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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1975
Page
5
Local residents in Lompoc and surrounding valley respond on whether they could manage a big league team. Answers range from confident ambition to skepticism citing ego, stress, and need for deep game knowledge. Observers note the difficulty of transitioning from player to manager and the high pressure of top management.
United Press International reports standings with Cincinnati ahead of San Francisco and St. Louis, plus results and upcoming games featuring teams such as Chicago, Oakland, Texas, California, Minnesota, Kansas City, New York, and Detroit. Rain affected Chicago at Philadelphia.
Tom Weiskopf said a half dozen players can win the PGA at Firestone with himself among them. He listed Nicklaus Trevino Miller Palmer Irwin and others as top threats, noting the course shortens chances for many and favors accuracy and long irons.
The Oakland Raiders added Ted Hendricks a four time all pro linebacker known as the Mad Stork after negotiations with multiple teams. Hendricks passed his physical and joined the Raiders camp amid speculation he could start Sunday against Detroit in Berkeley.
Wilt Chamberlain made his owner player debut for the Southern California Bangers in the International Volleyball Association by defeating the El Paso Juarez Sol in four games 12 6 9 12 9 12 8. The win moved the Bangers from last place as 5 713 fans set a league attendance record. Chamberlain contributed 23 kills on 50 spikes while Mary Jo Peppler was absent for Sol amid unresolved quit remarks.
New York Mets pitcher Jon Matlack received a 10 stitch gash to his chin after his car was hit by another vehicle during a heavy rainstorm. He was set to start against the Montreal Expos at Shea Stadium today after being released early by manager Roy McMillan.
Randy Jones, Padres lefty star, hurled 72 pitches for a two hit 6 1 victory over Houston. The win lifts his record to 15 6 with a 1 85 ERA, as Jones cites faster games and improved offense and defense under pitching coach Tom Morgan.
Yogi Berra, famed for quips, is dismissed as New York Mets manager after a volatile season marked by four and five game winning and losing streaks. Roy McMillan is named replacement, as the team slides in the National League standings. Berra cited lack of communication while Grant said the move had hung over the franchise.
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