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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1970
Page
7
Battling Tops and Charley's Challengers met in a Saturday youth wrestling card at Lompoc High. Mitchell Wicks defeated Mike Mos, Ken Gregory was held to a draw by Tom Aguilar, with Tops and Challengers each posting team wins and several wrestlers securing two wins.
Casey Stengel says Nixon could handle a sportscaster job after the presidency. The Mets and Yankees manager praises Nixon’s sports knowledge, recall of questions, and wide connection to baseball figures, recalling White House visits and past presidents’ sports interest.
Pete Maravich pursues a flawless shooting display as LSU hosts a basketball challenge in Baton Rouge. The young guard's confidence dips when shots misfire, but he remains focused on a flawless performance on the floor.
Ocean fishing remains subdued with few boats out for rock cod and rock fish. Dirty water and morning fog hinder conditions. oil slicks in Guadalupe area force cleanup. Steelhead runs fluctuated north of Cambria but ended with poor overall outlook for late February. Cachuma yields large bass and strong trout, while shore access helps anglers without boats. Corbina fishing in Salton Sea faces bleak prospects as California Fish and Game notes.
The Old Salt Commission pressed the federal government to fund and organize a joint feasibility study with California on Salton Sea salinity control, warning that rapid action is crucial as salinity nears a key level. California has funds set aside contingent on federal participation and economists value the sea’s recreational and fishery resources at 750 million through 2025.
The report lists many college basketball results with Pete Maravich as the standout scorer. It notes his scoring bursts, passing limits, and hints at pro ambitions after the season, with ties to North Carolina and potential ABA interest.
California race tracks may come under state control either temporarily or permanently as the California Horse Racing Board proposes trusteeship during negotiations or a California Racing Authority CRA to buy racing dates. Chairman John R Fluor warned of economic losses from the strike that shut Santa Anita and Bay Meadows. The plan calls for bonds to purchase dates, civil service employment for CRA workers, and a wagering share increase to 15 percent to fund raises.
The article discusses looking up during the stroke as a natural habit that harms play. It notes no simple grip fixes and stresses head down focus on the ball. It mentions Arnold Palmer as citing the issue and promotes Frank Beard’s book Shaving Strokes 75 Steps to Winning Golf with mail order details.
Public auction set for 1 00 P M March 2 1970 at the Figueroa Anacapa Street entrance to the County Courthouse Santa Barbara California. William Bezuhly substitute trustee will sell Lot 134 in Tract 10024 Unit 1 to satisfy secured obligations under Deed of Trust dated September 26 1968 recorded Book 2246 Page 881 and secured by Edward S Bruzdzinski Helen V Bruzdzinski and Veterans Affairs now owned by Donald E Johnson."
Jerry West powered the Los Angeles Lakers to hold second in the Western Division after the All-Star break. He piled up 147 points in four wins, boosting his season average to 31.9 and leading the NBA scoring race with 1,487 points. Billy Cunningham and Lew Alcindor follow, while Elvin Hayes tops rebounding with 16.2 per game after Nate Thurmond's retirement due to knee injury.
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