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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1974
Page
7
Evel Knievel's unmanned rocket powered Skycycle leaped the gorge but plunged into the canyon. He vowed the third attempt will succeed and set September 8 as the target jump date.
John McKay, USC football coach for 14 seasons, rejects calls to de-emphasize winning. He notes seven Rose Bowl appearances, three national titles, and a 109-35-7 career record with 80 percent win rate over the last 12 seasons, insisting that winning should be stressed from birth onward.
Los Angeles Aztecs clinched the NASL championship 4-3 on penalties after a 3-3 draw with the Miami Toros. LA converted all five kicks while Miami struck four, with the deciding point going to the Aztecs amid boos from the crowd of 15,507 at the Orange Bowl. Promoters failed to lift attendance with discounted coupons.
Former Providence College star Kevin Stacom has signed a multiyear contract with the Boston Celtics. The 6-foot-5 guard was the Celtics' second round pick in last spring's draft and averaged 18.5 points in his senior year for the Friars. Stacom was a key cog in Providence's strong four year run.
Oakland Raiders may end NFL Players Association strike as two week grace period ends Wednesday. Gene Upshaw Raider players representative says he spoke with many players and does not expect the team to walk out.
Led by Tim Shaw and Shirley Babashoff, the American team set seven world marks at nationals and appears Olympic ready for a showdown with East Germany. Flip Carr believes the times speak for themselves as the U.S. aims to halt East German dominance.
Freshman quarterback Steve Bukich threw two touchdown passes during an hour long UCLA football scrimmage held Sunday. The workout showcased Bukich’s arm strength as the Bruins prepared for the season.
Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski and Tommy Harper miss Sunday's game with the flu, while pitcher Juan Marichal is scratched with a groin injury. He was slated to start and hoped to open a three game series in Minnesota on Tuesday as the club presses toward its first AL division title in seven years.
The backhand often challenges players due to grip choices, body rotation, and racket setup. Proper footwork and shoulder alignment help minimize twisting stress and timing errors, improving control and consistency across forehand-dominant rallies.
Dan Simkins wins his second straight main event at Santa Maria Speedway. Darrell Walker finishes second, Bob Meneley third, with Outhout winning semi main and first heat. Other winners include Roberts in fast dash, Maddison in slow dash, and Patty Shouse in powder puff races. A 100 lap superstock race closes the point season next Saturday.
Cincinnati defies a 28 player walkout by facing Detroit in a televised preseason game with coach Paul Brown claiming a full veteran lineup though rookie Bill Kollar starts at tackle. Other schedule notes include Chicago at Baltimore and Atlanta at Houston with LA beating Miami 31-13 and Washington topping Cleveland 20-17.
The piece surveys enduring patterns of baseball team management across leagues, listing frequent firings and hires by teams such as the Red Sox Indians Orioles White Sox Angels Tigers Royals and more. It notes Clyde King’s Braves hire amid controversy and cites historic managerial churn through both the American and National Leagues with scattered game results and notable performances.
Cliff Cook won a four man playoff for the President's Club Tournament championship at Village Country Club after all four qualified by 72 holes of medal play. Finalists were Bill Flaherty Roy Bargeron and Lou Martinich.
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