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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
8
Gary Player builds a three stroke lead after firing a 67 in the opening round at Oakmont. Lee Trevino, Ray Loyd, Jim Colbert, and others sit one stroke back at 70 as Nicklaus and Palmer card 71s.
South African golfer Gary Player, 36, after a 67 in Thursday's Open, says he seeks two more majors to complete a second grand slam, aiming for the U S Masters and U S Open. He recalls a famous duel with Jack Nicklaus and notes his year-old surgery but stays focused on the next majors.
The Olympic miler Jim Ryun, recalling a Munich spill that cost him a gold medal chance, stays active as a star on the new professional track circuit. He keeps fit with workouts in New York City's Central Park between meets.
Montreal Expos climate of success grows to six straight victories as Steve Renko pitches a six hit game and John Boccabella drives in two, lifting them to a 5-3 win over San Diego. Gene Mauch remains confident in the squad's pace for the season.
The Lompoc Post 211 Patriots suffer an 8-7 defeat to Santa Maria Legion semipros at Elkis Field. Lompoc, now 2-1 in league play, hosts Santa Maria Pirates at 8 p.m. tonight. Tom Harmon led Lompoc with 3 hits and 3 RBI. Eastman took the loss after five innings.
Baseball action features the semipro Lompoc Patriots against the Santa Maria Pirates at Elks Field at 8 p.m. Tomorrow the Lompoc Post 211 Legion faces Sims at Cabrillo. Cincinnati Reds tryout camp is at Elks Field at 10 a.m. Ages 16 to 20 participate. Lompoc Post 211 Legion takes on Oxnard at Cabrillo at 2 p.m. Santa Barbara CC meets Lompoc United at Ryon Park at 1 p.m.
World record holders Al Feuerbach and Rod Milburn defend titles at the national AAU championships in Bakersfield with potential European tour spots. Feuerbach leads in the shot put and Milburn in the 120 high hurdles, both having byes as qualifiers proceed amid a light field.
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle plans three full scale attacks on drug abuse in football. NFL security chief Jack Danahy says Rozelle will tell owners to enforce rules, not merely recommend. Four NFL players reportedly under drug trafficking investigation spur the drive.
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