Tight NL chase as Congs near crown on Cabrillo hill
In the Northern League the Congs hold a half game lead after a 3-1 win over Righetti. Santa Maria visits Cabrillo at 3:15 as Lompoc, 17 games back, travels to Arroyo Grande to face the upset-minded Eagles. Dennis Hall may start for the Congs. Santa Maria could counter with Don Bunch or Bob Pirkey.
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Lompoc
Dennis Hall
Don Bunch
Bob Pirkey
Bob Aguilar
Ted Grafton
Cowens powers Celtics to their first playoff win
Dave Cowens led Boston with 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 115-109 to take their first win in the Eastern Conference finals. John Havlicek added 26 points and Jo Jo White 29 while Boston avoided a series loss. The series shifts to New York with New York leading 2-1.
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New York Knicks
National Basketball Association
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NBA
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Tom Heinsohn
Red Holzman
Sports Sked Highlights Local Track and Golf Meets
Today Lompoc and Cabrillo host track at 3 p.m. Santa Maria visits Cabrillo for tennis and baseball. Tomorrow Santa Maria plays at Cabrillo with Lompoc in Arroyo Grande while golf action unfolds at San Luis, Lompoc, and Cabrillo.
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Arroyo Grande
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Bowling Highlights Blue Chip League honors 300 game by Dave Croas
Saturday Night bowling at Blue Chip Stamp Bowling featured a non sanctioned 300 by Dave Croas. Mixed Scratc h Trio and multiple league scores showcase a busy card with top totals and several near 600s across groups.
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Dave Croas
Cabrillo aims for Northern League swimming title in finals
Cabrillo hosts the Northern League finals at 9 30 a m with six teams contesting. The prelims at Cabrillo left Lompoc San Luis Obispo and Cabrillo in the running as the Tigers lead unofficially by 19 points over the Braves and Cabrillo by 87 over San Luis.
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Robertson's two run homer lifts Pirates past Cubs in NL action
In the eighth, Buc Robertson lined a two run homer after a disputed bunt sign, sealing a 5-2 Pirates win over the Cubs. Nelson Briles pitched two scoreless innings in relief as Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Houston, San Diego and others won.
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Bill Virdon
Willie Stargell
Randy Hundley
Juan Pizarro
Nelson Briles
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Houston
Cincinnati
San Diego
San Francisco
New York
Montreal
Speedway Opening Slated at Santa Maria Track
Racing starts Friday evening at Santa Maria Speedway with up to 50 area drivers in the superstock and supermodified divisions. Lompoc entrants include Ken Finch, Richard Daly, and Ward Wickham as pit gates open at 6:30 p.m. and first race at 8:30. Admission is $1.50 for adults, $1.00 for servicemen and students, 50 cents for children 10 to 14.
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Ken Finch
Richard Daly
Ward Wickham
Hoop Clinic to feature Bruinstars in Santa Maria
The Santa Maria Valley YMCA Summer Basketball Camp opens three five day sessions from July 2 to July 21 at the Righetti gym. UCLA Bruins legends Keith Wilkes and Henry Bibby join director Dick Valentine with Steve Patterson of the Cavaliers among instructors. Local coaches Sapp McCutcheon Howard and McCullough join to teach individual and team drills with films and full court games. Fee 32.50 per session. Applications available at Lompoc schools and Santa Maria YMCA. For more information contact the Santa Maria Y at WA 58893.
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Henry Bibby
Ucla Bruins
Dick Valentine
Steve Patterson
Cleveland Cavaliers
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Hancock College
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Righetti
Bob McCutcheon
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Santa Maria High
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Lompoc
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Santa Maria ‘Y
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