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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1977
Page
11
A reader questions Vince Lombardi’s quote about winning being the only thing and argues that high school coaches stay balanced while professional leagues often push players to hurt opponents. The commenter believes pro sports overemphasize victory and notes personal observations from TV and in person.
Washington State hires Warren Powers, former Nebraska assistant, to implement a Nebraska style offense aiming for a cohesive unit. The program seeks to shift from last year’s rugged, high risk approach toward disciplined execution to boost a 3-8 record under Jackie Sherrill.
Ex Dodger Drysdale weighing offers after long broadcasting run with Angels owner Gene Autry. He emphasizes dollars and risks, doubts returning to sportscasting, and notes Autry’s costly Angels pursuit while advising a talent eval as the club shifts toward a stronger major league core.
Readers ask about players who stayed in top baseball and football longer than typical careers. Answers note Hoyt Wilhelm’s 49th birthday release by the Dodgers, Tony Dorsett’s college stay versus pro option, Gene Littler’s back disc and cancer history, and state-by-state NFL production. Also discusses Sam Snead’s peak year earnings and Tim McCarver behind the plate for Carlton.
The latest AL East standings show New York leading with 79 wins while Boston and Baltimore trail. Tuesday results include Boston over Oakland and Baltimore over California. Tonight’s schedule features California at Baltimore and Seattle at New York among others with listed pitchers.
Two college basketball games slated for 10 30 p m tip offs feature St Louis facing San Diego with Underwood and Shirley highlighted on the rosters and Chicago meeting Los Angeles led by Burris and Rhoden as the key players for each side.
Hale Irwin rose from 16th to fifth on the PGA Tour money list after winning the Hall of Fame Golf Classic with a 20 under par 264 earning $50,000. Tom Watson extended his lead by finishing ninth at Pinehurst and reaching $29,428. Top 10 includes Jack Nicklaus, Bruce Lietzke, Tom Weiskopf, Irwin, Ray Floyd, Lanny Wadkins, Hubert Green, Rik Massengale, and Lou Graham.
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