Doubleheaders eyed for Hollywood Park harness racing meet
Western Harness Racing Inc plans seven Saturday doubleheader programs at Hollywood Park, skipping a 90 minute break between an afternoon and a night card. If approved, the events would run Nov 13 through Dec 21, with a decision due July 21 at Santa Rosa.
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Aaron and Carty Open Riverfront Stadium in Style
A crowd of 51,050 in Cincinnati watched the Reds host the Braves as Hank Aaron, first to homer in the new park, contributed two doubles and a homer in an 8-2 Braves win. Rico Carty drove in four with a three run shot as the Mets and Expos, among others, won their games.
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Twins rely on Renick as Killebrew replacement in win over Royals
Rick Renick delivered a grand slam off Bob Johnson in the sixth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5. Harmon Killebrew hit his 21st homer, while Renick appears to be heir apparent to Killebrew. Other AL results included Baltimore 4 Cleveland 2, Detroit 5 New York 3, Oakland 4 Chicago 3, California 5 Washington 3-1. Tioga's Cardigan, a two-year-old pacer at Vernon Downs, has hay fever and asthma-like dust sensitivity. trainer Jack Bailey and owner Caroline Fitts have adjusted his care.
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McLain Faces Nervous Comeback Night With Tigers
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain arrives after a three month suspension for gambling ties and prepares for his first mound appearance in nine months. Tigers GM Jim Campbell tells him to relax as Mayo Smith notes high pressure ahead of facing Gary Waslewski and a large press contingent.
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Graebner Leads as Wimbledon Quarters Resume After Rain
America's Clark Graebner trails Roger Taylor two sets to one when play resumes at Wimbledon. Margaret Court nurses an ankle as she pursues a semifinal clash with Rosie Casals. Andres Gimeno favored to finish off Bob Carmichael while Ken Rosewall and John Newcombe seek spots in the semifinals. Billie Jean King meets Francoise Durr in the other women's semifinal.
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New Swimming Sign Up Times Announced
Lom Parks and Recreation announces new swim class registration times for tomorrow. Intermediate and swimmers register 8 9 a.m. Advanced beginners 9 10 a.m. Beginners 10 11 a.m. Pre beginners 11 a.m. noon. Combined beginners and pre-ginners noon 1 p.m. and 4 5 p.m. Registration at the recreation dept 105 South C St.
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Indians win 2nd game at tourney
Lompoc's American Legion opened with a 12-0 win over Vandenberg Village in the single elimination event. Lee Smith and Miligugia led the offense as Santa Maria improves to 16-1-1. Tonight two Valley League games at Elks Field feature Los Alamos Cowboys versus Santa Maria Valley Angels at 6 p.m and Santa Maria Valley Packers versus Santa Maria American Legion.
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Canadian yacht Mir takes lead in Los Angeles to Tahiti race
The 78 foot Mir, owned by George W O'Brien of Vancouver, held the overall lead with 817 miles to Tahiti as winds favored the field. Blackfin trailed by 24 miles, followed by Aries and Widgeon as the fleet stretched over a thousand miles from landfall. Officials expect the winner to reach Tahiti on Saturday.
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Ellison Named New Lompoc Braves Basketball Coach
Dave Ellison an 11 year veteran of Lompoc High School P E D has been named head basketball coach at Lompoc replacing Don Nelson who returned to Wyoming. Ellison will lead JV and has coached swimming and water polo while serving as P E D head at Lompoc. Al Jaenicke will take over as swimming and water polo head coach. Mary Bacon became the first jockette to win 100 races aboard California Lassie at Thistledown Race Track.
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Jockette
California
Grange Sprouts Surge Past Cranes 5-4 In Two Innings
In an American major Little League game the Grange Sprouts defeated the Cranes 5-4 in two innings to complete a prior tie. Larry Helms earned the win, Billy Calvert drove in the winning run with a triple, while Mike Ellison doubled for the Cranes.
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PGA Qualifying in Latrobe for Four Ball field
The PGA announced preliminary qualifying for nonmembers of the PGA Tournament Players Division to earn starting spots in the National Four Ball Championships at Latrobe Pa. Country Club. The championship itself runs July 23 to 26 at Laurel Valley Pa. Country Club.
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