Johnson and Green Top 1976-77 UPI All American Team
UCLA star Marques Johnson and Michigan’s Rickey Green headline the 1976-77 UPI All American squad. Indiana’s Kent Benson Tennessee’s Bernard King and Houston’s Otis Birdsong were clear picks, with Butch Lee Mike Thompson Bill Cartwright Phil Ford Ernie Grunfeld on the second and third teams.
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UPI
UCLA
Marques Johnson
Michigan
Rickey Green
United Press International
Indiana
Kent Benson
Tennessee
Bernard King
Houston
Otis Birdsong
Johnson
Green
Benson
King
Birdsong
Marquette
Butch Lee
Minnesota
Mike Thompson
Bill Cartwright
University of San Francisco
North Carolina
Phil Ford
Ernie Grunfeld
Lindblad joins Rangers as Finley Kuhn feuds continue
The Texas Rangers sign Paul Lindblad for 400000 and he will report to camp today. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn warns that Finley’s sale raises concerns while the feud with Oakland owner Charlie Finley persists.
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NEW York
UPI
Paul Lindblad
Texas Rangers
Oakland A
Charlie Finley
Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn
Finley
Finley battles Kuhn over Oakland club liquidation
In a Dallas hearing Finley accuses Commissioner Kuhn of pressuring Oakland to liquidate assets and warns of legal action. Kuhn cites recent contracts and the Lindblad sale as justification while Finley calls Kuhn off his rocker and vows further challenges. The Los Angeles report notes Alberto Sandoval’s 17th straight win in a boxing match.
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Oakland
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Chicago
Joe Rudi
Rollie Fingers
Boston
Vida Blue
New York Yankees
Dallas
Lindblad
Texas
Arlington
Los Angeles
UPI
Alberto Sandoval
Pomona
Calif
Halimi Gutierrez
Mexico City
Gutierrez
Casals and Evert Reach San Francisco Semis
Rosie Casals advances to the Virginia Slims of San Francisco semifinals after a 6-2 6-1 victory over Kerry Reid and prepares to face the Durr Barker winner. Chris Evert dominates Kathy Harter 6-1 6-0 and advances to meet Steve. Casals teams with Betty Stove for a doubles win, while Wade and Durr reach the semis.
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San Francisco
UPI
Rosie Casals
Kerry Reid
Australia
Francoise Durr
Sue Barker
Chris Evert
Kathy Harter
Seal Beach
Calif
Steve
Casals
Betty Stove
Netherlands
Linky Boshoff
South Africa
Kristien Shaw
Phoenix
Virginia Wade
England
France
Sluggers Unsigned As Spring Training Begins
United Press International reports in Lompoc that NL sluggers Dave Kingman and Mike Schmidt remain unsigned. Kingman renews with the Mets for one year at a 20 percent pay cut, seeking 3 million over five years with a signing bonus. Schmidt seeks a six to eight year deal well over 300 thousand annually. Several players report spring injuries and roster moves as camp starts.
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United Press International
Mets
Dave Kingman
Philadelphia
Mike Schmidt
Kingman
Schmidt
Dave Lanfield
Clearwater
Fla
Phils
Lanfield
Phillies
Ruly Carpencer
Paul Owens
Mike Cuellar
California Angels
Cuellar
Baltimore
Kirby
Padres
Santa Barbara to Field Major League Soccer Team
The Santa Barbara Condors join the American Soccer League for the 1977 season, with ASL veterans and new ownership planning a $300,000 launch. The team will play 15 home games starting mid April, with details on players and coach to follow.
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Lompoc
Santa Barbara Condors
American Soccer League
Condors
Santa Barbara
Condor
Dave Whiteside
ASL
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Orange County
Bruins win Pac-8 title in overtime upset
UCLA clinches the Pac-8 title as Oregon State loses 78-73 in overtime to Oregon. Rocky Smith scores 32 for Oregon, Greg Ballard posts 40 for Oregon, UCLA must win or wait for USC game. Stanfford, Washington other notable NIT bidders and playoff implications noted.
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United Press International
UCLA
Oregon State
Oregon
Rocky Smith
Greg Ballard
Bruins
University of Southern California Trojans
Stanford
Mike Bratz
Maples Pavilion
Cal
Gene Ransom
Washington
Washington State
James Edwards
Cougar
Steve Puidokas
Seattle
Nevada Reno
Edgar Jones
Clint Richardson
St. Mary's
Portland
St. Mary’s
Nick Pappageorge
Gaels
Reggie Logan
Pilots
Tacoma
California
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Seattle Pacific
Andre Keys
Puget Sound
Hayward State
Mark Wells
UPI
Marques Johnson
West Coast
USF
Bob Gaillard
Coast
Gaillard
Dons
Notre Dame
Cal Poly Eyes Third Western Regional Wrestling Title
Cal Poly Mustangs host the sixth annual Western Regional this weekend with 23 qualifiers advancing to the 1977 NCAA Division I championships in Norman Oklahoma March 17-19. The team features Lythell Thompson the 177-pound champion and Benje Williams moving to 134 pounds with strong 275 credentials. Cal Poly ranked No 5 by Amateur Wrestling News and No 6 by National Mat News.
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San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly
Oklahoma U
Norman
Okla
Vaughan Hitchcock
Cal Poly Mustangs
Lythell Thompson
Soph Benje Williams
Lompoc
Amateur Wrestling News
National Mat News
Local Sports Card: Lompoc Athletes Compete at State and Local Fields
Wrestling stars Charles Cheney and Shawn Day perform at the State Tournament with photos. In San Luis Obispo Cabrillo faces Morro Bay at Sinsheimer Park at 7 p.m. A Sands Tournament consolation baseball tilt pits Lompoc against Arroyo Grande at San Marcos High. Also on schedule: Lompoc swimming at Newbury Park, Northern League gymnastics at Santa Maria High, and a Lompoc Valley Riders horse show at La Salle Canyon Arena with free spectator admission. Youth baseball and softball sign ups occur at Vandenberg AFB Youth Center with multiple dates and times. Registration is $7 per child, up to $14 per family. ID and Youth Center Card required. Ages vary across Little League Babe Ruth and Girls Diana League. Coaching classes posted for baseball and football.
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of California
Sacramento
American River Junior College
Lompoc
Shawn Day
Charles Cheney
Day
Cheney
Cabrillo
Morro Bay
Sinsheimer Park
San Luis Obispo
Arroyo Grande
San Marcos High
Santa Maria High
Lompoc Valley Riders
la Salle Canyon
Judy Cagianut
Vandenberg Afb
Base
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New Castle
Ind
Don Schlundt
Grunfeld
Bernie and
Ernie Show
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D'Acquisto
Clay Kirby
San Diego Padres
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Wayne Gross
McKeon
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Dick Allen
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