Big haul for Valley anglers on 16 day Socorro Island trip
Lompoc fishermen John E. Johnson and Matt Howerton returned from a 16 day voyage to Socorro Island 1300 miles south of San Diego with 35 yellowfin tuna and wahoo. Most fish weighed 40 to 45 pounds. Johnson noted a wahoo jumped into the boat and bit a hole in a fishing boat. Johnson this was his sixth long range trip. He gave some catch away and canned 42 pints. Socorro lies in Revillagigedo Island chain.
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Socorro Island
San Diego
John E. Johnson
Matt Howerton
Johnson
Socorro
Revillagigedo Island
Whale watch excursion nets 45-foot gray whale breach near Santa Barbara
SEA Landing in Santa Barbara enjoyed a major whale-watching highlight as a 45-foot, 30-ton gray whale breached five times within 20 yards of the boat on Sunday. Viewing spots include Point Conception and Santa Barbara as migration continues into April.
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SEA Landing
Santa Barbara
Point Conception
Point Arguello
Russians spoiled mention in Wimbledon interview and sports mix
A Wimbledon related remark notes Russians feeling misunderstood as athletes. The piece observes Russians favor chess and sports figures like Karpov and Fischer, contrasts gender acceptance, and mentions Lompoc Braves' 82 to 7 loss to Righetti with standout players Henson and Ott.
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Russia
America
Central Army Club
Lompoc Braves
Righetti
Diane Henson
Lompoc
Jeannette Ott
Warriors
Karpov
Bobby Fischer
Fischer
Spring roundup shows rookies stepping up for power
Chicago White Sox youngsters Bucky Dent and Brian Downing drive in three runs in an 8-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals as they fill for departed Dick Allen. Houston’s James Rodney Richard shines in a 7-3 victory over the Red Sox, while Bob Watson and Paul Siebert back the Astros. Aurelio Rodriguez sparks Detroit to a 7-4 win over Pittsburgh, and rookies Luzinski and Martin power Philadelphia to a 7-3 win over New York. Arturo De Frites drives in a run for Cincinnati in a 2-1 win over Kansas City as Minnesota’s Randy Bass homers for the Twins in a 1-0, eighth-inning win at Dodger Stadium.
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United Press International
Chicago White Sox
Bucky Dent
Brian Downing
Dick Allen
Dent
Downing
Chisox
St. Louis Cardinals
Ed Herrmann
Chicago
Cardinal
Elias Sosa
James Rodney Richard
Richard
Houston Astros
Don Wilson
Boston Red Sox
Astros
Bob Watson
Houston
Paul Siebert
Wilson
Red Sox
Aurelio Rodriguez
Detroit Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Tigers
Chunichi Dragons
Japan
Greg Luzinski
Jerry Martin
Philadelphia Phillies
New York
Randy Tate
Nino Espinosa
Tate
Dave Cash
Larry Bowa
Luzinski
Martin
Espinosa
Alan Bannister
Terry Harmon
Arturo de Frites
Cincinnati Reds
Kansas City
Minnesota Twins
Los Angeles Dodgers
Randy Bass
Kareem Destroys Kings With Big Night And Technical Fuss
Kareem Abdul Jabbar powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 103 96 win over the Kansas City Omaha Kings with 34 points 12 rebounds and key late baskets. Coach Phil Johnson complained about Kareem setting picks as he earned his 30th technical foul of the year. Dandridge tallied 21 for Milwaukee while Archibald led KC with 33 and McNeill added 19.
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Milwaukee
UPI
Kansas City
Phil Johnson
Milwaukee Arena
Dandridge
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks
Abdul-Jabbar
Kings
Mickey Davis
George Thompson
Johnson
Kareem
Cabrillo Congs rally past Santa Ynez Pirates in league play
Cabrillo from behind to win 43 to 31 as Mel Bland tops Cabrillo with 14 points. Crystal McGant adds 12 and Patty Simmons 10, while Diana Tasker and McGant anchor defense. Santa Ynez main scorer Miller with 14.
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Cabrillo Congs
Santa Ynez Pirates
Los Padres
Mel Bland
Cabrillo
Crystal McGant
Patty Simmons
Miller
Pirates
McGant
Diana Tasker
Bland
Simmons
Ban
Tupper
S. Ynez
Santa Ynez
Teresa Arsenault
Congs
Downing
Tasker
Doty
Pickett
Dominguez
Christensen
Wilson
City Basketball League Results From Men’s A and B Divisions
City men’s A division saw Andersen's 103 Hansen Motors 42 with Mendenhall 27 Enger 21 Enderle 19 Craig 18 and Perrelli 16 leading for Hansen. Taco Bell-Tag's beat F.C.1 59 to 64 with Lay 24 and Albin 16 top scorers. Taco Bell-Tag's then defeated Vandenberg Youth Center 93 to 60 as Trenner led with 21 points. In B division Boy's Club won 77 to 55 over Liquor Emporium with Evans 24 and Shelby 18 pacing Boy's Club. Boys Club 66 Ron's Plumbing 37 as Evans 19 led B. 5th 4th grade playoffs saw Cougars 2 to 24 Eagles. Cougars win best of three for league title.
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Andersen's
Hansen Motors
Mendenhall
Enger
Jim Enderle
David Craig
Rich Perrelli
Joe Carson
Taco Bell-Tag's
F.C
Rick Trenner
Ernie Jennings
Charles Lay
John Albin
Vandenberg Youth Center
Don McIntyre
Scott Ostler
Dwain Fuggs
Donald Tasker
Chuck Younglove
Calvin Shelby
Fred Garife
Lungi Terrones
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SEA
San Luis Obispo
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Avila
Nacimiento Lake
Margarita Lake
White Oak Flats
Lopez Lake
Antonio
Arroyo Grande
Baja California
Department of Fish and Game
Braves
PrIce
Begg
Sox
Bruins
Jim Davis
Dave Miller
Peter Rosso
Gregory Davidson
Chico Vasquez
Gary Norman
Darrell Simmons
Alonzo Harrison
Ron Dutra
Rick Osborn
John Hunt
Fremont
So. Thompson Ave
Nipomo
Calif
Precision Auto Center
North ‘N’ St. Lompoc
Transmatic
Mission Federal Savings and Loan Association
North H Street
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Courier
Courier
Ford Motor Com
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