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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1973
Page
5
A multi alarm blaze at River Downs Race Track leveled four wooden stables killing nine Thoroughbred horses. More than 80 horses were rescued as panic spread across the moat complex and streets. Fire officials work to determine the cause as the race track area remains under investigation.
Aaron hits his 16th of the season and 689th of his career to lead Atlanta past Pittsburgh 9-7. The 39-year-old star homered in a six run fourth inning and added three runs batted in as Braves gain ground. Also noted were other NL results and Dodgers win aided by Dick Ruthven.
Scott Ostler reports on local sports with concise notes and editor’s perspective. This item highlights recent games, standout performances, and upcoming matchups for the LOM POG region.
Four NFL players are alleged to be involved in a multimillion dollar drug ring with two teammates suspected of cocaine dealing and another linked to financing. The Times cites surveillance and ongoing investigations, while NFL officials weigh tighter drug dispensing rules ahead of a owners meeting. Also noted is Gordie Howe's shift toward the WHA with sons Marty and Mark Howe joining the Houston Aeros.
Southern California defeated Arizona State 3-1 in Omaha to remain the only undefeated team in the College World Series. Ed Putnam delivered a bases loaded two RBI single to break a 1-1 tie as Russ McQueen pitched a complete game for the Trojans. Arizona State’s lone run came on a Tommy Sain RBI in the fourth. Minnesota eliminated Georgia Southern 8-2. Texas beat Oklahoma 10-2 to keep title hopes alive.
The Lompoc Recreation Department begins accepting teams for men’s 16 inch slow pitch softball in open and church divisions. League runs July 10 to late August with fees 40 to 55 dollars. Church age 15 open age 16. Meeting June 27 at 7 p.m. at 105 So C St. Register by June 27 by calling 6 6515.
National and American League standings shown with teams Chicago Milwaukee New York Montreal St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles Houston Cincinnati Atlanta San Diego notes include recent results and remaining games for the week. Tonight and Wednesday schedules list many matchups across divisions with listed starting pitchers and times EDT.
The California Senate approved SB14 to bar television blackouts of postseason NFL games in sold out events ten days early. The bill, sponsored by Sen. W Craig Biddle, passed 23 to 9 and goes to the Assembly, with Sen. George Moscone opposing over concerns of reduced San Francisco stadium revenue from fewer attendance, concessions, and beer sales.
Monmouth Oregon plans a rockskipping contest and minimarathon as part of its Independence Festival, replacing the frisbie event with plastic discs after quality issues. Rich Emken, Olympics events chair, cites a farmer cheating by feeding plaster to steers as a reason for the switch.
The Lompoc Post 211 Patriots meet the Santa Maria Indians in a Central Coast Baseball Association game at Ellis Field Santa Maria at 8 p.m. Both teams opened play with wins and the matchup features aces Teddy Torres and Dave Vosburg.
Bill Walsh production manager at KABC will resign to become assistant general manager of the Seattle Supersonics and work with Bill Russell. Russell, a former Celtics star, is a radio talk show host at the ABC affiliate. Walsh, 32, will leave in August after joining KABC in 1967.
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