Lompoc Braves top Arroyo Grande in windy track meet
The Lompoc Braves beat Arroyo Grande 73 63 on the windy Lompoc track as Coach Bob Caouette praised steady performances. Howard Wallace led in the 880 over Mitchell while Steve Chandler and Frosty Buggs won 100 and 220 races. Jett Jones excelled in triple jump and high jump.
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Orioles aim for AL East title with renewed mindset
Baltimore shows a familiar roster in spring training, confident after last season’s near title and weak offense. Manager Earl Weaver cites unchanged core and added depth with Harper and Duncan, while Palmer Cuellar and Grich anchor pitching and defense. The club eyes a tough race with the Red Sox, hoping a sharper spring sets them apart. Also veteran heavyweight Mike Quarry returns to Westmin- ster for a four round karate match on April 9 in Los Angeles.
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Freshmen spark NCAA title chase for tourney teams
UCLA center David Greenwood, Michigan guard Phil Hubbard, Rutgers forward Abdel Anderson and center James Bailey have emerged as key freshmen in the NCAA tournament run. Hubbard leads Big Ten freshmen in scoring, Bailey anchors Rutgers’ defense, while Greenwood and Anderson provide crucial frontcourt depth as they face top contenders. Indiana’s Bobby Knight also leans on freshmen amid a perfect 30-0 record.
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UCLA Bruins Emotions Hidden as They Pursue Indiana Title
UCLA guard Raymond Townsend says the team is emotionally driven but plays cool on the court as they prepare to face unbeaten Indiana in the NCAA semifinals. Townsend notes UCLA’s growth since November and describes his defensive role and outside shooting in key matchups.
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Ryan says elbow healed boosting speed for coming season
Nolan Ryan reports no pain in his right elbow and believes he is throwing faster now than a few years ago. Angels manager Dick Williams credits a potential comeback, noting Ryan looks as fast or faster in drills and batting practice after last year’s injuries and elbow operation.
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Tim Shaw Sets 500 Free Mark at NCAA Meet
Long Beach State freshman Tim Shaw set an NCAA and American record in the 500-yard freestyle at the NCAA Swimming and Diving championships at Brown University. USC leads after day one with 141 points as Tennessee’s Lee Kengstrand wins the 200-yard individual medley but cannot beat his own record.
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Track Lompoc and Cabrillo at Santa Barbara Relays
Cabrillo and Lompoc compete in a Santa Barbara Relays track meet hosted by UCSB starting at 9 am. A Cabrillo softball scrimmage with Lompoc accompanies the day’s events.
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