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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1970
Page
7
Former Twin Don Mincher homered twice and drove in six as the Oakland Athletics swept the Minnesota Twins 3-0 and 6-3 in a doubleheader before about 40,000. Mincher went 2-for-3 in each game, delivering a key power display against his old teammates and contributing to a wide margin in the Western Division race.
Gaylord Perry of San Francisco and Jim Perry of Minnesota are within reach of the Dean brothers Dizzy and Paul Perry’s 49 pitching wins for 1934 St. Louis Cardinals. Jim leads the American League with 17 victories and Gaylord notched No.16 as Houston toppled the Giants in the second game of a doubleheader.
Australian Rod Roche defeated Rod Laver 3-6 6-4 1-6 6-2 6-2 at Longwood to win the U S pro championship worth 12000 dollars. Laver had dominated lately but Roche broke serve five times in the final two sets to spoil Laver’s birthday and claim the top prize. The event drew about 5000 fans as Laver’s rhythm faded late.
Lompoc's American Legion baseball team pushed West Covina to the limit in the Area Six tournament at Sawtelle Field. The locals beat Sylmar 7-3 and upset Covina 6-4 to reach the title game but trailed 6-0 before rallying and losing 8-6. Howell earned win in opener over Sylmar, while Covina advances to the State Tournament near San Francisco.
Tom Seaver, Cy Young winner with the New York Mets, will be feted August 14 as NBCs graduate of the decade during the 36th NBC National Tournament opening ceremonies in Wichita. He was part of the 1964-65 Fairbanks Alaska teams which finished second and fourth in the national tournament and cannot attend.
The 13 year old regional Babe Ruth tournament opens in Lompoc at Pioneer Park with teams from four states and Mexico. Westchester and South Sacramento earned Southern and Northern state titles, while Lompoc eyes a strong home showing led by Johnny Rodriguez and Ronnie Melson. Admission is $1 for adults, free for under 18.
Dallas Cowboys split star play between Craig Morton and Roger Staubach in a 20 to 10 exhibition win over the San Diego Chargers. Morton opened with 8 of 11 passing for 77 yards and a 10 3 halftime lead. Staubach added 71 rushing yards and a fourth quarter touchdown as competition heats up for the season opener against Philadelphia. Other NFL results feature Chiefs, Colts, Jets, Packers, Giants, Rams, and more.
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