Local Riders Shine at World Mini Grand Prix in El Toro
Three local motocross riders performed well at the World Mini Grand Prix in El Toro California. Randy Dyer won the novice boys 12 and over class and took second in the novice stock run off. Joe Dyer finished third in novice stock and fourth in Modified class. Freddie Perry placed sixth overall in the 125 class. About eighty bikes entered the novice class.
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Calif
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Randy
Joe
Freddie Perry
Perry
Joe Dyer
All Star Basketball Classic Returns With Top Seniors
East and West all star squads featuring Marques Johnson headline the sixth annual Pizza Hut Basketball Classic in Las Vegas. Coaches Al McGuire and Gene Bartow lead NCAA and NAIA tied charity event as the series sits 3-2.
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Nev
UPI
Marques Johnson
UCLA
al McGuire
Marquette
Gene Bartow
Cabrillo Congs Eliminated after Two 3-2 Losses in Pomona
Cabrillo College baseball team suffered back to back 3-2 defeats at the Pomona Elks Invitational, dropping to 6-0-1 earlier in the season and ending their tourney run. Chino edged Cabrillo in the opener in extras, and Covina used a seventh inning error to win the second game, eliminating the Congs. Greg Holt made diving catches, while Dan Petry went the distance for Covina.
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Edinburg, Tex
UPI
al Ogietree
Pan American University
South Dakota State
Ogletree
Pan Am
Frank Mickadest
Cabrillo Congs
Cabrillo
Pomona
Chino
Eric Cannon
Congs
Covina
Dominic Barry
Jim Dahlmann
Jim Leggie
Leggie
Dahlmann
Seggie
Dahlfmann
Cannon
Mike Morrow
Greg Holt
Dan Petry
Reds face contract cloud as opener looms with Padres
Cincinnati hosts San Diego in the National League opener while Pete Rose and the Reds clash over pay. Rose says he’s ready to play as Cincinnati publicizes contract figures and a two year offer, with Rose to bat leadoff at third base.
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Reds
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Rose
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Dick Wagner
Conigliaro refuses A’s request to move to San Jose
Outfielder Billy Conigliaro 29 refused Oakland’s demand to join the San Jose team in the Pacific Coast League. He plans to travel to the East Coast to land with a minor league club instead. He cited distance from his Boston home and business and noted three years out of baseball. He previously played for Boston, Milwaukee and Oakland.
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East Coast
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Boston
Milwaukee
Vern Rapp
Rapp
Cardinal
Marion Club
Mad Hungarian clashes with Vern Rapp rules at Cardinals camp
UPI notes Cardinals manager Vern Rapp imposes grooming rules causing friction with Al Hrabosky whose mustache and long hair are legendary. Hrabosky apologized after a team meeting and Rapp stresses discipline as a path to better baseball and self-control for players.
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UPI
New York
Vern Rapp
St. Louis Cardinals
Rapp
Cardinals
al Hrabosky
Players’ Association
Hrabosky
Oakland A
Cincinnati Reds
Lompoc Record Tuesday April 5 1977
Lompoc Record reports local happenings for Tuesday April 5 1977 with community notices, events, and brief items from Lompoc California. The page highlights civic updates, school news, and upcoming activities affecting residents.
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Lompoc
Calif
Braves split tournament games in Thousand Oaks
Lompoc Braves win 14 0 over Nordhoff High in five innings after Nordhoff called game amid 12 errors and 4 hits. They earlier lost 4 3 to Hamilton High as Lompoc batters left runners on base and a costly error amid late sixth inning rally.
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Terry Day
Lompoc Braves
Thousand Oaks
Hamilton High
Los Angeles
Lompoc
Braves
Nordhoff
Nordoff
Dan Bodary
Hamilton
Bodary
John Lizarraga
Casey Candaele
Carlos Garcia
Frank Silva
Candaele
Alan Schultz
David Aragon
Casey
Channel Islands
Stockwell
Brines
Landau
Allen
Berg
Brandolno
Bradbury
Weedon
Rangers suspend Lenny Randle over March attack
The Texas Rangers fined and suspended second baseman Lenny Randle after he attacked manager Frank Lucchesi in Orlando before an exhibition game. The penalty totals over 23000 dollars, with 10000 fine and 13407.90 withheld, and the suspension runs through April 27.
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Arlington
Tex
UPI
Texas Rangers
Lenny Randle
Frank Lucchesi
Rangers
Dan O'Brien
Randle
Lucchesi
Orlando
Fla
O'Brien
Arlington Stadium
Major League Baseball Players Association
Rangers suspend Randle over manager assault
The Texas Rangers suspended Billy Randle after an on field altercation with manager Lucchesi that hospitalized Lucchesi for a week. O'Brien called the act reprehensible and said it violated conduct standards and harmed baseball. Lucchesi noted Randle’s desire for more playing time and questioned Randle’s claim of being struck.
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Randle
O'Brien
Rangers
Lucchesi
Bump Wills
Arizona State
Kings Open Playoffs on Home Ice Against Atlanta
Los Angeles hosts Atlanta in the first round of the NHL playoffs in a best-of-three set. The Kings carry momentum from a 6-game win streak and improved power play to challenge Montreal or Philadelphia if they advance. Coach Bob Pulford emphasizes tight playoff, predicts a strong chance if their form holds.
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UPI
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Atlanta
Kings
Flames
Bob Pulford
Boston
Bruins
Gary Sargent
Marcel Dionne
Dionne
Sargent
Pulford
Montreal
Canadiens
Philadelphia
Vic Venasky
Dave Schultz
Don Kozak
Blue exits A's spring camp amid Finley dispute
Vida Blue left Oakland A's spring training in Mesa after saying he is fed up with owner Charles O. Finley and is going home. He notes he may skip the opener against Minnesota while Finley declines further comment on the contentious contract dispute and a possible sale of the pitcher.
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UPL
Vida Blue
Oakland A
Charles O. Finley
Blue
Minnesota
Oakland
Ho Ho Dam
Mesa
Finley
Chicago
Chris Daniels
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