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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1970
Page
4
In the National Four-Ball Championship at Ligonier Pennsylvania teams led by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus and by Sam Snead and Gardner Dickinson share a 36 hole lead at 128, 14 under par. Jim Colbert-Dean Bertram and Dave Eichelberger-J.C. Gossie sit one stroke back after strong rounds.
Huey Long won the main event at Santa Maria Speedway moving from 17th to 8th place in the standings with 50 points. Darrell Walker leads with 162.5, Don Moshier is second with 142.5, Del Tekaat 125, Jim Claborn 97.5, Chris Tucker 72.5, Bob Menely 70, and Charlie Paxson 57.5. Tonight an eight event program features 33 entrants with hot laps at 6 45 and qualifying at 7 15 ahead of the Aug 1 mid season championship.
Village-Hills Senior Little League seeks a second post-season victory in a 5 p.m. Monday game at Cabrillo High against a Granada Hills team. The district crown winners boast pitcher Bill Weaver who stars on the mound and with the bat in the Morro Bay win. Weaver hurled a two hit game with six strikeouts and drove in runs, while shortstop Steve Clayton and catcher John Lowry received praise for defensive plays and error-free catching.
Roberto Clemente sparked an 11-0 Pirates win over the Houston Astros as fans honored him with a Puerto Rican tribute before the game. Clemente, who collected two hits and two spectacular catches, received a resolution from Angel Viero Martinez.
Philadelphia Eagles first draft pick Leroy Keyes tore his right Achilles tendon playing basketball and will miss at least six weeks. The injury sidelines him early in the season.
Today's probable pitchers and Sunday matchups across the National and American leagues feature teams in key divisional skirmishes. Notable pairings include Sutton at New York Sadecki and Niekro at Jenkins with 2:15 pm first pitches, plus Montral vs San Francisco and Los Angeles at New York listings.
Several top California pros have entered the $20,000 Golden Anniversary California State Open to be held at Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo County Club. Defending champion Terry Small leads a strong lineup including former champs Zell Eaton Jack O Keefe Pinky Stevenson and Rett along with amateur contenders Pinky Bebernes Bob Clark and Frank Reis.
NFL Players Association relented to permit the Kansas City Chiefs to begin practicing for the charity game against college all stars in Chicago on July 31. The agreement hinges on a new contract with 26 NFL owners within a week to avoid jeopardizing the pre season. John Mackey warned the Chiefs will disband after the game if no deal is reached.
The Pittsburgh Steelers released four rookies in Latrobe Pennsylvania trimming the squad to 41 players. Waived were running backs Charlie Bowers NC State and Terry Smoot Virginia Tech and kickers Dewey Stendhal Lacrosse State and Kent Crots Toledo.
Vandenberg AFB all-stars rout Nipomo 10-0 to capture the Lutthke League playoff crown. Robert Murphy pitched a one-hitter with 11 strikeouts and two walks, aided by error-free infield defense. Ruehlen, Grosse, and Walker fueled a fast start with timely hits and aggressive baserunning.
District 50 Little League playoff action resumes with Lompoc American and Village Hills set to play. Results show Orcutt American loss and Santa Maria West victory amid a packed slate of games across Orcutt Limas Park Village Hills and other venues.
The Minnesota Twins defeated Baltimore 8-0 behind seven strong innings from Jim Kaat. Harmon Killebrew homered for the 30th time this season and reached 81 RBIs, extending his dominance against the Orioles. Other AL results include Oakland 11, New York 0, and Cleveland 9, Kansas City 6.
Twelve players chosen from the Air Force Academy camp will represent the United States on a 12 game Europe tour this fall under coach Jim Gudger. The youngest U S team in international competition will travel to Poland Finland and Russia with centers Cyril Baptiste and Steve Erickson.
Lompoc area residents are urged to host Babe Ruth 13 year old players for one week in August during the Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament. About 100 players from the Southwest and possibly Hawaii will compete, requiring over 40 host families to house two boys each. Families provide lodging meals and limited transportation. Call Gloria Fridrich or Arlene Rule to volunteer.
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