Warriors Await Rick Barry Return To NBA
San Francisco Warriors open to re signing scoring star Rick Barry who left for the Oakland Oaks in the ABA. Barry has not decided to return, with owner Franklin Mieuli and coach Alex Hannum (re) evaluating moves as merger talks falter and Oaks ownership debates Washington DC relocation.
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Lompoc Recreation to Offer Fall Swim Classes Starting September
Registration runs September 2 through 5 for a full slate of fall swim classes including women’s stay fit tiny tots junior and senior lifesavers synchronized and competitive groups plus coed and beginner programs. Sessions begin September 8 with daily and evening options and a 10 student minimum to hold classes. Fall public swim hours start September 6 with weekend and evening slots.
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Jets Waivers Trim Roster After Championship Run
The New York Jets asked waivers on six players including cornerback Johnny Sample and defensive lineman Paul Rochester, shrinking the champion squad to 47. Other teams also cut multiple players as the NFL rosters tightened across the league.
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Laver Faces Seven Tough Foes in Open Grand Slam Bid
Rod Laver, 31, the No. 1 seed and defending grand slam holder, begins his U S Open bid with 128 players on 15 grass courts at West Side. He may meet stars like Arthur Ashe Tom Okker Tony Roche John Newcombe and Clark Graebner as he pursues another four-title sweep.
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House committee sets six hearings on wildlife and habitat
Washington dispatch reports the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee announced six days of hearings starting September 15 on the preservation of fish and wildlife and their native habitat.
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Defending Casper Eyes Hartford Open Title Drought Break
In Wethersfield Connecticut Billy Casper the defending champion seeks a second Greater Hartford Open title in the $100,000 event. The 72 hole tournament runs Friday through Monday at the 6568 yard par 71 course with 144 players including Nicklaus Trevino Boros Beard and Sikes.
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Rams release two plus sign new quarterback Lane
The Los Angeles Rams cut receivers Dave McDaniels and Trenton Jackson and added Gary Lane as a free agent. Lane, a four year veteran from Missouri, previously with Cleveland and waivered by Washington, joins the Rams as they prepare to face the Chargers. Two Rams players injured in the Kansas City game expect to return soon.
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Bonallack Seeks U.S. Amateur Victory at Oakmont
England's Mike Bonallack said he could not waste good shots in practice and prepared for the U S Amateur by playing poorly. He aimed to become the first overseas winner as the tournament opened at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
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McCovey Hits 10th Career Grand Slam to Power Giants
Willie McCovey drives in six as the San Francisco Giants rout the Philadelphia Phillies 13 to 4 to stay atop the NL Western Division. The slam comes in the third inning after Jerry Johnson walked the bases loaded, boosting McCovey to a career high 106 RBIs. Bobby Bonds also drives in five with two homers.
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Orioles fall to Seattle amid late-season slide
The Baltimore Orioles suffer a fourth straight defeat 2-1 at Seattle as Tom Phoebus loses for the sixth time against 12 wins while Gene Brabender tosses a four-hitter to equal his 10-10 record. Other AL results include Chicago over New York 3-2 in 10, Boston 4-1 Kansas City, California 4-0 Cleveland, Minnesota 6-4 Washington, and Detroit splitting a doubleheader with Oakland.
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WBA adopts standard membership payment plan at convention
The World Boxing Association approved a 100 dollar annual dues plan to fix long standing inequities. Members who fail to pay lose voting rights on international boxing matters. A separate motion orders a cross section team to craft an equitable voting solution.
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McNeil Walks Out Of Forty Niners Camp
Clifton McNeil, NFL's top pass receiver last season, walked away from the San Francisco Forty Niners training camp and remains the team's lone holdout. He reported unofficially Monday, failed to sign a new contract with General Manager Jack White, returned to Cupertino, and has not joined practices. Coach Dick Nolan had fined him $200 daily since July 20.
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