Braves and Congs clash as city series resumes Friday
Lompoc hosts Cabrillo in a pivotal 3:30 p.m. baseball showdown opening a clash in the intra city rivalry. Cabrillo lefthander Carlton Roberts seeks his first start while Lompoc counters with Tim Binning. Saints lead the Norris League as Cabrillo trails in the series 15 to 12.
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Lanier Matched 26 Points To Clinch Pistons Playoff Berth
Lanier scored 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Detroit defeated Chicago 97-89 to clinch a wild-card playoff spot, ending Milwaukee's postseason streak. Coach Ray Scott praised the team's resolve and noted Lanier may rest for the opener against Seattle.
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Bartow Named UCLA Head Coach Ending Wooden Era
Gene Bartow, 44, is introduced as UCLA's new head basketball coach, succeeding John Wooden who retires after a 10 NCAA titles in 12 years. Bartow left Illinois after a five year contract to lead the Bruins and is praised by Athletic Director J.D. Morgan as a top coaching teacher of the game. Bartow previously built Memphis State into a national power, earning Coach of the Year honors in 1971-72 and guiding the Tigers to the NCAA finals.
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Gibson Steps Toward Final Season As Cards Ace
St Louis star Bob Gibson, approaching retirement after 15 seasons, reflects on aging, past glory, and the challenge of pitching. He recalls a 1968 MVP year with a 1.12 ERA and 22 wins, while expressing pride in his career and plans for life after baseball. He admits fatigue but savors the mound power and personal accomplishments.
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Bob Gibson Reflects On Aging And Race In Baseball
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson discusses aging effects on performance mental fatigue and excitement before games. He recalls 1958 spring training racial segregation and notes progress toward treating him as a player rather than a black player while recounting a racial elevator incident.
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McAdoo Tops NBA MVP. Vachon Player of the Year
Bob McAdoo was voted NBA most valuable player after lifting the Buffalo Braves toward the playoffs. Rogie Vachon was named Hockey News player of the year, with Al Arbour Coach of the Year and Seymour Knox III top executive. St Louis Cardinals acquire center Ken Iman from the Rams, a 36 year old with 140 straight starts. Los Angeles Kings beat St Louis Blues 5-2 as Frank St Marseille and Danny Maloney led the scoring with St Marseille hitting his 15th and 16th goals.
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NBC telecast sets all-time NCAA basketball viewership
NBC announced its UCLA versus Kentucky championship telecast drew a 21.3 Nielsen rating and reached 14,590,000 homes, surpassing the 1973 UCLA Memphis State final with a 20.5 rating and 13,280,000 homes. The record marks the highest audience ever for a college or pro basketball game.
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Miller quits thinking of next week in Greensboro Open
Johnny Miller begins the $225,000 Greater Greensboro Open with aim to rekindle his form. Top contenders include Lee Trevino and Gary Player, a week before Masters defense, at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro North Carolina.
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Cabrillo Faces Lompoc In Friday Sports Sked
Baseball Cabrillo at Lompoc 3 30 p m. Tennis Lompoc at Cabrillo Golf Arroyo Grande Cabrillo at Village CC Lompoc at San Luis Obispo.
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