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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
10
A Christmas column shares humorous and revealing letters to Santa from famous sports figures and fans. It includes notes from Chick Hearn, the Rams, UCLA Bruins, Philadelphia fans, Bud Grant, Norman Brokaw, and Howard Cosell, plus a playful Santaroo spoof.
UCLA stars Bill Walton and Bruce Walton garner attention as Bills top prospect for the ABA draft amid hardship chatter. Bruce jokes about welfare while aiming for pro football, and the pair’s athletic fame draws campus and league interest.
Pocatello High School has agreed to drop its Indian mascot head Oske after a pressure campaign by the Native American Student Association at Idaho State University. Principal Dale L. Hammond announced the decision at a meeting with administrators students and native representatives.
Cabrillo defeats Proctor Hug 44-42 in Las Vegas to reach the Western Invitational quarterfinal against Western High. Devin Drake paced Cabrillo with 17 points as the Conqs relied on a patient offense and strong rebounding, while Hug saw late free throw miscues seal the loss.
Atlanta pitcher Mike McQueen will miss the 1973 season and first baseman Jim Breazeale is out until early June after a head on collision near Uvalde Texas involving a car attempting to pass a tractor trailer.
In Inglewood California Jerry West and Happy Hairston are to suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns but active status depends on their hamstring and knee injuries. A team spokesman cited improvement and said both may shoot around before deciding if they play.
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan tabs John Brodie as starter for the playoff game with Dallas citing his 16 years of NFL experience. Spurrier reacts to the benching while Len Rohde backs both QBs. Weather at Candlestick Park looks soggy with possible showers.
Oakland quarterback Daryle Lamonica says the Raiders will try to run the ball against Pittsburgh in the American Conference playoff clash. Oakland lost 34-28 at Pittsburgh earlier season after a blocked punt and multiple turnovers doomed them.
In Arroyo Grande the championship game ended Righetti 43 Arroyo Grande 42. San Luis defeated Foothill 55 52 for third place, while McLane Fresno beat Santa Maria 48 47 for the consolation title. Modesto tourney saw Hancock 80 Laney 67 led by Gus Washington 30 points and Mike Jones 20. Hancock improves to 8 1 on the season.
UCLA, led by coach John Wooden on the bench after a mild heart condition, hosts Pittsburgh in West Coast action as it pursues a 50th win. Long Beach State, ranked sixth, seeks its third tournament title and welcomes UC Irvine, LSU and Loyola of Los Angeles in the International City Classic. UC Riverside beat UC Davis 67 60 on Thursday.
Minnesota fifth ranked undefeated 6-0 beat Corpus Christi 67-53 in Minneapolis. Jim Brewer shifted from quiet first half to dominant second half with 19 points and 13 rebounds while free throw accuracy sealed the victory.
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