Braves Rout Pioneers 14-0 in Lompoc Showdown
Lompoc Braves crushed Simi Valley as Roy Howell led the onslaught with multi hit scoring bursts. Doug Prader struggled as the Pioneers committed errors and were unable to mount a comeback in the early season nonleague clash at Lompoc High.
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Lompoc Relays Open With Strong Distances, Santa Maria Leads
The 27th annual Lompoc Relays saw San Marcos win overall with meet records in the A distance medley and C medley. Lompoc placed fourth in A behind San Marcos, Dos Pueblos and Santa Maria, while Cabrillo’s Doug Wardrip set a school long jump record. The day highlighted Lompoc’s distance strength and Cabrillo’s mixed results in sprint and field events.
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Celtics edge Knicks as Havlicek breaks scoring mark
John Havlicek scored 41 to lift Boston 112-109 over New York, moving past Bob Cousy as the Celtics all time scoring leader and helping push them toward the Atlantic Division title. Dave Cowens sealed it with late free throws after Phil Jackson’s miss.
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Dodgers blank Braves in spring tuneup in Florida
Dodgers win 2-0 in Vero Beach as Tommy John Bill Singer and Pete Richert combine on a one hitter. Jim Lefebvre belts a two run homer in the sixth after Steve Garvey singles. Ralph Garr’s first inning single was the only Braves hit off John. Phil Niekro works three shutout innings for Atlanta before McQueen relieves. Al Downing debuts for Dodgers against Billingham.
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Heard Wins Florida Citrus Open At Orlando By Two Strokes
Jerry Heard captured the Florida Citrus Open with a 12 under par total 276 after a final round 69 to edge runner up Bobby Mitchell by two strokes. Mitchell signed for a 66 to finish second earning $17,100. he started strong but a 78 Friday ruined his chances.
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Feuerbach Tops 70 Feet In Outdoor Shot Put Debut
Al Feuerbach surpassed 70 feet for the first time outdoors at Mt. San Antonio College with a 70 feet 12 inch mark. The distance ranks as the best in the world since Randy Matson’s 71 feet 4.25 inches in 1970, with only Matson and Feuerbach having exceeded 70 feet. Feuerbach aims at the Munich Olympic Games this summer.
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Santa Monica College Wins California Junior College Title
Santa Monica College Corsairs defeated Laney College 81-74 to claim the state basketball championship, finishing 26-6 on the season. James Mason sparked an early surge as Santa Monica shot 70 percent and led 49-28 at halftime. Laney’s late push narrowed the gap to 79-74, but Santa Monica held on for the title.
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