Prep tackling starts Monday in local football drills
Lompoc and Cabrillo high players begin formal conditioning week with twice daily workouts on the Hill and at Braveville. Conquistadores open Sept 18 at home versus Las Vegas, then road test against Hueneme, followed by a Sept 25 home game with Thousand Oaks. Santa Maria’s Hancock squad launches pad workouts Tuesday ahead of Sept 19 season opener at Santa Barbara.
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Cal Poly Open Preseason Under Coach Joe Harper
San Luis Obispo 66 athletes reported as Joe Harper begins his third season at Cal Poly. First days in shorts and T shirts per NCAA. Mustangs seek 52nd season with 23 lettermen and four 1969 All CCAA selections Vic Ecklund Mark Sindel Dan Johansen Jon Silverman plus QB returnee Don Milan from Santa Ynez.
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Moody breaks course record with 64 at Dow Jones Open
Orville Moody, urged by Phil Rodgers, shoots a 64 to tie for the lead midway through the Dow Jones Open at Upper Montclair Country Club. Rodgers, Moody said, helped with driving iron and putting as Moody rebounded from a slump.
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McLain suspended by Tigers for conduct unbecoming
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain, 3-5 with a 4.65 ERA, was suspended without pay for up to 30 days after pouring ice water on two Detroit sportswriters. General manager Jim Campbell announced the discipline, citing unbecoming conduct despite prior leniency toward the ace amid gambling association issues.
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Tribe rookie one hits Angels in nightcap
Cleveland Indians rookie Rich Hand limited the California Angels to a single first inning homer as the Indians split a twilight doubleheader 3-2 and 5-1. Hand, 22, joined the Indians after limited minor league time, and impressed staff to earn a spring invite.
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Baseball Standings and Probable Pitchers Update
Today's schedule lists Probable pitchers for Thu games across the majors including St Louis at Los Angeles Foster 8-10 and Pittsburgh at San Francisco Pitlock 4-4. Also notes: New York Gentry 9-7 at Houston Billingham 10-6 and Don Buford’s grand slam boosts Baltimore, Bosman wins for Cleveland, and Yankees sweep Minnesota.
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Lamonica Bart in grudge game
The Oakland Raiders host the Green Bay Packers in an exhibition game with memories of Lamonica’s Super Bowl humiliation in January 1968. Lamonica will start before 53,000 fans at the Oakland Coliseum in a rivalry fueled by past defeat.
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Ruby Wins California 500 Qualifying Draw at Ontario
Veteran racer Lloyd Ruby, Wichita Falls, Texas, drew first for Ontario Motor Speedway’s inaugural California 500. Other qualifiers follow in order, with 34 drivers drawing for spots. Al Unser topped Friday practice at 176.8 mph.
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Blasingame Wins One for Astros Over Mets
Wade Blasingame pitched the Astros to a 2-1 victory over Tom Seaver and the Mets. The lefty earned his first complete game since a midseason recall, improving to 9-1 lifetime against New York. In other NL action Marichal reached 200 wins as San Francisco beat Pittsburgh 5-1.
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Allen May Not Return This Season For Cardinals
Cardinals spokesman said Richie Allen may not start any more games this season after pulling a right hamstring on August 14. The slugger, acquired from the Phillies, was batting .267 with 33 homers and 100 RBIs. Other MLB results include Boots Day driving in Montreal's winner in extras and key Phillies plays vs Braves.
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Pitt rookies dump Giants
Steelers rookie Terry Bradshaw piloted a 21-6 win over the New York Giants, throwing a 37 yard TD to Ron Shanklin and connecting on 15 of 23 passes. Preston Pearson scored on a three yard run and Pete Gogolak kicked both Giants fields goals.
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Pizza Palace and Sandy’s Stingers win open softball games
In Thompson Park first round of the Valley of Flowers tournament Pizza Palace of Lompoc beat Missilettes 13 6 Arlene Gilroy pitched and Sandy’s Stingers of Oxnard defeated the Question Marks 14 2 Linda Hollis had 11 strikeouts. The event closes today with a 3 30 consolation and a 6 final. Redskins defense shines in 27 0 preseason win over Bills.
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Veteran lineup favored as 49ers face Broncos in exhibition
The San Francisco Forty Niners plan to start a veteran lineup against the Denver Broncos at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. John Brodie likely starts at quarterback over Steve Spurrier as Lou Saban aims to evaluate rookies and new players for upcoming cuts. The Broncos, 1-1 this year, seek a win to boost young talent.
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