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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1970
Page
4
Marty McGrady shatters his own 600 yard world record in New York. The breakthrough performance adds to a season of fast times as Liquori notes television instant replay aided track record accuracy.
Jack Marin scored a career high 41 as Baltimore Bullets, down to seven healthy players, beat Atlanta 114 107. Rookie Mike Davis is out with a broken wrist, Kevin Loughery sidelined with rib injuries, and other injuries plague the Bullets as Earl Monroe led with 34 and Ray Scott 11.
Walt Norton anchored Cabrillo Conquistadores to an 89-26 win over Ventura High School at Cabrillo track. Norton won the 440 yard dash in 52.3 seconds and the 220 in 23.9 seconds while also racing on the winning mile relay. Paul Duell added the 100 yard dash in 10.5 seconds and helped both winning relays. Cabrillo meets San Luis Obispo and Ryghhetti next Thursday at San Luis Obispo.
Gibby Gilbert holds a one stroke lead at 138 after shooting 66 in round two at the Doral Open. Mike Hill and Jim Colbert tied for second at 139 while Larry Hinson sits at 140 as 74 players advance past the cut. Arnold Palmer and Ray Floyd both chase, with Palmer posting 144 despite a cold. Gilbert, a part time player who quit the tour last year, entered this event after five months of Florida minor tournaments.
Arroyo Grande used full court press to frustrate Santa Ynez. Dan Lintner led the Eagles with 19 points as Mer vin Glass added 17 and Peter Lambert 11. Santa Ynez ends season 16 7 and Lasuen Padres highlight Santa Maria action.
Lompoc girls win 57 47 over Cabrillo as Andi Cabral sweeps three events including 50 yard dash discus and shot put Debbie Myer doubles in 880 and high jump while Debbie Chapin wins two sprints and long jump Lompoc records Debbie Laing sets mile school mark 5 45 0 leading to Lompoc Relay on March 14 with Santa Ynez in contention
Cubs guard Ernie Banks after a threatening phone call told to shoot him prompted extra security. The call, said to originate in Chicago, led Banks to stay secluded in the clubhouse while FBI agents were notified. A separate note reports postponement of the Lompoc Cabrillo baseball tournament due to rain and a rescheduled single-game round for March 7 with a re-schedule for March 14.
Giants ace Juan Marichal laughed as Willie Mays launched a 400 foot homer during a spring workout at Casa Grande Arizona. The pair aimed to show they get along despite past dissension and a prior quote about Mays retiring. Willie McCovey sat with a knee injury, while several players changed teams or faced retirement decisions.
New York Nets drew the largest home crowd of 5 767 as they defeated the Miami Floridians 122 113 at Island Garden West Hempstead. Laverne Tart scored 38 points and Les Hunter 24 while Donnie Freeman set a Miami pro scoring record with 44.
The Lompoc High varsity golf team defeated Arroyo Grande 34 to move above .500 as MacClure Chandler and MacDonald led with 40 41 44 at Black Lake Golf Course. Chambers narrowly lost to AG’s top player. team travels to San Luis Country Club for final tune up before league play. Stanford Arkansas plan an eleventh football game at Little Rock on Sept 12 with a major opponent standout.
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