Braves crush Bucks as playoff hopes rise
Buffalo trampled Milwaukee 145-109 to boost their post season odds with Bob McAdoo scoring 36 and Jack Marin adding 20 in 21 minutes. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led Milwaukee with 25 as Chicago moved closer in the Midwest. The day’s other games saw Boston, Golden State, New York, and KC-Omaha win while Portland protested a late shot.
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Bulldogs Close Season With Ventura Clash At Hancock
The Hancock Bulldogs ride a 22 6 record 11 3 in the Western State Conference into a season finale hosting Ventura. A 6 6 Cabrillo standout Mike Kluge powers the lane while 5 6 Righetti product Dave Amido adds speed on the fast break as photographer Scott Ostler captures the action.
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Blazers protest Knicks overtime win over Earl Monroe basket
Portland alleges referee Bob Rackel blew a whistle on Monroe's shot to end regulation, halting play before his basket. Rackel explains a misread 24 second clock caused the whistle, while Blazers coach and players dispute the call amid New York's 119 116 overtime victory.
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Feud Between AAU and PCC Threatens Major Indoor Meet
In Los Angeles the AAU and PCC clash over expense funding for a PCC led team headlined by Dwight Stones George Woods Al Feuerbach Francie Larrieu and others. PCC plans to shift readiness to Winnipeg if funds are not approved linking world record hopefuls to a disputed meet in New York.
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WFL lands Flowers and TV deal as draft set
The World Football League signs Richmond Flowers a Giants safety and former hurdler to a two year Honolulu contract and secures a TV package worth about 1 million dollars. WFL president Gary Davidson announces a March 18 19 player draft in New York for negotiating rights.
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Youth wrestling sked features Lompoc clubs meet
The schedule lists a Lompoc Boys Club wrestling meet at Lompoc High today at 5 30 p m. Tomorrow Santa Maria at Cabrillo and Lompoc at Arroyo Grande both at 3 15 p m. Golf match St Joseph versus Cabrillo at Village Country Club at 1 30 p m. UCSB hosts San Diego State basketball Thursday at 8 05 p m.
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Foreman Practice Nears Title Defense Against Norton
Heavyweight champion George Foreman trained an hour in Houston as he prepares for the March 26 title bout in Caracas with Ken Norton. Trainer Dick Sadler says Foreman is “damn near ready,” noting good rhythm and power. Attorneys in California seek financial records for a property settlement with wife Adrienne.
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Satchel Paige as Oakland A's manager candidate surprises fans
UPI reports odds on Irv Noren to manage the World Champion Oakland A's while Genial owner Charlie Finley considers improbables including Satchel Paige. Paige, in his 70s, was invited to Oakland as a potential manager amid other names like Sherm Lollar and Dick Williams.
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Ex-gridder Jugum charged with second degree murder
Former Washington Huskies linebacker George J. Jugum, 27, was charged with second degree murder in the death of 17 year old Eric Backman at a west Seattle drive in. Police uncovered suspects after witnesses gave license plate details and Jugum’s bail was set at 10000 dollars.
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Colonel comeback seals 109 97 win over Tams
The Kentucky Colonels rallied after a 7-0 start by Memphis to beat the Tams 109-97. Issel added two three point plays and late layups and a free throw to seal the victory as Artis Gilmore had 27 points and George Thompson led Memphis with 23. In the other game the Indiana Pacers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-102 with George McGinnis scoring 25 and Mel Daniels 22.
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Hawaii seeks new head football coach after Holmes resignation
University of Hawaii Athletic Director Paul Durham announced no formal applications for the head coach post as of Tuesday. He noted informal interest from USC assistant Dave Levy and Rainbow defensive coordinator Larry Price, following former coach Dave Holmes stepping down after six straight winning seasons.
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Lompoc Club Schedules Two Rides Sunday For Cyclists
The Lompoc Touring Club plans two Sunday rides. One departs H and Ocean at 1 p.m. to the La Purisima Mission. the other is a joint San Luis Obispo Club trip to Los Olivos and Nojoqui Falls, leaving Mission Drive Park in Solvang at 10 a.m. Bob Burtch and Pat Brady provide contact numbers. Last weekend the group rode to Jalama Beach and back, braving chilly winds to a Gaviota Coast Store breakfast. Paul Masters rode a round trip on a one speed bike. Brady also notes another club overnighter is in planning.
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