Riggs Triumphs In Sexes Clash At Ramona
Bobby Riggs, 55, beat Margaret Court 6-2 6-1 in the Tennis Battle of the Sexes in Ramona California televised nationally. Riggs collected 20 000 dollars with Court earning 10 000 in a match dominated by Riggs. Smith defeated Arthur Ashe in Dallas 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the World Championship Tennis finals, extending his earnings this year to 154 100. Billie Jean King edged Nancy Gunter 7-6 5-7 6-3 in Tokyo to win 8 400 on a 30 000 event. Harold Solomon defeated Raul Ramirez 8-6 7-5 7-5 in Mexico City as the U S clinched a 3-1 Davis Cup lead over Mexico.
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Joaquin Weet
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Vicente Zarazua
Dick Stockton
New York
Luis Baraldi
Chile
Dodgers Dominate Giants in Candlestick Showdown
Dodgers cruise to a 15 3 win at Candlestick Park as Joe Ferguson drives in four runs with a three run homer and a single. The victory pulls Los Angeles within 4 1/2 games of San Francisco in the NL West while Rudy May shines with a 3 0 record and a four season shutout.
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Six Braves Reach CIF 3 A Track Finals in Ontario
Lompoc Braves qualify six runners at Chaffey High Prelims to challenge Monrovia in the CIF 3 A finals. Terry Williams stars with mile and two mile victories, while Tim Costa Alvin Gilmore and Jim Schankel add wins and fast times. Cabrillo, Hill, Righetti and Arroyo Grande also advance, setting up a multi-team finals duel.
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Lompoc
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Roger Fabing
Roland Soloman
Benje Wins 115-Pound Title at SC Greco-Roman Meet
Lompoc wrestler Benje Williams captured the 115-pound championship at the Southern California Greco-Roman championships held at Los Alamitos High School. Kris Andrews took second at 105 pounds in the large 320-contestant field.
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Lompoc Babe Ruth League signups and Opening Day events
Final day to sign up for the Lompoc Babe Ruth Senior League is Wednesday with contacts Dan Bodary and Dick Wilson or signup at Pioneer Park. Regular season for 13 15s starts Wednesday at 5 30 p m at Pioneer. Opening Day ceremonies Saturday at 1 p m at Pioneer include trophies and four games. Senior League starts June 11. Raffle runs through June 30 with drawing July 15 at the 13 year old tournament in Lompoc. Fourteen Judoka from American Legion Judo Dojo took first place team trophy at Cal Poly tournament in San Luis Obispo. John Armstrong Kannan Ayyar Roger Baldivier highlighted with belt promotions. Volunteers invited to practice near American Legion building or contact Ron Johnston or Gus Piperakis.
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Northern League events at Cuesta and WAFB course
Today none scheduled as Cuesta College hosts a Tennis Northern League meet and a Golf Northern League tournament at WAFB course with public welcome. Also pro wrestling at Santa Maria Fairgrounds.
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Indy Memorial Day 500 qualifiers lead amid Pollard crash
Martin of Long Beach tops six 10 mile time trial qualifiers at Indianapolis with an average speed of 194.384 mph. Others include Kunzman Hiss Simon Karl Leonard. Rainy tragedy overshadows paceway with Art Pollard death under investigation. Motorsport notes cover Dogwood 500 at Martinsville and Targa Florio where Porsche closes on Ferrari.
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Cabrillo Conquistadores Open CIF Playoffs at Aviation
Cabrillo, the Northern League runners up, travel to Manhattan Beach to face the Aviation High Falcons in the CIF 3-A baseball opener at 3 15 PM. Cabrillo earned the bid with a 1 0 win over Lompoc, while Righetti and Santa Maria also posted 1 0 losses. The Falcons won the Sky League title. Cabrillo sits 14 8 1 on the season with 9 2 5 league record. If Cabrillo advances two games they could meet El Segundo, the top seed, later in the tourney. Playoff dates run May 18 22 25 30 and June 6. Complete pairings appear in tomorrow s Record.
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Weiskopf Wins as Crampton Fails at Colonial Invite
In Fort Worth Texas Tom Weiskopf captured his first tour title since last year while Bruce Crampton led the final rounds but bogeyed the last hole. Weiskopf received a $30 000 prize and the victory after a dramatic finish that left Crampton lamenting the end of his bid.
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Lightning Strike Kills Pitcher in Lake Havasu Opener
A bolt described as a two foot wide column struck pitcher John Wade 19 as he wound up for a pitch in Lake Havasu City's semipro season opener. Wade died instantly and at least seven teammates were injured including Herbert Noye 21 and Bob Hormann 33 in critical condition. Witnesses likened the blast to a science fiction ray vaporizing clothing and sending dust 100 feet aloft.
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