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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1974
Page
10
The piece criticizes fan voting for Baseball's all stars, noting outdated computer ballots and missing stars like Steve Garvey. It cites a leak from Commissioner Bowie Kuhn's office about sloppy voting habits and the mismatch between fan ballots and current players.
Fans vote in thousands for television advertising personalities as all star players. The list labels each star with humorous capsule scouting notes from green to cool under pressure, naming Jolly Green Giant, Doublemint Twins, Mother Nature, Charlie Tuna, Ronald McDonald, Mrs. Olson, Euell Gibbons and Colt 45 Malt Liquor man.
Los Angeles Lakers reserve Mel Counts was dealt to the New Orleans Jazz for future consideration. Counts, a 7-foot 10-year veteran, was a first round Celtics pick in 1964 after Oregon State and has made the playoffs in seven of nine seasons.
Stegman from Lompoc High, now with the Arizona Wildcats, is named to the university division All-American honorable mention list. The 1972 graduate hit .391 this season as Arizona posted a 58-6 record and dominated national rankings.
Gary Player, the first round leader at Winged Foot, shoots 70 to stand one stroke ahead of the field amid brutal conditions. Johnny Miller struggles to a 76 as Ralph Johnston withdraws with an 87 after a pulled tendon. others call the course the toughest they have played.
The Cabrillo varsity baseball team was named MVP at a team banquet sponsored by Village Rotary Club. Kevin Drake led in batting average and hits, Gary Hargis won Golden Glove, Eddie Hall led in RBIs, Kit Hubbard received Most Inspirational, and Craig Winegarner was outstanding pitcher. Coaches honored with wrist watches.
NFL owners and the Players Association fail to resolve contract disputes after three days of talks leaving a July 1 strike threat. Meanwhile WF counsel Don Regan says several Cowboys players including Morton and Hill have signed with the World Football League, with more Cowboys and Dolphins players showing interest. Morton moves to Houston in the WFL and Hill to Hawaii in 1975.
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