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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1976
Page
9
Pitt mentor Johnny Majors, who steered the undefeated top-ranked Panthers to Sugar Bowl glory, earned UPI College Football Coach of the Year chosen by a panel of sports writers. He expressed honor and a wish to share the accolade.
New England Patriots owner William Sullivan submitted an informal protest to NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle after the playoff defeat by the Oakland Raiders. He said the protest focused on what happened to the team rather than officiating, aiming to stay in good standing with the league.
Ted Sizemore, 31, dealt from the Dodgers to the Philadelphia Phillies for catcher Johnny Oates and a player to be named later. The veteran will compete to replace departed Dave Cash, who left for the Montreal Expos.
Los Angeles Rams safe after a 14-12 NFL playoff victory at Dallas as rookie quarterback Pat Haden’s status had been in doubt all week. No serious injuries reported.
UPI reports District Court Judge Frank J. McGarr says the ultimate issue is whether Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn had the authority to void the Oakland owner Charles O Finley sale of three players last June. AL President Lee MacPhail testified Kuhn approved despite no rule violation.
Results show winners across a week of play with 2 best ball and mixed events. Ed Rogers led multiple foursomes with scores including a 26 under par 118 and a 59 net. Top players listed include Ken Daniels John Svoboda and Keith Hanley among others. Demons Jets and other teams posted scores in hockey style lineups.
Last week's competition featured junior bantam and pee wee divisions with high series and game marks. Notable totals include Don Thiede 603 in juniors, Jeff Pennoni 499 in bantams, Jake Brown 421 in pee wees, and multiple top girls scores such as Shannon Martin 478 and Lisa Borchard 452.
Toronto captain Darryl Sittler ended a 10 game drought with two first period goals to spark a 6-2 Maple Leafs win over Atlanta. He also assisted on Inge Hammarstrom's goal.
In the Cong Classic action, Cabrillo defeated Arroyo 74 to 52 in game two with Pickett delivering 22 points and Scott 20 for Cabrillo while Arroya’s Imbriaco led with 10 points. Other results show Canyon 43 over Gilroy 40, Cerritos beating Los Altos 66 to 50, Alta Loma prevailing over Loara 64 to 50, and notable scorers including Mark Smith 21 for Cab and Kevin Comstock 23 for Alta.
The Board of Coaches college basketball rankings list Michigan first with 406 points and 40 first place votes through games by December 18. Notre Dame, San Francisco, Alabama, and Marquette follow in the top five as other teams hold unbeaten records or strong starts.
In Dallas 58 schools met to form the College Football Association to lobby NCAA leadership. Members span ACC Big Eight Big Ten Pac Eight SEC SWC WAC and independents such as Air Force Army Boston College Florida State Georgia Tech Miami Notre Dame Penn State Pittsburgh San Diego State Syracuse Tulane Utah State Virginia Tech and West Virginia.
North Carolina State coached by Norm Sloan notes growing pains for a young lineup as Michigan State dominates early second half to beat the Wolfpack 78-60 in East Lansing. Kenny Carr leads NC State with 21 points despite an ankle issue. Arkansas debuts a sixth straight win with an 80-65 upset over Kansas State.
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