Astros survive scare and crush Cubs in record night
Houston, shaken when Roger Metzger nearly swallowed his tongue after colliding with Don Wilson, won 18-2 over Chicago. Lee May tied a major league mark with two homers in one inning and five hits, while Dave Roberts earned his fourth win as the Astros pounded 20 hits.
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Arroyo Grande at Cabrillo and More Wednesday Sports
Baseball schedule includes Arroyo Grande at Cabrillo and Lompoc at Santa Ynez. Girls track features Lompoc at Santa Ynez with Dos Pueblos at Cabrillo. Babe Ruth benefit premiere of Papillon at Gemini Cinema with refreshments at 7:30 and show at 8:30.
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Lompoe Babe Ruth League Seeks Senior and Minor Players
The Lompoe Babe Ruth League announces openings in the Senior Division for ages 16 to 18 and the Minor League for ages 13 to 15. Senior League draft and signups occur May 8. Contact Art Fridrich or George McMillan to join. Vandenberg AFB airmen enrolled in Hancock College extension courses gain fall football eligibility for Hancock Bulldogs under CAJC rule changes. coach Barney Eames invites qualified airmen to call WA2-3481 for details.
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Power lifting exhibition at Hancock Sports Pavilion May 9
A weight lifting exhibition featuring two Campus Crusade lifters will be held May 9 at 8 p.m. at Hancock Sports Pavilion with free admission. Demonstrations cover proper technique, safety, workouts, and motivation. Also: Giants sign tight end Bob Tucker to a multi year deal after WFL bid report.
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Tarkanian seeks hearing with NCAA over misconduct charges
Nevada Las Vegas coach Jerry Tarkanian asks NCAA Executive Director Walter Byers for a hearing to refute four misconduct charges linked to a Long Beach State inquiry. His attorney warns of litigation if relief is not granted and claims the coach has not been allowed to confront accusers.
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Bruins and Trojans figure to close duel in Coliseum
USC track coach Vern Wolfe and UCLA’s Jim Bush predicted a tight Pacific-8 dual meet at the Coliseum on Saturday. Bush forecast the meet will hinge on the mile relay and said he would bet UCLA will win if money were involved.
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Dryden trades goalie fame for amateur defense in Toronto league
Ken Dryden, 26, once Montreal’s star goalie, now plays defense in the Lake Shore Community League. He plans to join a World Hockey Association team next season, cites salary disputes with Montreal, and juggles law studies in Toronto while pursuing unglamorous, nonuniform life off the ice.
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Howes Lead Houston Aces WHA Semifinal With 9-4 Win
Gordie and Mark Howe become the first father son duo to win league MVP and Rookie of the Year. They powered the Houston Aeros to a 9 4 victory over the Minnesota Fighting Saints in the WHA playoff semifinals.
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Portland Storm signs local block for three-year six figure deal
Portland real estate salesman Tom Drougas signs a three year six figure future contract to anchor the Storm offensive line. Drougas is 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds and a starting tackle for the Baltimore Colts. Charlie Krueger of the 49ers announces final retirement after 15 NFL seasons.
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Flyers lose Bill Clement to ligament knee injury
Philadelphia center Bill Clement suffered a ligament injury to his left knee during a practice session marking the Flyers third injury in five days. Team officials said the injury is not believed to be serious but will be reevaluated.
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