Lompoc Babe Ruth stars remain alive in Woodland tourney
Lompoc Senior Babe Ruth All-Stars survive two games and sit three wins from the Northern California title in Woodland. They face the Northwestern Hayward winner tonight at 7 30, needing one more win to take the championship. An earlier opener saw Northridge edge Lompoc 6 5 after a late miscue.
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Lompoc 15s reach Western Regionals in Brawley showdown
Lompoc Valley Babe Ruth 14 15 year olds clinched Northern California title with a 1-0 win Saturday and 7-4 victory Sunday over Santa Rosa. Ian McKeown and Steve Miliate powered the offense, while Robert Vargas pitched a two hitter in Saturdays win. The trio led Lompoc toward the Western Regional in Brawley where they open against Mexico next Saturday.
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Nichols wins Canadian Open with late birdies for $40,000
Bobby Nichols birdied four times on the back nine to finish 10 under par at 270 and win the 65th Canadian Open at Mississaugua GC west of Toronto. He earned $40,000, boosting 1974 earnings to $111,660 as Larry Ziegler and John Schlee tied for second at 274.
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Breakthrough hoped in NFL players strike talks
United Press International reports a breakthrough may come this week as the NFLPA and the NFL Management Council resume talks in Washington with mediator W. J. Usery Jr. The sides prepare revised freedom issues on player control and trades while a preseason start and defections pressure both camps.
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A's surge as Dodgers fade in tight West race
Two-race report highlights Oakland A's 7-2 and 3-2 wins over the Chicago White Sox to extend their division lead to 72 games while Nominal NL West drama centers on the Reds and Dodgers. Key performances include Tenace and Holtzman in the opener and Bando Jackson Lindblad Fingers in the night game.
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Lions name new coach Rick Forzano to succeed McCafferty
Detroit Lions select former Navy head coach Rick Forzano as head coach after the death of Don McCafferty who died age 53. Forzano had been an assistant at St Louis and Cincinnati and at the Naval Academy from 1969 to 1972 before joining Detroit last season.
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Detroit
Schankel 3rd in Hour Run at UCSB Meet
Lompoc's Jim Schankel finished third in the AAU Hour Run at Pauley Track, clocking 11 miles 1,389 yards, 181 yards behind winner Don Ocana of Yorba Linda who also covered 11 miles 1,389 yards. Bkash of Hollywood was three yards behind Ocana, while Terry Williams faltered midway to finish 15th. Over 200 compete, Bud Robinson set a Hancock College meet record with 6:38.5 in the 60 and over mile.
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UCLA RB Scribner and QB Jaworski Cross Picket Line
Fullerton California reports that Rob Scribner UCLA second year running back and Ron Jaworski taxi squad quarterback crossed the NFL Players Association picket line on Sunday to report to the Los Angeles Rams.
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Skala Wins Wheeling Classic In Rain Delayed Finish
Carole Jo Skala captured the $35,000 LPGA Wheeling Classic in Wheeling West Virginia with a one over par 73 for a 212 total. She earned $5,000 and claimed her third pro win. Jane Blalock finished second at 216 after a late collapse.
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UPI
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