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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1977
Page
5
Eric Cannon earned a complete shutout as Arroyo Grande fell to his strong pitching. Coach Bill Weber, Mark Haley, and Kevin Ewing congratulated him after the decisive win, highlighting the solitude and pressure of mound duty.
Rangers win third in a row 3 2 over the Orioles behind Paul Lindblad's eight batter relief. Tom Grieve homered and John Ellis drove in first run as Texas boosts AL win streak. Multiple trades and acquisitions prompt coach Frank Lucchesi to trumpet improved depth and bullpen speed.
Ilie Nastase defeats Jimmy Connors 3-6 7-6 6-4 7-5 to win the World Champion Tennis Challenge Cup in Las Vegas. The winner take all match pays $100,000. A 15 minute power outage halted play between sets two and three.
Hollywood Park begins racing this Wednesday with the Premiere Handicap worth 40000 dollars. The following days feature the La Potranca Stakes 30000 dollars Gamely stakes 50000 dollars and the Hollywood Derby 200000 dollars. Irish bred Habitony who won the Santa Anita Derby is among the three year olds aiming for an Eastbound run. For the Moment Steve’s Friend and Cuzwuzwrong are also listed to compete.
National Basketball Association referees walk out on Sunday end of the regular season over pay. Counsel Richie Phillips says the league bears responsibility if players like Bill Walton miss playoffs. Most officials walked out. two continued on, with replacements used for Sunday games.
Tom Watson beats Jack Nicklaus by two strokes at Augusta to win the Masters and silence choking talk. Watson led by four with nine to play, birdied 15 and 17, then closed out Nicklaus on the final hole as rivals blamed nerves and timing.
Hale Irwin finished alone in fifth with 68 while David Graham of Australia and Lou Graham of Tennessee tied for sixth at 284. Ray Floyd posted a final round 76 to finish tied for eighth, 14 strokes behind his 271 record from a year earlier, as Crenshaw also faltered with a 4 over par.
Watson capped a strong final round to win, with Rik Massengale and Ben Crenshaw close behind. Massengale finished tied for third with Tom Kite at 280 after bogeying 10 and 11. Watson said he felt on cloud nine and that the American victory in Kansas City meant much for his young career.
Padres debutant lefty Bob Shirley struck out 11 over 8 1 3 innings in a 12 4 victory over the Reds. Roger Craig praised his pitching while Dave Winfield paced the offense with two run doubles as San Diego implored 15 hits. The win came amid a busy day of NL and AL results across the league.
Santa Barbara edged Morro Bay in a one hole playoff to win the 15th Annual Village Country Club Lompoc High School Invitational Tournament, featuring 23 high schools. Low medalist was John Coker 76, while Lompoc tied for strong showings led by Scott Sperber and Craig Yates with 81s.
Los Angeles after sweeping Atlanta to win a best of seven first round moves on to challenge Boston in the quarter finals. Rogie Vachon led a 4-2 win with 25 saves as Butch Goring and Marcel Dionne scored. The series resumes in Boston with potential games in Los Angeles and Boston if needed.
Schedule lists events across baseball softball tennis track gymnastics and golf. Teams include Lompoc Santa Barbara Cabrillo Santa Maria Arroyo Grande San Luis St Joseph Righetti and Arroyo Grande with venues at Cabrillo Santa Maria Lompoc Santa Barbara Elks Field and other sites. Most events occur around 3 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. through Friday.
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