Cabrillo edges Lompoc in late rally to stay atop league
Cabrillo navigated a tight four quarter duel to defeat Lompoc 60 to 57 in the Lompoc gym. Mandy Simmons scored 20 for Cabrillo and Carlton Roberts set up plays while Eddie Taylor led Lompoc with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Cabrillo strengthens grasp on top of the Northern League standings with the win.
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Eagles hire Vermeil as head coach in five year deal
Philadelphia owner Leonard Tose announced the five year contract for Dick Vermeil after an unlikely pursuit. Vermeil, 39, praised the opportunity at UCLA and spoke of his enthusiasm for leading the Eagles.
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Week's sports slate features girl hoops and local clinics
Tonight includes Santa Maria at Lompoc and St Joseph at Cabrillo with 8 p m starts. Tuesday brings San Luis at Cabrillo at 7 30 p m. Baseball clinics at Lompoc High run 7 to 9 p m. Wrestling Lompoc hosts Righetti at 7 30 p m. Swimming Lompoc at Santa Barbara at 3 p m. Wednesday drills at Cabrillo and Arroyo Grande. Thursday sights Lompoc girls at St Joseph 8 p m. Friday Santa Maria visits Lompoc at 8 p m. Saturday Northern League Finals in San Luis Obispo at 10 a m.
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Lompoc Record Sports Roundup Editor Note
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Miller caps Desert Classic with stunning 63 to win
Johnny Miller fired nine birdies in a spectacular closing round to post a 63 and finish 16 under par for a 344 total, winning the Bob Hope Desert Classic by three strokes in Palm Springs. The victory boosts his 1976 earnings to 84,370 and makes Miller the ninth player to surpass 1 million in career winnings.
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Caldwell finishes tied for fifteenth at Desert Classic
Caldwell of Lompoc posts a closing 68 to finish in a six way tie for 15th at the Bob Hope Desert Classic, earning $2,520. Miller dominates to win, Massengale and Allin also cash, with Miller citing confidence and a dream as inspiration.
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U.S. skier Mahre shines in Olympic giant slalom first run
Unheralded Phil Mahre of White Pass, Wash., surged to fourth after the initial giant slalom, leading rivals like Piero Gros and Ingemar Stenmark. His brother Steve stood 14th, with Greg Jones 16th and Cary Adgate 22nd. Thoeni led, while Ulrich Wehling won Nordic combined early results. The IOC also disqualified Galina Kulakova for a positive dope test in the women's cross country, moving her bronze to Nina.
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FCI inmate tops AAU powerlifting meet in Lompoc
Robert Johnson an inmate at FCI Lompoc won the 165 pound class at the Junior Pacific AAU powerlifting championships held at the LA Police Academy. He lifted a best bench of 390 pounds as three other FCI inmates competed including Bill Cavalier 148 pound deadlift record holder who failed his first three attempts. Steve Russ finished fifth at 141 pounds and Richard Bayham fourth at 148.
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Monroe's 32 Helps Break Celtic Hex
Knicks end a five game skid by beating the Boston Celtics 97 to 89 as Earl Monroe scores 32 points despite an inflamed right instep. Bill Bradley 15 in second half and John Gianelli 20 lead New York while Jo Jo White 28 and Dave Cowens 16 pace Boston. The win snaps a 12 game drought dating to Nov 29 1974.
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