American and Cuban players clash in World University Games bout
In Moscow, American and Cuban athletes battled for 25 minutes as folding chairs were used as weapons. An American was knocked unconscious, trainer Wayne Woltzen was knocked out, and glass and blood littered the floor before the U.S. won 98 to 70 as authorities restored order.
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Hank Aaron's clutch hits spark Braves comeback win
Hank Aaron, aiming to add to his 704 career homers without sacrificing team value, went 3-for-4 with a double and two singles driving in three runs as the Atlanta Braves erased a 7-0 deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-7. Aaron's 712 season total projected with eight homers left. Mathews notes his priority is winning a World Series.
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Lompoc Club Plans Weekend Santa Barbara Ride
Several members of the Lompoc Touring Club will ride to Santa Barbara and back this weekend. The group departs Saturday morning from the Lompoc Public Library via San Marcos Pass to the Paradise turnoff. A second group will ride to Buellton on Sunday to meet the return riders. A combined ride barbecue is set for next Wednesday as the final activity of the year.
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Rozelle ignores Duane Thomas case in anthem incident
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle said Thomas will not face punishment for allegedly turning his back on the national anthem at Buffalo’s Rich Stadium. The Washington Redskin running back sparked a pre game controversy last Friday night when fans attacked him with shouts and a thrown thermos before teammates restrained him. Rozelle spoke at a Veterans of Foreign Wars gathering in New Orleans saying club policing of anthem conduct is up to each team.
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Bahnsen Narrowly Eludes No-Hitter Against Indians
Chicago right-hander Stan Bahnsen pitched a 4-0 victory over Cleveland as Walt Williams spoiled the near no-hitter with a two-out single in the ninth. Bahnsen, who had a string of 17 batters retired in order, earned his 16th win of the season and expressed mixed emotions after the game.
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Karate and Judo Tournaments Set for Lompoc Weekend
The Tri County Karate Championships hosted by Vandenberg and Bushinkai clubs will take place Saturday at Vandenberg Junior High with kumite and kata events from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is 1.50 for adults and 1 for students. Sunday features the American Legion Judo Dojo Invitational at Lompoc High from noon to about 4:30 p.m. with nearly 200 competitors and free admission.
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Aaron uses record chase to push for black rights in baseball
Henry Aaron speaks of breaking Babe Ruth’s mark as a platform for civil rights and black advancement. He cites Jesse Jackson, blesses Jackie Robinson, and calls for more black managers and role models while noting threats and the need to stay focused on his game.
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Derbygate widens in All American Soap Box Derby case
Akron Ohio report says James Gronen 14 of Boulder Colorado who won last Saturday’s derby is under investigation along with his cousin Robert Lange Jr. of Boulder who won last year. Boulder District Attorney Alex Hunter reports added staff and probes while officials question last year’s car disposition.
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