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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1972
Page
6
Johnny Rodgers of Nebraska, a electrifying triple threat back who averaged 13.8 yards per touch over his three year varsity career, was named the 1972 Heisman Trophy winner. The 5 foot 9, 173 pound senior fulfilled a lifetime dream by overcoming his rivals.
Roy Howell and Monte Bolinger, Lompoc High graduates now in minor league baseball, will speak at the seventh annual Lompoc High Fall Sports Banquet in the cafetorium at 5 p.m. Tickets for the barbeque chicken feast are on sale at Pico's Sporting Goods and the high school Activities office.
Southern California finished undefeated, sweeping 11 straight opponents under John McKay and topped the United Press International Ratings Board with 35 votes. Oklahoma(10-1) placed second after Colorado upset them, ending their unbeaten bid.
Dos Pueblos meets Cabrillo at 7:30 in Hill Gym with Vanderhye and the Sanchez–Maldonato guard duo key to the Chargers. Lompoc heads to Santa Ynez for an 8 p.m. game as they chase a win in a tougher matchup.
Santa Maria Saints unbeaten 11-0 ranked #1 in CIF 3-A meet Crespi Celts, 16th, in Friday night semifinal at Huyck Stadium. Game 8 p.m., gates 6:30. Tickets $2 adults, $1 students advance, $1.50 at gate. kids 50 cents. available at Santa Maria High School.
The Lompoc Valley Boys Club launches its fourth annual Youth Wrestling Program with about 200 boys in grades four to eight, split into six merchant sponsored teams. Practice runs 5 to 6 p.m. at Lompoc and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Cabrillo on Monday Tuesday and Thursday. Matches will be held Saturday mornings after Christmas with sanctioned officials.
Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel, sidelined by elbow tendonitis, benefited from acupuncture and led Los Angeles to a 26 16 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park. Gabriel threw two touchdowns and ran a creative single wing style play, with multiple players involved in a trick rush.
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