Coaches chosen for Santa Barbara and Ventura all star game
Tom Hawkins of Santa Maria High leads the Santa Barbara County All Stars to face Ventura County at UCSB Campus Stadium on August 5. Hawkins, a 49-6-4 six year coach, names Bob Biddle and Frank Bentz as assistants. John Reardon of Rio Mesa is Ventura’s head coach and plans a Wishbone offense if suitable players are ready. The Santa Maria Indians host a four day semi pro baseball tournament at Elk's Field ending July 4 with multiple area teams competing.
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Aaron Fans Move To Second On RBI List In Braves Win
Hank Aaron moved to second on the all time RBI list with 1 992 RBIs after a two run homer in the ninth inning as the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 4 2 in the first game of a doubleheader before San Diego salvaged the split. Ruth leads with 2 209 RBIs and 714 homers. Aaron's 653rd career homer came as part of the milestone.
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Lompoc Star Williams Posts Fast 3 Mile At Meet
Terry Williams, a Lompoc High runner, clocked 13:59.2 for three miles at a Pierce College all comers meet, eighth fastest high school time and second for a high school junior. He placed third in the 880 behind rival Curtis Beck. Williams travels to Eugene for Olympic trials. Monte Bolinger boosted to Modesto in Cal League with a 15 game streak and .350 average after 21-for-50. Roy Howell debuted with Pittsfield going 1-for-2 and a walk. Gary Heller heads to Kansas Junior Olympics after strong regional times in mile and two-mile events.
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Santa Maria Grand Prix Set at Golden State Raceway
The California State Grand Prix returns to Santa Maria's Golden State Raceway on July 1 and 2 hosted by the Santa Maria Valley Jaycees. Fred Bawden, chairman, expects 400 to 600 entries with 8:00 a.m. qualifications on Saturday and Sunday finals with prizes for winners. A Santa Maria style beef barbecue and dance follows Saturday’s events at the Fairgrounds Convention Center.
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Ham Shoot at Cachuma Sunday by Santa Ynez Valley Trap Club
The Santa Ynez Valley Trap Club will host a Ham Shoot this Sunday at their club grounds across from Lake Cachuma. Shooters may begin at 10 a.m. and continue as long as they wish. A concession stand will be open.
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White Sox topple Blue as A's slip in pennant chase
Vida Blue falters as Chicago White Sox surge with three first inning homers and a bases loaded two run single by Carlos May. Minnesota and Baltimore win to tighten AL West and East races while Detroit falls to Boston. Tommy Harper injures hamstring.
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Olympic hopefuls go to work in Oregon
In Eugene Oregon 574 American track and field hopefuls begin Olympic trials with Jim Ryan and Gerry Lindgren among the leading contenders. Ryan enters the 800 meters while Lindgren runs the 10 000 meters and both seek a Munich berth amid long distance challenges and expected record performances.
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