Prefontaine eyes Los Angeles meet as test of form
Eugene star Steve Prefontaine, 21, back in training after injuries, prepares for the Los Angeles Indoor meet and a two mile rematch with Viren, Puttemans, Liquori and Shorter. He emphasizes balance, tests current fitness, and calls for more European competition and possible changes to track rules and amateur status.
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Frank Shorter
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No Anthem Placed at Olympic Invitational Meet in Garden
The Olympic Invitational Track and Field Meet at Madison Square Garden on February 16 will not include the Star Spangled Banner. Meet director Jesse Abramson and chairman Edwin H. Mosler Jr. decided December 15 that the anthem would not be played, citing controversy and lack of relevance to a track meet. Millrose Games officials said their indoor meet at the same venue would still feature the anthem.
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UPI
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Keith Landrum
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Delgado
Landrum
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Flu Bug Affects NL Grapplers. Braves Face Lompoc Tonight
The Northern League action centers on Lompoc visiting San Luis with flu spreading through Cabrillo and Cabrillo coach Dave Long. Lompoc wrestlers seek balance as San Luis, 1-3, hosts 7:30 p.m. meets, while Cabrillo battles Righetti amid illness in Santa Maria. The field includes notable wrestlers such as Wray McGowan, George Smith, Matt Spence, and Keith Landrum.
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Impossible Dream Haunts a Fan Named George
A New York NEA piece recalls George Goggleyes torn between ever multiplying teams and leagues. He sprinted through streets shouting I am Number One, finally deemed a danger to himself and public order as expansion sports blurred identities.
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Ruth Sign-Ups for Lompoc Babe Ruth Season
Lompoc Babe Ruth Baseball League schedules sign-ups Sundays Feb 4 11 and 18 from noon to 4 pm at Pioneer Park concession stand. Boys 13 to 18 living in Mission Hills Vandenberg Village FCI or Lompoc may register with a parent birth certificate and a $6 fee. Contact Ross Haley RE 3-1888 for details.
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Caouette Named Braves Cross Country and Track Coach
Bob Caouette becomes head cross country and track coach at Lompoc High succeeding Dick Johnson who resigned. Spruill notes Caouette's prior track work with Spruill, eight seasons as assistant, and his role as PE teacher at Lompoc Junior High.
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Bob Caouette
Lompoc High
Jim Spruill
Caouette
Dick Johnson
Spruill
Lompoc Junior High
Ted Heath
Dan Bodary
Steve Cutts
Jim McKaskle
Dennis Grossini
Braves
Frank Maltagliati
John Vass
Dan Johnson
Dave Kline
Jeannie Beattie
Wilkens Contemplates Return To Supersonics If Offered
Lenny Wilkens, former Seattle Supersonics coach, says he would consider coming back if offered the job after announcing a youth basketball camp in Issaquah. He criticizes past management but would not rule out a coaching return, stating he could return only by retiring as an active player under his four year Cleveland contract.
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Wilkens
Cleveland
Bob Houbreys
Sam Schulman
Tom Nissalke
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