Lompoc Softball Girls Win Set Up SCMAF Final Quest
Lompoc Yearling softball stars blasted Downey 92 to move within one win of the SCMAF tournament final in Costa Mesa. Cathy Gibbons pitched a one hitter for Lompoc while Mel Bland led with three hits and two steals as the team built a late rally. Connie Steinbach Dodson Martinez and Bland each had two hits, and Bland opened a seventh inning rally with a single.
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Malone signs pro contract making Moses Malone millionaire
Moses Malone signed a pro basketball contract with the Utah Stars worth over 3 million dollars, ending his high school and Maryland recruiting saga. The deal instantly makes the Petersburg teen one of the wealthiest young players in pro basketball, choosing money over a Maryland scholarship.
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Brock Steals 91st Base as Reds Dodgers Win Big
Lou Brock swiped his 91st base in the fifth and 92nd in the seventh to push toward Maury Wills 104 steal record as the Cardinals beat the Padres 5 1. The Dodgers top the Cubs 7 6, Garvey 5 for 5, and the Pirates beat the Giants 3 1 1. Expos lose 4 2 to Braves as Morton gains 14th win. Astros edge Mets 3 2 on pinch hit homer by Cliff Johnson.
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Billiard Pro Dave De Pasquale Masters Three-Cushion Art
Dave De Pasquale, owner of Golden Cue in Lompoc, is a top three-cushion billiards player. He placed fourth in the Pacific Coast ABA event in North Hollywood and competes near Sacramento, with a misspent youth spent at the pool hall and Merchant Marine service shaping his skill.
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Connors and Evert Open at Forest Hills Tennis
At Forest Hills New York the 12 day US Open begins with Chris Evert facing Gail Chanfreau and Jimmy Connors set to play Jeff Borowiak as heat and a stomach issue test the Wimbledon champions. Connors battles tummy troubles as Evert Targets her 52nd straight match win streak.
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Matuszak’s injunction ends Texans debut in five plays
John Matuszak, 6-8 282, joined Houston Texans after Oilers top pick switch. Harris County deputy sheriff Growson served a temporary injunction halting him after five plays, as New York Stars halted his rampage. Texans win 14-11 behind Taliaferro TD throws to Frazier and Eber while Sherman connects for Stars score. Other scores: Bell over Wheels 27-23, Southmen over Blazers 26-18, Sun over Storm 45-15.
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A's ride Hunter to 20th win amid rowdy night
Oakland starter Jim Hunter earns his 20th victory as Reggie Jackson belts two homers to back him. Manager Alvin Dark makes a surprising pinch to pull Hunter in the ninth, prompting disbelief from the A's onlookers. Finley travels with the team as Oakland eyes a possible third straight World Series title.
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Foreman Threatens Ali Fight Plan Prompts Caution
In Pleasanton George Foreman warned he would cut off the ring and then his neck in reference to his title bout with Muhammad Ali scheduled for September 24 in Africa. The remark drew scrutiny from officials and fans amid growing tension over the heavyweight title clash.
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