Braves face Dons tonight in Lompoc gym
Lompoc Braves aim to snap a four game skid as they host Santa Barbara Dons at 7 30 p m in the Lompoc gym Center Paul Huyck led Cabrillo Classic all tournament team and Tony Jackson averages 24 points per game.
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Nebraska Forces Liberty Bowl Comeback for 21 17 Victory
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne altered the game plan and the Cornhuskers rallied from seven points down to beat North Carolina 21 17 in Memphis. Randy Garcia, subbing for Tom Sorley, threw two scoring passes including a 34 yard winner to Tim Smith.
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Rockets delay suit against Washington and Lakers
Houston lawyers Richard Cobb and Sam Adamo plan a class action over an incident two weeks earlier in which Kermit Washington struck Rudy Tomjanovich, injuring him. The suit seeked by fans will be filed after meetings with Ralph Nader group representatives. Washington received a $10,000 fine and a 60 day suspension from the NBA.
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Paul Aragon Fourth in Ford Punt and Kick Semifinals
Paul Aragon of Lompoc finished fourth in the 9 year old division at the national Ford Punt Pass and Kick semifinals in Tampa Bay Florida. He scored 1682 points in a 14-boy field and was eliminated in the first round. His father Leo Aragon said the youngster was disappointed but has four more years to improve.
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Seahawks extend coach Patera through 1980 season
Seattle NFL owner Herman Sarkowsky announced on Monday that head coach Jack Patera has signed an extension through 1980. Patera, who led the Seahawks to a 5-9 mark in their second year, matched the best record by a second-year expansion team.
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A Way Out for Black Athletes in 1947 Dodgers Era
A brief note on how Brooklyn Dodgers and other teams provided an avenue for Black athletes to escape racial shame in postwar America, highlighting the role of professional sports as a gateway to opportunity and dignity.
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Seals Blossoms From Oakland Ghetto To Hancock College
Freshman Don Seals, a 6'3" guard from Castlemont High School in Oakland, joins Allan Hancock College Bulldogs seeking a route out of poverty. He rose from junior varsity to all city and all American honors, choosing Hancock for a one year path toward the pros while weighing offers from major universities.
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Theder Named Cal Head Football Coach
Roger Theder will replace fired head coach Mike White as California Bear coach. Athletic director Dave Maggard cites Theder’s offense expertise and commitment, noting goal to field an exciting team amid pro football competition. Theder, 38, has 14 years as an assistant and previously coached at Stanford and Northern Illinois. He grew up in Watertown Wisconsin and played quarterback at Western Michigan.
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Stanford Cards begin Sun Bowl workouts under Walsh
Stanford football started postseason drills last Saturday and will train daily except for a three day Christmas break as it readies to face LSU in the Sun Bowl. Coach Bill Walsh says LSU uses a well coached, high intensity system led by running back Charles Alexander to control the ball and limit Stanford's explosive offense.
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Three leading candidates for Hall of Fame vote
Eddie Mathews Duke Snider and Maury Wills top the list for 1960s era Hall of Fame election the Baseball Writers Association of America will vote on. New eligibles include Clete Boyer Jim Grant Jim Maloney Bill Mazeroski Denny McLain Pedro Ramos Hoyt Wilhelm.
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Harrah's Reno Favors AFC/NFC Playoff Picks
Harrah's Reno Racebook selected Oakland as a 3 point favorite over Baltimore and Denver as a 2 point choice over Pittsburgh for Saturday's AFC games. In the NFC, Dallas is favored by 10 over Chicago and Los Angeles by 8 against Minnesota.
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