Kentucky No 1 in coaches poll amid shifting top 20
Kentucky holds the No 1 ranking in the UPI coaches poll as Notre Dame jumps to No 3 and Marquette to No 3. North Carolina falls to No 4 after a 78-75 upset by William and Mary, while UCLA drops to No 6. Louisville rises into the top ten, and several teams move within the list with Texas Tech Detroit Arizona Texas A&M and Kansas State among those receiving votes.
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Haden Tops NFL Quarterbacks After Rams Win
Pat Haden of the Rams is rated the NFL's top quarterback. He called himself his harshest critic after a 23 to 7 victory over the Falcons, noting he could have thrown sharper but avoided risks as Los Angeles built an early lead and rode strong defense. The Rhodes Scholar from USC started hot, completing seven straight passes and finishing with a sharp late touchdown drive.
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Lompoc youth and high school sports events announced
The Lompoc High varsity football awards banquet is set for 7 30 p m at the Lompoc Elks Lodge with Marv Goux USC assistant as speaker. Youth basketball league needs coaches as 50 plus signups risk cancellation. Cabrillo gym signups run Tuesday and Wednesday 7 9 p m for grades 3 8 with 8 fee. A pancake breakfast Saturday 8 12 sponsored by Village Hills and Cabrillo classic, tickets 1.
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Cowboys stun 49ers in high scoring battle on coast
Dallas rode a 42 point burst from a hot Staubach to overpower the 49ers 42 35 in San Francisco. Plunkett matched pass for pass with seven touchdown throws as both clubs traded scores in a wild no defense game. Dallas clinched NFC East and home field for the conference final while eyeing a playoff run with one regular season game left. Staubach hit Pearson for 36 yards Dorsett 20 and Johnson 22 while Plunkett connected for 10 Harrison 27 Washington 1 Williams 47 Seal 3 scores. Dorsett added a 21 yard TD run and Pearson a second scoring run.
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Wildcats rally after Rupp's death to beat South Carolina
Kentucky defeats South Carolina 84-65 in a somber first game since coach Adolph Rupp's death. Rick Robey led with 19 points and Kyle Macy added 18 as Kentucky built a 65-48 lead with 10:14 remaining. Jack Givens added 18 points as the Wildcats extended their winning ways amid the tragedy.
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Washington fined record 50 000 and suspended by NBA
NBA Commissioner Larry O'Brien imposed a 60 day suspension and a 50 000 fine on Kermit Washington for punching Rudy Tomjanovich. The penalty, the longest in NBA history, could extend through the season with readmission only after the suspension ends. Tomjanovich remained in intensive care with a broken jaw and concussion.
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Rockets threaten suit over Washington punch incident
Houston Rockets accuse Los Angeles Lakers of inciting violence after Kermit Washington punched Rudy Tomjanovich, sidelining him for two months. GM Ray Patterson seeks Lakers suspension, franchise accountability, and compensation, while Tomjanovich recovers in hospital.
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Santa Clara dominates Kent State in 68 52 victory
Santa Clara Broncos led by Mark MecNama with 17 points routed Kent State 68 52 Monday night to improve to 5 2. In another intra state clash UC Davis beat UC San Diego 70 66 as Mike Lien posted 23 points and 12 rebounds, sealing the Aggies sixth straight win. Lee Brockett led San Diego with 25 points. Nevada Reno fell 67 50 at Nebraska while Cal Poly Pomona lost 88 72 at Vanderbilt. Cal State Northridge defeated Texas A I 73 61.
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Browns Name Forrest Gregg Will Step Down After Season
Cleveland Browns announced head coach Forrest Gregg will resign after the season. Gregg will coach the final game at Seattle, then leave. owner Art Modell and GM Pete Hadhazy discussed the move privately. Gregg said he would finish the season and decide his future, denying immediate resignation.
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Cabrillo and Lompoc Schedule Midweek Soccer and Wrestling
Sports sked lists Wednesday events Cabrillo at Oxnard and Lom poc at Carpinteria both at 3 p.m. Thursday no events. Friday soccer Cabrillo at Dos Pueblos and Lompoc at Santa Barbara at 3 p.m. Saturday wrestling Lompoc at Camarillo tournament at 7 a.m.
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