Moeller Reflects On Dodgers While Playing Softball
Ex Dodger Joe Moeller recalls the 1964 71 teams while playing in a charity game at J M Park in Lompoc. He notes Dodgers current run production and power hitters like Cey Garvey and Dusty Baker as improvements since his era. Moeller contemplates a potential pitching coach role for the Indians and handles autograph requests with humor.
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Halicki tops Dodgers for fifth time in Los Angeles
San Francisco pitcher Ed Halicki improved to 10-9 as the Giants beat the Dodgers 6-3 at Dodger Stadium. Halicki handed Los Angeles a fifth straight defeat to him over two years, while Rick Rhoden took the loss for the Dodgers. Boog Powell and Terry Whitfield contributed key Giants hits, including Whitfield's sixth homer.
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Raiders win national softball title in Binghamton
Jan Jeffers hurled a four hitter over seven innings as the Sepulveda Lom Poc Raiders defeated Oklahoma City to win the American Softball Association 16-18 year old girls tournament in Binghamton. Mel Bland starred with strong hitting in the three day event, posting over .400 in seven games.
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Bench powers Reds past Padres with three run support
Johnny Bench homered for the 27th time and added a run-scoring triple as the Reds shut out the Padres 3 0. Bench drove in two runs to reach 87 on the season while Jack Billingham and Pedro Borbon allowed only four hits.
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Right decisions give Bosox 2-1 win over Kansas City
Boston beat Kansas City 2-1 as Don Zimmer pulled Luis Tiant for Reggie Cleveland who allowed two baserunners in the ninth before Bill Campbell closed out the game. Cleveland fired eight shutout innings in a televised rally to extend Boston’s AL East lead.
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WHA regroup after NHL snub leaves six teams to face new season
World Hockey Association plans a two day meeting in Montreal to regroup after six teams were rejected entry to the NHL. The six clubs plus the Birmingham Bulls and Calgary Cowboys aim to build a stronger schedule and pursue a major league international focus with hopes of 63 games against European teams. Edmonton may still move to join the NHL as the Colorado Rockies consider relocation to Edmonton amid heavy losses last season.
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LA school board reverses stance on CIF rule
Los Angeles school board voted to comply with a California Interscholastic Federation rule that bans high school girls from joining boys teams when separate girls teams exist. The move follows a prior refusal that led to suspension from federation competition. Bobbi Fielder urged compliance, citing fairness and outside participation concerns.
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Ode Highlights Brian Asselstine in Dodgers Column
Los Angeles Times columnist Jack Smith praised Vin Scully and gave Braves reserve Brian Asselstine a moment in print. Asselstine pinch hit in the ninth against Don Sutton, grounded out, yet Smith’s column win mattered more than the at bat.
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Lompoc Skateboard Contest Sets Saturday Event
Lompoc Skateboard Assn and Parks and Recreation host an area wide contest co sponsored by Tag s Sporting Goods Good Life Surf Shop Winston s Valley Pedaler and Pico s Sporting Goods Registration closes Thursday at 5 p m with a 1 fee and late 1 50 on site registration also offered For information call 736 6515 Beginning tomorrow the Lompoc Triads ninth tenth grade girls softball team conducts a city wide bottle and can drive to fund travel to the Southern California Softball Championships in San Bernardino August 28 31 The team includes Lompoc Cabrillo High varsity and junior varsity players.
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Geiberger Quietly Dominates Golf Despite Spotlight
The piece profiles Al Geiberger, a low profile golfer whose consistent, precise play earns regard from peers like Johnny Miller. Despite a PGA record 59 for 18 holes and solid totals this year, Geiberger avoids publicity, preferring to grind out steady rounds and repeat his controlled swing.
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