Trotters eye Lew Alcindor but avoid bidding war
Los Angeles fans heard from George Gillett of the Harlem Globetrotters that the team will not engage in a bidding war for UCLA star Lew Alcindor unless he shows interest. Gillett noted lessons from last year's Elvin Hayes negotiations and said talks with John Wooden would occur this week. UCLA coach Wooden cautioned against overconfidence after a 100-64 win over Houston.
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Saints third Cabrillo rated 10th in poll rankings
The weekly Prep Basketball Writers Top Ten shows Compton's Tarbabes still atop AAAA with a 15-0 mark and Garden Grove clinging a two point lead over Claremont. In AAA, Cabrillo slips to ten, with Nogales rising and La Suen debuting at No. 9. Covina and Notre Dame swap spots in the Sierra League context.
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Lasuen
Matador and Pico cagers win weekend league games
In Lompoc gym action Matador beat Douglas 71-58 on Friday night and Pico’s routed the Golden Greek 92-71 on Saturday afternoon. Angel Torres and Jim Deegan led with 26 points apiece for Pico’s and the Greek respectively while Jack Partin and Danny Farrell added 23 and 22 for Douglas and Matador.
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OJ Simpson open to Bills if salary right
O J Simpson said he would happily play for Buffalo in the AFL if the salary is right but cautioned one player cannot lift a team from bottom to top. He spoke after receiving the Robert F Maxwell Club award and noted draft implications and negotiations.
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Cal Poly sprinter ties 50 yard dash mark in tuneup
Ruben Smith of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tied the world in door mark with 5.2 seconds in the 50 yard dash in Stockton California tuneup. He and teammate Manuel Maurie are set for the 60 yard dash at the Astrodome Relays in Houston. James Lowe will run the 60 yard hurdles.
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Musial and Campanella Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals and Roy Campanella of Brooklyn were named to baseballs Hall of Fame. Musial led with 93 percent of 340 Baseball Writers ballots, first year eligible, Campanella named on 270 ballots about 80 percent. Campanella, paralyzed from an auto accident, becomes the second Negro inductee after Jackie Robinson.
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Tar Heels edge Wake Forest to solidify No.2 in rankings
North Carolina won 99 98 at Wake Forest to stretch to six straight wins after an upset by St John s and strengthen its hold on second in the UPI major college basketball ratings. UCLA remains No 1 after a 100 64 win over Houston while Santa Clara is No 3 and Davidson No 4.
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Goalies loom as key hopes for West
Western Division All Stars rely on three top netminders to upset the East at the Montreal Forum. Scotty Bowman, coach of the St Louis Blues, charts an upset using defense, while East stars include Phil Esposito Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe. New format includes players paid for the first time with $500 for winners and $250 for losers, benefiting the pension fund.
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Youth grid loop banquet slated in Lompoc
The Lompoc Youth Football League will honor three division champions for the 1968 season at its banquet at the Lom poc Elks Lodge. Evert Jones Cabrillo High athletic director will speak. certificates will be given to all league players. officers and board members will be introduced.
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Ray Perez
Joey Murphy
Ray Gil
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Lompoc
North I Street
Cabrillo High School
Evert Jones
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Arlene Rule
Jim Barthel
Dan Mangum
Elmer Hawk
Art Fridrich
Bill Rule
Wendel Sager
Bill Huyck
Buddy Aguilar
John Huyck
College Basketball Scores Snapshot Across Rounds
East Army defeated Frigh Deknsa 78 43 while Oberlin topped Wayne St 67 65 and Rio Grande beat Oakland City 89 75. Western Ky 70 Dayton 65 Iowa St 58 Okla St 56. Buffalo St 76 South Georgia 85. Auburn 84 Ohio St 73. Ga Tech 66 Bellarmine 103 Lewis 76. Rice 83 Florida St 80. East Carolina 83 W M I 75. Va Tech 84 Appalachian St 74. Georgia Southern 86 Tampa 80 in overtime. Morehead St 63 East Tenn 59. SW Missouri 90 Ark St 67. Okla City 96 SMU 74. Seattle Pacific 86 Alaska 55.
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Cabrillo grapplers sweep Nordhoff wins and pins lead
Cabrillo jayvee and Fresh squads dominated Nordhoff with a 54-10 and 38-12 wins. Jayvee pins started the march with Bruce Ernberg and followed by John Edgar, Steve Dunbar, Bill Larson, Bruce Aragon, Alfred Drake, and Mike Williams. Fresh team pins from Brian Epps, Keith Sevel, and Bill Jones sparked a 19 second pin. Cabrillo hosts Santa Maria next. Separately Western Hockey League fined Hal Laycee $300 for leaving the bench to confront a goal judge after a first period Phoenix goal. game ended 3-3.
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Coastal Car Club Rally Sunday From Williams Market Lot
The Coastal Associated Rally Teams car club will hold a Sunday rally starting from Williams Brothers Market parking lot at 1124 West Ocean. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with the first car departing at 12 01 p.m. Entry fee is 3 dollars and dash plaques and trophies will be awarded.
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West Ocean
Desert Hot Springs trip ends in fog and wind delay
The narrator travels to Salton Sea for corvina but fog and cold weather halt fishing. North of Cambria steelhead have been reported in the surf with several catches, while salmon season opens February 15 south of Tomales Bay. Advice on surf fishing gear and advice on reel choice appear alongside state officials weighing hook size regulations.
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DFG
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El Rancho Perozzi and Lakers notch league leads
El Rancho led by Kirk Dalton's 13 points beat Cable TV 22 14 to stay a half game behind Jeffs Muffles and Bobs U Haul in the National League. Perozzi downed Pico 16 7 for its second win to share the American League lead with the Jaycees and Lompoc Motors. Lakers beat the Muffler Shop 24 18 to grab a half game over Atlas House Movers and Boys Club.
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Magic Wand Car Wash
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Monte Carlo Rally Opens With 167 Cars In 38th Test
The 167 cars arriving in Monaco begin a 25 hour non stop driving test on alpine roads for the 38th Monte Carlo Rally. Only 60 will advance after the grueling 1,483 kilometer route as crews patched holes from heavy rains. Officials warn many sections will be extremely difficult and dangerous.
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