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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1977
Page
11
Reggie Bernard says airing the Heisman on national TV will educate fans and not hurt the trophy’s respect. Red Vieau worries the ceremony mirrors the Emmys and questions the impact on college football, preferring the old arrangement.
Track & Field News names Rosemarie Ackermann of East Germany as its woman star of 1977 after six outdoor meets, two world records, and two more records, and Kate Schmidt of Long Beach, California is the top U.S. woman for 1977 following the AAU title and a world record 227-5 in September.
At the winter baseball meetings Ted Turner, owner of the Atlanta Braves, has a brief suspension reprieve from commissioner Bowie Kuhn that ends after the meetings. Turner reflects on two rough years, his suspensions, and heavy payrolls for Matthews Messersmith Montanez Burroughs, hoping to unload players while staying hopeful about Bobby Cox as manager.
A field of 41 twosomes entered Village Country Club two-man Horserace in two heats. Vassler Smith won the race after a chip-off, Schreffler Freeman placed third, with Irvine Schuyler Elliott Dulligan top two-ball on day three. Seniors tied for first Lott Littlejohn Dickinson and Mosby White Lombardi 112s. White Mantooth Potts McDonald won Sunday two-ball 117. Morgan holes in one on 13th.
Carpinteria outscored Santa Ynez 20 to 7 in the third quarter to pull away for a 66 to 54 preseason win in the Carpinteria gym. Santa Ynez shot 50 percent in both halves but were outrebounded 32 to 12 as Carpinteria leaned on Anderson and Moore to spark the win. The Pirates drop to 1-1 and visit Bishop Diego next.
United Press International reports Cal State Fullerton snapped Chapman College's 10 game winning streak with a 98 72 victory. The Titans shot 58 percent and led 52 32 at halftime led by Greg Bunch with 16 first half points. In coast action Seattle University beat Washington State 55 54 as Keith Harrell scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half. Harrell's 10 foot jumper put Seattle ahead with under two minutes remaining.
Duane Pancho Carter was removed from the critical list and shows satisfactory recovery from injuries after a high speed crash at Phoenix International Raceway during testing. Officials say he suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries from slamming into a retaining wall traveling over 160 mph. the team cites a failed half-shaft and U joint as the cause.
Santa Ynez topped Bishop Diego 45 30 as the Cards jumped to a 12 0 lead and built to 24 6 after early pins. Dean Behlen sealed the victory with a 54 second pin at 191 pounds while Leo Kastruba pinned Harmon Kaslow to spark a late comeback.
Seattle coach Jack Patera backs Terry Beeson for AFC Rookie of the Year and for NFL Rookie of the Year overall, with Tony Dorsett of Dallas as top NFC rival. Beeson led a Seahawks draft haul that also included Steve August Tom Lynch and Duke Ferguson, traded for in a rights deal. Patera defends Beeson despite concerns about pass defense, noting his strong running game guidance.
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