star Jerry West told a Manila television audience he will retire after the 1974-75 season. West, in Manila as one of 10 Miss Universe judges, said 15 years of basketball is a long time. The famed guard plans to retire following the upcoming season.
Lynn Swann former USC star and first round Steelers pick and three relatives were found innocent in a San Francisco Municipal Court trial on assault and battery charges related to an Feb 1 police altercation. The defendants had faced civil suits seeking 2 million dollars for alleged police brutality.
Los Angeles Rams veterans voted to observe the NFL Players Association strike by staying away from the rookie and free agent camp opening in Fullerton. Player representative Tom Mack said no picket lines would form unless veterans cross the strike boundary before it's settled.
Motoharu Kurosawa, 34, was indicted for involuntary manslaughter after a June 5 Fuji Grand Championship crash at Fuji Speedway that killed two drivers and injured five spectators. Police said spectator footage suggested he rammed Motoo Kitano to gain position.
Jerry Preuss of Alisal and Sam Rudolph of Santa Barbara fired three under par 69s to share the first round lead at Mission Viejo Country Club. Only five of 82 starters broke par as Bill Blanton Eddie Merrins and Rick Divel tied for second at 71. John Ruedi Pinky Stevenson and Ron O Connor were even par at 72.
Commissioner Mike Storen resigned to buy the Memphis franchise and was replaced by Todd Munchak, former Carolina Cougars owner. Providence All American Marvin Barnes reportedly signed a 2.2 million dollar contract with the new St. Louis ABA team as the league seeks to stabilize and expand.
Memphis Southmen, favored to beat Portland Storm before a 40 000 crowd, start John Harvey at halfback for injured Willie Spencer. Harvey averaged seven yards per carry and joins Jim Jennings and QB John Huarte. Jennings had 107 rushing yards and 73 receiving yards last week.
Hawaii Leis win two of three doubles to beat the Los Angeles Strings 27-25 in World Team Tennis. Hawaii led 21-18 entering mixed doubles, but Los Angeles tied it before Ralston and Ziegenfuss pulled ahead to clinch for Hawaii. Attendance figures noted as down from prior weeks.
NFL Players Association chief Bill Curry urged a three stage plan and round the clock bargaining starting Friday to end the 18 day walkout. He proposed binding arbitration on all but the freedom issue and a fact finding panel to weigh those demands. Owners called Curry proposals a breach of confidential mediation. Meanwhile Redskins veterans shunned a charity rookie scrimmage as six Dolphins crossed picket lines to join camp.
Lompoc National League All-Stars rolled to a 10-1 win over the American League squad at J M Park in District 50 openers. John Armero drove in four runs with a triple and double while David Beltran added two RBIs and a run as Lompoc advances to face Orcutt Nationals at Mac Grisham Park Saturday.
In Santa Maria at 5 p.m. Vandenberg AFB team plays Santa Maria North as Morro Bay Coast meets Beach Cities in the opening round of the District 12-team tournament with local teams on the slate.
Roman Libanao had two hits while Randy Glaze drove in a run for the Americans. Paul Huyck allowed the lone unearned run through two and two thirds, then Brad Sousa threw 3 1/3 scoreless. Tim Howell struck out eight over seven for the Americans as they stranded eight in the first three innings. Chierichetti doubled for National and Lane drove in the run.
Hills out to early lead but Orcutt American Leaguers rally to win 4-1. Jeff Taylor pitched a gem for Orcutt fanning 13 while allowing a lone Village-Hills hit. Dan Loney went the distance for Village-Hills with 10 strikeouts.
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