Lompoc Braves poised to defend SBCL crown in baseball
Sports column previews Lompoc High School baseball as defending Santa Barbara County League champions face questions after graduation leaves defensive gaps. Coach Bodary emphasizes psychology and health as Roy Thomas and Ted Torres return to form for a strong pitching staff with 13 lettermen back and a deep bench.
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Rico Carty Faces Long Road To Return From Knee Injury
Atlanta slugger Rico Carty, sidelined by a torn knee ligament and destroyed cartilage after colliding with Matty Alou in a Dominican Winter League game, endures hospital care and a Frankenstein brace. Doctors expect months out with a hopeful return, while Carty stays positive about resuming workouts.
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Houk projects strong Yankees with improved pitching
New York manager Ralph Houk predicts the Yankees can win the AL East by adding a solid fourth and fifth starter beyond Fritz Peterson Mel Stottlemyre and Stan Bahnsen. He cites John Ellis potential as a power slugger and outlines roster battles at infield and outfield positions.
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Jacksonville and Fordham Accept NCAA Bids In 1971 Championship
Eighth ranked Jacksonville and ninth ranked Fordham join Duquesne Villanova and Notre Dame as at large selections for the NCAA tournament. Bids place Fordham Duquesne and Villanova in the East Regional while Jacksonville goes to the Mideast and Notre Dame to the Midwest. Marquette looms as a likely at large pick amid its 23 game win streak and history with NCAA regional placement.
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