Braves and Congs shuffle starting backcourts tonight
Lompoc hosts San Luis Obispo as Calvin Boler competes for a starting spot, with Marvin Henson sidelined by flu. Cabrillo to Righetti with Otto Layman replacing Mandy Simmons, as Kirk Dalton and Cal Carter anchor the lineup. Dennis Galloway and George Sampson pace Righetti in league play.
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Aaron signs $1 million Magnavox deal for five years
Hank Aaron, 39, inked a $1 million five year promotional contract with Magnavox, the richest ever offered to an athlete. Magnavox president Alfred di Scipio praised Aaron at a New York news conference as a man worthy of association, marking a turning point after two decades of striving for endorsement opportunities.
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Riggs Returns to Center Stage as Distance Runner
In Las Vegas Kip Keino and Jim Ryan prepare for a mile race in Fort Lauderdale on February 8. Bobby Riggs, 56, training under Dr Gordon Edwards, begins a new career as a distance runner after serving as Tropicana Racquet Club tennis pro. He jogs against 30 mph winds for the news cameras.
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Pre and Stones Criticize AAU After Athlete of the Year Honor
Distance star Steve Prefontaine and high jump record holder Dwight Stones were named AAU athletes of the year in San Francisco and used the moment to blast the federation. Stones cited broken promises and abuse, while Prefontaine recalled a brutal Miami meet and questioned future AAU participation. He urged more training camps and employer support for athletes.
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Bruins Fall Short As Notre Dame Ends 88 Game Win Streak
UCLA suffered a setback when Notre Dame upset the Bruins ending a dominant 88 game win run. Louisiana baseball historian Arthur O Schott notes the only longer streak on record is the Cincinnati Red Stockings 92 straight wins. He questions other sports records and invites correction.
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Ali vows to box Frazier to death in first round
Muhammad Ali declined to predict the end of his January 28 rematch with Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden. He pledged to use fast footwork and fists to finish him quickly, saying Frazier won’t last long. He described his training at Deer Lake as light with roadwork and light bag work and planned a prefight physical in New York.
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WFL Fires First Shot In Pro Football War
The World Football League starts its first draft with six rounds as the NFL plots its own 17 round draft a week later. WFL founder Gary Davidson says teams expect to lose about $1 million in each of the league’s first two seasons.
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Alabama and Purdue win late comebacks to seize leads
Alabama erased a five point deficit against Kentucky and won 81 77 as Leon Douglas scored 26 and Charles Cleveland 16. Purdue rallied from nine down with three minutes left to beat Michigan 85 84 on Mike Steele free throws. Vanderbilt beat Tennessee 82 65 and Cincinnati routed Northeastern Illinois 109 73.
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Local Sports Sked Highlights Evening Games
Tonight features San Luis at Lompoc Cabrillo at Righetti and a scuba club meeting at 7 30 p m at Knights of Columbus Hall Tomorrow includes Harlem Clowns vs Vandenberg All Stars at Lompoc High UCSB hosts San Jose State at UCSB Wednesday UCSB at Cal Poly SLO volleyball while San Luis and other events wrap the week
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Lompoc Touring Club Plans Rides for All Cyclists
The Lompoc Touring Club announces a series of rides to welcome new bicyclists and families. Sunday 1 p.m. start at Flower Power lot Ocean and H. Volunteers needed for sag wagons registration and publicity with two contact numbers.
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Notre Dame Leads UPI Major College Basketball Poll
The United Press International board of coaches released rankings with first place votes and win loss records in parentheses. Notre Dame tops with 21 first place votes and a 10 0 mark, followed by UCLA and N C State in the top three as listed.
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