Rod and Gun Plenty of bass yet few salmon reported
Inland and coastal fishing reports show strong bottom fishing from Pedro Rock to Sam Simeon with good bass catches at Lake Nacimiento and Margaritas Lake. Salmon remain scarce as anglers chase bass, crappie, and red snapper, while the California Sportsfishing Association plans a September 23 National Fishing Day Derby to support ocean fishing advocacy.
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Las Tablas Creek
Margarita Lake
Lake Lopez
Fish and Game
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Owens
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Sacramento
Braves season reserved football tickets go on sale in Lompoc
Season seats for the Lompoc Braves home games are offered at 10.75 for six games. Sales run Monday August 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lompoc High School Activities Office. No single game seats. Payments by check to Lompoc Senior High School Student Body. For details call 6 2371 ext 287.
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Cabrillo
Marathon myth and history feature at Munich Games
The piece surveys the Olympic marathon as a symbol of struggle and politics amid Munich 1972 tensions. It recalls past feats and fables from Mamo Wolde to Abebe Bikila, Fred Lorz, and Pietri, framing the event as a blend of sport, endurance, and myth across eras.
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Athens
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Paris
Michel Theate
Durando Pietri
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Wembley Stadium
Dolphins 1973 Preview Scores Big Ratings Across Squad
Quarterback momentum favors Bob Griese and the Dolphins. Griese is MVP material at 27, backed by Earl Morrall for insurance. Larry Csonka Jim Kiick Mercury Morris lead a potent backfield as Warfield Briscoe and Stowe pace a dangerous receiving corps. Mary Fleming and Jim Mandich bolster the tight end group. The line features Little DeMarco Evans and Evans, with Dunaway added to shore up tackle. Buoniconti Kiner Kolen Swift look for a positive defensive year as Scott Anderson Foley Mumphord form a developing secondary. Ypremian Seiple anchor special teams. First in division, though Jets Colts loom.
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Earl Morrall
Larry Little
Bob DeMarco
Miami
Norm Evans
Dolphins
U S runners see best chance for Olympic marathon win
Ken Moore and Frank Shorter head the United States bid in Munich with Belete and Wolde as key rivals. Moore cites Ethiopia’s altitude training as an edge, notes the event’s wide-open field, and discusses race pacing and weather implications for the Americans.
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Rams place Rhome and two rookies on waivers
Jerry Rhome 30, backup to Roman Gabriel, was waived by the Los Angeles Rams along with rookie guard Bobby Childs and running back Edgar Scott. Rhome had been acquired from the Houston Oilers last season and saw limited action in 1971.
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Mamo Wolde
Tokyo
Emil Zatopek
Long Beach
UPI
Jerry Rhome
Roman Gabriel
Los Angeles Rams
Rams
Pete Beathard
St. Louis Cardinals
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Bobby Childs
Kansas
Edgar Scott
Bethune
Cookman
McGriff Wins Sixth in Seven Trys at Bakersfield Dirt Track
McGriff driven Plymouth wins main event on 150 laps at the Bakersfield asphalt oval after a dramatic trophy dash and tire trouble. McGriff retakes the lead on lap 103 from Jack McCoy as McCoy and Easley trade places for second. West Coast Grand National veteran Ray Elder wins heat one. other heats feature Dick Brown, Don Simkins, and local drivers. Next race set for September 3 at Monroe, Washington.
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Don Simkins
Santa Maria
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Bill Butts
Dick Kranzler
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THES STANDINGS Wednesday's Games
Cincinnati at Montreal. Houston at New York. Atlanta at Philadelphia. St Louis at Los Angeles. Chicago at San Diego. Pittsburgh at San Francisco. Boston at Kaw City. New York at Chicago. Oakland at Detroit. Minnesota at Cleveland. California at Baltimore. Texas at Milwaukee.
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