Howell belts grand slam as Indians crush Islanders 15-5
Roy Howell hit a grand slam for the Spokane Indians in a 15-5 rout of the Hawaii Islanders in Hawaii. It was Howell’s seventh homer of the season as Spokane moved to 12-10, 2 games behind Tacoma in the Pacific Coast League Western Division. Also noted, Monte Bolinger had a 12 game hitting streak for the Arkansas Travelers in the Texas League.
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Golf co leader Armstrong credits faith for 67 at Houston Open
Houston Open co leader Wally Armstrong thanked his faith for his strong start at Quail Valley, shooting five under 67 to join Tom Kite atop the event. Armstrong, a first year pro from Indianapolis, said the Lord gives him strength as 29 players finished under par.
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Lompoc Teams Hit Cabrillo In Volleyball Tennis And Track
Schedule lists baseball and tennis at Cabrillo, golf at Village CC, CIF prelims on track, Cabrillo girls at Cal Poly Invitational, Northern League tennis finals, a sports medicine symposium, Santa Maria Speedway program, a Sunday bike ride by Lompoc Touring Club, UCSB volleyball NCAA finals, UCLA at UCSB, Westmont track at UCSB, and Cal St L.A. at UCSB with two games.
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Dodgers credit Red Adams as top pitching coach in MLB
Don Sutton credits Red Adams with shaping Los Angeles’ strong pitching staff as he throws a one hitter to beat the San Diego Padres 6 0. Sutton calls Adams “the greatest pitching coach in the world” after a comeback win. The Dodgers have six shutouts this season.
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Valley Spikers Enter CIF Prelims at Millikan High
The Northern League's top track and field athletes from Cabrillo and Lompoc head to the CIF-SS 3-A Prelims at Millikan High in Long Beach. Runners race in three heats with the top three from each heat advancing to the 3-A finals at Cerritos College. The meet begins at noon with Valley squads aiming for the title and a Masters Meet following next week. The state meet is set for June 1 in Bakersfield.
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Steggman Shines as Arizona Powerhouse Outfielder
Scott Ostler details Dave Steggman’s breakout season for the University of Arizona Wildcats. The sophomore centerfielder leads the team with hits and steals while delivering a Western Athletic Conference record 11 RBIs in one 7 inning game against Texas El Paso. Coach Jerry Kindall hails him as a premier talent with major league potential.
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Ponytail Softball Opens Season in Lompoc
The girls season kicks off at Thompson Park with ceremonies at 9 30 a m and a first ball throw. Pirates meet Diamonds at 10 00 a m followed by Colt and Yearling games. About 360 players in Colt Yearling and Seniors and Women divisions. Seniors open May 21.
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Rote Jr. Leads Tornado Against Los Angeles Aztecs
Dallas Tornado star Kyle Rote Jr. headlines Sunday NASL action against the Los Angeles Aztecs. Rote Jr. is the league’s previous season scoring leader and rookie of the year, after winning this year’s Superstar contest. Dallas seeks playoff contention following two straight runs and the 1971 title.
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Flyers win in overtime to tie Stanley Cup series
Philadelphia Flyers overcome a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in overtime. Bobby Clarke scored the overtime winner as coach Fred Shero lauded the team's courage and resilience in the NHL playoff clash.
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Philippine fighter topples unbeaten foe in 10 rounds
Rudy Barro of the Philippines won a rugged 10 round split decision over Jimmy Heair in Los Angeles. Heair, ranked No. 3, lost his first bout after 33 straight wins as both fighters wore cuts from early rounds. Heair tired late after December operation.
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