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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1974
Page
13
Baltimore second baseman Bobby Grich, after a standout fielding season, adopted a new batting stance using a mirror drill and closer plate position. Through 18 games he leads with a .354 average, three homers, six doubles, 23 hits, and nine RBIs, while his fielding error count remains minimal.
USC coach Vern Wolfe and UCLA's Jim Bush predicted a tight Pacific dual between the Trojans and Bruins at the Coliseum, with the mile relay likely deciding the winner. Nineteen of 20 writers and coaches picked UCLA, while Wolfe stressed wins in the 440 relay and at least one spot in the 100 and 220. Long Beach State hosts an invitational Sunday with five athletes accepting invitations including Jerry Proctor and Casey Carrigan.
San Diego Chargers owner Eugene Klein urged mandatory postgame urine tests after eight players were fired for drug use. He argued tests protect youth view of players as heroes and said Congress should require them. NFL commissioner Rozelle noted fines totaling 30 000 for Klein Svare and Kirin for control failures. The Chargers' player rep called Klein's plan ridiculous and would take no action against the eight.
Milwaukee coach Larry Costello and Boston’s Tom Heinsohn hinted at strategic changes for game two of the NBA championship series. After Boston’s 98-83 win gave the Celtics a 1-0 lead, Costello suggested tightening pressure while Heinsohn said film study showed room to improve the Celtics press and overall defense.
In a lengthy defense of the league’s rule package NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle is praised for pushing owners to adopt changes across kicking, passing and blocking. The article credits Rozelle for persisting three months of talks and notes fans praise the new rules and key kickers like Yepremian Mullan and Stenerud.
Philadelphia center Bill Clement strained his left knee in practice and will miss a week to 10 days as the Flyers face the New York Rangers in a tied Stanley Cup semifinal. Dennis Hull also may miss Chicago’s must-win game with a lingering back injury while Boston holds a 3-2 series lead.
The International City Sports Forum luncheons held each Wednesday at Hoefly's Belmont will resume in fall. Ron Allice, founder and director, announced today that restaurant service has been terminated until then. Leading coaches and athletes have attended and been interviewed at the weekly functions.
Tennis results show multiple singles and doubles matches featuring players such as Evonne Goolagong, Francie Duce, Jeanne Evert, Laura DuPont, Laurie Fleming, Korey Harris, and Sue Stan. Scores include 6-4 6-3 in one match and 2-4 6-4 6-6 in another, with varied partner lineups and rounds noted.
Angels edge Red Sox 6 2 as Bill Singer pitched effectively striking out seven. McCraw fueled the offense with a two run homer and key doubles. Epstein remains on bench while Angels shuffle replacements. Robinson sits with a sore shoulder and Chalk collects first extra base hit. Nolan Ryan set for the next mound session.
Lakewood and State Farm battled to a 3 3 tie in a tense softball game. Sturm earned the win in relief for the Warlocks with Del Ara Pain logging nine strikeouts. Tacona led Salt Lake City with a key homer and Rogen Tucson contributed four hits in a rough, error-filled contest.
A Puerto Rico sports city project honoring Roberto Clemente neared $757,003 raised since 1972, with Jose Seda stating the total toward the oceanside San Juan site. The effort honors Clemente’s earthquake relief flight and envisions a youth-focused complex near his crash location.
Dodgers nipped the rivals as Millay drove in a go ahead run and Marshall saved his second game in two days. Lopes credited experience and momentum from 1973 as key while Alston recovered from a coffee mishap before viewing the late rally.
Houston slugger Lee May fueled an 18-2 rout of the Chicago Cubs, going 5-for-5 with two two run homers. May belted a first homer off Burt Hooton and added a fourth of the season off Jim Kremmel as Houston totaled 20 hits and chased six Cubs pitchers. Cleveland beat Minnesota 3-2 in the only afternoon game, with Oscar Gamble and Dave Duncan delivering two ninth inning runs for the win.
The Angels swap third baseman Paul Schaal for outfielder Richie Scheinblum in a move to shore up defense. Schaal batted .288 for Kansas City last season and will join Los Angeles as they open a nine game home stand against Baltimore. Scheinblum hit .328 in 77 games for the Angels last year but defense has been a concern.
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