Riggs Declines Stakes as King Seeks Higher Match
Bobby Riggs says he will play Billie Jean King but won’t add money on his own after beating Margaret Court. King, upset by Court results, offers to face Riggs on Hilton Head or New York venues with $5,000 posted by herself and local club, while other promotions target matches with Chris Evert and Don Budge.
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Berry and Lee swap quarterbacks in Falcons trade
The Atlanta Falcons trade five-year starter Bob Berry to the Minnesota Vikings for backup quarterback Bob Lee. Falcons coach GM Norm Van Brocklin also signs Lee and Lonnie Warwick as free agents and gives up the first-round pick for next winter's college draft. Lee is expected to serve as punter with Sullivan likely starting at quarterback.
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Cabrillo Aviation in CIF 3-A Playoff Opener
Pairings announced for CIF 3-A 4-A and 2-A baseball playoffs. Cabrillo at Aviation hosts 3-A opener at 3 PM on Friday at 2025 Manhattan Beach Blvd Redondo Beach. Listings include upper and lower bracket games with multiple tba matchups across divisions.
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Jackson raps on Wood as A's top White Sox
Reggie Jackson belted a three run homer and a sacrifice fly to pace Oakland past Chicago 5-1 behind Ken Holtzman. Ray Fosse added a solo homer. In other games California, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit and Texas won while Pittsburgh sank to six straight losses amid Clemente’s absence.
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Sign up Ongoing for Lompoc Babe Ruth Seniors League
Tomorrow is the final signup day for the Lompoc Babe Ruth Seniors program. Boys aged 16 to 18 may join by contacting coaches Dan Bodary or Dick Wilson or at Pioneer Park concession stand starting 5 30 p m. Senior League play slated to begin June 11.
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Lompoc Marlin Swim Team Heads to San Luis Obispo Meet
The Lompoc Marlin Swim Team travels to San Luis Obispo for the Southern Pacific AAU meet during the San Luis Fiesta Weekend. Competitors come from Los Angeles and Tri Counties. The event starts at 8 a.m. with free admission.
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Sports sked today features tennis and golf events
Northern League meet at Cuesta College for tennis and the Northern League tourney for golf at WAFB starts at 12 30 spectators welcome. Pro wrestling bouts set for Santa Maris Fairgrounds.
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Winzenreid to Speak at Lompoc Spring Banquet
World class half mile runner Mark Winzenreid of Club West Goleta will headline the Lompoc High Booster Club Spring Sports Banquet at the Lompoc Cafetorium Sunday May 20 at 5 pm. The event honors boys and girls swim track tennis golf and baseball teams with tickets $2 adults $1 students on sale at Pico's Sporting Goods and Lompoc High.
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Little League seal drive offers free bats and balls
The Lompoc Little League teams up with Little League Baseball and Scott Paper to redeem seals from Scott products for five cents each. Individuals and groups can mail seals to Mrs. Brad Imano at 1005 N Poppy or drop them at league fields, the bowling alley, ordanos, or Williams Brothers East. Seals are collected by calls to 6 4462 or 6 0226.
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Roy Thomas Dominates In 1-0 Rocky Mount Win
Roy Thomas pitched nine innings for his sixth win of the season as the Rocky Mount Phillies defeated the Winston Yankees 1-0. He improved to 6-1 with a 0.85 ERA, striking out 12 to bring his season total to 63 in 52 2 3 innings. He also went 1-for-3 and watched his roommate drive in the lone run.
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Willie Mays Nearing End Of Baseball Run
New York profile notes Willie Mays at 42 shows diminished power and batting while injuries and aging erode his legendary fielding and throws. Despite lingering fan mail and respect, peers acknowledge decline and Mays contemplates future, maintaining core character even as performance fades.
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