Twins shortstop Dan Thompson battles leukemia in spring camp
Dan Thompson, Minnesota Twins shortstop, campaigns through leukemia while posting 270 batting average 5 home runs 37 RBIs in 100 games as he enters spring training 1975. Doctors call his leukemia slow type and say some live to 60 or 70 without knowing they have it. He recalls fear and boos, but earned the Hutch Award and continues to lead with resilience.
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Brothers Heidmon brothers aid Air Force polo program
The Heidmon brothers from Lompoc support the Air Force Academy polo team. Walt is a senior and captain with first team all tourney honors. Jeff, a junior, starts and will be captain next year. Phil, a Cabrillo star, will enroll next year. Walt survived a helicopter postgrad plan and a car crash left Jeff with back injuries but not hindering swimming.
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Bruins take third after 106 92 win over Rutgers
Marques Johnson led UCLA with 30 points as the Bruins finished 27 5 for the season in a win over Rutgers to claim third place in the NCAA consolation bracket. Rutgers coach Tom Young praised UCLA's talent while Gene Bartow reflected on succeeding John Wooden and the season's pressures.
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Baseball Roundup Sets Stage For Seaver Trade Talk
Major league headlines center on trade rumors involving Tom Seaver and Don Sutton as clubs evaluate a potential deal with the Dodgers for Seaver. Sutton argues he should stay with Los Angeles, while Mets officials deny imminent completion. Spring training results include a no-hit bid by Bare and Laxton, Staub’s homer for Detroit, Wynn’s homer for Atlanta, and strong hitting by Burroughs and Reggie Smith in various exhibition wins.
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Jim Wynn
Tom Paciorek
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Ted Simmons
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Benson May lead Indiana to 1976 NCAA title
Indiana's Kent Benson and Scott May sparked an 86-68 victory over Michigan to earn the 1976 national crown. Benson scored 25 and May 26 as Indiana finished 32-0, with Buckner and Wisman keying ball movement and Abernethy contributing 13 points despite a knee bruise.
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Jim Crews
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Jim Wisman
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NBA Top 10 By United Press International
United Press International lists the top ten NBA players led by Abdul Jabbar and Archibald with totals and averages from the season ending March 30 1976. The rankings include McAdoo Abdul Jabbar Miyveh Archibald and others with points and efficiency metrics.
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Lompoc Braves Qualify for CIF Finals After Dramatic Comeback
The Lompoc Braves recovered from a late misentry mixup to earn two individuals and two relay spots for Wednesday's CIF 3-A Finals at East LA. Tom Hicks led in sprints with 50 and 100 free entries, while the medley relay of Hicks Kowalik McComb Denton set a school mark. Cabrillo's Heidmans set a medley record but failed to secure a final spot.
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Gary McComb
Tom Denton
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McComb
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Phil Heidmans
Craig Nunn
Heidmans
Chris Wall
Mike Fioti
Randy Jacobs
NL roadblock on Toronto expansion proves futile
NL owners vote 10-2 for expansion to Toronto and Washington DC but fail to clear bylaw requiring unanimity. They urge Commissioner Kuhn to overturn the rule, while AL moves ahead with Seattle expansion. Labatt’s wins AL Toronto franchise and seeks stadium lease as NL lags.
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Wednesday sports schedule at Lompoc area venues
Events listed include gymnastics at San Luis and St Joseph at Cabrillo at 3 pm, track for girls, CIF 3-A finals, a meeting at LA Junior College in Lompoc, Little League Auxiliary gathering at 8 pm, and a Lompoc Public Library session.
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Inoki Rejects Fear As Ali Bout Draws Near
Japanese grappler Antonio Inoki says he has no problem facing Muhammad Ali in the June 26 Tokyo bout and vows to counter Ali’s punching by dodging and grabbing feet. Inoki cites a mix of judo karate and aikido in his training while crediting mental discipline and Samurai philosophy.
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