Lifting barbells behind bars at Lompoc FCI
Bill Cavalier, inmate at Lompoc Federal Correctional Institution, lifts 555 pounds in a dead lift to hold the California 132 148 pound class record while training for a potential world record. Fellow inmate Robert Johnson also lifts, as AAU meet in Los Angeles looms. Cavalier, 27, eyes Olympic style lifting with coach John Askum.
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Montefusco signs 1976 San Fran ants contract
John Montefusco known as The Count signs for 1976 with a pair of fans on his arms. He claims spring training lockout cost baseball bad publicity and says a big raise to 50000 reflects his value after last year’s rookie strikeout record of 215. He blames Andy Messersmith for the dispute.
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Nevada bookmakers set odds for NCAA bets amid restrictions
Nevada bookies released odds for the NCAA basketball championship with UNLV missing from the top rankings. Indiana UCLA and Rutgers show strong lines while Nevada Las Vegas, 28 win record, faces legal limits on wagering involving Nevada teams. Commission chairman Peter Echeverria notes rules aim to prevent influence on local athletes. Odds list Michigan 7-1 and other major programs quoted with varying prices.
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Player defends past golf year after Doral Open round
Gary Player complained he did not win a PGA tour event last year. After a 69 in the first round of the $200,000 Doral Open, he was tied with Jack Nicklaus and eight others three shots behind co leaders Hubert Green and Ben Crenshaw entering the second round.
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Pepperdine star Leite confident for NCAA clash with Memphis State
Brazilian forward Marcos Leite, a key 6-10 23 year old for Pepperdine, expresses belief the Waves can upset Memphis State in the NCAA West Regional after leading them to their WCAC title. He discusses teammate support, past Memphis game, potential pro outlook, and his wish to face UCLA at Pauley Pavilion.
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Bench and wife separate after 1975 marriage
Cincinnati Reds star Jonny Bench says he and wife Vickie are separated and will seek divorce. They wed February 21, 1975 in Cincinnati and honeymooned in Tampa during spring training. A formal divorce announcement will be made in Cincinnati.
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Cavaliers Upset Warriors In Cleveland Shootout 110 99
Cleveland halted Golden State 110 to 99 before 19 821 fans as Austin Carr shook off a knee brace and led the Cavs. Coach Bill Fitch praised defense holding the Warriors to 87 shots while Cleveland moved within one game of the Central Division lead over Washington.
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Bruins ready for regionals as McCarter cites team personality
UCLA guard Andre McCarter says the defending champions have been their own worst enemies this season and promise they will rise for the playoffs. The fifth ranked Bruins, 23-4, open West Regionals in Portland vs San Diego State with Nevada Las Vegas facing Boise State in the other first round game. The semifinals and finals will be at Pauley Pavilion next week.
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Stegman homers as Wildcats beat Aztecs 7 1
Arizona topped San Diego State 7-1 for its eighth straight win to rise to 21-3. Ron Hassey hit a three run homer in the first inning and Dave Crutcher pitched well, limiting SDSU to five hits. Dave Stegman added a ninth inning homer for Arizona. The Aztecs fell to 9-1 and face Arizona again in a two game set starting Friday.
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