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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1969
Page
6
The article notes a stalled agreement among NFL owners over a looping playoff or scheduling plan, while also reporting on MLB spring games, Solaita's release by the Yankees, and Dodgers ending a six game win streak. It covers Orioles, Indians, Cubs, and ABA basketball results with multiple player milestones and notable performances.
The Baltimore Bullets locked up the Eastern Division crown by defeating the Chicago Bulls 115-103 as Earl Monroe scored 41 points. The win improved their record to 57-23, a sharp turnaround from last season.
Arnold Palmer surged into a 36 hole tie with Lee Trevino Ken Still Lionel Hebert Bobby Cole and Gardner Dickinson and others at 6 under par 138. Trevino Still Cole shot 69 while Palmer posted 68 as top group and Beard McBee Rosburg Nicklaus Casper Player Sanders 141 after second round. Palmer’s late charge echoed his famed attacks as Arnie’s Army watches.
Commissioner Kuhn kept Rusty Staub with Montreal and Jesus Alou with Houston after the Donn Clendenon trade fell short. Houston may take the dispute to court if clubs fail to settle by next Wednesday. The case tests whether the entire deal can be voided if a trade falters.
At Sebring Florida the red factory Ferrari driven by Chris Amon and Mario Andretti topped Friday time trials for the Sebring 12 hour endurance race. Factory Porsches Lola and Alfa Romeo cars trailed as teams prepared for dawn start, with endurance pacing and potential wear to be tested.
Jack Hamilton earned the win for the Cleveland Indians in a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. He pitched the last four innings, allowing one hit after Sam McDowell opened with five innings and three hits allowed. Angels face the San Francisco Giants in the two game series opener.
Willie Mays led off with a two run homer as the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 9 to 6 in a Cactus League game. Juan Marichal allowed one run in six innings while Clarence Gaston homered for San Diego. Mays, Hunt and Lanier had two hits each in a 14 hit Giants attack. The Padres rallied for five runs in the ninth before Frank Linzy retired the side. Gonzalez and Davis produced two hits for San Diego with Gonzalez driving in two. San Diego next meets Cleveland in Yuma while San Francisco visits the California Angels in Palm Springs.
The Stardust International Raceway will close permanently after rainstorm damage and prohibitive repair costs. The site hosted Can Am races, with Denis Hulme winning the 1968 Can Am title in October and Jim Hall suffering a serious injury in that event.
Perry J. Ludy of Oxnard California, the nations 17 year old Boy of the Year, considers a UCLA scholarship offer as possible. He has also been courted by Duquesne Iowa State Oregon State and Dartmouth and will choose based on pre med programs then basketball team. He met President Nixon at the White House and will return to Oxnard for a celebratory welcome with a dinner in his honor.
UCLA facing Purdue in the NCAA title game as Lew Alcindor's college career ends. Coach John Wooden and the Bruins seek a third straight crown while the dominant center weighs a final farewell performance.
Warm water and clearing conditions bring strong bass and crappie bites at Lake Nacimiento led by spread in coves inshore and brushy banks. Anglers report bass limits and crappie up to 16 pounds with spinners as top lures. bluegill also active while catfish have no report.
Pico's Sport ing Goods defeated Cable TV 93 to 84 to clinch the adult City League title with a 10-0 record. Angel Torres led Pico's with 38 points, while Cable TV's Don McIntyre had 28 and Dave Strickland added 25. The season ends Monday with Braves vs Matador Barber Shop at 8 30 p m in the Junior High gym.
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