Celtics edge Spurs in tight playoff opener
Boston, led by Charlie Scott returning from a forearm injury, beat San Antonio 104 94 in the best of three series opener. Curtis Rowe contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds as the Spurs face a must win at home Friday to survive.
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Namath Cleared Waivers Becomes NFL Free Agent
New York Jets announce quarterback Joe Namath has cleared waivers from all other NFL teams and is officially a free agent. Jets' spokesman said the club would finalize next steps.
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Track and softball schedule with Namath waiver note
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Seaver Strikes Out but Seethes Over Shutout Victory
Tom Seaver pitched a five hit shutout as the Mets beat the Cardinals 4 0. He said his control was off but earned his second straight win and 40th career shutout. Milner and Stearns homered for New York with a two run single by Seaver in the second.
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New look A's roughs Angels as Finley smiles in Oakland
The rebuilt Oakland A's, 4-1 to start the season, defeated the California Angels 6-2 behind a two run homer by Dick Allen and a solo shot by Wayne Gross. Rob Picciolo dazzled at short and Mitchell Page doubled in two runs as Dave Giusti earned his first AL save in three scoreless innings.
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Cabrillo golfers set school record in victory
Cabrillo Cong golf led by freshman Dan Looney posted a school best 376 with Looney shooting 70 two under par to defeat Arroyo Grande 376 to 410. The Congs head to Santa Maria next Friday to face Santa Maria at Rancho Maria course.
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Saints muscle Cabrillo in 19 8 romp
Santa Maria Saints offense racks up 19 runs on 15 hits eight walks and three errors to crush Cabrillo 19 8. Cabrillo drops to 4 4 in the Northern League as Clayton goes 4 for 4 with three singles and a double.
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Lompoc Little League Opens With Parade and Ceremonies
The Lompoc Little League season begins Saturday with a parade of teams from East Chestnut and North F to J.M. Park on A and Chestnut. The parade starts 8 30 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 8 45 a.m. on the west field, featuring Reverend Henry French, Councilman Joe Valencia as speaker, master of ceremonies Woody Risenhoover, and music by the Lompoc Junior High School band.
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Dodgers Top Braves in 14-10 High Scoring Tilt
Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 14 to 10 as Steve Yeager drives in five runs with a first inning triple and a later three run homer. Rick Rhoden earned his first win, while Andy Messersmith took the loss. Garvey also homered and batted in two runs as Los Angeles snaps a two game skid and sits 3-2, one game behind Houston in the NL West.
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Santa Maria Storms Back To Take Lead In Big Inning
Clayton reached third after a wild pitch, Weldon’s error allowed the tying run, then a wild pitch scored the go ahead run. In the fourth, Santa Maria sent 12 to the plate scoring eight runs on four hits and two walks. Cabrillo answered with three in the bottom to pull within four.
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Should Baseball Managers Earn Salaries Equal to Players
A reader asks whether baseball managers deserve pay parity with players. The discussion weighs leadership value, team results, market forces, and contract structures affecting compensation in pro baseball.
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