Dodgers Rally Past Giants in Candlestick Slugfest
Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 9-6 at Candlestick Park in a game marked by eight errors and a crowd of 33,981. Willie Mays stole two bases and doubled, Bobby Bonds homered for the Giants, while Wes Parker and Manny Mota sparked the Dodgers with late offense.
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Willie McCovey
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Lompoc spikers eye shot at CIF crown
Lompoc Braves qualify for seven more semis at CIF meet May 29 led by Charles Jackson with top high hurdle time 13.8 and long jump 23-7. Sid Dansby wins high jump. Walt von Flotow Tim Costa and Terry Williams post strong marks. Coach Hiatt says best CIF chance yet, with issues about Gilmore health.
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Johnson falls from batting crown as AL averages dip
Alex Johnson see a sharp drop from his .329 batting title to .239 as he fails in a pinch hit in a 6-1 loss to Milwaukee. Lefty Phillips tires of the outfielder while Milwaukee hitters Harper Rodriguez and Kubiak pace the Brewers past the Angels. Other AL results include Kansas City over Oakland 10-4, Minnesota over Chicago 6-2, Detroit over Washington 5-4, with two rainouts. NL action sees Pittsburgh over New York 4-2, Philadelphia over Atlanta 4-3, Montreal over Cincinnati 9-3, Los Angeles over San Francisco 9-6, Houston over St. Louis 12-4, and Chicago over San Diego 9-8 in game one of a doubleheader.
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Liquori and Ryun duel in the Super Mile at Franklin Field
In a rainy Philadelphia Martin Luther King Games race, Marty Liquori and Jim Ryun pushed each other to a 3:54.6 finish each, Liquori's best time, as he explained that racing against another man provides more excitement than chasing a clock. He emphasized that self-mastery and mutual effort mattered more than outright time.
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Revson claims fastest pole in Indianapolis 500 history
Indy star Pete Revson, Cornell alumnus from New York, set a speed record by winning the pole with an average 178.696 mph and a 179.354 mph lap at the Indianapolis oval, besting Mark Donohue who took runner-up spot at 177.087 mph as 23 cars qualified for the Memorial Day race.
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Santa Maria Track Opens With Ribbons and Motocross
Mayors of Lompoc and Santa Maria cut the ribbon for the new Santa Maria motorcycle race track. Mike David of Solvang wins the senior division trophy among 125 riders as Vince Clark and Ray Marshall battle for first before engine trouble. Carol Davis and Mike Peddicord win Powder Puff and 100 Juniors. Next: the 4th Annual Larry Fessendex Memorial Race on May 30 with proceeds funding scholarships for Lompoc and Cabrillo High students.
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Cabrillo Earns CIF Playoff Berth To Face Montgomery
Cabrillo Conquistadores secure the last open spot in the 3-A CIF playoffs and travel to Torrance to meet Bishop Montgomery Knights in first round action. The Hillmen join Magnolia Claremont Savannah San Clemente in the bracket with Lompoc awaiting possible finals at Anaheim on June 2.
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Hancock Leads All-League Squad with Ten Players
Hancock College headlines the Northern California JC semifinal at Elkis Field Santa Maria facing Canada College after placing six on first team two on second and three on honorable mention. Key performers include Hathaway Reyes Davis Bautista Howell and Gonzales with strong batting averages and pitching wins. Canada College counters with Cliff Holland and an eight-man lineup batting over .300 as the semifinal unfolds tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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Canadiens force seventh game in Stanley Cup finals
Montreal wins 4 3 over Chicago to even the series at three games apiece. Henri Richard questioned coach Al MacNeil after Thursday loss, then helped spark Sunday's victory as MacNeil faced police protection amid threats.
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