UPI Top 20 College Football Ratings Released
The 1974 UPI Board of Coaches poll lists Ohio State Notre Dame Alabama Nebraska Michigan LSU Penn State Texas Arkansas Arizona State UCLA Tennessee Texas A M Maryland Florida Southern California Pittsburgh North Carolina State Georgia Houston in the top 20 with records shown and notes on probation ineligibility. Oklahoma SMU California Long Beach State and Southwestern Louisiana are barred from national contention per NCAA probation.
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New York
UPI
United Press International Board of Coaches
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Alabama
Nebraska
Michigan
LSU
Penn State
Texas
Arkansas
Arizona State
UCLA
Tennessee
Texas A&m
Maryland
Florida
Southern California
Pittsburgh
North Carolina State
Georgia
Houston
NCAA
UPI Board of Coaches
Oklahoma
SMU
California
Long Beach State
Louisiana
Pessimism Grows as Reds Fall Slower Pace to Dodgers
United Press International reports the Cincinnati Reds linger 2.5 games behind Los Angeles as the Dodgers surge with a 7-2 win over the Astros and a 9-2 Reds victory over San Diego. Sparky Anderson and Johnny Bench voiced resignation over the looming NL West outcome amid Dodgers’ favorable schedule. Dodgers star Tommy John announced for elbow surgery on September 25 ending his season. Dr. Jobe expects throwing to resume three months post-op.
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United Press International
Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers
Reds
Los Angeles
San Diego
Houston
Dodgers
Astros
Cincinnati
Sparky Anderson
Padres
Johnny Bench
RBI
St Louis
Pittsburgh
New York
Boston
Baltimore
UPI
Tommy John
John
Montreal Expos
Frank Jobe
Giants Beat Braves 4-2 in 98-Minute Candlestick Win
Jim Barr limited Atlanta to 2 runs as 748 fans watched at Candlestick Park. Bobby Bonds hit his 20th homer off Ron Reed for the deciding margin. Bonds called the small crowd a sign of a working man’s town while noting the team’s effort regardless of attendance.
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San Francisco
UPI
San Francisco Giants
Candlestick Park
Jim Barr
Atlanta Braves
Bobby Bonds
Ron Reed
Barr
Bonds
LOM POG RECORD sports News
Scott Ostler, sports editor, presents a concise update on local athletics and game results. The feature highlights standout performances, team standings, and upcoming matchups with focus on notable players and key moments from recent events.
Malone Stands Tall at Utah Stars Rookie Camp
Moses Malone impressed coach Morris Buckwalter on the first day of closed rookie workouts in Salt Lake City. The 6-11 teenager showed notable speed and rebounding, while Pete Cross broke a bone in his foot and did not attend camp, removing a planned physical test from Malone.
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Salt Lake City
UPI
Moses Malone
Utah Stars
Morris Buckwalter
Malone
Stars
Utah
Seattle Sonics
Pete Cross
Cross
Sonics
Russell Joins Lakers Front Line Of 1974 Camp
Cazzie Russell and three rookies join the Los Angeles Lakers as training camp opens under coach Bill Sharman. The team will practice twice daily at Loyola University through September 24 before a seven game preseason slate beginning September 25 against the Golden State Warriors in Santa Barbara. The Lakers’ 14-man roster includes six veterans competing for forward spots.
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Inglewood
Calif
UPI
Cazzie Russell
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA
Bill Sharman
Lakers
Loyola University
Golden State Warriors
UC Santa Barbara
Portland Trail Blazers
Bill Walton
Los Angeles
Suns Trade Neal Walk for Perry Awtrey Hawthorne
The Phoenix Suns send starting center Neal Walk to the New Orleans Jazz for Curtis Perry Dennis Awtrey and Nate Hawthorne. Suns GM Jerry Colangelo calls it the biggest trade in club history to fill a frontcourt void after John Shumate’s departure. Walk averaged 16.8 points and 10.2 rebounds last season.
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Phoenix
UPI
Phoenix Suns
Neal Walk
New Orleans Jazz
Curtis Perry
Dennis Awtrey
Nate Hawthorne
Suns
Jerry Colangelo
John Shumate
Awtrey
Chicago Bulls
Perry
Milwaukee Bucks
Hawthorne
Los Angeles Lakers
New Orleans
Walk
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Dr. Forrest C. Phog Allen Dies At 88 In Kansas
Dr. Forrest C. Phog Allen, legendary Kansas basketball coach, died Tuesday at age 88. The KU figure won 24 conference titles in 39 years and helped popularize the sport, leaving a lasting legacy in college basketball.
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Lawrence, Kan
UPI
Forrest C
Phog’’ Allen
Allen
University of Kansas
Foreman Ali Title Fight Delayed to Late October In Zaire
The heavyweight title bout between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali, halted after Foreman’s eye cut, will be rescheduled for October 22 or October 29 in Zaire. Promoter Hank Schwartz said the exact date will be set by Zaire officials within 48 hours and noted closed circuit plans will influence the final scheduling.
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Kinshasa
Zaire
UPI
George Foreman
Muhammad Ali
Hank Schwartz
Video Techniques, Inc
New York
Foreman
Ali
Schwartz
U.S
Triere
Germany
Granada Theatre
Santa Barbara
Africa
Lyle and Kirkman Set For Heavyweight Showdown Tonight
Ron Lyle weighing 216 ½ pounds and Boone Kirkman at 209 meet in Seattle for a key heavyweight bout. Lyle, ranked third, brings a 28-1-1 record, while Kirkman stands 31-4 and needs a win after two KO losses.
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Seattle
UPI
Ron Lyle
Denver
Boone Kirkman
Renton
Wash
Kirkman
Ken Norton
Lyle
Lompoc Tennis Courts Closed And Local Event Tickets On Sale
Lompoc High tennis courts are closed to the public daily until 5 p.m and Saturday mornings from 9 to noon. The Lompoc Youth Football League pancake breakfast opens Sept 28 at Ryan Park from 7 to 11 a.m. Tickets 50 cents. Proceeds fund equipment purchases.
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Lompoc High
Lompoc
Ryan Park
Lakers and Warriors to clash at UCSB arena
Tickets on sale for the September 25 game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at UCSB. Purchases available at the UCSB ticket office.
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Los Angeles Lakers
Golden State Warriors
UCSB
Fight of the Century label for Foreman Ali bout grows murky
The piece critiques the overblown publicity around the Foreman versus Ali clash, noting how promoter hype and spectacle redefine the event. It compares past heavyweight battles and observes a shift from mythic Fight of the Century to a price charged crime when theater tickets rise to $26.
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