Beavers Pose Challenge as Indiana Favored to Win
United Press International reports the Mideast regional semifinals in Dayton with Indiana's 33 game winning streak seen ending by Oregon State. Coach Hall says Oregon State's defense could stop Indiana, while Bobby Knight cites Oregon State's matured fundamentals and strong competition.
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United Press International
Dayton
Ohio
Joe Hall
Kentucky
Indiana
Oregon State
Hall
Central Michigan
Portland
Ore
Hoosiers
Bobby Knight
Knight
Umpires Needed for Babe Ruth League in Lompoc
Umpire meeting for Babe Ruth League set Sunday at 7 p.m. at 413 South U Street, Lompoc. No experience required. Also, Lompoc Little League tryouts for ages 9-12 at Ryan Park Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with East and West fields for American and National leagues.
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Charles Battle
South U St
Ryan Park
National
J-M Park
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Lompoc Jaycees
West Ocean Ave
Rudi Steps Back From Left Field To First Base
In Mesa Arizona Joe Rudi is moved from left field to first base by the Oakland A s as manager Alvin Dark reshapes the lineup to favor Claudell Washington. Rudi objects yet vows to comply while Tenace and Fosse questions and trade rumors swirl around first base duties.
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Claudell Washington
Alvin Dark
Gene Tenace
Ray Fosse
Tenace
Fosse
Dark
Rudi
Billy Williams
Local Sports Schedule Highlights Tonight And Friday
Tonight at 8 p.m. Cabrillo girls basketball at Santa Maria and Lompoc at Santa Ynez with telecast of a Lompoc Valley Karate Association demonstration on channel 7. Friday features baseball doubleheader Lompoc at Santa Maria and San Luis at Cabrillo, CIF finals swimming for Lompoc and Cabrillo, Cabrillo at San Luis Obispo tennis, and golf matches in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria.
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Lompoc
Santa Ynez
Lompoc Valley Karate Association
Channel 7
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San Luis Obispo
Village CC
Hicks, Wassmund excel as CIF prelims fuel finals bids
Hicks of Lompoc shatters CIF mark in 50 free with 22.0 and grabs top 50 free qualifier spot. he also sets a school 100 free record at 49.4 and advances to CIF finals. Cabrillo pair Wassmund and Weaver post marks but only Hicks and teammates materialize top six in several events.
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Tom Hicks
Lompoc
Cabrillo
Scott Wassmund
Mike Weaver
Santa Monica High
Hicks
Wassmund
Weaver
Bill Thompson
Conquistadores
Braves
Scott Ground
Phil Heidmaus
Mike Kowalik
Gary McComb
Jerome Okun
Boyer
Cong
Tom Denton
Vada Pinsons polished shoes define his image on field
Vada Pinson Kansas City Royals outfielder keeps his shoes and uniform immaculate, reflecting his pride and drive to reach 3,000 hits. He shines his own shoes with care, even noting teammates Fred Patek and Amos Otis sometimes do theirs.
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UPI
Fort Myers, Fla
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Kansas City Royals
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Dodgers
Jack McKeon
Royals
Burlington
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Newcombe
McKeon
Pinson
Reds
Oakland
Leo Cardenas
Fred Patek
Amos Otis
Unseld Returns to Spark Bullets rout of Celtics
Wes Unseld coming off the bench after an eight game layoff ignites Washington to a 97 80 victory over Boston. The Bullets move one game up on the Celtics in the chase for the league best record and the $80000 prize.
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Boston
National Basketball Association
Wes
Elvin Hayes
Oregon and South Carolina Favored In NIT Openers
Oregon, 19-8, is a five point favorite over Oral Roberts, who are 20-7, in the NIT first game. South Carolina, also 19-8, is a two point pick over Princeton as the doubleheader opens. Winners reach Saturday semifinals with Providence and St. John’s awaiting, final Sunday. Coach Frank McGuire warns against overconfidence.
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Madison Square) Garden
Braves fall to Hueneme in makeup game 4 1
Lompoc Braves lose 4-1 to Hueneme in a rained out non league makeup. Hueneme leads 1 1 after four with three unearned runs. Lompoc's lone run came on a George Polly triple and Brad Johnson RBI. Northern League resumes tomorrow at Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo.
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Dan Townsend
George Polly
Brad Johnson
LeRoy Grossini
Rick McDonald
Erving Leads Nets Past Pacers With 42 Points
Julius Erving exploded for 42 points on 17 of 25 shooting as the New Jersey Nets defeated the Indiana Pacers 119-110. Larry Kenan added 26, while George McGinnis scored 30 for the Pacers. Other regional scores noted: Utah over Kentucky 100-92, Denver 124-108 Virginia, San Antonio 128-115 St Louis, Memphis 121-108 San Diego.
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Dr. J
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Nets
George McGinnis
Pacers
Utah
Kentucky
Denver
Virginia
San Antonio
St. Louis
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San Diego
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