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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
8
This column compiles answers from Murray Olderman on sports trivia and advice. It covers Dave Cowens voting for Nate Thurmond, boxing interests of Muhammad Ali, pro football TV money, skiing at age 41, season tickets for the 49ers, college basketball shot clock, and summer sports camps with names like Joe Namath, Rick Barry, Bob Cousy.
The standings show St Louis Chicago and New York leading divisions with key figures Bibby Pappas Carlton Seaver and Dobson among noted players. A packed schedule lists Friday games including St Louis at Montreal and Pittsburgh at New York with several night matchups.
Murray Olderman invites readers to submit questions about sports and the players who compete on tour. He notes the longest delays occur in rounds and blames younger golfers raised watching Jack Nicklaus.
Village Country Club men Bill Perry and Lou Poloni won the Alisal Round-Up with a 10 under first day and 11 under second day totals. Perry needed a five foot putt to secure a one stroke edge. TeammatesOrgan Ramos and Poloni led best-ball events with a 59 net. Doran posted low net 60 in one round. Mixed results from several formats are noted across the weekend.
The Village Country Club Women's Golf Association held a draw day with a two best ball foursome format. First place went to RNeta Fritz, Shirley Phelps, Joe Bradshaw and Ruth Klitz, while second place was claimed by Joyce Campbell, Mary Tripp, and Irma Henderson.
Nolan Ryan will not receive an immediate no hitter bonus from the Angels despite finishing with a 3-0 win over Kansas City. General Manager Harry Dalton cites policy and notes Ryan will be rewarded at season end. Ryan, 5-3 with a 2.71 ERA, drew a standing ovation and a car keys gift in a pregame ceremony with Oakland.
Sixteen year old Mike Hess won the national AAU 119 pound boxing title in Lowell Massachusetts. Within 48 hours he ran for Albany High School and helped beat South Salem High 75 to 61. He posted a 4 38 mile and 10 10 8 two mile both well below his best times. Coach Bob Harrington praised his endurance and competitiveness.
The 32nd California Collegiate Athletic Association track and field championships begin in San Luis Obispo with decathlon debut as a regular event. Competition opens at 9 30 a m on Cal Poly grounds with events across the old clay track and new all weather oval.
United Press International names top batting leaders. National League hits leaders include Aaron Adl Stargell Bench Bonds and McCovey with counts near 9 to 11. American League leaders feature May Mayberry Tenace Fisk D Allen Melton and Bando with 7 to 10. Pitching leaders show Billingham Reuss Koosman Hooton Bryant Wood Coleman Holtman Singer Splittorff with 5 to 7.
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn says NL may adopt the designated hitter if American League fans approve it. He noted disappointment that both leagues did not test the DH this season but sees no chance AL will use it in World Series home games.
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