Braves rally past Arroyo Grande in last-minute finish
Lompoc men overcome three poor quarters to beat Arroyo Grande 38 to 37 at home. Jackson's late jumper seals the win after Taylor and Farnum fuel the rally and Mathews' six straight points give AG a brief lead. Lompoc remains one game behind San Luis Obispo with one game left.
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Congs suffer league title bid blow from Roberts suspension
Cabrillo coach Harry Santos lamented the 48 37 loss to San Luis in the winners gym after starting forward Andre Roberts was suspended. He said the absence crippled preparation and morale, noting San Luis proved the better team and outplayed them in every aspect.
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Cabrillo Eyes Tie Or Lead With Arroyo Grande Clash
Cabrillo stands 6-3 and tied for second place. A win over Arroyo Grande this Friday could secure a two or three way tie for first, or at least a share of second. Santos warns the season hinges on avoiding another loss as spring sports looms.
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Valley youth sports plans and sign ups across Lompoc area
The Lompoc Valley Youth Soccer Association outlines a limited growth policy for 1978 with pre registration for current players. An awards picnic on Feb 26 at Ryan Park 1 p.m. offers patches and certificates and a potluck barbecue for all.
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Track and tennis and basketball sked for Lompoc area
The Thursday sports schedule lists Track Lompoc and Bishop Diego at Santa Ynez at 3:15 p.m. Tennis St. Joseph at Cabrillo at 3 p.m. Girls basketball St. Joseph at Lompoc at 7:30 p.m.
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Vachon Just Misses NHL Goal Record in 3-0 Kings Win
Rogie Vachon nearly became the first NHL goalie to score a goal as the Los Angeles Kings blanked the New York Islanders 3-0 in Inglewood. The disputed tally from Bryan Trottier’s mishap was officially credited to Vic Venasky after video review.
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Mullaney Starts with Underselling Buffalo Braves
New Buffalo Braves coach Joe Mullaney on his first day says the team has untapped talent and needs to show more. Buffalo fell 126-114 to Washington as Elvin Hayes led the Bullets with 35 points, while Randy Smith and Adrian Dantley scored for the Braves.
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High School Standings From Last Night Scores
Righetti 63 Santa Maria 52 San Luis 48 Cabrillo 37 Lompoc 38 Arroyo Grande 37 Friday games feature Lompoc at Santa Maria Cabrillo at Arroyo Grande Righetti at San Luis
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Umpires push for higher pay amid stalled talks
UPI reports slow MLB umpire contract talks may affect spring training. AL President Lee MacPhail cites economics as key, with umpires seeking roughly 50 000 annually versus current 22 000. Contemplates cutting crews to three per game and unifying umpiring bodies.
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Drought shrinks California boating as water drops hit lakes
California state agencies warn boating on Water Project reservoirs will be greatly curtailed or eliminated this year while Southern California sees normal rainfall. Parks official notes inconvenience from restroom and water facility closures and possible park closures due to fire danger, with Oroville and Folsom docks mostly unusable. Some areas like San Luis and Silverwood may see drawdowns but recreation not heavily impaired. Houston Aeros payroll woes seen as typical of unstable franchises amid broader WHA financial concerns.
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Evert Dominates First Round at Virginia Slims
Evert defeated Janet Newberry 6 1 6 3 in Los Angeles as top seed cleanly advanced. Narvratilova, Court, and Casals also won in straight sets while Billie Jean King plans a San Francisco return in two weeks after knee surgery. Borg withdrew from the American Home Shield Grand Prix due to a pulled stomach muscle.
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