Close Northern League race hints at unpredictable title
The league features Cabrillo and Lom poc with strong returning lineups and at least one player averaging 14 points per game, plus Santa Maria San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande as top contenders. Pre league showings suggest a tight race with Righetti among the contenders but without a winning pre league record.
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Local prep football standings list top teams and records
La Mirada leads with 13-0, followed by Palm Springs 9-0 and Lynwood 13-2. Camarillo 13-2, Ramona 11-2, Victor Valley 11-2, Cabrillo 12-2, Fullerton 8-3, W. Torrance 11-2, Warren 11-4 round out the top ten.
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Dozen rookies ignite belief in the Cowboys
Miami report notes Dallas Cowboys with 12 rookies energizing a Super Bowl run. Roger Staubach praises a hungry, diverse roster led by Tom Landry as key figures like Preston Pearson and Jean Fugett shape the team’s late surge and identity.
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Court blocks Giants sale to Toronto group
A San Francisco court issued a temporary block on the sale of the Giants to a Toronto consortium. City Attorney Thomas O Connor alleges breach of contract tied to Candlestick Park leases through 1995 and requires a hearing on whether a preliminary injunction should halt the transaction. Defendants include Giants president Horace Stoneham NL and the National Exhibition Co.
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Alabama Falls To Florida In Alligator Alley Thriller
Ninth ranked Alabama lost 71-70 to Florida in Alligator Alley as Gene Shy scored the winning tap-in with one second left. The result creates a four way SEC logjam at the top as Vanderbilt and others win. Florida coach John Lotz praises effort despite late rally.
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Harlem Clowns to Play Faculty 5 in Lompoc Quiz Night
The Harlem Clowns meet the Lompoc Firehouse Faculty Five next Monday at Lom poc High gym. Tipoff is 8 p.m. after a 6 30 p.m. preliminary. Showboat Ray Clay, a 10 year veteran, headlines a team famed for blending basketball with comedy.
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Congs face tough match vs Tigers in league wrestling
The Northern League resumes with Cabrillo Congs hosting the San Luis Obispo Tigers at 7:30 p.m. after a setback to Lompoc. Lompoc travels to Arroyo Grande as a potential spoiler in a three or four team race led by contenders including Cabrillo and San Luis Obispo. Coach Dave Long commends Kevin Breshears and Mark Hall for progress as Cabrillo aims to regroup after the loss.
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Boating Class Opens Monday in Lompoc
A free boating course sponsored by the Costa de Oro Power Squadron starts Monday at Pioneer Park Fourth and Pine. Registration at 7 p.m. is open to anyone 12 or older with no boat ownership required. The 12 week program covers navigation charts seamanship rules of the road and safety and issues a completion certificate. For information call Frank Brethony at 733-3026.
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Minoso Returns to White Sox as Coach
The former star Minnie Minoso, now managing Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, is named a White Sox coach under Paul Richards after years in Mexican winter baseball. He recalls MVP seasons, keeps his number nine, and praises Veeck for reuniting him with Chicago. His son Orestes Minoso Jr. also plays in the league and respects his managerial style.
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