Veeck Wins Sox Vote After Second Ballot
Bill Veeck, back at his old Chicago White Sox post, wins approval from AL owners 10-2 after an initial 9-vote threshold fell short. Detroit’s John Fetzer urged a second vote and Seattle-related litigation looms as pilots fate hovers over the franchise. Lompoc Sportsmans Association to hold Dec 20 trap shoot and rifle events with public barbecue.
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Issel fuels Nuggets surge to 41 point win
Dan Issel led the Denver Nuggets to a 146-137 victory over the Spirits of St. Louis, the fifth straight win for Denver as they hold a game and a half lead over Indiana. Issel praised for speed and scoring after joining from Baltimore.
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Cazzie Russell Embraces Sixth Man Role with Lakers
Cazzie Russell, 31, in his 10th pro season, reflects on a career with the Knicks and Warriors and takes pride in his new role as Lakers sixth man. He cites the team need for bench scoring, Kareem Abdul Jabbar's impact, and hopes for four more strong seasons.
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Braves Open Tourney Play At Santa Maria
The Lompoc Braves face North Salinas High tonight at 7 p.m. in the Santa Maria Optimist Club tournament opener at Hancock College. A win sets a 7 p.m. meeting tomorrow with the Dos Pueblos or Righetti winner.
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Thomas Traded to White Sox in Big 1975 MLB Swap
Roy Thomas, former Phillies number one pick from 1971, moved to the Chicago White Sox in a Bill Veeck era trade. Jim Kaat and Mike Biskey went to Philadelphia for Thomas and Dick Ruthven, with Alan Bannister also changing hands. Thomas’ career spanned from Lompoc High to Walla Walla Spar tanberg Reading Toledo and back to Reading finishing 75 with a 4-9 at Toledo and 6-3 at Reading.
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Lompoc Native Johnnie Gray Plays for Packers in LA
Gray, a Hancock College and Fullerton State alum, signed with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent after going undrafted. He earned a starting defensive safety spot during the 3-9 Packers season and will play Sunday at the Los Angeles Coliseum against the Rams. A charter bus from the Lompoc Elks Club, open to non Elks, will depart at 9 a.m. for $20, including game ticket and drinks. call 736-2274 to reserve.
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Durocher and Montefusco to speak at Santa Maria dinner
Leo Durocher and John Montefusco headline a star studded Hot Stove Dinner on January 24 at the Santa Maria Elks Club. Master of ceremonies Lefty Gomez introduces legends Juan Marichal Willie McCovey and Giants players Chris Speier Jim Barr. Proceeds fund Hancock College baseball Hawaii trip and Santa Maria Indians. tickets $7.50 in Lompoc Tag and Pico.
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Martin's pals come to the rescue
Billy Martin earns relief as his daughter Kelly Ann Martin is freed from a Barranquilla jail after being arrested for alleged drug possession. Martin says he consulted baseball friends and legal aides while awaiting word on her case.
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