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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1971
Page
7
The Lompoc and Cabrillo basketball game was rescheduled to 3 PM today after a wrestling match Wednesday night led to fighting between students. Principals Bickford and Mott cited disorder in the parking lot as a key factor and informed students of the change around 1:30 PM.
The San Diego Padres announced they now have 25 players under contract and signed right handed pitcher Gary Ross. Ross was 2-3 with the Padres last season and shone in the Mexican League this past winter.
Zelmo Beaty, back from a knee injury, powered the Utah Stars past the Texas Chaparrals 126-114 with 30 points and 16 rebounds. Bill Butler and Willie Wise added 23 and 21 as Utah maintained a Western Division lead amid ABA action.
Los Angeles Dodgers begin 1971 camp with 26 players aboard a new 720B fanjet heading to Vero Beach Florida. Maury Wills signs for about 90000 dollars leaving three unsigned. Manager Walt Alston travels ahead to greet arrivals as the team prepares for drills.
UCLA cools down a tense stretch by blasting Oregon State 94-64 at home and eyes a Friday road test against Oregon. The Bruins, ranked No 1 and 8-0 in the Pac Eight, seek another win as they chase an elusive NCAA title amid questions about their shooting and recent close games.
Cleveland Cavaliers end a 12 game slide with a 125-109 victory over the Cincinnati Royals as Walt Wesley erupts for 50 points. He hits 20 of 33 from the field and 10 of 14 free throws, pacing the Cavs to their season high in points.
Dos Pueblos High Chargers 20 2 receive second seed in CIF AAA basketball pairings and will host Royal High Tuesday in the opening round. Royal is 11 8 overall A seven two Marmonte finish Newbury Park champ.
Lompoc’s Tom Campbell and builder Chuck Gruebner enter the 2nd annual US Feuer and Gas Motorcycle Nationals at Irwindale with a 245 pound bike powered by a 1952 Vincent engine. Ed Niemi joins the crew as they chase a 130 mph target and a 500 dollar first prize from among about 50 entrants seeking one of 16 final spots. Campbell’s best to date is 11.06 seconds at 126.88 mph.
Kerry O'Brien twice broke both indoor and outdoor two mile records with an 8:19.2 clocking at the San Diego Indoor Games. Jim Ryan joined in with a mile indoor record equal, and Frank Shorter set an American indoor mark in the same program headlined by top Australian rivals.
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