Olympian Steve Gay notes time has come for U S soccer
Olympic forward Steve Gay, now Westmont College assistant coach, said U S soccer will rise with youth programs. He recalled Olympic qualification, Munich losses, and the public press focus on basketball and football, predicting stronger professional play in five to ten years.
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Funseth captures LA Open as Riviera shines
Rod Funseth, 39, San Jose, wins the first PGA event of 1973 at Riviera with 276 eight under par, collecting 27000. Don Bies Tom Weiskopf and Dave Hill tie for second at 279 earning 9000 each. Jack Nicklaus ends sixth, 4860. Sam Snead and Julius Boros also contend. Arnold Palmer finishes 286. Funseth credits improved mindset and confidence.
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Long Beach Ends UCP Home Streak in PCAA Loss
Cal State Long Beach, the sixth ranked team nationally, lost 68 61 at San Jose State Friday night in the Spartans gym. The defeat ends Long Beach's home winning streak and leaves them tied for second in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association after one week of league play.
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Youth soccer league opens with 5 games
The 1973 Lompoc YMCA soccer season began at Ryan Park with five opening games. Notables present included Steve Gay of the U S Olympic team and Lompoc officials. Results: Demons 3 Spurs 0. Kickerbockers 1 Striders 0. Pirates 1 Rockets 0. Sabres 1 Bullets 0. Wildcats 1 Striders 0. Matches will continue next Saturday.
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New kind of Lakers streak
The Los Angeles Lakers lost three straight for the first time since Bill Sharman took over. They fell 99 to 92 at Milwaukee on national TV, dropping their record to 30 10 and widening the lead of Golden State in the Pacific Division to 22 games. Forward Happy Hairston is out for the rest of the regular season with knee injury.
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Braves host Royals in third meeting this week
Lompoc Braves seek their third straight win over San Marcos in a 7 p.m. non league game at the Royals home gym after a 9-3 season start and a 59-49 league win over Righetti. Cabrillo upset by San Marcos 50-34 Saturday. refs and rough play noted.
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Ragin Cajuns upset by NCAA bid delay and Bruins fall in college hoop
USL suffered a 120 78 blowout loss to Jacksonville while a Lafayette court injunction delayed an NCAA hearing to Jan 15 on charges of recruiting violations. UCLA won its 55th straight, beating Oregon State as Minnesota fell in overtime to Iowa.
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Sixers Edge Supersonics to End 14-Game Losing Streak
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Seattle Supersonics 85-82 on a late surge as rookie Freddie Boyd sank two clutch free throws with 10 seconds left. The previously troubled game on Friday involved a brawl with Portland that left two 76ers hospitalised and Portland’s Terry Dischinger missing teeth. NBA investigates.
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