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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1972
Page
7
A caustic column questions Willie Mays trade to the New York Mets and criticizes Stoneham for payroll nostalgia. It argues Mays era ended as he aged, with mixed praise for his past greatness and blunt take on his contemporary value and public image.
Jack Dolph 44 former TV executive and key ABA builder resigns as commissioner effective next October ending a three year term. He cites merger goals with the NBA as a reason and predicts Walter Kennedy will become commissioner of a single league after merger.
Kansas City based brief says Ron Robinson of Memphis State University will replace Roy Ebron of Southwest Louisiana as one end of a coaching or roster change in the sports update.
US Olympic camp news lists 28 NCAA players with injuries affecting selection. Golf and planning notices mention Ohio State, Eve Challenge Cup leader Kathy Whitworth, and Lompoc open space public hearing with details on public comments and review process.
Santa Barbara County publishes bids for planting and sprinklers on Avenue of the Flags Buellton California. Bid forms available at the Department of Public Works and Clerk of the Board. Bids due June 8 1972 at 3 00 PM with 10 percent bid bond. Sealed bids opened at Board of Supervisors Office. Right to reject bids and 40 day bid validity. May 22 1972 date. Seals dated May 27 29 30 31 June 1 2 3 5 6 7 1972.
Evonne Goolagong the defending champion beat Francoise Durr 9-7 6-4 while Billie Jean King defeated Helga Masthoff 6-4 6-4 to advance to the women’s singles final in Paris. The two players have not dropped a set and prepare for a high profile title match. In Lexington Ohio George Follmer pursues a third straight Trans-Am win at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course as he drives the AMX Javelin after two early season victories.
Gibby Gilbert birdied five holes including the final six for a five under par 67 and a 36 hole total of 135 to grab the second round lead at the Kemper Open. Cesar Sanudo Billy Casper and Dave Hill are close behind at 136 while Rod Funseth shot 65 to claim low round and a daily prize.
Willie McCovey, sidelined since April 19 with a broken arm, was activated by the San Francisco Giants and dressed for Friday’s series opener with the Pittsburgh Pirates. A club spokesman said he would likely serve as a pinch hitter early on, after batting .333 with one home run and two RBIs before his injury.
Frank Beard explains how to locate a putter's sweet spot by letting it dangle and tapping the face with the opposite hand. When the face jumps straight back, you have found the spot and can mark it for repeatable, solid hits to improve scores.
The New York Raiders of the WHA signed former NHL forward Ron Ward and minor leaguer Alton White to multi year deals. White becomes the first black player signed to a WHA contract and the second black player to ink a major league hockey pact. Willie O'Ree appeared in 45 Bruins games across the 1957 58 and 1960 61 seasons.
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