Celtics face playoff risk after Nets defeat
The Boston Celtics, defending champions, risk missing the playoffs after a 99 to 89 loss to the Nets. With Jo Jo White and Charlie Scott hurt, coach Ton Heinsohn says the team lacks guard depth and speed, while Nets guards Hawkins and Skinner exploited the Celtics’ vulnerabilities.
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Lompoc Valley seeks players for new soccer team
Adults interested in joining the forming Lompoc Valley soccer team should call Angel Ramos at 736 5547. The group plans to compete in the Santa Maria Recreation Department league.
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Freedom behind bars Gym a hit with inmates
Scott Ostler reports on the Federal Correctional Institute in Lompoc unveiling a new $457,000 gym that boosts inmate morale. The facility, built by a Santa Maria company with inmate help, features a full basketball court, weight room, pool and ping pong areas, game rooms, music spaces and 420 seats. Inmates say it eases tension and provides rare freedom, while staff note improved morale and public doubters reflect on the politics of prison spending.
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Corrections to Ask the Fan captions mix up four photos
The yesterday feature misordered captions for the bottom row pictures. From left to right the gentlemen are Jerry Darrah Glen Sparkman Emory Coleman and George Vieira. Our apologies to readers and those named.
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Griffith defeats Elliott at Madison Square Garden in ten rounds
Emile Griffith edged Christy Elliott by a ten round majority decision at Madison Square Garden just hours before Griffith's 39th birthday. Elliott weighed in four pounds heavier and had height and reach advantages but Griffith secured his 86th win in 109 bouts.
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Key wrestlers loom as Cabrillo hosts SLO tonight
Cabrillo Congs face a pivotal home dual against San Luis Obispo while Lompoc Braves visit Arroyo Grande in meets starting at 7 30 PM Coach Dave Long says tonight’s result could spark a winning push after injuries to Jim Filarsky Chris Hall and Bob Mosby. The Congs beat SLO 36 16 in the first round. Lompoc beat Arroyo Grande 36 13 last meeting with the Braves now tougher and the Congs needing two straight wins to boost morale. League standings show Cabrillo 7 1 Lom poc 6 2 San Luis Obispo 5 3 Righetti 4 4 Arroyo Grande 2 6 Santa Maria 0 8
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Bruins Huskies clash for Pac 8 leadership tonight
UCLA and Washington sit 4-1 in Pac 8 and tied atop the standings as they meet for the first time this season. Marques Johnson aims to become UCLA's all time leading forward scorer while James Edwards leads Washington with about 20 ppg. Washington seeks its 13th win in 18 games while Marv Harshamn eyes his 500th win.
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Pitt Upset Ends Cincinnati Comeback Bid
Cincinnati Bearcats, 15-3, led 64-63 with 1 second left but missed the one-and-one. Pitt freshman Sonny Lewis timeouts and a Larry Harris jumper at the buzzer sealed a 65-64 victory as Harris scored 31. Bearcats guard Steve Collier, Bob Miller led Cincinnati with 24. Other games: Wake Forest over Duke 89-81. Arkansas 81-58 over SMU. Oklahoma 66-63 over Missouri. Maryland 82-67 over Virginia. Kansas State 70-51 over Iowa State. St John’s 82-66 over Georgetown. South Carolina 93-63 over Richmond. Illinois State over Western Kentucky 97-75.
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