Three-team race tops Santa Barbara baseball standings
Lompoc, Santa Maria and Cabrillo lead the SBCL with six games left, as Cabrillo rides a 6 2 league mark and 12 4 overall behind standout pitching from Ernie Martin and hitters Don Novak Mike Hetzler. Lompoc, led by Dan Bodar, remains the team to beat with the league’s best staff and feared batting order.
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Wilt Chamberlain Ali Fight Nears Astrodome Contract Fight
Houston officials prepared to announce a 12 round bout at the Astrodome on July 26 between Wilt Chamberlain and Muhammad Ali. Ali would receive 1 million or 45 percent of revenue, Chamberlain 500 thousand or 25 percent. Chamberlain’s adviser urged tax free terms before signing.
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Dodgers Osteen Face Reds In Series Opener
Los Angeles Dodgers meet Cincinnati Reds in the first game of a four game set as Claude Osteen faces Jim Merritt. The Dodgers surged to .500 after a 10-2 win at San Diego, Willie Davis batted .387 after a five for five night, while Cincinnati also started 4-8 this season.
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Lompoc Triumphs at Hill Track Meet Over Cabrillo
Lompoc runners dominated Cabrillo as the Conquistadores won 84 to 34 on a windy Hill course. Cabrillo shifted many varsity entrants to the B races for CIF prep and weather prevented outstanding times.
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Carlton's 4th beats Phils 5-2 in strong pitching bid
Steve Carlton improved to four straight wins for the Cardinals with a 5-2 victory over the Phillies. He discarded the slider, relying on fastballs after last season's struggles, delivering his third complete game. Other NL results: Pirates over Braves 7-4. Astros over Cubs 6-1. In AL, White Sox 4 Milwaukee 2. Oakland 7 California 3. Separately, 200 golfers enter Village Country Club Scots Foursomes on May 1 with 100 two-man teams and a $15 per team entry fee.
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Lompoc Linksmen Fall After Hot Round At Village CC
Lompoc golf team shoots 82.2 team average in a three year best but loses 27 9 to San Marcos Royals. Royal Scott Puailoa posts 73 to beat Mark Chambers 80. Gerald Anderson 88 and Gary McDonald 80 lead Lompoc but rally falls short.
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Alcindor backs Wilt on fight with Ali in football height debate
Lew Alcindor says Wilt Chamberlain would have beaten Muhammad Ali if they fought, while Ed Carmel, a 9-foot-tall circus veteran, disputes Alcindor and argues height would give Chamberlain an edge. The dialogue includes Carmel’s reflections on fame, money, and the imagined bout drawing crowds.
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