Flower Fest sports sked features all star wrestling and races
Tonight at Lomoe 8 p.m. Northern Santa Barbara County All Stars meet San Luis Obispo County in a wrestling match with Scruggs Boatwright Kale and Smith for SB County. Saturday begins two day Flower Festival tennis at Lompoc High and a three race distance carnival with all races at 1.25 dollars, starting at 3 p.m. Events continue Sunday with more tennis and a gymkhana at La Salle Canyon Arena plus a chicken barbecue.
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Girls break barriers in Lompoc Little League season
Cheryl McLain and Darlene Bryson emerge as standout players in Lompoc and Village Hills Little Leagues. Coaches praise their leadership and skill, while fans and peers adjust to female athletes excelling alongside boys. Despite early hostility, the girls gain respect, with Cheryl pegged for a potential future in higher divisions and softball.
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Sox Bury Yanks as East Division Title Battle Heats Up
The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 6-1 at Fenway Park lifting Boston within a half game of New York in the AL East. Luis Tiant notched his 11th win, Fred Lynn drove in three, and Carlton Fisk homered after returning from an arm injury.
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Lompoc Ace Red Blackburn Races to Medals at Mojave Event
Red C R Blackburn placed third in the silver consolation race and finished second and fifth in two heats at Mojave Air Races in the sports byplane class. He posted an average speed of 148 mph on the 3.85 mile pylons course, six laps per race. Captain Ed Hoffman of Lompoc to race in Laguna Seca Sprints this weekend in Formula Ford. Roy Thomas debuted relief outing for Toledo Mud Hens in AAA action, leaving with a 2-2 tie. final score 3-2. Thomas owns a 3-8 record with a 4.00 ERA through 99 innings, 91 hits, 53 runs, 37 walks, 78 strikeouts in 16 games. Roy Howell collected two recent pinch hits for Texas Rangers, driving in a run after a long drought. Kevin Drake of Columbus Astros sidelined since June 14 after 0-for-15 in five games. Monte Bolinger remains on Arkansas Travelers DL with Achilles injury.
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Knicks keep low profile on Wilt Chamberlain pursuit
Knicks chief Eddie Donovan says no talks with Wilt Chamberlain despite interest and a history of tampering bans. He notes ongoing calls around the league but insists New York will not pursue Chamberlain amid McGinnis and Abdul-Jabbar fallout. Lamonica shines in SC Sun WFL scrimmage with a 41 yard TD pass.
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Ex-rebounder Candelaria stars for Pirates on mound
John Candelaria, 21, 6-foot-7 pitcher and former LaSalle Academy standout, struck out 13 Cubs in a 5-2 win. His strong spell followed a four-hitter against the Mets, as Pittsburgh extended its NL East lead while Rennie Stennett belted a three-run ninth-inning homer.
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Boy Invades Girls League Draws Mixed Reactions
Greg Sousa, catcher and captain of the True Girls, joins the City Recreation Ponytail Softball program, saying he enjoys playing with girls and that teasing won’t deter him. His mother supports kids playing what they want, while officials worry about preserving girls sports and coaching.
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Olympic promoters seek Shields Chacon bout at Olympic
Promoters at the Olympic Auditorium want unbeaten lightweight Randy Shields to fight Bobby Chacon. Shields has accepted but must prove himself in upcoming bouts and gain state approval. Chacon has not consented and needs California Athletic Commission clearance after a recent suspension and fine for poor condition in a title defense.
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