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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1974
Page
8
A historic motorsport column notes plans for the 1974 racing season amid energy concerns. It cites USAC, SCCA fuel limits, Porsche Audi discontent, IMSA links, and sponsor shifts including RC Cola returning with Bobby Rinzler’s Trans Am effort.
The NCAA scrapped announced dates restricting bowl invitations and faces possible penalties for violations. Rules shift to a straight body count for scholarships with 105 total grants for football and basketball, while Ivy League concerns over freshmen eligibility and financial need persist, and coaches push for clearer interpretation.
UCLA center Bill Walton is listed probable to play after a bruised back from a fall at Washington State. He left Monday’s game in Pullman a minute after injuring himself and is expected to resume Pac Eight action Friday night.
Chicago AP reports Charles C. Finley has put the Oakland Athletics up for sale at 15 million dollars. He cites doctors orders and plans to entertain bids from responsible parties, with potential bids from Kansas City and Oakland in 1968. Finley may also sell the California Golden Seals and notes NHL plans to purchase them, while mentioning the Padres buyer syndicate interest and a publicized dispute with manager Dick Williams. He says no specific buyers are targeted and hints at ongoing tensions aboard.
New York AP reports the Texas Rangers opened the baseball draft by selecting shortstop Roy Smalley Jr. Relatives of major league players dominated early picks as teams filled rounds with pitchers and infielders from California and other states. Smalley, 21, called the moment exciting as scouts noted a heavy focus on pitchers in the first round.
Maryland coach Dave Driesell rebutted Pepperdine coach Gary Colson and Pete Newell after remarks implying cheating to reach the Top Ten. Driesell denied the accusation, noting Maryland finished No. 8 last season and is ranked third after a season-opening loss to UCLA. he criticized coaches who bend rules.
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