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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1974
Page
6
Major league baseball and about 30 associations discussed energy conservation with the Federal Energy Office. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn outlined a plan aiming for about a 25 percent cut from 1973, including fewer charter flights and reduced lighting for night games as part of the effort.
At a league meeting, Bud Kuhn rejected all day games and realignment plans for 1974, confirming the 162-game season and no major schedule cuts. He urged fans to use public transit and car pools to reach ball parks as energy offices push efficiency while preserving sports participation.
Milwaukee Bucks general manager Wayne Embry attended a University of Dayton vs Miami University game on a scouting trip. Embry, a Hall of Fame UD alum and former Cincinnati Royals star, noted potential targets Phil Lumpkin and Donald Smith while reflecting on his long career from Tecumseh High to Boston and beyond.
Bill Virdon will manage the New York Yankees after a three month dispute with Oakland owner Charles O Finley over Billy Williams. Virdon stated he accepts the role and is not concerned about Williams. The Yankees also named Whitey Ford pitching coach and rehired Dick Howser and Elston Howard as coaches.
Coneil Norman scored 26 points as Arizona beat Wyoming 93 77 in the Western Athletic Conference opener. Coach Fred Snowden lauded the performance and eyed a rematch with Colorado State Saturday. Other top teams posted wins in mobile Alabama and across the nation.
Williams says he will sue Oakland owner Charlie Finley as he contests the Yankees hiring of Bill Virdon. He quit the A's to take the Yankees position, but Cronin voided the contract after Finley filed a federal suit. Williams plans to challenge Finley from Riviera Beach.
Ohio colleges report several results with Bracket action. Muskingum beat Ohio Dominican 91 while Case Western Reserve routed Oberlin 77 to 73. Western Michigan toppled Cleveland State 68 to 59. Wright State won 92 59 over Northern Kentucky State. Marietta edged Sacred Heart 89 in OT for Shrine consolation. Glenville State defeated Heidelberg 52 in Hall of Fame Classic. Messiah beat Houghton 87 79, Malone 79 60. Delaware 78 70 Drexel. Long Island 93 69 Hofstra. New Hampshire 76 75 Connecticut. Boston College 94 75 Lemoyne. Ky Wesleyan 99 66 Athletes in Action OT. Furman 92 64 Baptist College. St. Louis 57 55 Florida. Memphis State 68 Bradley 74 OT. Oklahoma 101 Cal Santa Barbara 79.
Seattle SuperSonics president Sam Schulman said the club may sue after Sports Illustrated alleged the team threw a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1972-73 season. Schulman planned to discuss the matter with NBA officials at the All Star meeting in Seattle and with club lawyers. The NBA investigated and found no truth to the report.
The Cincinnati Reds plan a full schedule of night games at regular starting times despite Bow Kuhn’s pledge to cut energy use 25 percent in 1974. Richard Wagner said Cincinnati faces no electricity problem while East Coast cities face tighter constraints and the team will conserve energy with careful stadium usage.
San Diego reports that the National League owners will vote at a special meeting next Wednesday on the sale of the Padres to Marjorie Everett's group. Feeney notified all owners of the meeting. Bavasi restarts 1974 ticket sales and rehired staff, and plans to name a new manager next week with candidates including Alex Grammas and John McNamara.
Taft aims to extend an eight game streak while Middies seek home court bounce in a pivotal GMC showdown that could create an early league leader. Key players include Jemison Merchant Graham Scheibert and Hessel, with a full schedule of MML and SOC games surrounding the match. A pregame fish fry at Middletown High will run 4:30 until game time.
Miami University Middletown coach Lynn Darbyshire works to fix a turnover prone and poor free throw shooting team after seven games and four tournaments. The Warriors travel to Lancaster for a 7 30 p m game then host Ohio University Zanesville at 7 30 p m.
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