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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1974
Page
6
High school and college game officials endure spoofed respect, threats, and tough scrutiny. Coaches like John Rubck defend officials while critics push them to wake up. Gus Froehlich of Lompoc notes hostile crowds would drive a weaker official to tears.
Hank Aaron, aiming to tie Babe Ruth with 714 homers, practiced in spring and hit his third homer this spring in New Orleans. He is slated to potentially play in Cincinnati’s opener under Commissioner Kuhn, with a 2-1 odds he appears.
A freestyle wrestling tournament for boys from grade 1 to beyond will be held Saturday at Lompoc High. Sanctioned by the Southern California Wrestling Coaches Association, it is the second of seven regional events with entrants from Los Angeles area promised. Competitions cover Junior, Senior, and Open divisions with weigh-ins 7 to 9 a.m. and matches starting at 10. Medals awarded in Senior and Open. ribbons for Juniors. AAU membership of 3 dollars, plus 1 dollar insurance and entry fees of 1, 2, or 3 dollars apply.
In Inglewood, the Lakers trail Milwaukee two games to none and must rebound to stay alive in the Western Conference series. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dominates Milwaukee with shooting and passing, while Elmore Smith is limited to 32 points and the Lakers offense struggles under pressure from the Bucks.
Bulls coach Motta credited reserve Dennis Awtrey and guard Rick Adelman for the 108-103 road win that evened the best-of-seven series at one game each. Awtrey and Adelman limited Bob Lanier’s impact while Chicago’s defense and offense balanced the scoring.
In a rash of league penalties Cabrillo rises as Righetti forfeits two wins for ineligible player use. Lompoc and Cabrillo swim losses cascade from clerical errors and coaching start mistakes. Lompoc basketball also fined for an ineligible player.
George Foreman, the heavyweight champion, leaves Caracas bound for Miami after settling Venezuela income taxes on his $700,000 purse. Foreman, manager Dick Sadler and adviser Leroy Jackson flew out a week after defeating Ken Norton in two rounds. Venezuelan law required Foreman to pay taxes himself, despite earlier claims of a tax free purse.
Former Cabrillo High pitcher Mac Fisher will start for UC Riverside against the California Angels in an exhibition set for tomorrow evening. The game airs on KNBC at 7 30 p.m. with Fisher among several UCR pitchers opposed by Angels starter Bill Singer.
The Lompoc Senior Babe Ruth League is still accepting registrations for boys aged 16 to 18. For registration or information call Art Fridrich at 736-2736 or George McMillan at 735-1147. Managers and coaches are also needed for minor league teams. contact McMillan or Fridich.
Today's slate features Lompoc at Righetti and Cabrillo at Arroyo Grande at 3 30 p m along with Arroyo Grande at Cabrillo and Righetti at Lompoc. Wednesday adds Cabrillo at Santa Ynez and Santa Ynez at Cabrillo with Righetti at Lompoc and CIF prelims in swimming at ELAJ C. UCSB hosts UC Los Angeles at noon and Westmont College at 2 30 p m tomorrow.
A crystal ball view of the 1970 pennant race predicts the Oakland A’s to win the American League despite Charles Finley’s controversial role. Star players like Reggie Jackson Bert Campaneris and Vida Blue pace a strong lineup while rivals Kansas City Chicago Minnesota Texas and New York contend for positions with notable names and key trades.
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