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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1976
Page
7
A reader expresses support for women entering boxing and race car driving, noting changing gender roles. He believes equality justifies women pursuing demanding sports if they can handle the physical, emotional, and mental aspects, while suggesting older generations may resist such participation.
United Press International notes the 11 year Conn Smythe era has favored goaltenders in six championships. In the 1976 playoffs four top netminders were not season leaders. Bill Smith shadowed by Glenn Resch, Gerry Cheevers joined Bruins late, Bernie Parent hospital bound, Gary Edwards replaced by Rogie Vachon. Tuesday's slate sees Islanders at Buffalo, Los Angeles at Boston, Toronto at Philadelphia. all series 2-2 as Smith stars after Resch faltered.
Strong winds curtailed ocean fishing with Avila boats returning early and salmon moving north toward Pecho Rock after a rare 15 pound fish earlier in the week. Rockfishing remained robust with 347 rockfish and 22 ling cod caught by 61 passengers. various lakes reported channel catfish and improved white bass while trout fishing showed fair-to-good results at Cachuma and Lopez lakes. Baseball standings and schedules also appear with East and West divisions listed and upcoming games detailed.
Bobby Clarke of the Philadelphia Flyers was chosen National Hockey League Player of the Year for the third time in four years. The Sporting News reported Clarke was named center on the All-Star squad by 138 of 249 players voting in the poll.
Lompoc Braves gymnasts, led by Donna and Linda Grossi, beat Cabrillo 36.5 to 27.5 in a Northern League dual meet. Donna won floor, bars, and all around. Linda took vault. Finals set for April at Cabrillo High with compulsory on April 28 and optional on April 30.
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