Opening Day Set for Lompoc and Village Hills Little Leagues
Nearly 750 boys prepare for the 1973 season as Lompoc and Village Hills Little Leagues launch with ceremonies and a slate of nine VH games and a parade in Lompoc. VH lists 242 players across four senior four major six minor and four cup teams. Lompoc has 475 players across 36 teams with a parade led by the Lompoc High band and ceremonies at Johns Manville Field. Joe Valencia, retiring after four years as league president, will throw out the first ball.
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Little League
Village Hills
Village Hills Park
Bill Eden
North F Street
Laurel and
Chestnut
Johns- Manville Field
Valencia
Celtics Knicks East title soap opera rolls to Game Six
The Celtics and Knicks engage in a volatile Eastern Conference series with unpredictable twists and dramatic momentum as Game Six approaches. John Havlicek faces a critical question about his health and impact in the latest chapter of the playoff saga.
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Steve Wilstein
UPI
New York
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks
Los Angeles
Boston
John Havlicek
Utah cagers set trap for Russians
Salt Lake City UPI reports Utah collegiate all stars aim to stall the Soviet basketball machine before it starts its U.S. tour. The USSR squad arrives here with three players short but remains the favorite for the matchup at the University of the Special Events Center led by coach Vladimir Kandrashin.
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Salt Lake City
UPI
Utah
Walton Ready for U S S R Series Openin in Inglewood
Big Bill Walton leads UCLA stars in the six game U S Soviet series opener in Inglewood. Walton, nursing an ankle after NCAA final, has been cleared to play with teammate Ernie DiGregorio Tom Henderson Jim Brewer Ron Behagen and Bobby Jones.
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Inglewood
UPI
Bill Walton
UCLA
Bill
Walton
Ernie DiGregorio
Providence
Tom Henderson
Hawaii
Jim Brewer
Ron Behagen
Minnesota
Bobby Jones
North Carolina
Utah Stars Brace for Russians in Olympic Challenge
Utah all star coaches Bill Foster and Gene Visscher expect a tough game against the 1972 Olympic champions as three players did not travel due to fatigue and overtraining. Eddie Trail notes Russia hates to lose and warns the Russians will be ready. Foster aims for a fast start to repeat a 1971 94 91 win while stressing aggressive play to disrupt Russian defense.
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Russia
Utah
Bill Foster
Gene Visscher
Foster
University of Utah
Visscher
Weber State
Eddie Trail
Bies Leads Byron Nelson Classic After Rainy Start
Don Bies shot a five under 65 to take a two stroke lead at Preston Trail as stormy conditions drenched Dallas. Lee Trevino endured his worst round of a storied career, firing 79 amid rain, wind, and shoulder pain.
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Dallas
UPI
Don Bies
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Preston Trail
Thurmond Hospitalized For Mild Concussion As Warriors Lose
Center Nate Thurmond of the Golden State Warriors was hospitalized for observation of a mild concussion after a jaw injury in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Team doctor James Baggio said Thurmond was in stable condition and could be released Friday at St. Mary’s Hospital.
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UPI
Nate Thurmond
Golden State Warriors
James Baggio
Thurmond
Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers
Los Angeles
Marlins Swim Team to Relay Meet in Paso Robles
A contingent from the Lompoc Marlins Club will compete in a Relay Meet in Paso Robles on Saturday. Parents of Tri County League swimmers may also participate in a 200 yard freestyle relay. Admission is free and the event welcomes the public.
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Lompoc
Paso Robles
Local sports schedule illuminates day events
Today features baseball double headers with Santa Maria at Lompoc Cabrillo hosting San Luis and tennis matchups San Luis at Cabrillo and Lompoc at Santa Maria. Track notes a Lompoc relay goal at Mt. Sac Relays Walnut at 6 50 p.m. Golf sees Righetti and Lompoc at Cabrillo Santa Maria. Tomorrow adds Northern League finals San Luis Obispo High and Little League openings plus a Lompoc Marlins relay meet at Paso Robles.
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Righetti
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Paso Robles
Galveston officials probe transcript changes in Kerry Jackson case
Galveston Texas school officials confirm two Ball High staff members altered the transcript of Oklahoma football star Kerry Jackson at the request of an Oklahoma assistant coach. Superintendent Eli Douglas says he will recommend appropriate action at a forthcoming school board meeting, but details remain undisclosed.
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Galveston, Tex
UPI
Ball High School
Oklahoma
Kerry Jackson
Eli Douglas
Douglas
Modesto Reds Bolinger Leads Mini Hot Start in California League
Lompoc readers learn ex Lompoc High stars Monte Bolinger and Roy Thomas shine in pro minor league starts. Bolinger bats .333 for Modesto with 12 hits in 26 at bats, six RBIs, and a six game hitting streak after a two key hits game against Salinas. Thomas, with Rocky Mount NC, wins 13 2 over opponent as he fans roughly one per inning. Dave Stegman of Arizona totals 24 for 84 in 30 games.
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Monte Bolinger
Roy Thomas
Lompoc Valley
Lompoc High
Bolinger
Modesto Reds
California
Salinas
Monte
Modesto
Record Sports Desk
Thomas
Rocky Mount
North Carolina
Roy
University of Arizona
Dave Stegamn
Stegman
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George Johnson
Jerry Heard
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Tom Weiskopf
Bob Dickson
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Juan Rodriguez
Bert Yancey
St. Mary’s Hospital
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