Arroyo Grande bound Evert Jones seeks coaching job
Evert Jones, Cabrillo’s first head football coach, is out of work after leaving Cabrillo for Utah under Tom Lovatt. With Lovatt fired, Jones now pursues coaching roles at Arroyo Grande High or as a college assistant, reflecting the turnover in both high school and college football.
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Western Athletic
West Coast
Pete and Baylor Shine as Stars Hit Big Scores
Ernie DiGregorio scored a career high 36 to lead Buffalo past Phoenix 108-99 and end a four game skid. Pete Maravich poured 51 for Utah in a win over Kansas City in Baylor’s first game as Jazz head coach.
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John Shumate
Ricky Sobers
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Louisiana Superdome
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Dorsett Named UPI Player of the Year in 1973 season
Pittsburgh star Tony Dorsett captured the UPI Player of the Year award with 112 of 116 votes amid a season that saw him rush for 1 948 yards and 22 touchdowns to lead Pitt to an 11 0 regular record. He set NCAA career marks for rushing and points and received praise from coaches and rivals alike. Alvin Gilmore of Lompoc High was noted for a 4 11.4 mile at the 1973 State Meet in yesterday's CIF Southern Section recap.
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Southern Illinois
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Nebraska
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Johnny Majors
Pitt
Alvin Gilmore
Lompoc High
Conquistador Classic Opens at Cabrillo High
Thursday kicks off a 12 team Conquistador Classic basketball tournament at Cabrillo High with full schedule in tomorrow’s paper. Also on the slate Santa Maria visits Lompoc at 7 pm and Cabrillo hosts Channel Islands at 3 pm in soccer. Lompoc Valley Distance Club meets at 7 pm in the Lompoc Public Library multipurpose room with guest Ray Gil speaking on The Beginning Runner.
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Tiant tragedy and Namath future in unsettled year sports
Luis Tiant endures double tragedy with father and mother dying weeks apart, prompting reflections on his career. Joe Namath’s Jets future remains undecided after the Pro Bowl, as a new coach may influence his path. The piece also notes public sport leadership changes and big-money trends in baseball and broadcasting.
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Athlete of the Year 1976: Readers' pick debate
In this opinion-driven feature readers discuss who deserved Athlete of the Year for 1976. Arguments focus on performance, impact, and consistency across sports, with emphasis on standout achievements and public influence during the year.
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