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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1974
Page
11
Dan Perry pitched a two hitter as the Congs defeated Righetti 21 during the frosh contest. Ken Clayton went 2 for 2 and scored, Dominick Berry doubled, Jim Dahlmann drove in a run, and Kevin Ewing singled and scored.
The Righetti Warriors edged Cabrillo Congs 4 3 on Cabrillo courts as Cabrillo coach Schmidt vows more wins. San Luis Obispo Tigers outpaced Lompoc Braves 5 2 with Parker, Johnson, Hannon among winners. JV results show Lompoc 3 San Luis 1 with Elam Watson Lesueur among victors.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas was freed on bond after allegedly using a baseball bat to smash a motorist's windshield. Police say he jumped on the car hood to intervene when his wife and children were inside. He was later released on a writ of habeas corpus.
UCLA athlete Rory Kotinek says he will decide this year whether to pursue one event or the decathlon for Montreal 1976. He posted lifetime marks last Saturday in javelin 253-8 and long jump 25-5, plus a 70-4 high jump, close to his best. He aims for 260 feet in javelin and adjusts high jump goals with the move from straddle to flop.
The report highlights new signees for the season including 16 foot pole vaulter Steve Smith and Kenya’s Ken Jipchot. It notes Rod Milburn and Dave Wattle among others as part of a strong field for the year. The piece also covers Fred Schaus defending college players while Lakers players face trade rumors.
LOS ANGELES UPI Mel Counts has grown frustrated with his bench role this season for the Los Angeles Lakers. The seven foot forward center may urge coach Bill Sharman to trade him as discontent mounts.
Hancock College Bull dogs beat Cuesta Cougars 4 3 in 10 innings and 4-1 in game two. Mark Milan drove in the winning run with a 10th inning single after three shutout innings of relief. John McGill had three hits, Steve Brock homered and singled, Hancock out-hit Cuesta 10 to 2. Bryn Smith earned the win with relief from Jenkins and Miller.
Lompoc's coaches and players lament a 25-11 setback to Dos Pueblos after a strong showing from top golfers Mike Bolts and Mike Howard. DP posted a team average of 80.4 to Lompoc's 38.2 as the Braves drop to 0-1 in Northern League play and plan a trip to Santa Maria Friday.
Norton camp considers private workouts as pressure mounts a week before the Foreman Norton title defense. Sources say backers oppose promoters weighing a Foreman Ali bout on the eve of the March 26 fight. Norton sparred at an undisclosed site rather than Poliedro, where he and Foreman trained publicly.
The World Football League, meeting in New York, outlines 10 new rules and a draft strategy to attract NFL dissidents. It targets July 10 as opening day with 20 regular season games per team, no exhibitions, and expects over 750 signed players from college drafts and free agents.
Willie Stargell tells United Press International that if he concentrates on home runs he could reach 60 this year and no NL observer doubts him, with Pittsburgh teammate Mike Torrez noting the possibility after Stargell's two run homer in San Juan.
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