Lompoc Cabrillo Dual Sparks Valley Wrestling Fever
Lompoc Braves host Cabrillo Conquistadores in a Northern League dual match at Lompoc High. Crowd size and community support drive strong turnout, with both teams boasting recent success and aiming for league credibility in a pivotal season clash.
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Ali to defend title in San Juan bout with Coopman foe
Muhammad Ali prepares for a February 20 title defense in San Juan Puerto Rico against Jean-Pierre Coopman known as the Lion of Flanders. Coopman, Belgian challenger with a 24-3 record, appeared in Belgium during Abibobele’s loss to him. Don King promotes the fight with CBS televising a two hour show at 120000 per minute and an expected 40 million mainland viewers.
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Baseball owners silent on shifting rumors to Seattle
Reports say Oakland or San Francisco could move to Seattle while Giants owner Horace Stoneham denies selling to Labatts. Giants executives plan discussions in Scottsdale with over $300,000 already invested. New York Rangers appoint John Ferguson to GM and coach after Emile Francis is fired.
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Kemp Drafted No 1 by Tigers Shaping USC Star Pro Move
USC hitting sensation Steve Kemp was Detroit's first pick in baseball's winter draft. Kemp, a junior with a .435 average and 13 homers, eyed a pro contract over returning to USC. Coach Rod Dedeaux called him one of the finest pure hitters ever seen.
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Miller returns to defend Tucson Open title
Johnny Miller, 28, begins defense of his Tucson Open crown as he chases a third consecutive win in the same PGA Tour event. The $200,000 Open kicks off the new golfing year with Miller aiming to join Walter Hagen as the only players to win the Tucson Open three straight times. Miller previously won Phoenix and Tucson Opens in consecutive weeks to start last season.
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Bruins and Trojans open Pac-8 in Oregon
UCLA visits Oregon and USC heads to Oregon State as the Pac-8 season starts. UCLA is 10-1 ranked third, USC 11-1 ranked 15th. Oregon 7-6 and Oregon State 7-4 in pre season play. Oregon hosts UCLA with Harter emphasizing UCLA shooters and two top forwards.
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Nelson Sparks Celtics Past Lakers In Tight Victory
35 year old Don Nelson starred as Boston defeated Los Angeles 109-103 despite a sluggish start. Nelson scored 18 points in 18 minutes with five baskets from 20 feet to energize the Celtics late. Dave Cowens led Boston with 23, while Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Gail Goodrich had 27 for the Lakers.
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Haywood Blasts Russell as Knicks Trade Fallout Escalates
Spencer Haywood accuses Bill Russell of orchestrating his Seattle exit and criticizes Sonics management. The 6 8 former Olympian, now with the New York Knicks, says Russell manipulated media, alleges mistreatment of teammates, and cites a Mayo Clinic health report ignored by team officials. Haywood says he found a welcoming home in New York.
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