Veteran stars weigh future while eyeing one more season
In Las Vegas, Merlin Olsen and Andy Russell contend with aging as mid career stars, weighing retirement decisions after long Rams and Steelers careers. Olsen contemplates one more season while Russell pursues peak form, aided by tennis, real estate, and media work as they assess whether they can still contribute at elite levels.
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Valley wrestlers return from camp at Squaw Valley
A group of 37 Lompoc Valley wrestlers from Cabrillo High and the Vandenberg Wrestling Club returned from Vaughn Hitchcock's Wrestling Camp at Squaw Valley. They stayed at the Olympic Village, trained six hours daily, and enjoyed ice skating horseback riding fishing and rapids riding on the Truckee River. Ned Shores and Benje Williams led staff with plans for a national meet in Minnesota followed by a Bulgaria trip for winners.
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Hitchcock
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Bulgaria
Rozelle Defends Rule in Two Day Stand
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle argues the option compensa tion clause is essential to expansion and stability of clubs. He testifies in U.S. District Court amid a lawsuit by players challenging the Rozelle rule.
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UPI
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Baseball and hockey notes from a busy sports period
American League leaders list include Bonds NY 20 and Mayberry KC 17 with Burroughs Tex 17. National League top performers feature Luzinski 75 RBIs and Bench 70. Pitching leaders show Seaver 13 4 and Palmer 13 5 with Tiant 11 8. TORONTO UPI reports NHL Players Owners Council seeks suspensions to deter deliberate injuring acts.
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Phil Parker
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Rockies sweep city softball playoffs behind Lara strong hitting
In the best of three Colt playoffs the Rockies defeated the Vargas Jewelers 12 to 5 as Tania Lara went 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBIs. Carolyn Cole also drove in 3 with a double. Rockies built a 2 game series win while Michelle Tatum and Lisa Garcia led the losers with multi hit efforts.
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City All-Comers Track Meet Results at Huyck Stadium
The second of five all-comers meets was held yesterday at Huyck Stadium with 42 competitors. Events included sprints, distance, jumps, and throws for ages 10 to open, with results listing winners like V Anderson and D Hamilton across multiple age groups and events. Registration for July meets is 50 cents for 14 and up, 25 cents for younger participants, with Thursday evening sessions from 5 to 8 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. registration.
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Standings and Thursday Results Across MLB Schedule
UPI reports Thursday results with Chicago 3 San Diego 1 and Pittsburgh 4 Los Angeles 1. Montreal at Atlanta postponed due to rain. Friday night games include San Francisco at Chicago, Montreal at Atlanta, Los Angeles at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Houston, San Diego at Pittsburgh, and New York at Cincinnati with listed pitchers and start times.
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Hoop school opens Monday at Cabrillo
Ed DeLacy Santa Barbara City College coach will guest staff the Top O the Coast Basketball School at Cabrillo High. The five day program runs 8 to 12 each day for boys in grades four through 12. Tuition is 30 dollars and includes accident insurance and a tee shirt. Contact director Harry Santos at 733-3124 to register.
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Santa Barbara Ci College
Cabrillo High
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Ruffian Insurance Boost Before Match Race
Ruffian the ill fated filly carried 2.1 million dollars in Lloyds of London coverage, with owner Stuart Janney Jr adding 900000 more to a 1.2 million policy shortly before she raced Foolish Pleasure in a high profile match. She broke two sesamoid bones in her right foreleg during the proceedings.
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UPI
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Cabrillo Quistadores Stay Undefeated In Summer League
Canas Four-O defeats Braves 52 38 as Cabrillo improves to 4 0 in Mesa League summer action. Brian Murphy pours 30 points to pace Cabrillo while Eddie Evans leads Lompoc with 10. Other Cabrillo scorers Wilde 8 Roberts 4 Midgley 2 Halliday 6 Boyd 2 Sam Jones 2 Humbert 9 Yates 6 Johnson 4 Taylor 7. St Joseph beats Righetti 68 24 with SJ players Reid 20 Beebe 14 Houlihan 14 Carroll 10.
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Atoms Announce Fryatt Age for North American Soccer
Philadelphia club confirms Jimmy Fryatt will age out of the North American Soccer League roster after 1973 and 1974 seasons. Fryatt played for the Atoms in those years, with details released by team officials.
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UPI
Philadelphia Atoms
Jimmy Fryatt
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