Seattle Cagers Seek National Recognition After Narrow Victory
Seattle University, led by Sam Pierce, edged Oklahoma City University 75 to 73 as Pierce tipped in the buzzer beater. Rich Travis topped OCU with 25 points while Lou West led Seattle with 22 in a rugged independent schedule. Garfield Smith paced Presidio of San Francisco in a 70-65 win over Humboldt State. Western Washington, Cal Aggies, and Cal Western posted wins as teams chase early-season goals across conferences.
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Kings End Drought With 3-1 Victory Over Rangers
Los Angeles Kings snap a seven game winless streak by edging the New York Rangers 3-1. Bill Flett scores twice, including the go ahead goal with 4:45 left. Reg Fleming argues Flett kicked in the winner and receives a 10-minute penalty. Rod Golbert is injured after being struck in the face by a stick.
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Oscar Robertson Leads East to 124 112 All Star Victory
Oscar Robertson scored 24 and Earl Monroe 21 as the East edged the West 124-112 in the 19th NBA All Star game at Baltimore. Robertson earned MVP honors amid a strong East unit featuring Westley Unseld Willis Reed and Gus Johnson while Wilt Chamberlain Elgin Baylor and Don Kojis led the West comeback before the East pulled away. The game drew 12,348 at the Baltimore Civic Center and aired on ABC.
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Clowns caper to joy at Lompoc cage fans
Harlem Clowns dazzled the crowd at the Braves gym in Lompoc as they entertained the Vandenberg All-Stars with tricks and showmanship. The circus crew built a surprising 20-16 first quarter lead, weathered a Vandenberg surge, then pulled away to win 79-65 behind Winzell Martin and a sparkling offense.
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Cabrillo Mat Squad Eyes Runner-Up After Santa Maria Test
Cabrillo coach Dave Long fields a strong lineup as the Conquistadores aim for second in the Santa Barbara County League behind Lompoc. Stan Marks, 123 pounds, is named wrestler of the week after a pin over Santa Maria, with prospects to beat Righetti and Santa Maria in upcoming duels.
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Tulsa and Drake lead Missouri Valley title race in 1969
Tulsa sits 5-0 in the Missouri Valley while Drake stands 4-1 after a 69-64 win over Cincinnati. Drake’s 12-2 overall mark includes a prior 86-78 loss to Tulsa, with a Feb 22 rematch set to avenge it.
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Lompoc Braves Meet Cabrillo Conquistadores In Preseason Showdown
Lompoc and Cabrillo prepare for a pair of league games with Cabrillo holding a 10-4 edge on the season while Lompoc sits at 4-8. Cabrillo leads in scoring and shooting while Lompoc dominates rebounding. Friday’s clash aims to shed the cellar status as both squads seek momentum.
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O'Brien Leads Cabrillo Sophs Past Lompoc Braves
Matt OBrien scored 24 points as Cabrillo sophomores rallied to a 51-49 win over the Lompoc Braves in Braves gym. Ernie Martin added 14 points while Sid Dansby had 16 for Lompoc, with Cabrillo converting late free throws to seal the victory.
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Penny Ann Early Seeks Santa Anita Jockey Chance
Penny Ann Early a 25 year old divorcee with Blonde hair and blue eyes has asked the Santa Anita board for a license to ride against male jockeys in regular races She already has a Kentucky license but is barred as she is beyond apprentice age Her aim is to become the nations first woman jockey and she says riders will support her at Santa Anita The track has prepared facilities for women jockeys and the Jockey Association pledges to provide opportunities based on ability
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Lompoc Braves eye Cabrillo clash after 7-0 start
The Lompoc Braves wrestlers, undefeated at 7-0, travel to Cabrillo to face the winless Conquistadors. Lompoc boasts eight straight wins over Cabrillo in three seasons and features five wrestlers without a defeat, led by seven wins each for Jess Ortiz and Mike Guerra. The Jay Vees and freshmen also seek victories in their bouts.
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No rules changes eyed for football this year
A spokesman for the Football Rules Committee said no changes are planned this year. John Waldorf named a five man panel led by H O Fritz Krisler to study rising costs in college athletics and report at the 1970 meeting. Opponents argue one platoon football would cut costs.
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Lompoc Parks and Recreation Swim Class Registration
Registration for swim classes in Lompoc will be held Friday at the Lompoc Parks and Recreation Department from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classes start Monday January 20 with optioned times for pre-beginners, beginners, advanced beginners, and water ballet. Contact RE 6-1261 Ext 51 for details.
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