The Juice and The Pit: Lompoc Braves Linemen Shine
A feature on Lompoc Braves offensive linemen led by center Don Chinn and tackle Gene Knickrehm. Describes their size, skill, and the 12 week buildup that powered a 40-14 playoff win over Beverly Hills and a shot at the Northwestern Conference title.
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Portland Rout Cavs As Walton Leads Eight straight Wins
Portland beat Cleveland 116-94 as Bill Walton had 22 points 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Bob GrossAdded 27 points and Portland shot 19 of 51 layups while sealing a club record eight consecutive victories. Cleveland’s Austin Carr and Jim Chones led with 18 each as Frazier and Walker sat with injuries.
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Cabrillo Running Gung Ho Beats Dos Pueblos 81 66
Cabrillo Cavaliers surge early with a 13-0 run led by Mickey Scott and Tony Pickett and dominate Dos Pueblos Chargers 81 to 66 at the Cabrillo gym. Dr G York Gross anchors boards, free throws fuel 27 points in the final quarter, and Cabrillo suits up a deep 10-man rotation for the season opener.
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Seattle Slew Declines Rose Bowl Honors in Hialeah Schedule
UPI reports Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew will skip the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and stay in Florida for training. Owner Karen Taylor said Slew will begin a new campaign at Hialeah with the January 28 Challenge Cup for four year olds, then target Seminole Widener and Santa Anita events.
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Lompoc A AV Championship Football Game Venue Route
Fans traveling to the Lompoc vs Antelope Valley championship football game should head to Antelope Valley College near Lancaster. The 8 p.m. kickoff will have two Lompoc grandstand sections south end with portable bleachers behind the Lompoc sideline. Tickets go on sale at Lompoc High Activities office with prices $3 general, $1.50 student presale, and $1.50 for children under 12.
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Trade winds stall as winter meetings bring talk only
At the winter baseball meetings in Honolulu little trading is happening despite hopes for moves. Teams balk at high asks, with discussions centering on Rod Carew and Jerry Koosman while contracts and deferred payments hinder deals. A lone small swap occurred, sending Pete Vuckovich to St. Louis in exchange for Tom Underwood and Victor Cruz.
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