Smith wins first round in Meet of Champions with 17-54 vault
In UCLA Drake Stadium meet Steve Smith, holder of the world indoor pole vault record, cleared 17-54 to win the first round of his feud with outdoor world record holder Bob Seagren. Al Feuerbach won the shot put at 69-2. Steve Williams edged Harold Williams in the 100-yard dash first section with 9.4 seconds.
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Smith Defeats Laver To Claim WCT Title
Stan Smith, after denying the tag of world’s best, defeated Rod Laver 6 3 6 4 to win a $50,000 World Championship Tennis event in Atlanta. He earned $10,000 for the victory and credited Laver as still the best, despite his own rising reputation.
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Lompoc Racers Dominate Coalinga Double Points Meet
Lompoc riders bow to strong District 35 field at Coalinga track with David Czerwinski taking Open first and 250cc second. Gary Getchel finishes sixth in Open Juniors while Cliff Gentry places sixth. Mike Cook gains overall second despite a late start and tire issue. Vince Clark secures first in each moto for Suzuki. Chuck Myers earns third in his class as racers gear up for Spillway Park event in Santa Maria.
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Buzzer Shot Gives Tech NIT Victory
Virginia Tech edged Notre Dame 92 91 in overtime to win the NIT title as Bobby Stevens hit a 20 foot buzzer beater. Notre Dame led by 12 in the second half before Tech rallied behind Don DeVoe’s defense and late drama in regulation.
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Tigers ready to fire against UCLA in NCAA final
Memphis State fans argue over coverage of their semi final win over Providence. The Tigers, angry at writers who call them lucky, aim to boost intensity as they face UCLA in the national final televised by NBC. Providence meets Indiana for third place.
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Wildcats win Santa Barbara Relays led by Gunzel discus record
Arizona's Wildcats dethrone Southern California to win the 35th Santa Barbara Relays at La Playa Stadium. Steve Gunzel set a meet record in the discus as Arizona totaled 79 points to USC's 71.
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LOM Pog Record sports News
Scott Ostler, sports editor, presents latest updates from LOM Pog Record covering local games, player highlights, and standings.
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Lompoc Cabrillo Intra City Baseball Opener Set Tomorrow
The Lompoc Cabrillo intra city series opens tomorrow at 3 15 p m at the Braves diamond with the Braves 1 2 facing the Congs 2 1 in a Northern League tilt. Braves coach Dan Bodary likely starts Ted Grafton against the Congs while Cabrillo coach Dick Wilson may use Craig Winegarner or Nick Berry on the mound. Santa Maria and Righetti clash at Elk s field with Bryan Smith and Dan Gardner matching up.
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Lompoc Frosh Soph Champs at Santa Barbara Relays
Lompoc Braves finish fifth among 18 teams at Santa Barbara Relays ahead of all Northern League foes. Santa Barbara wins varsity meet with 53 points. Cabrillo earns six. Roger Fabing and Steve Galbraith go 1-2 in the two mile 9:25.0 and 9:36.2 respectively.
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Nicklaus Wins Greater New Orleans Open After Playoff
Nicklaus defeated Miller Barber after 38 holes and a sudden death playoff on a darkened second hole to capture his second tour title of the year at the Greater New Orleans Open. Barber complained the crowd favored Nicklaus too strongly but credited the winner as the better player.
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