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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1973
Page
5
Muhammad Ali, 31, expected to leave Claire Contral Hospital after a 12 round loss to Ken Norton and a 1 1/2 hour operation for a broken jaw. Doctors said he is doing well and resting with jaw wired by rubber bands. his wife Belinda was hospitalized after the bout.
ARCADIA Calif UPI Laffit Pincay top jockey for the meet faces a five day suspension for careless riding in Friday's fifth race. He will miss the season's last four days at Santa Anita where he has 106 wins this meet. Inwood Quest drifted out in the final sixteenth causing interference with Tudor Roman. Bernwood Quest was moved to third.
The NCAA and AAU agreed to seek settlement to allow the Soviet basketball tour, with Walter Byers promising rapid NCAA approval if the AAU files the necessary application. Rep. Peyser said AAU officials indicated readiness to complete forms and send them to the NCAA immediately.
Jim Brewer led the U.S. All-Stars to an 85-84 win over the Philadelphia All-Stars in the Liberty Bell Classic with 15 points and key rebounds. Irv Kosloff and Kevin Loughe watched as Brewer sealed victory with a late steal and clock runout. Hornyak led with 17 points for the U.S. squad. McFarland and Hankinson each had 14 for Philadelphia.
Wayne Valley, Oakland Raiders general partner, files suit in Alameda County Superior Court alleging Al Davis and Ed McGah agreed on July 10, 1972 that Davis could stay in control for up to twenty years after January 1, 1976.
UCLA star Bill Walton and Long Beach State’s Ed Ratleff top the 1973 NBA All American selection by 17 NBA coaches and NEA, each with 16 first team votes. Illinois State’s Doug Collins NC State’s David Thompson and Minnesota’s Jim Brewer start the five. Second team includes Di Gregorio Behagen Green Brown and Lamar.
Juan Rodriguez known as Chi Chi won the Greater Greensboro Open finishing 17 under par with a 66 final round to earn $42,000. He said God was on his side and dedicated the victory to the late Puerto Rican baseball star Roberto Clemente.
The NEA NBA Coaches 1973 All American Team features Bill Walton UCLA Ed Ratleff Long Beach State Doug Collins Illinois State and David Thompson No Car St with others Jim Brewer Minnesota Ernie DiGregorio Providence Ron Behagen Minnesota Mike Green Lowell Tech John Brown Missouri Dwight Lamar SW Louisiana Also honored are Keith Wilkes UCLA and Tom Henderson Hawaii.
Los Angeles Rams announced an invite only tryout camp April 21 at the Coliseum starting 10 a.m. The event targets unsigned players under 28 with college eligibility over, and requires physician approval and personal gear. Coaches will time 40 yard sprints to qualify. Mark Duncan handles invitations.
Today Arroyo Grande visits Cabrillo and Lompoc travels to Righetti for baseball. Tennis features Cabrillo at Arroyo Grande and Righetti at Lompoc. Pro wrestling is at Santa Maria Fairgrounds tonight at 8 p.m. Tomorrow girls track has Dos Pueblos at Lompoc at 3 p.m.
Oakland defeated California 8 3 with Maxvill collecting three hits and Clyde Wright charged with all eight runs. Angels fumed over owner Charles Finley’s orange ball plan while other spring results ranged from Montreal over Boston 5 1 to Chicago White Sox 8 Texas 4 and Mets 5 Yankees 0. Ron Santo left wrist X-rayed after a pitch hit him. he previously broke his hip last season.
NFL owners opened a study on expansion with a four man committee to evaluate markets including Seattle Portland Phoenix Mexico City Honolulu and Birmingham. New Orleans Miami and Los Angeles will be considered for the 1975 Super Bowl with a Pro Bowl site decision possibly delayed. Local Pee Wee and Junior High playoffs in Lompoc saw Chargers and Redskins win advancing to finals.
UCLA star Bill Walton rejects a tax free $2 million NBA offer from the Philadelphia 76ers after leading the Bruins to the NCAA title. He opts to return to school, valuing personal goals and friendships over cash. Coach John Wooden says Walton is exceptional for choosing ideals, while Walton says he will likely play pro after finishing college.
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