Nicklaus Clinches Masters With Final-Round Rally
Jack Nicklaus wins a fifth Masters title by one stroke over Tom Weiskopf and Johnny Miller. He trains late, overcoming an early misstep with a 40-foot birdie, finishing 12 under 276. Weiskopf and Miller finish second and share strong showings despite the loss.
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Dodgers limp home for crucial series with Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers start a four game set at Dodger Stadium against the Cincinnati Reds with Bill Russell and Steve Yeager out injured. Rick Auerbach will start at shortstop and Ivan De Jesus was recalled. The opener features Doug Ray against Jack Billingham as NBC televises at 5 15 p.m. PDT.
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Andy Messersmith
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Rangers Bench Poised Howell Sees First MLB Action
Roy Howell spent most of the season on the bench and had his first at bat Friday night without a hit. He started at third base for Sonny Randle and played only that game while the Rangers were rained out yesterday. Randle is 6-for-19 with no errors and the DHs are 6-for-17.
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Williams runner tallies second in 3 mile duel
Terry Williams of Lompoc and the University of Oregon placed second in the three mile at the Pacific 8 meet against UCLA in Eugene Oregon. Paul Geis of Oregon won in 13 23.8. Williams 13 28.8 a 4 2 second personal best. UCLA won the meet 89 65 marking its 33rd straight dual victory.
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Lompoc Girls Softball Waiting List Opens
The Lompoc Recreation Department accepts names from girls aged 9 to 13 who missed Ponytail Softball registration to join a waiting list. No placement guarantee. Sign up at the Recreation Department office located at 105 South C Street.
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Franks sweeps medley events with second American record
Jenni Franks 16 from Wilmington Delaware and the Mission Viejo Swim Club relay team set their second American records at the National AAU Short Course Championships on Saturday night. Franks added the 200 yard individual medley to her record list completing the medley sweep.
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Kings even playoff series in 102-95 win over Bulls
Nate Archibald led with 24 points and 12 assists as the Kansas City-Omaha Kings defeated Chicago 102-95 to knot the best‑of‑seven series at 1-1. Larry McNeill poured in 28 on 12-of-12 shooting, while Jimmy Walker added 26 for the Kings and Bob Love scored 21 for the Bulls. Sam Lacey grabbed 20 rebounds as Chicago held a rebounding edge 51-49.
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Braves and Conas hold pace with Saints in Northern League
Lompoc Braves shut out Righetti 3 0 to stay tied with Santa Maria Saints who beat San Luis Obispo 10 5. Cabrillo Conquistadors defeat Arroyo Grande 7 3 as Ray Dahlmann belts a three run homer and Bill Stratford drives in runs to keep pace in the league standings.
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Gaters trade Court rights to Leis for Evert
San Francisco World Team Tennis reports the Golden Gaters exchange Margaret Court rights to Hawaii Leis in return for Chris Evert. The move reshapes the star power available to both teams as the league builds toward the season.
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Newcombe withdraws from Denver stop to avoid Connors showdown
John Newcombe pulls out of the World Championship of Tennis stop in Denver to prevent an early meeting with Jimmy Connors before their $250000 April 26 challenge match. He argued Connors forced him out and spoke on CBS where the match will be aired.
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Colgate-Dinah Shore Winners Circle Opens in Palm Springs
Fifty-five women pros enter the fourth annual Colgate-Dinah Shore Winners Circle in Palm Springs at Mission Hills. The 72 hole event offers a $32,000 first prize and a new car after a two day pro-am, atop the richest prize in women’s golf.
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Week's sports schedule and events noted
The week lists softball with Cabrillo Santa Ynez Lompoc Santa Maria at 3 p m. Baseball games include Cabrillo Righetti Lompoc San Luis with 3 15 p m starts. Tennis, gymnastics, track and golf events are scheduled across Cabrillo Santa Maria Lompoc St Joseph Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo Village CC. Little League Opening Day noted for Lompoc and Village Hills.
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