Lompoc tops Righetti 5-1 to reach Santa Maria title clash
Lompoc sophomore John Rodriguez held Righetti to four hits while fanning eight as the Braves defeated the Saints 5-1 at Elk's Field Santa Maria in the Easter Tournament finale setup. Rob Aguilar faces Santa Maria starter Bob Pirkey in a 7 p.m. rematch for the crown.
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Pirates show early spring form in win over Cardinals
Pirates key stars Dock Ellis Willie Stargell Roberto Clemente and Bob Robertson pace a 6-2 win over St Louis as Robertson hits two homers and a triple play by Hebner Stennett and Pagan stifles a ninth inning rally.
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Vida Blue Offered MGM Detective Film Role
Vida Blue the Oakland A's holdout pitcher said MGM has offered him a contract to star in a series of all black detective films. He noted past MGM successes and expected to sign the deal soon while negotiations with A's owner Charles Finley over salary remain unresolved.
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Edgewood Edges Cabrillo 2-1 in 11th at Pomona Tourney
Cabrillo led 2-1 in the 11th on Ken Murphy’s double. Dennis Hall threw 10 innings, then was relieved as Edgewood rallied for two runs after a controversial play. Basil Brown’s two-run triple earlier helped the Congs tie the game in the postponed rounds.
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Memphis ABA Signs 7 Foot 1 Sophomore Brent
19 year old David Brent signs with the Memphis Pros of the ABA for a contract near 1.1 million over five years. The 7-foot-1 Jacksonville University standout, praised by Artis Gilmore, joins Memphis near his home in St Louis after leading his team to a third place NIT finish with 32 blocks. He receives a Lincoln Continental and a cash bonus as part of the deal.
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Big.S Maria Tourney Title Game Tonight
Today at Elk's Field Lompoc plays Santa Maria in the big tournament title game at 7 p.m. Hancock competes at the Casey Stengal Tourney and the Lompoc Invitational golf at Village Country Club. Tomorrow Bishop Diego runs track at Cabrillo while Hancock baseball faces Stengal.
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Warriors Upset Bucks as Lakers Rally Past Bulls in Playoffs
Golden State defeated Milwaukee 117-106 as Jim Barnett led a fast break burst with 30 points and Kareem Abdul Jabbar faced a standoff with Nate Thurmond. Los Angeles overcame a first half lag to beat Chicago 95-80 with Gail Goodrich scoring 32.
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Long Beach bound Hancock lineman signs with Cal State Long Beach
Howard Kluge a two year defensive starter at Allan Hancock College signs a letter of intent to enroll at Cal State Long Beach under an NCAA athletic scholarship He will join teammate John Johansen already at the 49ers campus for spring drills The Kluge family will relocate for preseason workouts this summer
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