May would-be rookie millionaire amid pro money shift
Indiana's Scott May, UPI college player of the year, faces pro leagues tightening pay as ABA and NBA owners curb rookie salaries. May, 22, 6-7 forward from Sandusky, says he wants to play pro basketball and Olympic team before signing, after meeting Havlicek and sharing focus on basketball over money.
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Japanese wrestling delegation visits Lompoc for culture exchange
A group of eight Japanese wrestlers and three coaches, ages 17 to 21, arrived in Lompoc for a 22 day cultural and athletic exchange. They wrestled local prep teams at Lompoc High, earning early wins before more school involvement and sightseeing. The visit included a Japanese dinner at Foster's and planned classroom visits before continuing to Los Angeles and Hawaii.
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Cavaliers edge Hawks to seize Central lead sea son turnaround
Cleveland routs Atlanta 120 92 to grab first playoff berth and top the Central Division by half a game over Washington. Austin Carr comes off bench for 27 points as team depth dominates, matching the Cavaliers emphasis on nonstarters powering the win.
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Rankin captures Dinah tourney in Palm Springs
Judy Rankin wins the Dinah Shore-Colgate Winners Circle in Palm Springs Calif. She roars back from three strokes behind to claim the LPGA’s top prize of 22000 dollars and a new car as Sandra Haynie’s status as a top player is noted. The event carries a $200000 purse.
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Righetti Mystery Looms as Cabrillo Eyes Win at Elks Field
Cabrillo (7-1) travels to Santa Maria to face the Warriors (1-7) at 4:30 pm amid talk of the Righetti mystery. Coach Bill Weber expects a tough game and will start Dan Petry, while Righetti eyes Friday’s matchup with Lompoc after a 1-0 loss to Santa Maria.
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Ray Dahlmann
Ken Clayton
Nelson
Ray D
Wayne Brown
Cannon
Perry
Frank Mickadeit
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Braves
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Tom Hawk
Arroyo Grande Eagles
Bob Vargas
Eagles
Dan Bodary
Mike Shroll
Shroll
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Arroyo Grande
Lompoe
Mike Ellison
Wild
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Geiberger Wins Greensboro Open At Sedgefield
Geiberger held a one shot lead over Lee Trevino at the Greater Greensboro Open in North Carolina. He shot a final round 68 to finish 16 under par at 268 to earn $46,000 as Trevino ended two behind after a 65.
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49ers to announce Plunkett trade bid in SF news conference
The San Francisco 49ers plan a news conference to confirm acquiring quarterback Jim Plunkett from the New England Patriots. Reports say the deal would involve Tom Owen, two first round picks this year, a second round pick, and a first round pick next season. Plunkett, 28, was the 1971 NFL draft's top pick and won NFL Rookie of the Year.
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Local Week Sports Schedule Highlights Multiple Games
This week lists baseball games Cabrillo vs Righetti at Elks Field and San Luis Obispo at Lompoc. Softball features San Luis Obispo vs Lompoc at Lompoc Junior High with 3 pm start. Also includes tennis golf and gymnastics events across Cabrillo Santa Maria Lompoc Santa Ynez.
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