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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1972
Page
36
Lakers exec Fred Schaus praises Bill Walton as the era’s most dominating sophomore, comparing him with Lew Alcindor and Oscar Robertson while debating who would thrive in pro ball. Jerry Tarkanian offers a cautious take, noting limited firsthand games against Alcindor.
Las Vegas odds maker Jimmy Snyder favors UCLA by six points over Louisville while North Carolina is a favorite to beat Voffin State. The piece compares Lew Alcindor and Bill Walton, cites coaches’ praise, and notes Alcindor’s and Walton’s scoring records and games.
A Phoenix Suns press preview shows telegrams from the ABA commissioner inviting Suns players to switch leagues, provoking tears and accusations of tampering. Charlie Scott, once ABA star now NBA player, looms as a sharp contrast to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s upcoming Phoenix visit. Baseball notes include Wes Parker urging balanced pay while Tommy Davis reflects on Vida Blue talks. The piece concludes with a tribute to Whitey Lewis, a Cleveland journalist who championed fans’ view of sports.
Oakland owner Charles Finley says he and star pitcher Vida Blue are within $20,000 in bargaining for 1972. Blue visited at 1 am and offered to pitch for Finley’s $50,000 standing offer with one undefined condition. Blue had asked for $70,000 after last year’s $14,750 salary. he posted a 24–8 record and tied in Cy Young and MVP races. Blue began negotiations Jan 8 with attorney Robert J. Gerst. initial request was $115,000. Finley warned he could lose $500,000 if the A’s field a team without Blue, and noted several core players did well last year. Blue, a Mansfield, Sr. product, is 22. Friction remains about whether he remains with the A’s.
A compact schedule lists events at Long Beach Arena Harness Racing at Los Alamitos first post and in. Motorcycling Steeplechase minicycles at Trojan Speedway 7 30 PM. Horse racing Santa Anita prep track Jordan at South Torrance Millikan at Wilson 3 18 PM. Prep events include Mater Del vs St Anthony Wardlow Park 2 15 PM and gymnastic meets with Millkan Rancho Jordan St Torrance Lakewood San Gabriel all 3 15 PM.
Sudden Sam McDowell defends his approach amid criticism from sportswriters over frankness and alleged rumors. He notes the Perry trade proves Giants expect him to win and predicts a flexible role at Candlestick Park with a potential playoff push and World Series chances.
Fragmented OCR text lists Lakers and Bulls games with radio times and several garbled names. It mentions Dodgers Angels and other mixed items, plus numerous unreadable proper nouns, initials, and incomplete place references.
Bill Walton UCLA center was unanimously selected to the NBA coaches all America team. The 19 year old led a first team including Bob McAdoo Bud Stallworth Ed Ratleff and Dwight Lamar. Six players earned second team honors due to a tie including Parkhill Chamberlain Boyd Chanes Taylor and Hawes.
The Rams consider offers to sell the NFL club after the death of owner Reeves. A landscape contractor reportedly offered about 18 million dollars, higher than another bid. Rams executors include Bill Barnes Milton Levitt and Mary Reeves Carroon, with 49 percent owned by Autry Reynolds Barnes and Martin.
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