Howell drives Rangers bid with two hits in loss to Royals
Roy Howell of Lompoc, Texas Rangers prospect, went 2-for-... in a 12-1 defeat by Kansas City. Howell, vying with veteran Jim Fregosi for the third base job, is hitting 6-for-10 this spring with a homer, a triple and seven RBIs. He starred at Lompoc High in 1972 and was the Rangers’ first draft pick, after two seasons at Pittsfield (AA).
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Kings stretch winning streak with 5-1 win over Penguins
The Los Angeles Kings extended their NHL streak to six by routing the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 at the Forum. The win moved L A into a third place tie in the Western Conference, five points ahead of St. Louis and tied with Atlanta at 63 points. A streaker incident occurred during the game.
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First CCA Basketball Tournament Opens in St Louis
The Commissioners Basketball Tournament begins with two first round games at the St Louis Arena. Arizona State faces Toledo to open the event followed by Southern California meeting Southern Methodist. Indiana plays Tennessee and Kansas State meets Bradley in a Friday doubleheader. Semifinals Sunday and the title game Monday night.
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Norton arrives in Caracas for Foreman title bout
Ken Norton landed in Caracas tired yet confident for the March 26 heavyweight title fight with George Foreman. He admitted fatigue from a twelve hour trip via San Diego and Miami but vowed to win in one round or fifteen if necessary.
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Lakers Dominate 121 100 Over 76ers In Key Playoff Push
Los Angeles built a big third quarter margin to rout Philadelphia 121 100 as Gail Goodrich led with 38 points while Jerry West was sidelined. The win tightens the race with Golden State, who face the Knicks as both teams chase playoff seeding.
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Marquette and UCLA Lead NCAA Title Contention in Regional Play
Marquette led by Al McGuire, facing Vanderbilt in the Mideast Regional after an 85-59 win over Ohio University. UCLA, with Bill Walton and Keith Wilkes, opens the West Regional as heavy favorites against Dayton, while Notre Dame and Michigan meet in the East, and Kansas faces Creighton in the Midwest. Regional finals set for Saturday precede the Greensboro semifinals.
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Local sports schedule for Today and Tomorrow
Today at 3:15 p.m. San Luis at Cabrillo and Lompoc at Santa Maria for track. San Luis at Lompoc and Cabrillo at Righetti for swimming. Tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. baseball features Righetti at Lompoc and Arroyo Grande at Cabrillo. tennis Cabrillo at Arroyo Grande and Lompoc at Righetti. golf Lompoc vs Righetti at Rancho Maria and San Luis vs Cabrillo at Village CC at 1:30 p.m.
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Valley stars worth watching in Lompoc track season
Scott Ostler notes high school track talent in Lompoc Valley with standouts Roland Solomon of Cabrillo and Jim Schankel of Lompoc. He recalls past state champions Charlie Jackson Terry Williams and Alvin Gilmore and predicts Lompoc and Cabrillo contend for the league title with top-tier performers energizing local fans.
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Schankel Eyes Breakthrough in Shadow of Williams
Jim Schankel, rising in the wake of Terry Williams, aims to push for headlines as he dominates indoor prep two miles. Coach Bob Caouette notes his 8:58.4 indoor time ranks high, with a possible sub 8:50 and strong league rival David Judy from Righetti challenging him.
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Cabrillo Hurdler Roland Solomon Targets Sub 14.0 In State
Cabrillo coach Buck Crosby praises Roland Solomon as he lengthens stride and refines form toward elite hurdling. Solomon has grown to 60 inches, shaved two feet from his stride, and posted a 14.4 in the 120 yard hurdles. Crosby compares him to former state champ Charlie Jackson and predicts sub 14.0 if form reaches peak. The Coyotes emphasize relay depth alongside Solomon’s progress.
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Cabrillo Congs and Lompoc Braves Set for 3 30 PM League Games
Lompoc Braves and Cabrillo Conquistadores host Northern League action with Lompoc sending Ted Grafton and Cabrillo starting Chris Banzhof. Cabrillo overwhelmed Atascadero 3 0 behind Greg Long's doubles and Kevin Drake's combine speed on base.
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