Keino predicts indoor mile record run in Los Angeles debut
Kip Keino of Kenya says the world indoor mile record may fall in his pro debut at the Sports Arena with ITA pacer lights set to 59 seconds per quarter. He faces Jim Ryun in the feature race as he leaves amateur status for a two year contract amid travel and prize money disputes.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Kip Keino
Kenya
International Track Association
Keino
Southern California
Jim Ryun
United States
Ryun
Mexico City
ITA
Mike O'Hara
Ryan
Bob Seagren
Kenya National Police College
Eldorett
Nyeri
Nairobi
Lompoc Cabrillo duel in NL swim showdown
Lompoc and Cabrillo clash in a key Northern League dual at 3:15 after both teams stand 8-1 and share the lead. Gary Anderson leads Congs and Scott Wassmund is a standout for Hillmen, while Cabrillo relies on Gordon McManus and others as depth plays a decisive role.
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Steve LA Rue
Lompoc
Cabrillo
Congs
Braves
Gary Anderson
Anderson
Scott Wassmund
Jeff Heidmiens
Gordon McManus
Steve Rieck
Mike Kowalik
Doug Champion
Kim Gowenlock
Hillmen
Mike Weaver
Mitch Gullikson
Tom Andersen
Tom Hicks
Tribe
al Jaenicke
Bob Boyer
Boyer
Cabrillans
Santa Maria
City honors Tuffy Terry and Lompoc runners with commendations
The City Council awarded Willard Tuffy Grossi for a 1973 40-2 wrestling season and state crown. Terry Williams led the Lompoc cross country dynasty, with coaches and teammates also honored for CIF AA, AAA, and AAAA titles. Mayor Cotsenmeyer praised Williams as a running machine while presenting copies.
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Willard
Tuffy) Grossi
Terry Williams
Lompoc
Braves
Grossi
United States
Jim Spruill
Lom
Robert Paisola
Dick Johnson
Alvin Gilmore
Jim Warrick
Jim Schankel
Steve Galbraith
Tony Nunez
Roger Fabing
George Cotsenmeyer
William
Terry
Celtics Clinch Home Court in Win Over Rockets
Boston beat Houston 94 89 to secure the league best record, while Los Angeles fell to Atlanta 114 112 ending the Lakers bid to overtake the Celtics in the won lost derby. Havlicek 28 and Downs 32 rebounds keyed the comeback.
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National Basketball Association
Celtics
Houston Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers
Atlanta
Lakers
Boston
Heinsohn
Dave Downs
John Havlicek
Havlicek
Rudy Tomjanovich
Houston
Kansas City- Omaha
Buffalo
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Golden State
Seattle
Chicago
Portland
Lou Hudson
Hawks
Los Angeles
Hudson
Jim McMillian
Gail Goodrich
Jerry West
Nate Archibald
The
Royals
Archibald
Fred Hilton
Elmore Smith
Braves
Austin Carry
76Ers
Jeff Mullins
Warriors
Spencer Hagewood
Bob Love
Bulls
Sidney Wicks
Norm van Lier
van Lier
Wicks
Bob Biel
Geoff Petrie
Carlton shines in spring debut as Dodgers top Phillies
Steve Carlton, last year’s NL Cy Young winner, pitched five innings in Clearwater allowing two hits while Bill Buckner and Joe Ferguson drove in unneeded runs for the Dodgers in a 4-3 win. Andy Messersmith fared even better for L A, yielding two singles in six frames. Additional spring games saw Montreal defeat Texas 16-10 and other exhibition results. Sam McDowell threatened retirement over back and neck pain but said he won’t quit, citing money as a factor.
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United Press International
Steve Carlton
Clearwater
Fla
Los Angeles
Carlton
Andy Messersmith
Tarkananian to take UNLV basketball post says report
UPI reports Jerry Tarkanian, 41, longtime Cal State Long Beach coach with a 122-20 record in five seasons, is expected to accept UNLV’s vacant men’s basketball coach job. A formal announcement was anticipated, with terms including salary, housing, and a recruiting budget.
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Las Vegas
Nev
UPI
Jerry Tarkanian
Cal State Long Beach
49Ers
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Long Beach
Calif
Tarkanian
Roman Zorn
UNLV
Lois
Zorn
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Track Arroyo Grande at Cabrillo Righetti at Lompoc
Tomorrow track events schedule lists Arroyo Grande facing Cabrillo and Righetti meeting Lompoc at 3 15 p m. Also Cabrillo swims against Lompoc at 3 15 p m.
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Arroyo Grande
Righetti
Lompoc
Cabrillo
Vosburg Shuts Out Opponents As Hancock Tops Ventura
Dave Vosburg struck out 11 and yielded no runs in a complete performance guiding Hancock College to a 6-5 victory at Ventura College. Hancock climbs to 8-4 overall and 4-0 in Western State Conference. Key hitters include Draper Townes Asselstine Brock Goodrich with two hits each. McGill collected two RBIs. Hancock to host Compton College in a Saturday doubleheader at noon.
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Eric Noland
Dave Vosburg
Hancock College
Ventura College
Hancock
Bulldogs
Jim Draper
Rod Townes
Brian Asselstine
Steve Brock
Matt Goodrich
John McGill
Rbi
Vosburg
John Osborn
Compton College
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Coe
NEW York
John Wooden
UCLA
Wizard
Westwood
Sloan
North Carolina State
Bobby Knight
Indiana
Tuffy
Lompoc High
Jerry Hamstad
Cross Country Giants
Gary Hargis
Steve Clayton
Hargis
Atascadero
Dick Boyer
Celts
Boston Celtics
Tom Heinsohn
Andy
Dodgers
Dick Ruthven
Bill Buckner
Joe Ferguson
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San Diego
Oakland
New York Yankees
Cincinnati
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Sam McDowell
Charlie Fox
McDowell
Milwaukee
Casa Grande
Charlie
Tark
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