Lompoc Colt softball hosts win in first round action
Debra Duran pitched two hits as the Lompoc ponytail hosts defeated Santa Maria 12 to 1 at Thompson Park. Stacey Cook led with two hits, while Gina Domingues and Becky Martin replied for Santa Maria. The hosts advance to face Orcutt in the morning and potentially the traveling team in the afternoon as the double elimination tournament proceeds at Thompson Park.
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Jean Valencia
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Thompson Park
Cowboys Face Rams in Coliseum Preseason Showdown
Dallas brings a 12 game preseason win streak to Los Angeles to meet the Rams at 7 30 p m. Roger Staubach likely starts at quarterback for Dallas while Craig Morton could see time. Rams starters include Roman Gabriel still out with a collapsed lung as Jerry Rhome earns QB looks.
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John Walton
Roman Gabriel
Williams not about to bow out now
Ted Williams said he has not decided whether to remain as Texas Rangers manager but would not disclose any decision publicly. He noted the team is midseason and that an announcement could influence the club, which was in last place in the AL West, 20 games behind the A's, opening a home stand against Kansas City. Williams emphasized the Rangers are a young team with potential and the next manager should inherit a stable club.
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Parker’s tenth inning hit lifts Dodgers past Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers edge San Diego 2-1 in ten innings as Wes Parker shoes in a two out line drive to center scoring Lee Lacey. Jim Brewer gets the win in relief while Mike Caldwell pitches complete game for the Padres.
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Lacey
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Frank Robinson
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Sutton
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Brewer
Garry Jestadt
Bobby Valentine
Bill Russell
Clarence Gaston
Wright Five Hitter Nips Minnesota for Angels
Clyde Wright pitched a five hitter and drove in the go ahead run with one out in the seventh as the California Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 for their second straight win. Wright, seeking his 13th win, escaped seventh inning trouble with double plays and held off a late rally. Ken McMullen and John Stephenson sparked a seventh inning rally with keys hits before Wright added an RBI single and Sandy Alomar provided insurance with a squeeze bunt.
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Harmon Killebrew
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Sandy Alomar
Dome rally powers Astros past Giants 6 3
Houston pitcher Larry Dierker allowed 10 hits but benefited from a five run second inning as the Astros defeated the San Francisco Giants 6 3. Dierker improved to 11 6 with nine strikeouts in his ninth complete game of the season.
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Metzger
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May
Bob Watson
John Edwards
Jim Wynn
Nevil Leads Westchester Golf Classic At Halfway Mark
Dwight Nevil, 27, former Dallas fireman, shoots 65 to reach 13 under par and take a one stroke lead over Jack Nicklaus at the Westchester Golf Classic halfway. Nicklaus closes to within one with a 67, while Bruce Devlin cards 68.
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Nevil Leads Westchester Fledgling Pro in Narrow Win
Nevil, a 22 year old with a 66, led a field including Jim Simons of Wake Forest and Wayne Yates with a 69 and Steve Melnyk at 136. He opened with a 65 in qualifying and shot a six under 66 on Thursday, sinking seven birdies from 1 to 35 feet and avoiding bogeys. Nevil credited sponsors for putting tips into his game and praised the read of the greens, while Nicklaus struggled with two long putts and three pasts on the day, finishing with a 65 in calmer mood.
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WHA to sue NHL for meager 48 million dollars
World Hockey Association president Gary Davidson announced the WHA will file a 48 million dollar federal antitrust suit within two weeks seeking to overturn the NHL reserve clause. He argued the clause restrains trade and violates antitrust law as the NHL expands and blocks player movement.
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Rudi's 19th Inning Blast Lifts A's Past White Sox
Joe Rudi crushed a two run homer in the 19th inning to give the Oakland A's a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox after a game that started Thursday night and was suspended at 17 innings due to curfew. Jim Hunter earned win number 15 in relief as Oakland snapped a four game skid and moved two games up on Chicago in the AL West.
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