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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
11
Murray Olderman answers reader questions on the Padres sale and potential Watergate parallels, Willie Mays’ earnings, Steve Carlton trade interest, amateurism in tennis after prize money rules, Jimmy the Greek odds, Walt Frazier’s personal life, track pros affecting amateur meets, Globetrotters vs NBA champs, and Arthur Ashe’s contact lenses.
The column notes the morbid gawkers will gather in greater numbers for the 1974 Indy 500 despite fears of bloodbath. It jokes the only cure is reducing field to 22 cars and invites readers to mail sports questions to Murray Olderman, with a note he cannot answer every personal inquiry.
Willie Stargell hit his 20th and 21st homers but the Pirates lost 5-3 to the Chicago Cubs and fell to last place in the NL East. Rick Reuschel pitched nine innings for the Cubs, with Pat Borque homering for Pittsburgh. In other National League results, Los Angeles beat Atlanta 6-5 in 11 innings. Montreal defeated St. Louis 5-1. San Diego beat Houston 6-2. Philadelphia edged New York 4-3. Cincinnati toppled San Francisco 7-5.
All CIF lists first second and third teams across AAAA and AAA divisions with player positions and batting averages. The report notes Diego’s 10 game losing streak ended by a nine hit stop on the Astros and details key RBI and defensive plays for multiple teams.
Golf Digest tips from Tommy Bolt explain using a lofted wedge to backspin the ball. He advises shortening the grip, standing with close knees, hands ahead at address, firm wrists, minimal body movement, and a hands leading the club head without rushing the swing.
The standings show Los Angeles leading with 42 wins and 3 losses, followed by San Francisco 40 29 and Cincinnati 36 29. Today's notable games include Cincinnati at San Francisco and New York at Pittsburgh with multiple matinee and evening starts across cities and teams.
Last week the Village Country Club Mens Golf Assn held multiple events. George Janatsch, Ken Doran and Mike Brown won Wednesday best ball with 61. Lee Irvine, Jay Smith, Ken Doran, George Good won Thursday best ball with 62. Steve Doran led individuals with 66. Saturday morning foursome led by Mike Doran, Hugh Dalfrey, George Good and Jim Oliver with 57. C Carnine 69 low net. Saturday afternoon foursome won by Walt Susee, Nick Lampley, Bob Butler and Clarence Lair with 58. Sampley 69 low net. Father’s Day Scudder McDowell Tournament ended with three tied teams. Bob Bickford and Mike Brown won the playoff. Ed and Scott Sperber won low gross. Weekend best ball twosome Bill Lockwood and Frank Bradshaw 55 net. Lee Bales and Jack Eck two. Mixed net 65 Wally and Ann Pate. Johnnie and Genie DuFrene 65.
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