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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1969
Page
8
Santa Maria Saint guard Dave Cumberland sealed a 62-60 victory over Cabrillo with two seconds left, preserving the Saints undefeated league mark and keeping third in the CIF AAA rankings in a Santa Barbara County League game at Cabrillo.
Righetti Warriors defeated Lompoc 52 to 46 in a Santa Barbara County League basketball game. The host burst ahead in the second quarter and relied on a fourth quarter stall to protect their lead.
The Western Division All Stars and East Exchange goals to end tied 3-3 after a tight contest in Montreal. Bowman's defense heavy plan stifled East stars with Bernier Parent and Hall turning aside key plays while Berenson's line supplied the scoring for the Blues.
Lompoc Braves split two games with Righetti at the Warriors gym. Jay Vee team won 31 24 as Bill Kitley grabbed 11 rebounds and John Wirt added 10 points to pull away late. Freshmen fell 62 18, as Righetti jumped to a 26 1 halftime edge.
Frank DePaula challenges light heavyweight champion Bob Foster in a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden. Foster known for knockout power has seldom tested, while DePaula vows a decisive punch to claim the title in front of about 16 000 fans. Foster enters with a 33 4 record 27 by KO after recent bouts showing vulnerability.
Cabrillo led 25-23 at half and maintained edge until four starters fouled out as Santa Maria surged with free throws. Tim O'Brien scored 21 before fouling out. John Roth led all scorers with 23. Santa Maria sealed 62-60 win with late free throws and steals.
Minor league officials from many cities agreed to realign the Pacific Coast League into an eight team circuit with Eugene and Tucson replacing Seattle and San Diego. Denver Tulsa Oklahoma City and Indianapolis leave to join the resurrected American Association alongside Omaha and Des Moines. Seattle had offered 30000 but the PCL seeks 11 million. the major league indemnity talks head to arbitration.
Lompoc Braves travel to Santa Maria to challenge the Saints for the league lead. Lompoc aims for a ninth straight dual win while facing two defending champions on the Saints roster. Coach Gerry Hamstad notes no new faces and praises his team's readiness for the showdown.
Australian Johnny Famechon defeated Jose Legra at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday night to capture the world featherweight title. The decision of 74 to 73 drew praise from some and derision from British pundits who felt the margin seven rounds to two with six even was too close.
Dos Pueblos guard Ed Wise scored 24 as the Chargers edged the San Marcos Royals 60 59 in Santa Barbara. San Marcos missed a late free throw to tie, while Roland Siegert led San Marcos with 18. Chargers move to 3 1 in SBCL behind Santa Maria, with Lompoc at San Marcos and Cabrillo hosting Righetti on Friday.
Cabrillo Conquistadores host Righetti Warriors in a league match as Norman Skau leads at 98 pounds after winning his last four bouts. Coach Dave Long says the team must beat Santa Maria and Righetti to finish runner up and must secure pins to win. The Lompoc bout remains a close benchmark for Cabrillo.
The Monte Carlo Rally moved into day two with favorites out as drivers navigated treacherous ice in the Alpine mountains. Less than 140 cars remained as a 1480 kilometer non stop 25 hour stage loomed, with Porsches and Fords battling for the lead. An Alpine Renault driven by Miguel Carbajo left the road but caused only minor injuries to a Spaniard passenger.
Millie Lehmann and Mary Hinsey of Lompoc head six area bowlers chosen to represent Missile Cities Woman’s Bowling Association in the California Bowlers Victory Legion Classic in Fullerton on April 11. Area roll-off at Lompoc Valley Bowl selected champions across divisions A through D with scores ranging from 604 to 822. The BVL raise funds for Veterans Hospitals recreation equipment and the Missile Cities drive contributed about 400 dollars this year with state totals expected to exceed 86 thousand dollars.
UCSB Gauchos travel across town to face Westmont College in the Warriors dedication game at Murdoch Gym. Tipoff at 8 p.m after a 6 p.m preliminary Westmont JV rematch. UCSB with a 7-2 season start for the Gauchos’ yearlings and 5-3 for the varsity, aiming to rebound after a narrow win over San Francisco.
After four days of rain Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill are slated to open the 28th Bing Crosby National Pro Am with Roger Larson noting closures to protect turf and greens that will be true but slower. PGA advance man George Walsh confirms play will proceed, with qualifiers already underway and weather described as windy and wet.
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