Lompoc Netters Dominate Easter Tennis Tourney
The Lompoc Braves lead the Easter Tournament with strong performances from seven area high schools. Sam Norris of Cabrillo shines by winning two three set matches to reach the semi finals, as Jeff Chierichetti edges John Mintz in a tight all Lompoc clash. Semi finals and finals scheduled this morning and afternoon respectively.
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Massengale grabs early Masters lead at Augusta
Rik Massengale, a Texas star rising on tour, opened the Masters with a two-under-par front nine at Augusta National. He birdied the first two holes then added another at four before bogeying nine, finishing the front with a 2-under 34 as Don January and Gil Morgan posted early scores in cloudy, calm conditions.
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Reds open season with 5-3 win as Geronimo delivers early punch
Cincinnati bashed San Diego 5-3 on opening day behind Cesar Geronimo two run shot after Ken Griffey and George Foster sparked a 2-2 tie. Woodie Fryman pitched 5 1 3 innings for the Reds with Borbon and Eastwick protecting the lead. Randy Jones took the loss for the Padres as Cincinnati aimed for a pennant run amid frigid 38 degree conditions.
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Bettendorf shuts out Dos Pueblos to win consolation title
Sophomore Jeff Bettendorf pitched a five hitter and a 2-0 shutout as Lompoc tops Dos Pueblos to claim the Thousand Oaks Easter Tournament consolation championship. Bettendorf struck out two in the final inning, aided by two defensive plays and a key balk ruling that produced a first-inning run.
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Mariners fall 7-0 to Angels in AL opener
Angels ace Frank Tanana allowed nine hits and struck out a key baserunner as California dumped Seattle 7-0 in the season debut. Joe Rudi powered the offense with a third inning homer and a fourth inning double, as Diego Segui was roughed up early before John Montague steadied the ship. Mariners manager Darrell Johnson praised Tanana while vowing better days ahead after the lopsided setback.
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Kuhn to veto Texas deal for Blue
Texas Rangers owner Brad Corbett said Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn would veto a six player plus 2.5 million dollar deal for Oakland pitcher Vida Blue. Corbett noted Finley agreed to the trade, with cash paid over six years, while Blue showed frustration with baseball.
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Flames Faces Elimination by Kings at Omni in Do-or-Die Game
Atlanta coach Fred Creighton urged a more aggressive effort as the Flames trail 0-1 in the best-of-three playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings. Atlanta lost 5-2 in Los Angeles and must win at home to force a decisive game in California while Emphasis on skating harder and involving the entire lineup.
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Wrestlers win first medals for Lompoc Valley Club
The Lompoc Valley Boys' Club earned its first freestyle wrestling medals at Cypress Freestyle Tournament. Clay Robbins placed second at 154 with an 81 record among 36 entrants. Keaton Breathers took third at 178 with a 3-1 record among 18. Robbins defeated CIF’s sixth place foe en route to his medal. next meet is April 16 at San Antonio Junior College.
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