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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1975
Page
6
Recorders Department reporter asks patrons at the main post office to name the most unlovable figure in sports amid a fan lull. The survey captures public impressions of athletes and teams, reflecting local sentiment during the quiet season.
California delivered a 1-0 win over Baltimore as Frank Tanana edged Nolan Ryan, with Tanana’s breaking pitch and an eighth inning gamble sealing the game. Dave Collins and Joe Lahoud provided the only scoring in the first inning.
Virginia Squires starting center David Vaughn, 22, was shot by Chesapeake policewoman Deborah Campbell after a 15 minute chase following an alleged gas station theft. Vaughn was hospitalized in fair condition with an abdominal wound after colliding with a police car and two other vehicles. The officer was suspended pending investigation.
In Washington the NFL and the NFL Players Association exchanged written proposals as mediation official James F. Scearce oversaw morning and afternoon sessions. A new session was scheduled, with Scearce aiming to keep talks alive amid stalled negotiations following last year’s lengthy strike and camp reports without contracts. Major demand cited was minimum salaries of 20000 for rookies and 25000 for veterans.
Joe Namath could become an NFL coach after finishing his playing days with the New York Jets. Bear Bryant and George Blanda express confidence in his leadership, and Jets president Phil Iselin says the team has offered the richest contract in football history, with Namath still undecided.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 as they forgo power hitting for baserunning and bunting. Five steals and perfect squeeze plays fueled the rally with Luzinski and Schmidt keying the late scoring, while Ozark notes the club’s versatility beyond sluggers.
Jon Erikson plans to swim the English Channel two ways next month from England, challenging Ted Erikson's 30 hour 3 minute world best for the 10 year crossing. Ted funds the trip and boats, while Jon trains daily and hopes for 24 to 29 hours for the 44 mile two way crossing.
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