Formerly dead pro bowler returns after heart transplant
Dick Battista, the first professional athlete to receive a heart transplant, plans to compete in the Show Boat Invitational Bowling tournament in Las Vegas. He had the operation October 9 at Stanford, has since practiced daily, and remains cautiously optimistic about his recovery and future matches.
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Tigers finish strong Braves drop mat opener
The Lompoc Braves opened Northern League action with a 30-26 defeat to the San Luis Obispo Tigers. Lompoc built a 23-5 lead after six matches aided by pins from Chris Silva Dennis Katsuda and John Rupa before succumbing as six of the next seven bouts went to San Luis. Tony Rider won the Braves’ sole top seven weight class decision at 165. The loss marks the first league defeat to a team other than Cabrillo since 1973. The Braves host Cabrillo next, aiming to rebound.
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Bartkowski and Brazile named rookies of the year
Steve Bartkowski of California and Robert Brazile of Jackson State win the Bert Bell Memorial Trophies as NFC and AFC rookies of the year. Bartkowski led Atlanta with 1,662 passing yards and 13 TDs, while Brazile starred for Houston with a 6 4 230 frame and a 4.6 forty.
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Cabrillo Wrestlers Rout Righetti in Northern Opener
Cabrillo Conquistadores won 53 to 7 over Righetti Warriors in a tuneup for Lompoc. Five pins led by Mark Hall's ninth straight, with Cris Hall earning a decision over Ray Martinez at 148 pounds. The win lifts Cabrillo to 5-0 in dual meets and extends a 24-match league winning streak.
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Van Brocklin and Stram Vie for Eagles Head Coach
Philadelphia based UPI report highlights Norm Van Brocklin and Hank Stram as the two front runners for the Philadelphia Eagles head coaching job. GM Jim Murray confirmed both candidates bring strong winning traditions from NFL history.
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McAdoo buzzer shot lifts Braves over Lakers 114 113
Bob McAdoo scored a game high 41 as his 25 foot buzzer beater at the final horn gave the Buffalo Braves a 114 113 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. Buffalo erased a late Lakers lead after trailing 92 79 in the third, with Goodrich leading LA and Abdul Jabbar adding 20.
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Cabrillo Wrestling at Lompoc and Clowns vs All-Stars
Tonight no events. Thursday wresting Cabrillo at Lompoc 7 30 p m. Basketball Harlem Clowns versus Santa Maria All Stars Hancock College 8 p m admission 2 adults 150 students. Friday Cabrillo at Carpinteria Lompoc and Alumni play 8 p m. Saturday youth soccer opening day and Hancock College hosts all comers track meet.
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Ricky Johnson Earns 3-A First Team In Northern League All CIF
Saint star Ricky Johnson of Santa Maria headlines the 3-A First Team earning the lone Northern League selection as he rushes for 1,099 yards on 132 carries. Bruce Ben Ben of Villa Park and Hank Swanson of South Pasadena share co-Player of the Year honors after leading their teams to a 13-12 title win.
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Braves fall to Raiders in non league contest
Newbury Park defeated Lompoc 63 to 59 as Keyser led Raiders with 22 points while Eddie Evans scored 16 for Lompoc. Evans has reached double figures in 12 of 13 games, and Morehart added 17 amidst thigh injuries. Van Allen re injured an ankle late.
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Lompoc Alumni Seek Players for Friday Night Game
Former Lompoc High basketball players are urged to contact Carl Sager at 736-7853 to join Friday's alumni game. Sager and six others including Dallas Riley Rick Fridrich Mike Tatum Lee Tolstad and Gary Adair are already signed up.
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Lompoc Pool Closed For One Month Repairs
The Lompoc Municipal Pool will be closed for about a month due to a leaky cement pipe. Water loss was two gallons per hour. repairs began last Friday and the pool will reopen after work is finished.
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Huskies coach rues ego trip after rise in ratings
Marv Harshman of the University of Washington says the team and staff were on an ego trip after jumping to 5th in this week's UPI ratings. He warned that unless they regain focus, their rise could be brief and pointed to Monday’s practice as a disaster ahead of Pacific-8 games in the Bay Area.
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