Sailor Sharon Adams Conquers Pacific Solo Voyage
Mrs. Sharon Sites Adams completed a 9,918 mile solo voyage from Yokohama to San Diego in 75 days aboard a 31 foot Mariner sailboat stamped made in Japan. She battled six gales including a whole gale with winds up to 73 mph and one knockdown. The boat is now on display at the Long Beach Sailboat Show where Adams will speak to fans.
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College Grid Scores and Upsets Across The Weekend
The national college football slate shows Michigan defeating Wisconsin and Syracuse beating Pitt, while Princeton topped Brown and Air Force defeated Yale. Georgia Tech edged Duke, Kentucky beat Tennessee, and Arkansas prevailed over Mississippi with other results including Auburn over Florida and Missouri over Kansas.
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Cowboys click to rout Giants 25 3 in key NFL clash
Dallas overwhelmed New York 25 to 3 as the Cowboys defense harassed Fran Tarkenton, recording nine sacks led by George Andrie Bob Lilly Larry Cole and Jethro Pugh. Craig Morton connected with Lance Rentzel for a late TD while Mike Clark booted three field goals.
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Prankster Steals Goalies Mask From Kings
King goalie Gerry Desjardins faces Detroit Wednesday with no mask after it was swiped Sunday night during the Lakers game. Desjardins has only this fiberglass mask, and the Kings appeal for its return with no questions asked.
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Lakers Must Return Williams After Contract Mixup
NBA commissioner Walter Kennedy canceled the deal sending Sam Williams from Milwaukee to the Lakers and ordered the guard returned to the Bucks. Kennedy cited misunderstanding of restrictive clauses in Williams contract.
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Bruins Coach Prothro blasts officials after Stanford tie
UCLA coach Tommy Prothro criticized officiating following a 20 20 tie with Stanford at Palo Alto. He claimed Stanford played a clean game with no clipping, no motion, no pass interference, and no holding while asserting a controversial call on Danny Graham. The outspoken remarks may deepen California football tensions.
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Horse Racing and Sailboat Shows Across West Coast
Oak Tree at Santa Anita at 1 p.m. and Hollywood Park harness at 8 p.m. Sailboat Show runs at Long Beach Arena from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pro basketball Stars play Denver at L A Sports Arena 8 p.m. Auto racing dune buggies at Ascot Park 8:30 p.m.
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Burns Again Named Player of the Week by Southland Writers
Jim Stangeland lauds Leon Burns as a standout running back at Cal State Long Beach after Burns is selected college division player of the week for the second time. Stangeland notes Burns averages about 35 carries without fumbling in the last three games. He recalls the fourth down gamble in a 34 26 win over Santa Clara and questions the spot of the ball on the chain measurement.
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OJ Simpson struggles in Bills loss to Dolphins at the Orange Bowl
OJ Simpson toiled for 12 rushing yards on 10 carries but shone briefly as a receiver in Buffalo’s 24 6 defeat at Miami. Bob Griese connected on two long TD passes for the Dolphins as Miami snapped an 0 5 1 start to the season. Simpson noted his role as a pass catcher suits him while acknowledging Nick Buoniconti remained a fierce defender.
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