Rabbits pays off for Giants Williams Nats still winless
The article notes Ted Williams’ Washington Senators dropping their eighth straight exhibition game, a 3-1 loss to the expansion Montreal Expos. It also covers the Giants’ 13-1 rout of the Angels with Bobby Bonds, Willie Mays, and Don Mason delivering key hits, and mentions the rabbit ball’s wider use in spring camps.
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Generation Gap in Local High School Golf Stirs Laughs
The piece notes youth dominance at WVCC as Lompoc and Cabrillo High School teams and their juniors display effortless swings. It contrasts aging players and teens, lists coaches Dan and Gerald Johnson, players Milam, Chambers, O'Brien, Landaw, Roth, Barger, Coggin, Webb, Hansen, Santoe, Bassford, Paoli, McClure, Froehlich, Kistle, Stitch and new staff additions Ed Knowles and Patty Knowles.
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Joe Chandler
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Frank Roth
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Doug Webb
Tom Hansen
Jack Santoe
Chris Bassford
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Terry McClure
Bob Froehlich
David Kistle
Wayne
Gary Stitch
WVCC
Virgie Berger
Bob Chilson
Elk’s Club
California
Pacific Ocean
Patty Knowles
Cabrillo High School
Four regionals spotlight stars in NCAA finals push
Lew Alcindor of UCLA Rick Mount Purdue Mike Maloy Davidson and Charlie Scott North Carolina headlined the regional finals with Drake Marquette Santa Clara and Colorado State needing team efforts. Maloy and Scott meet in College Park Md as UCLA seeks another title run while Purdue backs Mount and Marquette bets on a scoring edge.
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Lew Alcindor
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New Mexico State
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George Thompson
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Chargers unlimber in sixth against Braves
The Dos Pueblos Chargers defeated the Lompoc Braves 6-1 after a six run fifth inning. Lompoc fell to 2-5 on the season and 1-1 in league play, with the game tied 0-0 after four innings.
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Foster Drives 1-0 Win as Koski Clouts Winning Triple
Ken Koski lined a fourth inning triple for Santa Barbara County League leader Foster's 1-0 victory over Cabrillo Conquistadors. Randy Foster pitched a one hit shutout with 13 strikeouts, Mason took the loss after a complete game. Cabrillo hosts Lompoc. Righetti meets Santa Maria in tourney play.
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Charging Dodgers Top Chargers in Dodgy Baseball Duel
In Evansville Indiana Dos Pueblos and Lompoc battled in a pitching duel. Steve Lambert hit a grand slam for Dos Pueblos as Lompoc rallied with timely hits but fell 6 3. Roy Howell led Lompoc with three hits while Lambert starred for the Chargers.
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Fred Mitchell
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Croft stars in NIT as Tennessee tops Rutgers
Tennessee 67 Rutgers 51 in NIT action as Bobby Croft scores 21 points, boosting his bid to become Canada's first pro in the United States. Ohio University eliminates West Texas State 82 80 in the other first round game as Canine seals the late free throws. Croft’s birthday quarterfinals loom Monday night.
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Mathis Fined $100 for Shoving Referee in Victory
New York State Athletic Commission fined heavyweight Buster Mathis $100 for shoving referee Harold Valan twice after his win over George Chuvalo last month. The incident occurred at ringside during the bout.
Ryun May Miss NCAA Mile Run In Indoor Meet
Detroit report notes Jim Ryun hurt could miss the mile event at the NCAA indoor championships. Kansas clung to a 25 15 lead over Villanova as Karl Salb sparked a Jayhawk shot put sweep and Jon Jessie and Stan Whitley swept the long jump.
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Lakers Close To West Title With Two-Game Margin
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111 103 to extend their lead in the Western Division race. A combination of two Lakers wins or two Hawks losses will clinch the pennant with five games left for L A and six for Atlanta. Keith Erickson scored 12 of 16 in the fourth quarter and Jerry West led Lakers scorers. Elgin Baylor added a season high 391 assists. The night also saw Baltimore Bullets top Cincinnati 130 128 in overtime.
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YMCA Introduces First Wrestling Program for Boys
The YMCA will offer a 10 week wrestling course for boys in grades five through eight starting Saturday April 5. supervision by a trained physical educator, weight class matching, and lessons in takedowns releases and holds. Parents may register at the YMCA office or call 6 YMCA for information.
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Dos Pueblos Nets 6 1 Victory Over Lompoc
Dos Pueblos Chargers defeated Lompoc Braves 6 1 in league tennis. Bud Burmester earned the Braves sole win 6 0 6 3. DP swept jayvee 7 0 with all matches decided in two sets.
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The NCAA Basketball Tournament Chronicle 1939 Origin
The NCAA Tournament began in 1939 after a coaches’ recommendation with eight regional selections and a two team final. Oregon defeated Ohio State 46 33 for the first title at Northwestern’s Patten Gym on March 27 1939.
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