Ochoa's clutch play keys Lompoc win over Utah
Ralph Ochoa, named MVP of the Northern California State Babe Ruth 13 year old tourney, went 2 for 2 with two runs and two RBIs. He earned the save after a save-worthy relief outing as Lompoc held off Utah 8-7 in the Pacific Southwest region playoff at East Anaheim Boysen Park.
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Kit Hubbard
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Richard Madsen
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Bill Rule
Kevin
Pete Schutz
Mike Bratz
Laratta
Madsen
Miller
Cooper
Local pair wins state rally title in Ventura County
Jean and Dick Miller of Lompoc won the Tri County Sports Car Club Associated Rally in Ventura County with a 180 mile, six hour course and an error factor of .60 minutes. They earned the expert class trophy, aided by a 1968 Toyota and a Mark Ten Rally computer, after three years in the sport.
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Expos top Reds in doubleheader sweep as Renko Stoneman shine
Montreal pitchers Steve Renko and Bill Stoneman stifle the Reds, sweeping 8-3 and 5-2 to halt Cincinnati’s five-game surge. Renko hit his first homer, while Los Angeles beat St Louis 5-2 and other scores advance several NL races.
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UPI
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Montreal
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Bill Stoneman
Cincinnati Reds
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Stoneman
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Los Angeles
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Houston
New York
Atlanta
Jim Lefebvre
Playoffs Set to Open October 4 in Both Leagues
At the annual meeting in Seattle owners prepared to extend Bowie Kuhn’s association as full time commissioner. The plan calls for seven year terms though a four year option was discussed previously. Playoff series begin October 4 with the division leaders meeting in best of five I AL games start at the Eastern Division winner’s park and NL games at the Western Division winner’s park.
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UPI
Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn
William Eckert
Bal Harbor
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Forty Niners Work on Punt Returns After Sunday Loss
Santa Barbara report notes coach Dick Nolan's drills at the forty Niners camp focusing on punt and kickoff returns. Johnny Fuller teams with Kermit Alexander while Alexider continues with Doug Cunningham who fumbled twice. Ted Kwalick debuts at tight end as three players listed doubtful for Dallas game with sprains and a shoulder injury.
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PGA plans to hold Journey
Dayton will host the 51st PGA golf championship starting Thursday amid a civil rights protest threat during play. Two hour talks between Dayton Chamber and civil rights groups failed. PGA security prepared for disruptions while the event proceeds. Rev. David Gilbert Sr. criticizes Chamber over funding priorities in Dayton.
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UPI
Dayton, Ohio
National Cash Register
PGA
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Southern Christian Leadership Conference
SCLC
Dayton
Jackson's 42nd homer tightens race for 62 in A's season
Reggie Jackson hit his 42nd home run to pull within 20 of 62 as the Athletics chase a big total. The Orioles won 4 to 3 after Blair drove in the decisive run in the bottom of the ninth. Baltimore improved to 80 35 and widened its lead over Detroit, with 47 games left to play.
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al Santorini
Don Kessinger
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UPI
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Roger Maris
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Reggie
Paul Lindblad
Shoemaker Returns to Track Failing to Hit Pay Dirt at Arlington
Willie Shoemaker, five time national champion and top money winner, returned from a three month pelvis injury layoff but finished fourth on Merbise, sixth on Lady With A Bonnet, and sixth aboard Fleet Wing at Arlington Park. Strong Bid won the eighth race turf feature in 1:04 1-5 on the 5/2 furlong course, paying 10 80, 5 00 and 3 80. The Saratoga feature allowance saw Marguis rally to win for William Haggin Perry as she had been unplaced in prior outings.
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Arlington Park
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Lady With A Bonnet
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Strong Bid
William Haggin Perry
Saratoga
Cook named Bengals starting quarterback for exhibition game
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown plugs rookie Greg Cook as the Bengals starter for Saturday night’s exhibition with Kansas City. Brown also starts rookie Bill Bergey at middle linebacker and waives three players. Jets sign Bill Mathis for 10th season while Namath’s playing time is debated. Eagles lineman Adrian Young undergoes knee surgery sidelining two months. Bears guard George Seals walks out over contract talks.
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United Press International
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Greg Cook
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Joe Namath
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al Woodall
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