Ali Poised To Defend Crown Against Unheralded Challenger
Muhammad Ali trains toward a fifth defense as Jean Pierre Coopman, an obscure Belgian, prepares for their title bout in San Juan Puerto Rico. Ali at 225 pounds faces a slim chance from Coopman who is known as a cautious fighter, while promoters anticipate a 12,000 seat Coliseum and a TV rights payout.
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Green
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George Kanter
Jimmy Grippo
Bruins Aim for Title Clincher as Beavers Visit Pauley
UCLA with a 19 3 overall mark and an 8 1 Pac 8 record hosts Oregon State 15 7 in a game that could seal the Bruins tenth straight conference crown. Lonnie Shelton leads OSU and Gavin Smith shines for UCLA as the Bruins seek a 98th home win and their 10th consecutive league title.
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Marques Johnson
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Ralph Drollinger
Gavin Smith
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Gavin
Rutgers pace may be fatal, coach warns
Rutgers coach Tom Young warns the Scarlet Knights must learn to pace themselves after a 93-20 win over Syracuse. Abdel Anderson led with 21 points and 9 rebounds as Rutgers raced to a fast-paced victory while preparing for the NCAA tournament.
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Ross Kindel
Marty Byrnes
Kevin James
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Florida State
Jacksonville
Santa Ynez hosts Tri-County swim meet this Saturday
Santa Ynez Aquatics age group team will host a Tri-County standard time swim meet at Santa Ynez Valley High School pool. Swimmers with times under spring championship standards may enter. Volunteers needed for head table, ready bench, timers, judges, and snack bar. contact Coach Nancy Ortiz or Jim Dobbin.
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Cabrillo Conqs Slip in CIF 3-A Top Ten After Losses
Cabrillo falls to San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande amid a shaky slide that threatens to knock them from the CIF 3-A final poll. Santa Barbara leads 4-A with Long Beach Poly atop 22-1. Morro Bay tops 1-A and Santa Barbara soccer remains undefeated.
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Mt. Carmel
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Rubidoux
College to pro coaches add touch of creativity
Former NFL center Bill Curry, 33, now Georgia Tech offensive line coach, praises college coaches for creativity and teaching methods. He recalls lessons from Holtz, Vermeil, and peers, and notes how center quarterback exchange differed between college and pro play. He cites mentors and personal memories from Dodd to Starr.
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Lou Holtz
Dick Vermeil
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UCLA
New York Jets
Philadelphia Eagles
Holtz
Vermeil
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Rick Forzano
John Ralston
Don Coryell
Chuck Fairbanks
Tommy Prothro
Curry
Tennessee
Dick Butkus
Bill Badgett
College Park
Bobby Dodd
Vince Lombardi
Local high school sports schedule and George Washington Rally
Tonight and Friday action includes Lompoc at Santa Ynez Cabrillo at San Luis Obispo Santa Maria at Cabrillo and Lompoc at Righetti in basketball. Cabrillo hosts track and Lom poc and Arroyo Grande swim events. The 100 mile George Washington Memorial Rally starts Sunday at 10 a.m. in Santa Maria finishing at Los Alamos with a $5 meal. Andre McGant signs with Arizona State University as a four year football commitment after watching interest from UCLA Hawaii and San Jose State.
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ASU
University of Washington
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David Barthel
Lompoc High
Rockets Rally To Rout Lakers In 114 98 Victory
After a tense team meeting, the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 114 to 98 as key ball movement boosted the offense. Mike Newlin praised big men Kevin Kunnert Joe Meriweather and Rudy Tomjanovich for initiating the attack, while Kareem Abdul Jabbar led L A with 34 points and 13 rebounds.
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Rudy) Tomjanovich
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Tomjanovich
John Johnson
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Lakers In other NBA games wrap Seattle routs Celtics 124 99
Fred Brown returned from flu to spark Seattle with 29 points off the bench as the Sonics beat Boston 124 99 for their fifth straight win. He entered late in the first quarter and hit 9 of 13 in the first half, fueling a 54 44 halftime edge.
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