Easter baseball opens with Lompoc and Cabrillo in Santa Maria and Carpinteria tournaments
High school action starts with Cabrillo defending Carpinteria title against Moorpark at 11 a.m. Cabrillo and Lompoc seek early wins as Santa Maria and Carpinteria tourneys begin. Lompoc faces San Luis Obispo. Cabrillo could meet Rio Mesa or Bishop Diego next. Final Carpinteria and Santa Maria finals set for midweek.
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Righetti
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San Marcos
Mac Fisher
Rick Martinich
Conquistador
Conquistadores
Rio Mesa
Bishop Diego
Canyon High School
Santa Ynez
Dos Pueblos
Pat Dampier
Dampier
Hillmen
Santa Barbara
Torre finding slot as third baseman for Cards
Slugging Joe Torre may have found a new home. Torre, a catcher for most of his nine seasons, played first base last season and is now tried at third base for the Cardinals after Mike Shannon’s kidney disorder. He starred in an 8-4 win over Philadelphia.
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California
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Bruins Crown NCAA Title Run With Sixth Championship
UCLA defeated Jacksonville 80 to 69 to claim their sixth NCAA title in seven years under John Wooden. Sydney Wicks was named finals MVP after outplay ing Artis Gilmore, helping UCLA overwhelm the tall Dolphins and finish strong. New Mexico State beat St Bonaventure 79 to 73 for third place.
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McQueen to drive Porsche 917 at Le Mans after Sebring
Steve McQueen and Peter Revson finished 23.8 seconds behind Mario Andretti, who led Ferrari to victory at Sebring. Andretti later drove Giunti Vaccarella’s car to a 45 second gap over the McQueen Revson Porsche. Andretti set a new average speed and lap record on the 12 hour circuit.
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Sicily
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Beavers Hurdler Leon Johnson Returns to Central Coast
Former Cabrillo and Lompoc standout Leon Johnson returns to the Santa Maria area as Oregon State Beavers compete in a non scoring meet at Hancock College. The event features Hancock Idaho State Cal Poly and OSU with Johnson among top hurdle contenders alongside Olympian Terry Smith.
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Corvallis
Ore.) University
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Lompoc
Lowell Harris
Darrell Longley
Chuck Ward
Dan Ritter
Oregon State
Terry Smith
Ernie Smith
Tommie Smith
Idaho State
Jim Wharton
Ray Kring
Santa Barbara
Mathyas Michael
Mohinder Gill
Kring
Lompoc Wins Buena Relays in Ventura Sweepstakes
The Lompoc Braves dominated the Buena Ventura Relays in Ventura to claim the overall sweepstakes. Charlie Jackson and John Fridrich led with CIF top marks in 120 yard hurdles and high jump, while Ward, Hildenbrand, and Brickner secured multiple titles and season bests.
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Buena High School
Lompoc Braves
Buena Ventura
Ventura
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John Fridrich
John Ward
CIF
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Fridrich
Larry Hildenbrand
Jim Carter
Kenny Sanford
Dale Brickner
Ward
Brickner
Mel Jacobs
Channel Islands
Lompochee
Chip Gillette
Ruben Soto
Ron Vogt
Jose Guerrero
McGuire says Marquette could have won either cage tourney
Al McGuire claimed Marquette could have won the NCAA or the NIT after the Warriors crushed St John’s 65-53 to take the NIT title. St John’s Lou Carnesecca praised his team, while Marquette’s defense and balance overpowered them despite no player over 6-6. Army beat LSU 75-68 in the consolation game as Pete Maravich rested with injury. Dean Meminger noted by McGuire as his pick over Maravich in Harlem.
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New York Nets
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Joe Depre
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LSU
Pete Maravich
Jim Oxley
Maravich
Georgetown
Guy Dean
Meminger
Harlem
Celtics Miss Playoffs Ending Dominant Era in 1970 NBA
The 1969-70 NBA season ended with the Boston Celtics finishing sixth in the East at 34-48, marking the end of their 20-year playoff run without Bill Russell. New York led the league at 60-22, while Milwaukee's Lew Alcindor surged as a rookie to help the Bucks reach second in the East. The Atlanta Hawks won the West title, with Jerry West shining for the Lakers despite Wilt Chamberlain's injury.
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Cabrillo Girls Take Spots at Phoenix AAU Meet
Four Cabrillo track teammates earned medals in the Phoenix Invitational AAU. Cheryl Lundberg led with sixth in the 12 13 half mile at 2 30 3. Linda Snyder was eighth in the 220 clocking 27 0. Debbie Meyer placed eighth in the 880 at 2 30 3. The event drew about 700 girls from eight states.
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Linda Snyder
Debbie Meyer
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Maury Sipes
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