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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1974
Page
11
Limited slate shows only a pair of matches on tap with Atlanta hosting New York and Los Angeles visiting St. Louis. Fans are urged to check local listings for start times and venues as schedules may shift.
Silas scored 23 points to lift the San Antonio Stars past the West Division leading Utah Stars 909. Rich Jones added 8 points for the Spurs while Olai's Willis Wise led scorers with 24 in a game noted for Indiana’s ABA record defense.
A flood of box scores shows multiple games across the nation. Notable results include Mississippi State topping LSU 75 to 49 with five players dressed after suspensions. Indiana defeated Northwestern 72 to 47 as top-ranked teams posted decisive wins.
Scoring leaders listed with names and schools. includes multiple misspelled and garbled entries such as Jest Dawson Clyde Mayes Lon Mruger Charles Cleveland Jerey Jenkins Bruce Grim Jack Perkins Perry Venebington Rick Mahoney Bryan Ashbough Mike Robinson Collis Teme Dew Terry Furlew Legi Dougas Kevin Fitgerald Lindsey Heerison and others, indicating a sports roster or statistical page from a historical newspaper.
O J Simpson, NFL MVP, reportedly signed a five year contract worth 200000 dollars per year with the Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C Wilson Jr. The deal, discussed while WFL overtures were noted, extends beyond his current terms and secures his stay as the Bills star. Simpson aims to play two more seasons before retirement for film and television work.
Tom Fears a Pro Football Hall of Famer was named head coach of the Southern California franchise in the new World Football League. Fred Morrison announced at a two day WFL meeting that Fears who played for UCLA and the Rams and coached under Vince Lombardi in Green Bay and with the Saints is the club’s choice. The WFL organizer Gary Davidson listed 11 prospective franchises for next Tuesday's draft in New York including Memphis New England Florida Toronto Harlingen New York Southern California Philadelphia Hawaii Chicago and Washington D C.
Billie Jean King, top American, defeated 15-year-old Riggs in a highly anticipated match. King praised Wimbledon victory as the most rewarding, while Riggs boosted the cause for women's recognition. King reflected on a difficult year with fewer titles and a virus and heat illness hampering her at the U.S. Open. On the Virginia Slims circuit she won 3 of 12 events for $54,800.
The Colonial Rugby Club of Sydney arrives this afternoon aboard the Queen Mary after a series of matches in Southern California hosted by Huntington Beach Rugby Club. Pirates pitchers Steve Biass Jim Sadana and editor Jie Campanis offer 1974 terms.
Lawmakers and owners of the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association pressed for a quiet end to an 18 month war. Washington talks sought to halt litigation and outline a plan including inter league player moves and exhibition games while denying a formal merger.
The Kings travel to Montreal to face the Canadiens in a key seven game road trip opener. The telecast airs at 6 p.m. Pacific on Channel 6, with Los Angeles holding one win and one point in the trip so far. The Canadiens boast a 4 game unbeaten run against the Kings, including a 6-2 victory in their last meeting.
The field features the finest women gymnasts in the United States including two Olympians Roxanne Pierce representing Southern Connecticut Gym Club and Debbie Hill of Denver. About 50 competitors will attend the World Games Trials at Cal State Fullerton with camps on Friday at 2 and 7 30 pm and again Saturday night.
Emerson Fittipaldi hinted his car may have been sabotaged as he finished 10th in the Buenos Aires Argentina Grand Prix the first F1 race of the season. Team McLaren said a loose spark plug wire caused misfiring forcing a late pit stop and time lost.
In Norfolk, Old Dominion, ranked eighth, defeat UC Irvine 84-77 as six-foot-seven Joel Copeland scores 29 points for the Monarchs while Irvine’s Jerry Maras contributes 30. Other Dom ion players tally as the team edges the midmajor foe.
UCLA announced center Walton remained sidelined after a bruised hip muscle, joining Wooden who pulled a hamstring during a daily five mile walk. A UCLA spokesman relayed Walton's status and Wooden's remark on the Midwest trip and Notre Dame as UCLA prepares for two weeks of non conference action before Feb. 2 USC game.
Long Beach State coach Late Olson and NFL receiver Earl McCutlough join Paty High sprinter Roy Haggerty as guest speakers at the International City Sports event at Hoefly’s Restaurant Belmont Shore. The public is invited to attend as Olson discusses his unbeaten team and NCAA challenges while Haggerty eyes the Sunkist Invitational and 60 run.
Tom Weiskopf, 31, argues golfers earn too much from top prizes and proams. He lists prize money as a frustration but backs the tour as is, noting eight tour wins in 1973 and planning a return after a month off. He criticizes the Bob Hope tournament format and endorses selective participation. He won Player of the Year honors from Western golf writers at Rancho La Costa. He aims to win a major title in 1978.
Denis Murphy, president of the World Hockey Association, is set to announce late today on the Sharks sale. A Sharks spokesman said the league may decide tomorrow and noted secrecy after a prior deal to Larry Daniels collapsed. Leonard Bloom reportedly sold to Daniels for 32 million earlier, but trustees blocked the transfer. Bloom also owns the San Diego Q's of the ABA.
Jim Petralia quit teaching physical education in San Gabriel last fall to become a professional golfer. He shot four under par 87 at Whispering Palms Country Club to tie Perry Leslie of Springfield Missouri for the first-round lead in the Ed Hale tournament. One stroke back are Stanton Altgert Dallas Perry Florence Charlotte Charlie Epps Houston Don Pooley Byer m Bilk Braskan Diego.
Top seeds Chris Evert and Billie Jean King survived early trouble to win first round matches in the San Francisco Virginia Slims event. Evert, 16, defeated Martina Navratilova 6-7 6-3 6-1, while King beat Mine Jausoyee 7-6 6-3. Rosie Casals, seeded fifth, beat Glynis Coles 6-4 6-2 before 3,800 fans at the Civic Auditorium.
Long Bhaceh Recreation sees Arn's Boys lead with 4 points and Tselor at 38. HPbowees defeat Barristers 40 to 0. Walking Dead beat Write-Outs 82 to 34. Spirita tops Haag CHD 50 to 15. Perten 57 over Towncoats 40. Kykendal Southern halts Hol's Mul 34 to 22. Vassil wabend beats George's 46 to - . Marshall-Sudimer vs Texaco loberi game listed. Pumphusks face Leftovers at 9:15. Insane Flovil 3:13 result noted.
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