Billiard legends echo in modern street for San Jose star
Dick Cochran recalls his father Welker Cochran and Wille Hoppe in a story of postwar billiards prominence. The piece tracks the 1945 Hoppe Cochran 4000 point chase and how Dave DePasquale of Lompoc now trains under Cochran’s guidance for the BBUSA National Three-Cushion Championship in San Jose with a shot at Belgium.
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Jack LaLanne
Yooga
Welker Cochran A Billiard Legend In Turbulent Spotlight
The article portrays Welker Cochran as a brilliant yet controversial billiard champion, praised for his skill and showmanship while noted for sharp temper and mercurial nature. It covers his tours financed by Brunswick, later reduced as bowling took priority, and the infamous Hoppe handshake incident at a major match.
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Angels Increase Offer For Free Agent Messersmith
California Angels raise bid to sign right-hander Messersmith who was 19 game winner with Dodgers last year. GM Harry Dalton says offer is strong while Messersmith weighs options with Padres and others and waits for Dodgers response.
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Osmond Messersmith
Plunkett Traded to 49ers for Owen and Draft Picks
The San Francisco 49ers acquire quarterback Jim Plunkett from the New England Patriots in exchange for reserve QB Tom Owen and three draft choices. Plunkett sat out much of last season due to shoulder and knee issues.
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Boxer dies days after brutal KO in Sydney bout
American boxer Chuck Wilburn died five days after a knockout by Australian Hector Thompson at the Blacktown club. Doctors at Blacktown Hospital fought to save the 22 year old, who never regained consciousness. Wilburn’s mother and wife were by his side as relatives traveled from Cleveland Ohio. Thompson had warned he would continue fighting prior to the death.
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Sixers Clinch Playoff Berth After OT Win Over Rockets
The Philadelphia 76ers clinched a playoff spot with a 140 to 129 overtime victory over Houston. George McGinnis led with 28 points, Calvin Murphy had 36 for the Rockets, and the win tied them atop the division with Buffalo at 44 35. Rudy Tomjanovich scored 25 for Houston as they were eliminated from the postseason.
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Fred Carter
Calvin Murphy
Rockets
Rudy Tomjanovich
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Bulls
Elmore Smith
Smith
Brian Winters
Lompoc Little League Scorekeeper Clinic Tonight
Schedule notes a scorekeeper clinic at Security Pacific Bank for Lom poc Little League. Also listed: gymnastics in Santa Maria at Cabrillo, Lompoc at Santa Ynez, and a 3 pm girls track meet at Righetti versus Cabrillo.
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Padres in deep punch for shortstop amid crowded division
In Palm Springs California Angels coach Dick Williams seeks a reliable shortstop to boost the AL West contenders. He cites Mike Miley Jerry Remy and Billy Smith as candidates and notes the race is wide open with the Angels aiming for a stronger season.
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