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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1974
Page
8
Elyria Chronicle Telegram reports on Tuesday January 8 1974 sports. No further readable details available to identify teams players or outcomes.
The Southwest Conference basketball season runs unusually with Westlake leading by three games at the halfway mark while Elyria Admiral King and Findlay hold top spots in a crowded race. The article notes variance across divisions and highlights North Ridgeville as a surprise, Clearview’s near-certain title, and impending key matchups that could shrink the field.
A statewide panel of AP sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school basketball teams. Listings include Portsmouth West 32 Belpre 31 North College Hill 80 Genoa 29 Delphos St Johns 28 Elida 25 Lisbon Beaver 23 and many others with points spanning from single digits to over a hundred for top teams. The slate breaks down by city blocks and features multiple schools across divisions with 10 or more points highlighted.
Johnny Miller captured a 54 hole victory in the rain shortened Crosby National Pro Am at Pebble Beach. Only 54 holes were completed with Miller finishing eight under par at 208, earning 75 percent of purse and a $27,750 payout. Grier Jones was runner up at 212, with Rod Funseth Tom Kite John Jacobs and Bruce Summerhays tied at 214 for third. Jack Nicklaus withdrew but received payout as no final round was played. The win is unofficial due to weather stoppage.
Long Beach State University President Stephen Horn urged immediate steps to punish coaches violating rules and then moving to new schools. The NCAA considered resolutions at its San Francisco convention as Long Beach faced an indefinite three-year postseason ban for 26 offenses including fraudulent test scores and improper benefits.
Five year Niners veteran Jimmy Thomas retires to become offensive backfield coach at Texas Christian University. Celtics' Tom Heinsohn and Bucks' Larry Costello named to coach East and West All Star squads for January 15 in Seattle. Johnny Neumann traded from Memphis Tams to Utah Stars for Glen Combs Ronnie Robinson and Mike Jackson. Tams may be sold to Chicago group. Roy Emerson signs two year World Team Tennis deal with Golden Gaters. Gene Carr recalled by New York Rangers for six game road trip. Doug Raymond named district coach of the year by US Track Association. David Ray wins third Golden Toe Award with 1000 dollar prize. Cleveland Classic tennis tourney in April canceled for lack of sponsor. Joe Nuxhall signs eighth season as Reds broadcaster. SMU receives one year probation for football team payoffs following president Paul Hardin's report.
Van couver Blazers move Andy Bathgate to center with Danny Lawson at right wing and Lawson nets the game winner in a 5-4 WHA victory over the Jersey Knights. Lawson scores his 32nd of the season at 2.58 of the third as Jersey rallies but falls short.
Cleveland Crusaders travel to Chicago for WHA clash as coach Bill Needham urges focus after 11-3 win over Vancouver. He warns not to rest on past laurels, noting two wins and high scoring in three meetings with the Cougars.
The NCAA Special Energy Committee, chaired by MIT athletic director Ross H Smith, is studying joint travel to reduce energy use and potential trading of intersectional games. Wake Forest requested withdrawal from a West Coast game to avoid long trips as the convention opens and energy concerns drive talk of fewer championships or multi-site hosting.
Elyria West aims for its elusive first wrestling victory hosting Monroeville at 7 pm after a solid showing against Admiral King. Coach Jim Westbrook cites improving performances from lightweights Greg Weaver Steve Simo and Tim Van Dyke and notes a lighter lineup may test the heavier weights to clinch the win.
College basketball score roundup lists multiple games with teams such as Harvard Connecticut Colgate and others, showing varied scores and outcomes across the day. Notable results include Connecticut 66 over Colgate 58 and Alabama 79 Tennessee 74 with a dense line of additional scores.
Gary Schneider rolled a 648 series on area lanes with 213 224 201 in the Bowling Center Home league. Don Haas added a 602 series with 172 224 206. Russ Cody had the high 262 single. Bubba Rigsby 231. Sixteen-year-old Steve Myers posted 257 in the Tarry Junior league. First half Automotive league champs Krugman’s Garage. Panther Club meeting at Elyria Catholic postponed and rescheduled for next Tuesday at Stoney’s. Mama’s Sons in Superstars league.
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