Dodgers blank Cubs as Hooton Dominates Chicago
Hooton pitched a complete game shutout for the Cubs, beating the Dodgers 4-0. Billy Williams hit his 12th homer of the season, driving in Glenn Beckett, while Jim Hickman started Chicago with a solo shot.
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Drags Championship and Motocross Meet Set for Santa Maria
Today overview lists the Drags Annual Pro Stock Championships at Golden State Raceway Santa Maria and tomorrow a Motocross event at Spillway Park Also noted are Lompoc Valley Girls Track Club at the State AAU Championships and Cal St Hayward hosting the Annual Pro Stock event.
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Scott joins Suns roster after ABA scoring title
Phoenix General Manager Jerry Colangelo announced that Charlie Scott will play for the Suns next season following an agreement with the Virginia Squires. Scott, a two time All American at North Carolina, left the ABA to join Phoenix for the final six games of the previous NBA season.
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NBA Fines Wilt Chamberlain and Robertson for Non sanctioned All Star Game
The NBA fined nine players including Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson $3000 each for taking part in a post season all star game with ABA players. Paul Silas and Connie Hawkins escaped fines with club owner permission. The money goes to charity. collection still contested. The game May 25 at Uniondale, New York was won by the NBA.
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LOM POG Sports News by Scott Ostler
Scott Ostler files a concise sports note from the LO M POG desk noting local teams and upcoming events with focus on standings and key matchups for readers.
McQueen shines as Trojans win third College World Series title
Southern California beats Arizona State 1-0 to claim their third straight College World Series crown. Russ McQueen excelled in relief, earning his third series victory with one save and a five inning one hit showing after entering in the fifth. Tim Steele drove in the lone run with a third inning wild pitch scoring.
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Favorites take AAU Olympic spike preps
World record holder Randy Matson set a meet record 69 ft 6½ in to win the shot put at the AAU Track and Field Championships. Arnie Robinson claimed the long jump with 26 ft 5¾ in, edging Jacques Pani of France. Ralph Boston finished sixth in the long jump and remains a top Olympic favorite. Al Schoterman won the hammer at 282 ft 1 in, while Rod Milburn dominated the 110-meter hurdles in 13.4 seconds to tie the meet record.
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Trevino Leads U.S. Open Despite Pneumonia Battle
Lee Trevino, recovering from pneumonia near a Texas hospital, shot even par 72 in round two at Pebble Beach to reach 146, two behind leader Nicklaus. Bruce Crampton tied at 144 with Wadkins Blancas and Warley as Gary Player and Arnold Palmer moved into contention with solid rounds.
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