Dan Duffy shoots pictures through rain and risk at Lompoc
Sports writer notes photographer Dan Duffy’s knack for getting action shots despite rain floods and crowds. He braves mud and sun for Lompoc High School football basketball and wrestling scenes and even supplies autographed Mickey Mantle photos for later use.
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BYU and Murray State Clinch NCAA Tourney Spots
Brigham Young beat Wyoming 95 82 to win the Western Athletic Conference title and Murray State defeated Morehead 94 76 for the Ohio Valley Conference crown. First round pairings include St Josephs Duquesne and Davidson Villanova in the East region and BYU New Mexico State in the West.
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Stegman powers Lompoc Braves past Cabrillo in 9-2 win
Dave Stegman blasted two home runs and drove in five as Lompoc freshman pitcher Robert Aguilar carried a no hit bid into the sixth inning, helping the Braves defeat Cabrillo 9 to 2. Stegman and teammates Woodfin Bratz Townes led the hit parade with two apiece, while Cabrillo managed two runs in the sixth.
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Sophomores poised to carry UCLA legacy as Alcindor dominates
UCLA stars Sidney Wicks Curtis Rowe Jack Ridgle Charlie Johnson and Larry Holliday push successors as Alcindor leads Pac8 with 14.7 rebounds per game while Holliday and Ridgle boost Cal Bears. WCAC race features Cross Ogden and Awtrey as USF eyes scoring record. Whittier tops Azusa 99 76 earning district tournament bid.
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Arroyo Grande Sluggers Beat Cabrillo In Nonleague Clash
Arroyo Grande left fielder Paul Hughes produced three hits including two doubles to pace a 4 2 victory over Cabrillo Conquistadores in a nonleague baseball game. Hughes drove in three runs as Arroyo Grande builds a 2 0 lead, Cabrillo replies with an Ellis Drake score, but Porter earns the win for Arroyo Grande while Mac Fisher takes the loss.
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Calspike meet honors Kennedys
The University of California will host the first Kennedy Games in track and field at Edwards Stadium on May 31. UC director Paul Brechler announced the event honoring John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, with cooperation from the Kennedy family and the AAU. The meet will include 20 events and invite top American and foreign athletes, aiming to become a multi sport Kennedy commemorative series in the future.
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Cabrillo Dominates In Cabrillo-Lompoc Tourney Opener
Hunt and Drake lead Cabrillo with a double and a line drive hit as Drake returns from shoulder surgery, Cabrillo tallies four hits and scores its lone run. Ernie Martin set to pitch three innings against Santa Maria, with Tony Mason and others holding roles. Porter earns the win in a 4 2 baseball game.
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Magazine details payoffs to athletes for Adidas Puma shoes
Sports Illustrated reported that two German track shoe companies paid 200 athletes from 50 to 10000 dollars during the 1968 Mexico City Games to wear Adidas or Puma gear. About 20 of 25 U S medalists reportedly accepted the money. The AAU and USOC investigated. the magazine did not name individuals.
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Thurmond Stifles Unseld as Warriors Top Bullets 114 107
Nate Thurmond dominates rookie Wes Unseld with 34 points and 28 rebounds guiding San Francisco to a 114 107 win over Baltimore. Unseld limited to seven points, 16 rebounds, while Thurmond carries the victory and strong Warriors defense.
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Rupp urges speedier international rules for cage games
Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, named SEC Coach of the Year, calls for adopting international rules to speed play and reduce foul-line delays. He notes free throws only in final five minutes and ball out of bounds for early violations, citing Olympic success and his 803 NCAA wins.
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Tom Aaron Gets Chance At Braves First Base Slot
Braves manager Lyman Harris plans to try Tommie Aaron at first base to solve the regular position. Six players already tried last season, including Jim Breazeale Tito Francona Bob Aspromonte and Joe Torre, with Aaron hoping to prove he can hit big league pitching.
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Cabrillo Spikettes Dominate Dual Meet Over San Marcos
Cabrillo girls track team won 57 to 34 at home led by Debbie Chapin who swept the 100 yard dash and long jump and anchored the 440 relay while Karen Ewing added the 50 yard low hurdles. Coach Maury Sipes praised wind aided times and noted Ewing’s strong showing. Next meet is at Lompoc.
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Schutz sidelined by torn back muscle in baseball season
Lompoc senior pitcher Tony Schutz will miss at least one month with a torn back muscle. Coach Dan Bodary said Schutz must idle one to two weeks before returning to shape, forcing reliance on sophomores Roy Thomas and Teddy Torres and possible position shifts including Bobby Howell as pitcher with Tommy Harmon behind the plate.
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Braves edge Santa Ynez 5-2 in tight tennis match
The Lompoc Braves remain dominant at 20-1 after a 5-2 win over Santa Ynez, with singles winners Wayne Burmester Les Johnson Richard Brandon and doubles teams Thomas Nunnelee Selle Bottroff. The Jayvees won 3-1 as Claude Thomas Todd Spangler won and Hodges Stewart won doubles.
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