Neal shines as Blazers beat Lakers on Walton absence
Portland center Lloyd Neal scored a career high 27 points guiding the Blazers to a 117-116 win over the Lakers on their home court. Walton sat out with a bone spur, Neal added nine rebounds and five assists in 44 minutes. The victory kept Portland four games ahead of Los Angeles in the Pacific Division race.
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Valley swim showdown as undefeated teams clash at Cabrillo
The Northern League leaders Lompoc Braves and Cabrillo Congs meet at Cabrillo pool at 3 15 p m to edge toward the March 14 League Finals. A win could seal a co championship per Cabrillo coach Bob Boyer, with finals also at Cabrillo.
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Frank Robinson Viewed As Boss By Indians Players
At Hi Corbett Field Frank Robinson begins spring training as Cleveland’s manager and players like Buddy Bell treat him as the boss. Bell recalls his father Gus Bell and a Cincinnati Reds memory, noting Robinson’s quiet competitiveness and his mixed legacy as the game’s first black manager.
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Kent State Coach Suspended Two Games
Rex Hughes head basketball coach at Kent State University is suspended for two games by the Mid American Conference for derogatory comments made to and about referees.
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Cabrillo Camarillo CIF Playoff Site Change
The Cabrillo Camarillo CIF basketball playoff will be played tomorrow at an alternate gym, not Lompoc High, possibly Hancock, with 8 p.m. tipoff. Tickets go on sale at the Cabrillo High activities office 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $1.50, students 75 cents, under 12 50 cents. The Congs seek to match the Tuesday win over St. Monica. photos by Adrienne McAdam accompany the preview.
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Nicklaus Opens Pulled by Fire in Inverrary Classic
Jack Nicklaus leads as favorite at the $260,000 Jackie Gleason Inverrary Classic in Lauderhill Florida amid a strong field of PGA players. He shot a course record 63 in a pro am with President Ford and aims to reclaim top money status, while Johnny Miller sitting out the event.
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Maryland Beats Clemson for ACC Title and Bye
Maryland center Tom Roy scored 16 with eight free throws and 12 rebounds to lift No. 2 Maryland past No. 15 Clemson 70-64, securing the ACC regular season crown and a first round tournament bye. Roy outplayed Clemson star Tree Rollins, who fouled out late as Clemson struggled in the second half.
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Falcons win tax ruling over player value dispute
A federal judge reduced the Falcons reported value of 42 players from 7.7 million to 3.035 million for tax purposes after a depreciation writeoff dispute. Falcon owner Rankin Smith called it landmark, saying it will aid professional sports. Hinsdale fire kills eighty greyhounds at Hinsdale Raceway in New Hampshire.
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Steelers player Ernie Holmes testifies in civil suit
Ernie Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers took the witness stand in a civil suit seeking 750000 for injuries to Ohio Highway Patrol Sgt. Larry Myers. Myers testified he is still limping after being shot by Holmes on March 16, 1973. trial resumes today in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court, Youngstown Ohio.
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Orioles Reject Holdout Training Compromise
Baltimore General Manager Frank Cashen refused attorney Jerry Kapstein suggestion to allow holdouts to join spring training drills in Miami. Cashen said bending the rule would mean an unsigned contract grid the next year and cannot be afforded.
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Newark Track Pleads Guilty in Cahill Campaign Scheme
Garden State Racing Association admitted guilt in a scheme to raise funds for the 1969 Cahill campaign. The Newark track fined 2500 dollars and joins six firms admitting involvement. McCrane mastermind convicted and awaiting sentencing with up to 12 years possible.
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Phillies Consider Dick Allen Return From Braves
Clearwater report says Philadelphia and Atlanta are discussing a trade or deal that could bring slugger Dick Allen back to the Phillies. Allen led the AL in home runs last season with Chicago and was shipped to Atlanta in the offseason but says he will not report to the Braves.
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Wimbledon women’s boycott ends after King meeting
Billie Jean King, president of the Women’s Tennis Association, lifts the 1975 boycott after meeting Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burnett and securing a pledge for a larger share of prize money for women in 1976. King says she is very satisfied with the outcome.
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Utah Stars breach of contract suit against Bill Sharman reaches jury
The Utah Stars ABA team sues former coach Bill Sharman for 1.25 million dollars. Jury selection and closing arguments followed testimony before Chief U.S. District Judge Willis W. Ritter in Salt Lake City.
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Youth Baseball Registration Opens At Pioneer Park
Babe Ruth Leagues registration for players ages 13 to 18 runs Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. at Pioneer Park with a $6 fee. Bring birth certificate and a guardian if never played. Field will host practice and tryouts. Additional registration on March 9 at the same site and hours.
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